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Afghan Consulate Staff in Bonn Resign Over Germany’s Acceptance of Taliban-Appointed Diplomats
All staff at Afghanistan’s consulate in Bonn resign in protest after Germany accepts Taliban-appointed envoys, citing risks to citizens’ records.
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Iran Criticizes Taliban’s “Rhetoric” Over Helmand Water Rights
Iran slams Taliban over failure to honor Helmand River treaty, says only 119 of 850 million cubic meters of water…
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Missile Fired from Yemen Shuts Down Ben Gurion Airport
Yemeni missile strike halts flights at Ben Gurion Airport, exposing Israeli defense flaws and raising fears of escalating regional conflict.
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Three More U.S. Citizens Confirmed Detained in Afghanistan
CNN confirms three more Americans detained by the Taliban, as Washington hopes recent release signals progress toward freeing others.
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Senior ISIS-K Commander Killed in Mazar-i-Sharif
Senior ISIS-K commander Mohammad Ehsani, mastermind of 2022 Peshawar attack, killed in Mazar-i-Sharif, exposing Taliban security weaknesses.
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Taliban Welcome Regional Opposition to Foreign Military Bases in Afghanistan
Taliban welcome stance of Iran, China, Russia, and Pakistan against foreign bases in Afghanistan, as tensions rise over U.S. plans…
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Former Soldier Arrested in Kabul After Deportation from Iran
Taliban arrest former Afghan soldier Abdul Hamid Jonbesh in Kabul after his deportation from Iran, raising new human rights concerns.
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France Announces Reimposition of UN Sanctions on Iran
France confirms UN sanctions on Iran are reinstated, citing lack of nuclear guarantees, but stresses diplomacy with Tehran remains possible.
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UN Calls for Urgent Reconstruction of Quake-Damaged Homes in Eastern Afghanistan
UN-Habitat urges urgent rebuilding of quake-hit homes in eastern Afghanistan, warning of prolonged homelessness without resilient housing.
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Zalmay Khalilzad Calls for Imran Khan’s Release and Political Change in Pakistan
Zalmay Khalilzad urges Pakistan’s power institutions to release Imran Khan and move toward national reconciliation to avoid instability and conflict.