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Afghan Taliban member freed from US custody in exchange for two Americans, Kabul says

The United States has freed an Afghan convicted by an American court on charges of drug smuggling and terrorism in exchange for two U.S. citizens held in Afghanistan, authorities in Kabul said on Tuesday.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Taliban say 2 Americans held in Afghanistan were freed in a prisoner exchange

A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan's Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking and terrorism charges, officials said Tuesday.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Americans freed in Afghanistan-U.S. prisoner swap, Taliban says

The family of Ryan Corbett of New York confirmed his release, while the Taliban said Khan Mohammed, an Afghan serving a life sentence in California, was freed.

Afghanistan, Chinese Citizen

Associated Press · 10h

The Taliban say a Chinese national has been killed in northeastern Afghanistan

An Afghan police official says a Chinese citizen has been killed in the country's northeast. The killing of foreigners is rare in Afghanistan, especially since the withdrawal of foreign troops in 2021.

U.S. News & World Report · 8h

Chinese Citizen 'Murdered' in Northern Afghanistan

A Chinese citizen was "murdered" in Afghanistan's northern Takhar province, the Taliban provincial police said on Wednesday, adding that a preliminary investigation had been launched. An interpreter accompanying the victim was unharmed,

Barron's · 7h

Chinese Mine Worker Killed In North Afghanistan Attack

A Chinese mine worker was killed in an attack in Afghanistan, police said Wednesday, where the Taliban government is trying to project an image of security to encourage investment from Beijing.

Taliban, Trump

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Taliban deputy urges leader to lift education bans on Afghan women and girls

A senior Taliban figure has urged the group’s leader to scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls, saying there is no excuse for them, in a rare public rebuke of government policy.

LA Times on MSN · 2h

Afghans who fled Taliban rule urge Trump to lift refugee program suspension

Afghan refugees appeal to President Trump to exempt them from an order suspending relocations; some say they risked their lives to support U.S. troops.

Newsweek on MSN · 4h

Exemption From Trump Refugee Order Sought for 15K Afghans Fleeing Taliban

Thousands of refugees attempting to escape the Taliban's rule could be left unaided due to President Trump's executive order enforcing a 90-day ban.

'Overwhelmed with joy:' Taliban releases Dansville man held over 2 years in Afghanistan

The family thanked both the Biden and Trump administrations for "countless hours of negotiations, unwavering support, and ...

Observer23h

Afghanistan’s Art Scene Weighs in On Taliban Move to Ban Images of Living Things

Despite the Taliban’s attempts to erase the nation’s cultural identity, Afghan artists are hopeful that art can outlive even ...

Middle East Institute3h

Time for a more realistic approach to Afghanistan

Normalizing regular contacts and building relationships with the Taliban leadership can offer a more effective way to hold ...

11h

Aid chief says US aid pause 'disastrous' for Afghanistan

The head of a major humanitarian organisation said U.S. President Donald Trump's order to halt foreign aid for 90 days would ...

22hon MSN

Taliban announce the release of two Americans held in Afghanistan in a prisoner exchange

A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan's Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure ...

Daily Wrap on MSN4h

Trump demands return of U.S. military gear from Taliban

Donald Trump links further financial aid for Afghanistan to the return of American military equipment that remains in the ...

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