The Afghan Interior Ministry says the United States has lifted a $10 million bounty on Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani. The development marks a radical shift for relations between the US and the Taliban government and the completion of a makeover for the man who ranked as a US Most Wanted terrorist. Watch in for more details!

Afghanistan claims US lifts $10 million bounty on Taliban's Sirajuddin Haqqani

Glezmann's release part of deal to lift bounty on Haqqani?

US lifts $10 million bounty on Taliban's Sirajuddin Haqqani, says reports

The US has lifted its $10 million reward on Sirajuddin Haqqani, marking the first time no living Afghan Taliban leader carries a US bounty. The move comes just days after the release of George Glezmann. Haqqani, a key Taliban figure, was previously one of America’s most wanted. Watch this report for more details!

US removes $10m bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani after prisoner release

As per a New York Post report, Glezmann who is an Atlanta native was wrongfully detained when he visited Afghanistan as a tourist in December 2022. Almost three years later, the 65-year-old airline mechanic was finally freed. Watch this video to find out more.

George Glezmann freed in deal mediated by Qatar

An American man who was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist has been released by the Taliban in a deal with the Trump administration that Qatari negotiators helped broker.

Taliban frees American detained in Afghanistan since 2022

World: The release was announced after the Taliban government's foreign minister hosted US hostage envoy Adam Boehler and other US officials in the Afghan capital.

US citizen George Glezmann released by Taliban after more than two years

The Taliban has strongly denied reports of a Chinese presence at Afghanistan’s Bagram Airbase, dismissing the claims as false. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has vowed to take back control of the base if re-elected. As geopolitical tensions rise, the question remains—will the US return to Afghanistan?

Afghanistan: Taliban rejects Chinese presence as Trump vows bagram takeover

US President Donald Trump has called for the return of billions of dollars worth of military equipment left behind in Afghanistan after the 2021 US withdrawal. Watch this report for more details!

Donald Trump demands return of weapons' left in Afghanistan after 2021 withdrawal

South Asia | Three weeks after imposing a ban on it, Taliban has lofted its ban on an Afghan women-led radio station - Radio Begum. The radio channel confirmed that it has been granted permission to resume its broadcasting on Saturday (Feb 22).

Taliban lifts ban on Radio Begum after 'repeated' requests

Pakistan conducted air strikes along the Afghanistan border, targeting areas in North Waziristan and Paktika. While Pakistan claims the strikes were necessary, the Taliban have denied any air strikes occurred.

Pakistan conducts strikes at Afghanistan border, Taliban denies

World | Trending | In a video on the social media platform YouTube, House Foreign Affairs committee chairman Brian Mast exposed a list of shocking spending by the agency. 

From condoms worth $15mn for Taliban to $1mn for LGBTQ 'propaganda', 'shocking spending by USAID under Biden

Kabul-based Radio Begum – a station run by women with content aimed at women’s education – was forced to stop operations after the Taliban’s Information and Culture Ministry searched its office and restrained the station’s staff. What's in store for the future of women in Afghanistan? Watch this video to find out more.

Taliban decimates dreams, rights and dignity of women, one decree at a time

Afghanistan's Taliban government has suspended Radio Begum, a station dedicated to women’s voices and issues. This move is seen as another step in restricting women's rights in the country. The closure of the station has sparked international criticism, with activists calling for media freedom and women's empowerment. Watch the full report for details on the latest crackdown. Watch in for more details!

Taliban suspends women's radio station in Afghanistan

World | The broadcaster said Taliban authorities searched the office, seizing computers, hard drives and phones, and detaining two male employees "who do not hold any senior management position".

Taliban bans women's radio station for 'multiple violation'

Afghanistan is sitting on an estimated $1 trillion worth of untapped mineral resources, according to U.S. and UN assessments. Since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, around 200 mining contracts worth billions of dollars have been signed, mostly with local companies.

Afghanistan: Taliban taps $1 trillion mineral wealth

Afghanistan’s mineral reserves valued at $1 trillion

In an emotional moment, Taliban leader Omari expresses deep regret over the continued ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan, sparking international concern and debate over the future of Afghan women’s rights.

Taliban leader Omari breaks down in tears over Afgahn girls' education ban

Taliban leader Omari breaks down over Afghan girls’ education ban

Taliban authorities in Afghanistan reportedly have agreed to allow female students to pursue higher education in Pakistan. Watch this report for more details!

Taliban allows Afghan women to study in Pakistan

World | Afghanistan: The ICC judges are set to review Khan's application, a critical step that could lead to the issuance of arrest warrants based on the presented evidence and legal arguments.

ICC seeking arrest warrants against Taliban top leaders over crime against women

The Taliban government announced on Tuesday the release by the United States of an Afghan prisoner in exchange for US detainees, saying the deal was brokered by Qatar.

Taliban announce prisoner swap deal with United States, release two American citizens

World | South Asia | Afghanistan: "Do not legitimise them," she said at a summit focused on girls' education in Islamic nations being held in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad.

Malala Yousafzai calls on Muslim leaders to stand against Taliban, defend women’s rights

South Asia, Pakistan: The summit has brought together education leaders from Muslim-majority countries, but without Afghanistan -- the only country in the world where girls are banned from school.

'Overwhelmed' Malala back in Pakistan for girls’ education summit snubbed by Taliban

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