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Taliban Marks 4th Anniversary With Male-Only Celebrations

Taliban Marks 4th Anniversary With Male-Only Celebrations

Taliban Marks 4th Anniversary With Male-Only Celebrations
Above: Taliban personnel celebrate the fourth anniversary of their takeover of Afghanistan on Aug. 15, 2025. Image credit: WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

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Metaculus Prediction

There is an 80% chance that Pakistan will recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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