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India Joins International Coalition to Oppose Foreign Military Presence in Afghanistan Amid Bagram Controversy
Oct 08, 2025 02:40 am CST
In a significant diplomatic development, India has aligned with Russia, China, and seven other nations to oppose foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan, directly responding to former US President Donald Trump's calls for control of Bagram airbase. The Moscow Format talks featured Taliban representation and emphasized regional cooperation on counter-terrorism, economic integration, and stability, with India reaffirming its support for an independent, peaceful Afghanistan that contributes to regional security.
Opinion | The Logic Of Pakistan Bombing Its Own People And Getting Away With It
Sep 23, 2025 07:22 pm CST
This is a heady mix of superpowers and regional bosses. And the Pashtuns are caught literally and metaphorically in the middle. Don't expect anyone to pull up the Pakistanis for their cruel and random bombing.
"Not An Inch": Taliban Rejects Trump's Demand For Return Of Bagram Air Base
Sep 21, 2025 07:22 pm CST
An Afghan government defence official said Sunday that a deal over Bagram air base was "not possible," after US President Donald Trump said he wanted the former US base back.
"Feared Being Executed": British Couple Released By Taliban
Sep 21, 2025 03:53 pm CST
An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK on Saturday, telling the press that they feared "we would never be released".
"We Want It Right Away": Trump Warns Taliban Over Bagram Airbase
Sep 21, 2025 01:27 pm CST
US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened Afghanistan with unspecified punishment if the Taliban-controlled country did not "give Bagram Airbase back."
Elderly British Couple Back In UK After Taliban Release
Sep 21, 2025 12:06 am CST
An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK.
Why Trump Is Trying To Get Back Bagram Airfield In Afghanistan
Sep 20, 2025 01:28 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has said he is in talks with the Taliban to bring Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan back under American control, calling the decision to abandon the site a mistake.
Trump Says He Is Speaking With Taliban To Regain Control Of Bagram Airfield
Sep 20, 2025 06:42 am CST
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he was speaking with Afghanistan about regaining control of the Bagram air base.
Taliban Release Detained Elderly British Couple
Sep 19, 2025 08:44 pm CST
An elderly British couple detained in Afghanistan for almost eight months were released on Friday, the Taliban authorities said, after pressure built to free the pair due to fears over their health.
Taliban Bans Books Written By Women In Afghan Universities, 18 Courses Dropped
Sep 19, 2025 05:52 pm CST
A total of 679 textbooks, including 140 written by women and 310 by Iranian authors or publishers, have been prohibited.