Taliban Starts Bombing Pakistan, Reportedly to Combat ISIS
Taliban Claims Airstrikes Against ISIS Targets in Pakistan On Tuesday, the Taliban government in Afghanistan announced it carried out “airstrikes” against ISIS positions and other targets in Pakistan. This move comes after a deadly attack by alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants on Monday in Afghanistan. The Taliban’s Ministry of Defense stated that these “airstrikes”—likely drone […]
Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Prize winner, condemns the EU for welcoming a Taliban delegation in Brussels.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Critiques EU-Taliban Talks Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, expressed her concerns on Tuesday regarding the European Union’s choice to welcome a Taliban delegation to Brussels for discussions focused on immigration. She emphasized that the Taliban should not be granted any legal recognition. Reports indicated that Belgian authorities issued one-day […]
Germany Reaches Agreement with Taliban to Return Criminals to Afghanistan
A report indicates that the German government has struck a deal with the Taliban to conduct regular flights aimed at returning Afghan nationals to Afghanistan. This initiative is seen as part of Germany’s efforts to enhance the deportation process for Afghans who have been convicted of serious crimes in various European nations. The newspaper Bild […]
Taliban Leaders to Attend EU Headquarters in Brussels for Immigration Discussions
EU Invites Taliban for Talks on Afghan Migrants This past weekend, Afghan media outlets disclosed that the Taliban has received an invitation from the European Union (EU) to hold discussions at its Brussels headquarters regarding the repatriation of Afghan migrants. The talks are scheduled for June 22 and 23. According to the Afghan newspaper Hashte […]
Taliban Shoots at Protest Against Burqas in Afghanistan, Resulting in Boy’s Death
On Wednesday, the United Nations confirmed the tragic death of at least one boy during a protest in Afghanistan, where the Taliban opened fire on demonstrators voicing their concerns about the mass arrests of women for not adequately covering their faces. Reports started emerging from Afghan media about protests in Herat on Tuesday, which were […]
Former Taliban leader receives 42-year sentence for U.S. soldiers’ deaths and the kidnapping of journalist David Rohde.
Former Taliban Commander Sentenced for Kidnapping A former Taliban commander has received a 42-year prison sentence after admitting guilt to kidnapping two individuals, including journalist David Rohde, who won a Pulitzer Prize, and for providing aid that contributed to the deaths of three American soldiers. The sentencing of Haji Najibullah occurred during a lengthy trial […]
Russia and the Taliban agree on a military deal strengthening Moscow’s connections in Central Asia, according to reports.
Russia and Taliban Strengthen Ties Through Military Agreement Russia and the Taliban government in Afghanistan have recently finalized a military cooperation agreement, further emphasizing Russia’s influence in Central Asia. This development was confirmed during the International Security Forum in Russia, where discussions took place between Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and Afghan Defense Minister […]
UN voices serious worries about the disturbing child marriage policy from the Taliban in Afghanistan
UN Voices Serious Concern Over Taliban’s Child Marriage Regulations The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has introduced new regulations regarding child marriage, prompting a serious response from the United Nations, which describes the situation as “grave.” According to a recent decree from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Justice, there are several provisions concerning the legal separation of couples, […]
Taliban Criticizes Iran: ‘Unjust’ to Bomb Muslim Gulf Nations
Taliban Official Criticizes Iran’s Actions in the Gulf On Monday, a senior official from the Afghan Taliban denounced Iran’s ongoing bombings in the Arab Gulf state, expressing that this violence raises concerns for Kabul and is, in many ways, an injustice towards those affected by Iran’s actions. The Taliban, which has been in power since […]
Taliban Releases American Scholar Dennis Coyle, Imprisoned Without Justification for More Than a Year
Release of American Citizen by Taliban On Tuesday, the Taliban in Afghanistan released Dennis Coyle, an American national, after he had been in captivity for 14 months. He arrived in San Antonio, Texas, the following morning. The 64-year-old Coyle is an academic from Colorado who has spent over two decades conducting language research in Afghanistan. […]