Afghanistan’s favorite sport is thriving, even under Taliban rule
The fast-paced equestrian game of buzkashi is a welcome distraction in rural Afghanistan, blighted by drought and poverty, ...
The U.S. Can No Longer Ignore the Threat Arising in Afghanistan
Engaging directly with the Taliban may be the only way to protect Americans from the jihadist threat that stirs once again in ...
Taliban in crisis as leadership splits over women’s rights
The Taliban is facing an internal revolt over women’s rights that has become public and could lead to a full-blown conflict ...
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Turkistan Islamic Party leader directs Syrian fighters from Afghanistan
Abdul Haq al Turkistani currently operates from Kabul while directing his fighters in Syria. Haq's presence in Afghanistan ...
Reclusive Taliban leader speaks of importance of modern education in a rare university visit
The Taliban leader has made a rare visit to a university in Afghanistan in his first known trip to a modern education institution.
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Taliban Leader Makes Rare Appearance at Afghan University, Emphasizes Education
Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada visited Kandahar University, urging a harmony between religious and modern education.
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After fleeing the Taliban, the Afghan women’s cricket team is finally playing together – in Australia
Catherine Ordway voluntarily represented the Afghan women's cricket team to ... recently issued arrest warrants against two of the Taliban leaders for crimes against women. The Taliban’s ...
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Afghan Taliban relocate TTP families
In an effort to placate Pakistan's growing anger, the interim Afghan ... along with the Taliban intelligence chief recently travelled to the UAE and held talks with UAE leadership.
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The Growing Ambitions of the Pakistani Taliban
beyond the tribal areas along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, suggests that the military’s duplicity with regards to the Taliban is still in play, despite the army leadership’s vows. “ ...
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Afghan Taliban leader dismisses foreign ‘threats’ after ICC warrant
Afghanistan: Afghanistan’s supreme leader has said the Taliban will not be intimidated by “threats” in a speech given days after the International Criminal Court prosecutor requested a ...
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Rubio Threatens To Put ‘Very Big’ Bounty on Taliban Leaders After Reports of More Americans Than Previously Known Being Held in Afghanistan
Secretary of State Rubio is threatening Taliban leaders with a “very big” bounty after he heard that there are more Americans being held in Afghanistan than previously known. Mr. Rubio said in a post ...
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Afghan Taliban supporters rally against ICC arrest warrant requests
GHAZNI: Some 200 Taliban supporters rallied in central Afghanistan on Sunday against the International Criminal Court chief prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders.