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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has acknowledged that the Taliban “are in control” of Afghanistan – but he insisted Nato will not be returning to take over Kabul. Speaking to Sky … Read More
The capital city of Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban, and the White House press secretary is out on vacation. Taliban forces stormed Kabul Sunday, announcing they will soon declare … Read More
Interior Minister of Afghanistan Abdul Satar Mirzakwal on Tuesday visited Paktia Province and warned the Taliban to stop transporting military equipment, which they seized from the Afghan military, to Pakistan, … Read More
The Taliban’s spokesman in Doha, Qatar, Mohammad Naeem, on Tuesday accused the Afghan Republic’s negotiating team of not being interested in moving peace talks forward. In a video message Tuesday, … Read More
Prime Minister Imran Khan has ruled out hosting American bases in Pakistan for military action inside war-torn Afghanistan, fearing it might lead to his country being “targeted in revenge attacks” … Read More
As the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan picks up speed, there is increased talk of an enhanced role for Turkey. Turkey is the only predominantly Muslim country with troops in the … Read More
Kabul: Taliban insurgents launched their offensive at security checkpoints in Eshpashta area of Kahmard district of the Bamyan province at 2am on Wednesday, said Bamyan Governor Sayyed Anwar Rahmati. Rahmati … Read More
The Taliban on Wednesday “strongly opposed” Turkey’s offer to retain soldiers in Afghanistan to guard and run its international airport in the capital city, Kabul, once the United States and … Read More
Taliban claimed they have shot a military chopper in the Jaghato district of Maidan Wardak province last night when it was there to provide logistical support to the Afghan military. … Read More
In further military gains since the official start of the withdrawal of the international troops, Taliban insurgents have captured two more districts in Afghanistan, officials said on Monday. In northern Faryab province, the … Read More
