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Afghan NGO says it’s working with the UN for the quick release of 18 staff detained by the Taliban
Islamabad (AP) — An Afghanistan-based nonprofit said Saturday it is working with the United Nations and others for the swift release of 18 staffers,...
Taliban hail China’s new ambassador with fanfare, say it’s a sign for others to establish relations
Kabul (AP) — The Taliban on Wednesday hailed China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan with fanfare, saying his arrival is a sign for other nations...
Afghan Taliban criticises closure of main border crossing with Pakistan
Kabul (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban criticised the closure of its main border crossing with Pakistan this week after clashes between security forces, saying...
Afghanistan meth trade surges as Taliban clamps down on heroin, UN report says
(Reuters) - Methamphetamine trafficking in and around Afghanistan has surged in recent years, even as the Taliban has curbed heroin trafficking since taking power,...
Taliban stopped 100 women flying to Dubai for university scholarships, UAE billionaire says
(Reuters) - The head of a Dubai-based conglomerate on Wednesday said Afghanistan's Taliban authorities had stopped around 100 women from travelling to the United...