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At least five killed in roadside bombing in former Pakistan Taliban stronghold
The Pakistan Taliban, known officially as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, often targets security forces and civilians in the ...
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Taliban: Russia’s ‘Objective Allies’ in its Fight Against the Islamic State
With a pledge of support and official recognition, Russia’s relationship with the Taliban has evolved considerably.
Does the US Fund the Taliban? What We Know as House Passes Bill
The House has passed the "No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act" proposed by Republican Representative Tim Burchett.
Is the Taliban’s war on drugs working?
Yama Bariz and Mamoon Durrani from the BBC's Afghan service discuss the effectiveness of the Taliban's poppy eradication ...
Tourists are trickling into Afghanistan. The Taliban are eager to welcome them
KABUL, Afghanistan — By plane, motorbike, camper van and even on bicycles, tourists are beginning to discover Afghanistan, ...
German interior minister seeks direct migrant deportation deal with Taliban
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt wants to negotiate a direct agreement with the Taliban on receiving Afghan ...
Iran mass expels Afghan refugees, raising alarms for women under Taliban
Iran's deportation of 250,000 Afghans, many of them women, has sparked a humanitarian crisis as returnees face deadly heat, ...
Why Russia's Embrace Of Taliban Could Corner India In A Strategic Trap
For the Taliban, it is a breakthrough they have long chased. For India, it triggers a fresh diplomatic puzzle.