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World - / Jun 23, 2026 - Taliban delegation heads to Brussels for first EU talks focused on Afghan deportations - A delegation from Afghanistan's Taliban government is set to hold rare closed-door talks with European Union officials in Brussels on Tuesday. The discussions are expected to focus on the return of Afghan nationals from Europe, marking an unusual

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