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Americans Freed in Taliban Prisoner Swap

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

Americans Ryan Corbett and William W. McKenty III were freed, their families said. The Taliban said Khan Mohammed, an Afghan serving a life sentence in California, was released.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

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

ISLAMABAD (AP) — 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.

Hosted on MSN · 2d

Two Americans held in Afghanistan traded for Taliban prisoner in final Biden deal delayed until Trump took office

In the very last hours of President Joe Biden’s time in office, a prisoner exchange years in the making was finally struck: the Taliban agreed to swap two Americans being held in Afghanistan for one Taliban member serving a life sentence in a US prison.

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Taliban defies Trump's call to return military equipment

The Taliban have no intention of returning the military equipment that was left in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of American troops. Donald Trump's demand faced resistance, and retrieving the weapons may pose a significant challenge for the USA.

Daily Wrap on MSN · 17h

Taliban dismisses Trump's demand for return of $7B (CAD 10bn) U.S. arms

The Taliban have dismissed Donald Trump's appeal for the return of equipment left in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American forces in 2021. Amid increasingly loud discussions, it's estimated there could be about 1,

essanews.com on MSN · 1d

Trump demands Taliban return $7B in U.S. military gear

Donald Trump has linked further financial aid for Afghanistan to the return of American military equipment still in the hands of the Taliban. This includes nearly 1,000 vehicles, artillery systems, and aircraft.

ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders

The Associated Press on MSN · 54m

Afghan women's group hails court's move to arrest Taliban leaders for persecution of women

An Afghan women's group on Friday hailed a decision by the International Criminal Court to arrest Taliban leaders for their persecution of women.

The Washington Post · 21h

ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders over persecution of women

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says he has requested arrest warrants for two top Afghan Taliban officials over the repression of women

Barron's · 20h

Hibatullah Akhundzada: Afghanistan's Reclusive Taliban Leader

Secluded in his stronghold in southern Afghanistan, reclusive Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is the cornerstone of the movement that has ruled the country unchallenged since reclaiming power in 2021,

I want England to play Afghanistan – says teenage girl living under Taliban rule

There is growing pressure on England to boycott February’s Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, but for those living ...

'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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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2 Americans held in Afghanistan freed in prisoner exchange, Taliban says

A prisoner swap between the U.S. and the Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in ...

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Afghans fleeing Taliban urge Trump to lift refugee program suspension

Afghans who fled after the Taliban seized power have appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to exempt them from an order ...

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Mark Milley pardoned: general at center of Afghanistan withdrawal predicted it wouldn't be a Saigon moment

President Joe Biden issued a preemptive pardon to Gen. Mark Milley on Monday, capping off a presidency marred by the chaotic ...

Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls' high schools to open

The Taliban's acting deputy foreign minister called on his senior leadership to open schools for Afghan girls, among the ...

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