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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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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, ...
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.
Russia rewrites history: What Putin's bet on Taliban means
Russia has formally recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, a significant shift driven by security concerns and ...
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.