UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan extended for a year as the UN urges engagement, while Pakistan criticizes Taliban on terrorism.
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Trump’s Afghanistan Gambit: The Ghost of Abandoned US Weapons Haunts the Region
Abandoned US weapons worth $7.12 billion has turned Afghanistan into a militant stronghold, fueling regional instability.
Taliban’s Shifting Storylines: Is ISIS-K Really a ‘Foreign’ Problem
Al-Mirsaad and Zabihullah Mujahid’s attempt to downplay Muhammad Sharif Jafar’s role in the Kabul airport attack is a desperate deflection.—raising serious questions.
Afghanistan’s Fragile Taliban Rule: Internal Struggles, Border Tensions, and a Nation in Crisis
Afghanistan’s Taliban regime faces collapse from internal power struggles, economic failure, and the Torkham border crisis, destabilizing the nation.
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Afghanistan’s Spokesperson Mujahid Blames UNAMA for UN’s Negative Perception of Afghanistan
Spokesperson Mujahid accuses UNAMA of exaggerating negative issues and ignoring Afghanistan’s progress ahead of a UN meeting.
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UN Expert Expresses Concern Over Worsening Human Rights Situation In Afghanistan
UN report warns of worsening human rights in Afghanistan under Taliban, citing gender persecution, repression, and a crisis.
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Afghan Taliban Refutes Trump’s ‘Emotional’ Claim on Chinese Control of Bagram
Taliban deny Trump’s claim that China has control of Bagram Air Base, asserting their sole authority over the former U.S. facility.
The Spillover of Chaos: Afghanistan’s Instability and Its Regional Fallout
ISKP’s resurgence in Afghanistan threatens regional security, with Pakistan facing deadly attacks and growing militant activity.
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Radio Begum, Afghanistan’s Women-Operated Station, Back On Air After Suspension
Afghan women-led Radio Begum resumes broadcasts after Taliban lifts suspension over alleged foreign media ties.
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Afghan Taliban Justice Minister Resigns, Accuses Regime of Corruption and Betrayal
Taliban Justice Minister resigns, citing corruption, as top officials flee, exposing leadership struggles within the regime.
