Malaysian Prime Minister Meets Gulbuddin Hekmatyar. Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that he met with Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the leader of Afghanistan’s Hezb-e-Islami, during the latter’s medical visit to Malaysia. In a post on the social media platform X, the Malaysian Prime Minister described the meeting as cordial and stated that Hekmatyar
Lovers and Beloved: A Controversial Description of Taliban Leadership Relations. Sheikh Hamid Hamasi, a prominent Taliban figure, recently denied reports of rifts within the group’s leadership and described the relationship among Taliban officials as extremely close and based on mutual respect. Hamasi stated that Taliban leaders are neither seeking power nor engaged in internal competition.
Controversial Taliban Comparison Between Prophet Muhammad and Interior Minister. Abdul Mateen Qanae, spokesperson for the Taliban Ministry of Interior, recently claimed that he observes the qualities of Prophet Muhammad in Sirajuddin Haqqani, the group’s interior minister. According to Qanae, everything he has read about the attributes of the Prophet is reflected in Haqqani. These remarks
Strong Response from Zabihullah Mujahid: No Disputes Exist Among Taliban Officials. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, rejected reports and claims circulating in the media about internal divisions among the group’s leadership and ranks, calling them “false and baseless.” He stressed that there is no internal rift or tension among the officials and members of the
Putin: Afghanistan Must Be United, Stable, and Have an Inclusive Government. A new chapter in Moscow-Kabul relations: the Taliban ambassador officially begins his diplomatic mission. Gul Hasan, the Taliban’s ambassador to Moscow, formally presented his credentials to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, 15 January 2026, during an official ceremony held in the Alexander Hall
Taliban Leader Warns of Collapse of the Emirate. The leader of the Taliban, in speeches and statements released by the group, has repeatedly emphasized the need to prevent internal divisions and to maintain “obedience” to the leadership. According to media reports, an audio file attributed to Hibatullah Akhundzada has emerged, in which he warns a
Aliabad District Governor in Kunduz Accused of Intimidation and Land Seizure; Non-Pashtuns Referred to as “Israelis”. Local sources in Kunduz province report that Asadullah Salem, the current governor of Aliabad district, has been treating residents of Cheeb-Guzar village inappropriately and insultingly. According to sources, he has used derogatory language against locals, fueling widespread dissatisfaction and
Contradiction Between Taliban Words and Actions in Panjshir. Mohammad Agha Hakim, the Taliban governor of Panjshir, has claimed that the Taliban’s policy is focused on serving the people. He welcomed what he called the “support of Panjshir residents” and added that “enemies always try to discourage people by spreading rumors.” However, a few months earlier,
Controversial Remarks by Taliban Police Commander in Parwan: ‘The Taliban Are Shepherds, People Are Their Sheep’. The Taliban police commander in Parwan Province, during a graduation ceremony for new police recruits, cited a hadith attributed to the Prophet Muhammad, stating: “We are all shepherds, and there is no difference among us.” The remarks, delivered before
Taliban Meeting in Takhar: Claims of Defending National Integrity Amid Repression and Discrimination. Following recent controversies surrounding the Chah-Ab protests, the Taliban held a meeting in Takhar province titled “Strengthening the Islamic System and Defending Territorial Integrity.” During this gathering, the group sought to defend its performance and governance while presenting its own narrative of
