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Middle East
Bumper cannabis crop for Afghan farmers

Bumper cannabis crop for Afghan farmers

Afghanistan's new Taliban authorities swear they plan to crack down on the illicit...

Middle East
Taliban official pledges to 'provide security' after Shiite mosque bombing

Taliban official pledges to 'provide security' after Shiite...

"We assure our Shiite brothers that in the future, we will provide security for...

Politics
Top US general says he warned in 2020 of Taliban takeover

Top US general says he warned in 2020 of Taliban takeover

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, tells a hearing on the...

Middle East
Afghan girls to return to school 'soon as possible': Taliban

Afghan girls to return to school 'soon as possible': Taliban

Afghan primary school girls from Herat province finish class at the end of the school...

Middle East
Women allowed to attend university under Taliban rule

Women allowed to attend university under Taliban rule

Afghan women will be allowed to study at university but there would be a ban on...

Middle East
Talks with Taliban must continue to safeguard Afghan gains: Merkel

Talks with Taliban must continue to safeguard Afghan gains:...

The international community must maintain dialogue with the Taliban if it is to...

Economy
UK business fears for Afghan rug weavers after Taliban takeover

UK business fears for Afghan rug weavers after Taliban...

Overseas businesses selling colorful handwoven rugs and vivid hand-blown glass from...

Middle East
China ready for ‘friendly relations’ with Taliban

China ready for ‘friendly relations’ with Taliban

China says it is ready to deepen "friendly and cooperative" relations with Afghanistan,...

Middle East
Taliban take control of Afghanistan

Taliban take control of Afghanistan

The Taliban capture the afghan capital Kabul with little armed resistance after...