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KABUL – In a surprising development, the Taliban has appointed a former Afghan student, Dr. Ikramuddin Kamil, as the acting consul at Afghanistan’s consulate in Mumbai. Afghanistan’s deputy foreign minister A.K. Stanikzai confirmed the appointment on X (formerly Twitter) late Monday, marking the Taliban’s first attempt to station their representative …

KABUL – In a rare display of Taliban justice, authorities executed a convicted murderer on Wednesday in Gardez, the capital of Afghanistan’s eastern Paktia province. Thousands gathered at a sports stadium to witness the execution, where a relative of the victim fired three bullets into the condemned man’s chest, marking …

KABUL – The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has expressed a desire for a “new chapter” with the United States under the incoming Trump administration, along with access to $9 billion in frozen Afghan reserves held overseas since the Taliban takeover in 2021. “We seek a new chapter of relations with …

KABUL – India is on the verge of accepting its first Taliban representative at the Afghan consulate in Mumbai, a move signaling New Delhi’s intent to engage with the current regime in Kabul. Reports indicate that Ikramuddin Kamil has been selected by the Taliban as the second secretary for the …

KABUL – In a sweeping overhaul, the Taliban are reshaping Afghanistan’s educational landscape to advance their ideological goals, deeply affecting both boys’ and girls’ education. Since their takeover in 2021, they have banned education for girls past the sixth grade, expanded religious seminaries, and reintroduced corporal punishment. Now, they are …

KABUL – UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has chosen not to meet with Taliban officials attending the UN climate summit, Cop29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. This marks the Taliban’s first appearance at the climate forum since seizing control of Afghanistan in August 2021. A Number 10 spokeswoman confirmed there are …

KABUL – Afghanistan’s Embassy in Australia on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to providing consular services despite ongoing attempts by the Taliban to disrupt its operations. The embassy condemned recent efforts by the Taliban to interfere with consular activities of Afghan diplomatic missions representing the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. “These actions …

KABUL – Taliban leadership hosted a rare set of talks with Indian officials, marking a notable engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing humanitarian needs. The discussions, held from November 4-5 in Kabul, were led by Jitender Pal Singh, India’s key envoy for Afghan affairs, and involved Taliban Foreign …

KABUL – The Taliban will participate in a United Nations climate conference for the first time since their 2021 return to power, marking an unprecedented step into global climate discussions. Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) announced on Sunday that a delegation has traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, to join COP29, …

KABUL – The Maldives has recalled its ambassador to Pakistan, Mohamed Thoha, following an unsanctioned meeting with the Afghan Taliban’s top diplomat in Islamabad. Pakistani officials confirmed on Tuesday that Thoha met with Ahmad Shakib, Afghanistan’s chargé d’affaires, without prior approval from the Maldivian government. The Maldives does not recognize …