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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

Keeping CAPF in Bengal for 60 days raises constitutional questions. It’s not an occupying force

Under Article 324, the ECI requisitions central forces to ensure free and fair polling. But once the ballot boxes are sealed, that authority begins to fade.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.