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Summary
Domestic
Internal fissures within the top leadership of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan were reported, indicating significant disagreements at the highest levels of the group. Separately, comments emerged regarding foreign military service in the country, with Prince Harry stating the sacrifices of British soldiers should be discussed with honesty and respect, while BBC correspondent Frank Gardner emphasized that not only Americans risked their lives there.
International
A major diplomatic dispute erupted between the United States and the United Kingdom following comments by Trump that NATO troops, including British forces, 'stayed a little back' from front lines in Afghanistan. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the remarks as 'frankly appalling' and 'insulting,' demanding an apology, with the comments causing outrage among British veterans and families of the fallen. In regional diplomacy, the Afghan Taliban sent its first official envoy to New Delhi, with the new diplomat taking charge at the embassy and assuring existing Indian staff they could retain their jobs, representing a calculated engagement by India. Concurrently, China asked the Taliban government to protect Chinese citizens in the country as the regime enforces its strict rules. Prince Harry also publicly addressed Trump's remarks, stating that the sacrifices of NATO troops deserve 'respect.'
Domestic and International Topics
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USPresident Donald Trump made remarks suggesting NATO troops avoided the front lines during the war in Afghanistan, sparking strong criticism from UK political leaders. Prince Harry responded separately, stating that the sacrifices made by NATO troops in Afghanistan deserve respect. The comments and reactions highlight ongoing tensions regarding the legacy of the NATO mission in Afghanistan.
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Jan 28
AFA BBC report has revealed a significant split within the top leadership of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. The division is reportedly between the group's supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, and other senior figures over governance and policy. Separately, Prince Harry and BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner have both spoken about the need to honor the service of British and allied troops who served in Afghanistan. They emphasized that discussions about the sacrifices made during the war should be conducted with honesty and respect.
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Jan 23
INThe Afghan Taliban has appointed its first official envoy to New Delhi. The new diplomat has taken charge at the embassy and has assured the existing Indian staff that they can keep their jobs.
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Jan 19
An ABC News team was granted access to Afghanistan and has reported on what they saw there. Their reporting aims to provide a look at the country beyond common perceptions or simplified narratives.
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Jan 12
China has asked the Taliban government in Afghanistan to protect its citizens there. A video report also shows a journalist speaking with Taliban members in a male-only park in the country.
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Jan 20
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