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Al-Qaeda group in Afghanistan has grown 'slightly': Top US commander
The al-Qaida extremist group has grown slightly inside Afghanistan since US forces left in late August, the top US commander in the region said
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UN political chief urges Taliban to be inclusive after visit to Afghanistan
The UN political chief ended a three-day visit to Afghanistan on Thursday saying she had frank and useful discussions with a wide range of people, including senior Taliban officials
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Afghan situation has wider repercussions for Central Asia, says Jaishankar
Jaishankar on Monday said that that the situation in Afghanistan has wider repercussions for the Central Asian region and added that both India and Russia have a common interest in ASEAN centrality
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Taliban vow to probe reports of summary killings of ex-soldiers, police
The Taliban on Sunday promised to probe reports of execution and forcible disappearance of former police and intelligence officers in Afghanistan despite a proclaimed amnesty.
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Afghan security forces seize weapons from Panjshir province: State media
Afghan security forces have discovered and seized a variety of weapons from eastern Panjshir province, the state-run news agency Bakhtar reported
Taliban chief bans forced marriage of women in Afghanistan
The move was announced by the reclusive Taliban chief, Hibatullah Akhunzada
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Afghanistan continues to face economic hardships under the Taliban
Afghanistan is facing economic hardships after the takeover of the Taliban in August this year and its financial crisis has increased further.
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Taliban hide drug trade revenue detail amid Afghan financial crisis: Report
Taliban has never let out the details about the volume and revenue of the drug trade, as Afghanistan going through grave financial crisis.
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Taliban, Myanmar Military junta fail to secure seats at United Nations
The United Nations Accreditation Committee did not approve the Taliban's seat along with the Myanmar Military junta at the world body.
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At Doha talks, Taliban delegation pleads for unfreezing of Afghan reserves
Taliban delegation has asked US administration to unfreeze Kabul's financial assets enabling it to function as the government as it faces a tough economic crisis in the talks held in Doha, Qatar.
Taliban curbs on working women could cut Afghanistan's GDP by 5%
The economic impact of educating a girl in Afghanistan is more than double that for educating a boy, according to the UN report
Taliban executed or 'disappeared' more than 100 military personnel: Report
Taliban forces in Afghanistan have summarily executed or forcibly disappeared more than 100 former police and intelligence officers, Human Rights Watch said in a report
World Bank to redirect frozen funds to Afghanistan for humanitarian aid
Afghan experts said the aid will help, but big gaps remain, including how to get the funds into Afghanistan without exposing the financial institutions involved to US sanctions
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Media freedom at risk as Taliban censors news reports in Afghanistan
The Taliban announced that no media or news agencies are permitted to publish against the interest of the Taliban's so-called administration in Afghanistan
Afghan girl from famous magazine cover portrait evacuated safely to Italy
National Geographic magazine's famed green-eyed Afghan Girl has been evacuated safely to Italy
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The grim calculus behind Afghan tragedy
As winter approaches, the suffering of the people of Afghanistan will worsen
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US special envoy for Afghanistan to meet Taliban in Doha next week
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tom West will meet the Taliban leaders in Doha next week
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Taliban believe current govt in Afghanistan is inclusive: Spokesperson
The Taliban on Wednesday said the outfit consider the government they have installed in Afghanistan to be inclusive as it includes members of various ethnic groups
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UN warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system, seeks solution
Finding a way to avert a collapse is complicated by international and unilateral sanctions on Taliban leaders.
Taliban running inclusive govt in Afghanistan: Foreign Minister
Islamic Emirate acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said the Taliban have constituted an inclusive government