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Topic: Afganistan

First Afghan woman Olympian urges IOC to ban country from Paris Olympics over Taliban resurgence

Appalled by the brutal treatment of women and children, Former Olympian demands Afghan women be allowed to participate as part of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team.

Pakistan launches two air strikes in Afghanistan killing 8 civilians, claims Taliban

The strikes came as Taliban refutes claims of militant attacks on Pakistan's soil. The latter’s army and foreign office did not immediately comment on the strikes.

Ahmad Shah Massoud—‘The Afghan who won the Cold War’ and outsmarted Gen Zia-ul-Haq, CIA

In 'Afghan Napoleon', Sandy Gall delves deep into the life of Massoud, who proved himself as the 'outstanding Afghan guerrilla leader'.

6 Pakistani civilians, 1 Afghan soldier killed in cross border clash, 17 injured

Afghan security sources said the clash started after Pakistani forces demanded Afghan forces stop building a new checkpost on their side of the border.

‘Professor exodus’: Afghanistan’s brightest minds are fleeing Taliban rule, again

Afghan professors say they're fleeing not only because of ideological and safety issues, but also due to drastic salary cuts and loss of govt benefits like housing schemes and pensions.

Our take on presidential elections, Maharashtra, and AIADMK — in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

US asks embassy staffers in Kabul to start destroying sensitive files

The directive underscores that Biden admin is preparing for the possibility the embassy will be overrun by the Taliban despite public assurances that the building remains in operation.

China, Pakistan, Afghan FMs stress on peaceful resolution of conflict in Afghanistan

The countries participated in a trilateral meeting sponsored by China to discuss the situation in Afghanistan after the fallout of the US and NATO troops withdrawal.

‘Father of the Taliban’ calls on China to aid Afghan peace talks

Maulana Samiul Haq has said matters of 'such a great importance' shouldn't be left solely to the US.

Taliban rejects Afghan ceasefire, and Mexico football fans trigger a quake

Taliban rejects a cease-fire extension and Chinese tariff policies could hurt USA's economy. 

On Camera

Why investing in school readiness is critical to achieving the Viksit Bharat goal

The challenge is no longer one of policy intent — the blueprint for a world-class ECCE system exists within the NEP 2020. The task now is implementation fidelity.

Stocks fall, oil prices climb as Trump issues fresh threat to Iran ahead of his deadline

Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.