Pakistan, Afghanistan trade heavy fire
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Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have carried out a public execution in the eastern city of Khost. The Supreme Court says the man executed had killed 13 members of a family, including children, earlier this year.
Putin’s endorsement of the Taliban’s rule and counter-terror efforts challenges Pakistan’s claims and reshapes the geopolitical debate over Afghanistan.
Sources within the Taliban leadership confirmed to CNN-News18 that this was not a spontaneous tribute. They said it was a calculated move linked to the Taliban’s long-standing position on the Durand Line.
Australia on Saturday imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on four officials in Afghanistan's Taliban government over what it said was a deteriorating human rights situation in the country, especially for women and girls.