KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban said Monday they seized the last province not in their control after their blitz through Afghanistan last month, overrunning forces who had opposed their takeover.

The Taliban say they have taken control of Panjshir province north of Kabul, the Afghan capital, giving them complete control of Afghanistan. The province was the last holdout of anti-Taliban forces ...

Since seizing power in August 2021, the Taliban have signed deals with numerous investors to mine gemstones, gold, copper and other valuable minerals.

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