Politics● LowAug 31 · Aug 31, 2026, 1:55 AM
Taliban makes overtures to Trump administration over mineral deals
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Financial Times · South Asia
Afghanistan’s Islamist regime seeks sanctions relief and release of frozen assets five years after return to power
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South Asia theater · last 7 days
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