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Recent meetings between US officials and Taliban representatives have centered on developing bilateral relations, including prisoner exchanges and addressing detained Americans. The Taliban released photographs of the talks, which occurred after the Taliban freed US citizen George Glezmann and criticized Trump's travel ban. The White House has not officially commented.
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On September 19, 2025, British nationals Peter and Barbie Reynolds were released after nearly eight months detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The couple, longtime residents and Afghan citizens, were held without charge and endured harsh conditions. Their release followed court hearings and mediation led by Qatar. They have returned to the UK and expressed hope to return to Afghanistan.
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India has resumed diplomatic ties with Afghanistan by reopening its embassy in Kabul and hosting Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The visit, the first by a Taliban leader since 2021, aims to strengthen regional cooperation, trade, and stability, despite ongoing international sanctions and regional tensions.
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Since Saturday night, Pakistani and Afghan Taliban forces have engaged in deadly clashes along their shared border, following alleged Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul. Both sides report significant casualties, with Pakistan closing border crossings and regional powers urging restraint. The conflict stems from Pakistan's accusations that Afghanistan harbors militants attacking Pakistan, a charge denied by the Taliban government.
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Recent border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have resulted in casualties on both sides, with Pakistan claiming to have killed over 200 Taliban fighters and Afghanistan reporting the deaths of Pakistani soldiers. The ceasefire was reportedly at Afghanistan's request, but violence continues to threaten regional stability amid accusations and diplomatic tensions.
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A ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan was established on October 22, ending a week of intense border clashes that resulted in civilian casualties and military casualties on both sides. The ceasefire, initiated after diplomatic efforts, aims to de-escalate tensions and facilitate dialogue, with a joint mechanism scheduled for October 25 in Istanbul to ensure implementation.
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Tajikistan faces border attacks from Afghanistan, killing five Chinese workers. Tajik authorities discuss deploying Russian forces for border patrol, amid ongoing tensions with Taliban Afghanistan. China urges citizens to evacuate the border area as Tajikistan tightens security.