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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.
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Iran Moves to Remove Religious Marriages with Foreigners from Immigration Law
Iran plans to end recognition of religious marriages with foreigners, citing abuse and exploitation in border areas, particularly involving Afghan…
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Regrets Supporting Taliban, Calls It Costly Mistake
Pakistan's FM Ishaq Dar admits backing Taliban was a costly error as security worsens and insurgents regroup near Afghan border.
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Global Appeal for Urgent Aid Following Deadly Earthquake in Northern Afghanistan
UN and Islamic nations call for urgent aid in response to deadly earthquake in northern Afghanistan; concerns remain over Taliban-led…
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Iran Repeats Criticism of Taliban Over Water Rights Dispute
Iran criticizes Taliban for failing to deliver its water share from Helmand and Harirud rivers, urging action based on treaties…