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Former Taliban Representative Arrested in US on Allegations of Dual Identity and Links to Assassination Plots
Mohammad Rahim Peerzada, former Taliban representative in Spain, was arrested in the US under a different identity after fleeing Spain where he faced sexual assault allegations; his arrest is linked to his brother-in-law's alleged involvement in assassination plots.
Former Taliban Representative Arrested in US on Allegations of Dual Identity and Links to Assassination Plots
Mohammad Rahim Peerzada, former Taliban representative in Spain, was arrested in the US under a different identity after fleeing Spain where he faced sexual assault allegations; his arrest is linked to his brother-in-law's alleged involvement in assassination plots.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Seeks to Lift Ban on Taliban
Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has requested the Supreme Court to lift the ban on the Taliban, imposed in 2003, following a December 2023 law allowing the suspension of bans on groups that cease terrorist activity; the court will rule on April 17.
Russia Seeks to Lift Ban on Taliban
Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has requested the Supreme Court to lift the ban on the Taliban, imposed in 2003, following a December 2023 law allowing the suspension of bans on groups that cease terrorist activity; the court will rule on April 17.
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60% Bias Score
Taliban Supreme Leader Declares End to Democracy in Afghanistan
On Sunday, Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada announced in a sermon that there is "no need" for Western laws in Afghanistan, emphasizing the implementation of Sharia law and the end of democracy; this follows the Taliban's imposition of strict restrictions on women and girls.
Taliban Supreme Leader Declares End to Democracy in Afghanistan
On Sunday, Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada announced in a sermon that there is "no need" for Western laws in Afghanistan, emphasizing the implementation of Sharia law and the end of democracy; this follows the Taliban's imposition of strict restrictions on women and girls.
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68% Bias Score
US Citizen Released From Taliban Custody in Afghanistan
US citizen Faye Hall, detained in Afghanistan since February on charges of unauthorized drone use, was released Thursday with Qatari mediation, highlighting the ongoing complexities of US-Taliban relations despite the absence of a US embassy in Kabul.
US Citizen Released From Taliban Custody in Afghanistan
US citizen Faye Hall, detained in Afghanistan since February on charges of unauthorized drone use, was released Thursday with Qatari mediation, highlighting the ongoing complexities of US-Taliban relations despite the absence of a US embassy in Kabul.
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36% Bias Score
US Citizen Released by Taliban, British Couple Remain Imprisoned
American citizen Faye Hall was released from Taliban captivity in Afghanistan after the US dropped bounties on Haqqani network officials; however, a British couple remains imprisoned, highlighting the Taliban's use of hostages for political leverage and inconsistent application of justice.
US Citizen Released by Taliban, British Couple Remain Imprisoned
American citizen Faye Hall was released from Taliban captivity in Afghanistan after the US dropped bounties on Haqqani network officials; however, a British couple remains imprisoned, highlighting the Taliban's use of hostages for political leverage and inconsistent application of justice.
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52% Bias Score
American Freed by Taliban in Afghanistan
American citizen Faye Hall, detained in Afghanistan since February 1st with two British nationals and an Afghan translator, has been released by the Taliban and is returning to the US after receiving medical care in Kabul under Qatari protection.
American Freed by Taliban in Afghanistan
American citizen Faye Hall, detained in Afghanistan since February 1st with two British nationals and an Afghan translator, has been released by the Taliban and is returning to the US after receiving medical care in Kabul under Qatari protection.
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24% Bias Score
US Aid Freeze Causes Afghan Healthcare Collapse, Leading to Preventable Deaths
The Trump administration's freeze on aid funding to Afghanistan caused over 200 healthcare facilities to shut down by March 2025, resulting in preventable maternal and infant deaths; this triggered similar cuts by other nations, exacerbating the crisis.
US Aid Freeze Causes Afghan Healthcare Collapse, Leading to Preventable Deaths
The Trump administration's freeze on aid funding to Afghanistan caused over 200 healthcare facilities to shut down by March 2025, resulting in preventable maternal and infant deaths; this triggered similar cuts by other nations, exacerbating the crisis.
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60% Bias Score
Russia Seeks to Lift Ban on Taliban After Years of Engagement
The Russian General Prosecutor's office requested a suspension of the ban on the Taliban, a terrorist organization since 2003, following years of unofficial engagement and a recent legislative change allowing temporary suspension of such bans.
Russia Seeks to Lift Ban on Taliban After Years of Engagement
The Russian General Prosecutor's office requested a suspension of the ban on the Taliban, a terrorist organization since 2003, following years of unofficial engagement and a recent legislative change allowing temporary suspension of such bans.
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60% Bias Score
American Woman Released from Taliban Detention
American citizen Faye Hall, detained in Afghanistan since February for unauthorized drone use, was released on Thursday following a Qatari-mediated court order and is in good health, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the US and the Taliban.
American Woman Released from Taliban Detention
American citizen Faye Hall, detained in Afghanistan since February for unauthorized drone use, was released on Thursday following a Qatari-mediated court order and is in good health, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the US and the Taliban.
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36% Bias Score
American Hostage Released by Taliban After Bounty Removal
American citizen Faye Hall, detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since February, was released on Thursday and is en route to the US following negotiations that involved removing multimillion-dollar bounties on senior Taliban figures. Hall's release followed a court order and logistical support fro...
American Hostage Released by Taliban After Bounty Removal
American citizen Faye Hall, detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since February, was released on Thursday and is en route to the US following negotiations that involved removing multimillion-dollar bounties on senior Taliban figures. Hall's release followed a court order and logistical support fro...
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44% Bias Score
US Citizen Freed by Taliban in Afghanistan
American citizen Faye Hall was freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan, marking the fourth US citizen release since January, facilitated by Qatar, following the recent release of another American, George Glezmann, which the Taliban described as a goodwill gesture.
US Citizen Freed by Taliban in Afghanistan
American citizen Faye Hall was freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan, marking the fourth US citizen release since January, facilitated by Qatar, following the recent release of another American, George Glezmann, which the Taliban described as a goodwill gesture.
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36% Bias Score
Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Militant Attack Near Afghan Border
Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed in an attack by armed militants near the Afghan border on Saturday; a subsequent military operation resulted in eight militant deaths and six injuries; this is part of a larger pattern of violence in Pakistan's border regions, with over 190 deaths since the start...
Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Militant Attack Near Afghan Border
Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed in an attack by armed militants near the Afghan border on Saturday; a subsequent military operation resulted in eight militant deaths and six injuries; this is part of a larger pattern of violence in Pakistan's border regions, with over 190 deaths since the start...
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44% Bias Score
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