Taliban

Thousands of Afghan nationals residing in the United States may soon be deported as the Trump administration moves to revoke their temporary protected status, triggering widespread fear within the refugee community. The Guardian reports that the policy shift removes Afghanistan from the TPS list, a...

More than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban to pursue higher education in Oman with the help of USAID-funded scholarships now face imminent deportation back to Afghanistan. These women, enrolled in the Women’s Scholarship Endowment program, were studying STEM subjects—fields banned by the...

John Bolton, former National Security Advisor during the Donald Trump administration, recently expressed concerns about potential terrorist threats emerging from Afghanistan. What Happened: On a Sunday, Bolton took to X to voice his apprehensions about the security situation in Afghanistan. He...

In a recent development, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has lambasted President Joe Biden for the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, suggesting it served as a “green light” for Russian President Vladimir Putin. What Happened: McConnell expressed his disapproval on Fox...

GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley is using Valentine's Day to highlight the international relations of former President Donald Trump, her opponent in the 2024 presidential race. What Happened: Haley has gone on the offensive in recent months, launching an ad campaign against Trump and current...

The Taliban, which has been in control of Afghanistan since 2021, has shut down the LGBTQ-oriented “queer.af” Mastodon instance. The instance’s domain, “.af,” is administered by the Afghan government, leading to its abrupt termination. What Happened: Erin Shepherd, the...

The Taliban has confirmed its attendance at China's Belt and Road Forum next week, according to a spokesman's announcement on Saturday. As reported by Reuters, this move highlights Beijing's strengthening official ties with the Taliban-led administration, notwithstanding the absence of...

The Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, has asserted that US military equipment abandoned in Afghanistan is now in the possession of militants. In his statement, Kakar highlighted that this equipment, ranging from night vision goggles to firearms, is turning into a new...

The Taliban’s severe restrictions have triggered a significant rise in female suicides in Afghanistan, indicating a brewing mental health crisis. The Guardian reported on Sunday, that since the Taliban seized control in 2021, there has been a concerning increase in the...

Taliban-appointed defence minister of Afghanistan, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that the U.S. is an obstacle to Afghanistan’s international recognition, according to ANI News. What Happened: In an interview with an Arabic news television channel, Mujahid stated that the Taliban has met...

Taliban-appointed defence minister of Afghanistan, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that the U.S. is an obstacle to Afghanistan’s international recognition, according to ANI News. What Happened: In an interview with an Arabic news television channel, Mujahid stated that the Taliban has met...

On Monday, Anas Haqqani, a senior leader in the Taliban, publicly endorsed Twitter over its new competitor, Meta Platforms Inc’s (NASDAQ:META) Threads, which has gained over 100 million users within days of its launch. What Happened: Haqqani expressed his preference for Twitter due to its...

The Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction (SIGAR) on Wednesday accused the President Joe Biden-led administration of funding the Taliban. What Happened: The top inspector general for Afghanistan, John Sopko, accused the U.S. government of stonewalling his efforts to...

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo. Afghanistan's supreme leader signed a decree in Kabul banning cannabis cultivation throughout the country. Mawlavi Hibatullah Akhundzada assured that plantations will be destroyed and that the courts will punish violators according to Sharia...

In a bid to diversify its trading partners and to take advantage of a discount on average global commodity prices, the Taliban signed a provisional deal with Russia for the supply of gasoline, diesel, gas and wheat, Reuters reported in September 2022. This is the first known major...