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From Red Army to Red Carpet: How Russia's Taliban recognition is a tectonic shift in diplomacy
For the Taliban are the remnants of the Mujahideen, who had fought against Russia’s Red Army in the 1980s. The ‘graveyard of ...
German Interior Minister Seeks Direct Migrant Deportation Deal With Taliban
BERLIN (Reuters) -German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt wants to negotiate a direct agreement with the Taliban on ...
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 recognises Afghanistan's Taliban government, becomes first country to do so
Moscow has taken recent steps to normalise relations with the Taliban authorities, removing them from a list of "terrorist organisations" in April.
Afghan Taliban deny role in U.S. citizen disappearance
Taliban denies involvement in U.S. citizen's disappearance in Kabul, despite $5 million reward for information.
Empowering Afghan female athletes shows ‘bravery and courage’ against the Taliban, says Malala
Malala Yousafzai tells CNN Sports that she wants more opportunities granted to Afghanistan’s elite female athletes and ...
At least five killed in roadside bombing in former Pakistan Taliban stronghold
The Pakistan Taliban, known officially as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, often targets security forces and civilians in the ...