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Taliban bans foreign currencies in Afghanistan
Taliban bans foreign currencies in Afghanistan

The Taliban has banned the use of foreign currencies in Afghanistan, a move that could further disrupt an economy on the brink of collapse. The Taliban said in a statement that the economic situation and national interests in the country require that all Afghans use Afghani currency in their every trade. The economy is struggling due to…

 Al-Qaeda remains a threat – U.S. Military Chief
 Al-Qaeda remains a threat – U.S. Military Chief

The Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley has warned that al-Qaeda terrorists in Afghanistan could threaten the US in as little as twelve months. General Milley told US Congress that the Taliban have not broken ties with the terrorist group that is responsible for the nine-eleven attacks on the United States.…

Afghan women protest against all-male Taliban Government
Afghan women protest against all-male Taliban Government

Dozens of women in Kabul and the north-eastern Afghan province of Badakhshan have protested against the formation of an all-male interim Taliban government to rule Afghanistan. Demonstrators said they would not accept a government with no women ministers. Some women were reportedly beaten before the protests were dispersed. The Taliban, who have not responded to the allegations,…

Taliban fire warning shots at protest in Kabul
Taliban fire warning shots at protest in Kabul

The Taliban have fired shots to disperse the crowd at a large protest in the Afghan capital, Kabul. Video footage from the scene shows people running to safety, while heavy gunfire can be heard in the background. Thousands of protesters took to the streets on Tuesday to demand women’s rights and denounce Taliban rule. Protesters also chanted…

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