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Topic: Afghanistan

UN report claims Taliban detained journalists over 250 times since Afghanistan takeover

In a reply accompanying the report, the Taliban-led foreign ministry denied having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.

Taliban have 3 American CIA hostages, they may give them to Trump: Amrullah Saleh in interview

Afghanistan ex-VP talks about Doha Agreement, US withdrawal, infiltrating Taliban & his incomplete mission, in conversation with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta in Off The Cuff.

Modi pitches for peace in Ukraine, discusses India-Russia economic ties with Putin at bilateral meet

On his 2-day visit to Russia for BRICS summit, Modi also met with Iran president to discuss Afghanistan's reconstruction. On day 2, he'll hold bilateral meet with Xi Jinping—1st in 5 yrs.

26 poorest nations in worst financial shape since 2006, poorer than pre-COVID period, says World Bank

Most of these countries are located in sub-Saharan Africa & have an annual per capita income of less than $1,145. Two-thirds of these are stuck in conflict or institutional fragility.

Canada, UK honor Afghan journalists with Media Freedom Award

The Canada-UK Media Freedom Award was first established in 2020 to recognize those who have championed freedom of speech and democracy.

Ahead of election, US House of Representatives condemns Biden-Harris over withdrawal from Afghanistan

The resolution was passed in the US House of Representatives by a 219-194 vote. Ten Democrat lawmakers voted in favour.

Pakhtuns crossed Durand Line every day. Pakistan’s visa rules halted their lives

Chaman residents They held a nine-month-long sit-in, which ended in July when they were promised change. Now with no sign of action, they have resumed protests.

As Taliban marks 3 yrs in power, Afghan refugees remember lives back home with nostalgia, despair 

Fleeing the conflict of their homeland, people of Afghanistan have sought safety in India over the decades. ThePrint looks at what life is like for these refugees living in Delhi.

Germany’s 1st African-born MP to step down amid racist abuse & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

Taliban attends UN meeting for the first time in Doha, meets top Indian govt official

Afghanistan's economy and impact of Western sanctions featured prominently during UN meet, ahead of which Taliban held talks with delegations from Uzbekistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.