Taliban returns Iranian oil products, instead doubles purchase of gas from Russia
The supply of Russian liquefied gas to Afghanistan by rail has doubled from January to November 2023, a recent report by Reuters indicates.


Maha Mehrgan
Maha Mehrgan
Front of mind
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Rahul Gandhi calls out the ECI for “vote theft,” but the Commission demands proof or apology.