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Sunday, January 25, 2026
TopicAfghan government

Topic: Afghan government

Mursal Nabizada, a former woman Afghan MP, and her bodyguard killed in Kabul

Nabizada had been elected as a member of the lower house of parliament in 2018 to represent Kabul & she was a lawmaker until the Taliban took over in 2021.

‘What’s there to celebrate,’ Afghans ask as Taliban mark one year in power in Kabul

As former Taliban fighters roamed the streets of Kabul to mark their victory over the old regime, several Kabulis stayed at home out of fear.

Early exit of US troops may upset intra-Afghan talks, benefit Taliban

The Taliban and the Afghan government are currently holding their first direct peace talks in Doha, but the two sides are yet to reach an agreement on even the most basic issues.

Ghani Vs Abdullah: US meddling in Afghanistan election has given us two presidents

The US intervention in Afghanistan elections has led to the formation of parallel governments which will only deepen the crisis in the country.

In historic call, Trump discusses peace with Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar

If you strip the hysteric details away, the debate on coronavirus comes down to numbers and whether you're a 'growther' or a 'base-rater' in how you respond to the pandemic.

Pakistan would not benefit from a Taliban govt in Afghanistan contrary to popular belief

To suggest that the Taliban would work for and in Pakistan’s interest is simply not in line with history or reality.

US didn’t start the war, says envoy Khalilzad as Taliban launches op against Afghan govt

As talks dwindle and Taliban announces Operation Al-Fath against the Afghanistan govt, US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says ‘war is not the answer’, draws criticism.

It’s the moment of truth for Afghanistan

There are distinct signs of progress in Afghanistan, thanks to Zalmay Khalilzad, who last year took over as US special representative to the reconciliation process.

On Camera

What Indira Gandhi said in her first speech as PM, 60 years ago

On 26 January 1966, Indira Gandhi delivered a speech that was broadcast over All India Radio. This was her first address to the nation after becoming India’s first woman prime minister.

India wants Canada’s resources as nations build on truce, British Columbia’s Premier says

Premier David Eby, the leader of the minerals- and gas-rich province of British Columbia, spoke with executives at Tata Steel and Reliance Industries on a trade mission to India.

US officially calls China ‘second most powerful country’, new strategy softens stand against Beijing, Moscow

New defence strategy marks clear break from Biden-era Pentagon policy, softening tone on China & Russia, while pushing allies to shoulder more responsibility with less US backing.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.