WorldPingIs it time to talk to the Taliban?
WorldPingWhat happened
Five years after the U.S.'s withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban remains firmly in power.
Here's how the Taliban doing in terms of foreign policy.
Key facts
- Reported by NPR and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:16:10 UTC.
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- Official statements or denials from the governments named
- Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
- Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event
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