Politics
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Taliban Appoints Former Counter-Narcotics Official to Finance Role in Public Works Ministry
Taliban appoints Mullah Abdul Haq Hamkar, a former counter-narcotics official, as deputy finance minister amid criticism over poor public services.
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Taliban Severely Restrict Press Freedom and Target Female Journalists in Afghanistan
Taliban imposes harsh restrictions on Afghan journalists, especially women, severely curbing press freedom under strict surveillance and censorship.
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Zalmay Khalilzad Holds Informal Meeting with Taliban Foreign Minister
Zalmay Khalilzad met informally with the Taliban foreign minister, sparking debate over U.S. policy and Taliban legitimacy.
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Amrullah Saleh: Pakistan and Taliban Have Both Failed
Amrullah Saleh accuses Pakistan and the Taliban of strategic and intelligence failures amid rising tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
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Taliban Denies Secret Clauses in Ceasefire Agreement with Pakistan
The Taliban denies claims of secret clauses in its ceasefire deal with Pakistan, insisting all terms were publicly disclosed after…
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Iran Urges Taliban to Honor Helmand Water Treaty Amid Climate Crisis
Iran urges the Taliban to fully implement the Helmand River treaty, warning of worsening water shortages and diplomatic fallout amid…
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Taliban Welcomes Diplomatic Moves by India and Qatar Toward Engagement
Taliban welcomes diplomatic moves by India and Qatar, calling it a step toward trust and closer political cooperation despite lacking…
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General Abdul Malik Slams Taliban for Secrecy Over Pakistan Agreement
General Abdul Malik criticizes Taliban's secrecy over a recent Pakistan deal, warning it may repeat the disastrous Doha agreement for…
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Former Afghan Prosecutor Calls Taliban-Pakistan Secret Deal a Violation of International Law
Former Afghan prosecutor slams secret Taliban-Pakistan deal, calling it a violation of international law and a blow to transparency and…
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Qatar Appoints New Ambassador to Afghanistan Amid Ongoing Taliban Rule
Qatar names Murdif Al-Qahtouti as ambassador to Afghanistan, a move seen as boosting Taliban ties amid ongoing global non-recognition of…