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COMMENT: In recognising Taliban, Moscow had one eye on rise in Afghanistan of terrorist ISIS-K
The rise of the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIS-K, or ISKP) militant and terrorist group in Afghanistan and the ...
Taliban 'maintaining a balancing act' in relationships with other local jihadi groups, study shows
Taliban leaders have chosen to maintain a delicate balancing act in their relationships with other local violent jihadi groups since taking power in Afghanistan, new research shows.
Russia becomes first country to formally recognize Taliban's rule in Afghanistan as China welcomes the move
A former senior Taliban official told CBS News that while the move was welcome, "Russia and China can't financially support ...
UN adopts resolution on Afghanistan’s Taliban rule over US objections
The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution over U.S. objections calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to reverse ...
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Women This Week: Multilateral Organizations Increase Pressure on Taliban Over Oppression of Women and Girls in Afghanistan
This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers July 4 ...
Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government of Afghanistan
Russia said on Thursday it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to ...
Russia becomes the first country to formally recognize Taliban’s latest rule in Afghanistan
Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in ...
“Welcome to Afghanistan”: Viral tourism video sparks debate over Taliban-era travel
A video is circulating, showcasing Afghanistan as a travel spot. Yosaf Aryubi's agency aims to change perceptions. The video ...