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Afghan Consulate in Bonn Resumes Services Under Taliban Control
The Afghan consulate in Bonn resumes services under Taliban control, raising questions among diaspora over legitimacy and passport validity.
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Taliban Mandates Burqa for Female Teachers and Staff in Herat
The Taliban in Herat, Afghanistan, now requires all female teachers and public staff to wear burqas, further restricting women's access…
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Erdogan Expresses Support for Taliban-Pakistan Talks in Istanbul
Turkish President Erdogan backs ongoing Taliban-Pakistan talks in Istanbul, pledges Turkey’s continued mediation amid rising border tensions.
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Iran Urges Continued Dialogue Between Taliban and Pakistan
Iran calls for continued dialogue between the Taliban and Pakistan amid rising regional tensions following unsuccessful negotiations.
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Taliban-Pakistan Tensions Reflect a Crisis of Legitimacy, Says Former Afghan Diplomat
Former Afghan diplomat warns that Taliban-Pakistan tensions reflect a deeper crisis of legitimacy and identity, not just diplomatic conflict.
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Taliban Blames Pakistan for Deadlock in Istanbul Talks
Taliban blames Pakistan for failed Istanbul talks, accusing it of deflecting security responsibilities. No agreement reached despite mediation.
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Afghanistan Sees 20% Drop in Opium Cultivation in 2025: UN Report
UN reports 20% drop in Afghan opium cultivation in 2025, citing Taliban ban, drought, and shifting drug production to synthetic…
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Taliban Declares Mixed-Gender Work Environments ‘Sinful’
Taliban labels mixed-gender work as sinful, warning NGOs to dismiss female staff if 'Islamic principles' aren't followed.
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UNICEF Warns Afghanistan’s Child Malnutrition Crisis Among Worst Globally
UNICEF says child malnutrition in Afghanistan is among the world's worst, with 3.5M affected. Drought, poverty, and governance worsen the…
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Taliban Ban Women Without Burqas From Entering Government Offices
Taliban prohibits women without burqas from entering state offices, tightening restrictions on women's rights across several Afghan provinces.