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At Least 18 Afghan Refugees Detained in Turkey's Edirne During Illegal Crossing Attempt
Pakistan keeps diplomacy open with Taliban, demands action against militants: Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada instructs northern governors to exercise caution on multilingual signs to preserve unity
Russian Security Council Secretary Calls Tajikistan-Afghanistan Border Main Security Challenge for CSTO
Former President Karzai Welcomes Taliban-Azizai Contract for Five Electricity Production Projects
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ReliableTaliban Governors Announce Creation of 1,000-Strong Military Units in Zones
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