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Taliban Influence and Regional Tensions

Updated 2026-08-14 23:25 UTC 2 sources Negative

Five years after the Taliban took power, Western influence is being questioned. Lebanon’s PM urges an Israeli withdrawal while Hezbollah criticizes the approach. Yemen's government reports a Houthi attack that killed at least four.

Coverage timeline — 3 articles
BBC News
Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left
2026-08-14 17:00 UTC
Al Jazeera
Hostilities are rising between Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government.
2026-08-14 22:45 UTC
Al Jazeera
Hezbollah criticises Beirut’s approach, accusing officials of exposing the Lebanese army to risks and Israeli pressure.
2026-08-14 23:02 UTC
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