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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.

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

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

The grim calculus behind Afghan tragedy

As winter approaches, the suffering of the people of Afghanistan will worsen

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

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

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

Taliban: Bomb hits mosque in Afghanistan, wounds at least 15

A Taliban provincial spokesman says a bomb exploded in a mosque during Friday prayers in a town near the eastern Afghanistan city of Jalalabad, wounding 15 people

Taliban asks former Afghan Air Force pilots to return to Afghanistan

It was also reported that these Afghan pilots were living in hardship in Tajikistan.

In Delhi, 8 nations say Afghan territory shouldn't be used for terror acts

In his opening remarks, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said the recent developments in that country have important implications not only for Afghan people but also for the region

US not ready to provide financial aid to Afghanistan via Taliban: Sullivan

The US would need to see significant improvement in government inclusivity and other aspects, Sullivan said, adding that the US was regularly discussing this with the other party.

Taliban govt bans foreign currencies to keep Afghanistan economy afloat

Taliban has banned the use of foreign currencies in Afghanistan, a move that could weigh on an economy struggling with a cash crunch.

Helmand River Treaty: Iran perceives Taliban as 'strategic threat'

Iran on Thursday said that political changes in Afghanistan could turn into a strategic threat to its interests

'Just give us our money': Taliban push to unlock Afghan billions

Afghanistan parked billions of dollars in assets overseas with the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks in Europe

Ensure Afghanistan not used as terrorist safe haven: US, India to Taliban

During the two-day meeting on October 26 and 27, the US reiterated its commitment to stand together with the people and the government of India in the fight against terrorism.