A Warning from the Taliban During Rising India-Pakistan Tensions
Afghan Taliban Issues Warning Amidst India-Pakistan Tensions The Afghan Taliban government cautioned India and Pakistan on Wednesday about the dangers of further escalation, stating that conflict does not serve regional interests. This followed exchanges of artillery fire along their disputed border. In a statement released on X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged both nations […]
Taliban Seeks Representation at U.N. Following Almost 4 Years of Unchallenged Control
The Taliban’s chief diplomat is urging the United Nations to recognize its representatives, arguing that participating in global forums is both necessary and a right for the group. Suhail Shaheen, who has previously engaged with the UN on behalf of the Taliban and now oversees its embassy in Qatar, stated that the Taliban has been […]
Former Taliban commander pleads guilty to terror charges
The former Taliban commander pleaded guilty to taking hostages, including the deaths of American journalists and US forces, the Justice Department said Friday. Haji Najibla, 49, pleaded guilty to holding and providing material support for terrorist acts hostages in relation to his role in filming an American journalist and two Afghan citizens in Afghanistan and […]
Russia Allows Taliban To Appoint Moscow Ambassador
Moscow, Russia: Russia said Wednesday that Afghan Taliban authorities could have an ambassador in Moscow. Moscow has taken steps to normalize relations with the Muslim Taliban regime since the group seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 after the withdrawal of US troops. The Russian Foreign Ministry said Russian officials had held talks with foreign and […]
Russia Removes Taliban from Terrorism List
The Russian Supreme Court on Thursday removed Afghan Taliban Junta from the terrorism watchlist, opening up a way for President Vladimir Putin to cooperate more broadly with the Islamic regime or perhaps become the first world leader to formally recognize Kabul’s rulers. Russia Outlaw This is because the Taliban supported Chechnya rebels against Moscow as […]
26 Americans freed from captivity abroad under Trump, including Taliban and Hamas hostages
Since President Donald Trump entered the oval office in January, at least 26 Americans have been released from hostages overseas. Those who gained freedom include ballerinas, teachers, mechanics and more. Ryan Corbett and William McEnti On January 21, 2025, just a day after Trump's second term began, Ryan Corbett and William McEnti were released from […]
George Glezmann sees ‘champion’s welcome’ after Taliban release
Taliban hostage George Grezman landed at Andrews' joint base in Maryland on Friday after receiving a “champion's welcome” in Afghanistan for more than 800 days of confinement. “I feel like I've been reborn,” Grezman told Fox News. “I have no words.” “President Trump is amazing,” he added before thanking Secretary of State Marco Rubio, national […]
Trump Admin Secures Release Of American Held By Taliban Since 2022
Taliban security guards protect the guards during a ceremony held on March 20, 2025 to commemorate the start of the new semester at Amani High School in Kabul (photo by Wakilkosal/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers10:17am – Thursday, March 20, 2025 According to multiple reports, the Georgian man who was taken prisoner by […]
Taliban Frees American Hostage After Over Two Years In Captivity
The Taliban has released American hostages after enduring two and a half years of prisoners in Afghanistan, the State Department announced Thursday. George Grezman, 65, a mechanic at Delta Air Lines in the United States, returns home after the US negotiates with the Taliban in Qatar for his release. According to To the State Department. […]
Taliban Accuses ‘Emotional’ Trump of ‘Misinformation’ for Saying China Present at Ex-U.S. Airbase
A top spokesman for the Taliban Terrorist organisation accused President Donald Trump of spreading “misinformation” on Sunday, responding to his claim that the Chinese government is occupying Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan, a former American site. Trump made comments before reporters before Wednesday's full cabinet meeting, claiming he had abandoned his important military status […]