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Topic: Afghanistan

New Afghanistan govt announcement postponed by Taliban yet again

This is the second time that that Taliban have delayed the formation of a new government in Kabul since they seized the capital on 15 August.

Taliban asks militants not to shoot into the air after celebratory gunfire kills 2 in Kabul

The Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid took to Twitter to ask militants not to shoot unnecessarily, saying that these bullets are more likely to harm civilians.

Enemy of my enemy? ISIS-K violence could force West into an unlikely alliance with Taliban

ISIS-K’s bombing in Kabul was not just an attack on US forces. It was also a challenge to the Taliban, asking: ‘Where is your authority? Where is your security?’

SubscriberWrites: What happened in Afghanistan speaks volumes about the double game Pakistan GHQ has played

Clearly, the idea of a Talib takeover was planned in GHQ and the steps to be taken were relayed to the negotiators in Doha, writes Arunobh Banerjee.

This is how much the Afghanistan War cost — in lives, dollars, years

At 7,262 days from the first attack on Afghanistan to the final troop pullout, Afghanistan is said to be the US’ longest war. But it isn’t.

‘Giving Taliban a chance’, and why the national animal is mum on Allahabad HC cow order

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

China our ‘most important’ partner as it’s ready to invest in Afghanistan, Taliban says

Taliban said China is their 'pass' to markets across the world and they support 'one belt, one road' initiative, that seeks to link Beijing with Africa, Asia and Europe.

Have right to raise voice for Muslims living in Kashmir, says Taliban

Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen's remarks come after al Qaeda called upon the global Muslim community to 'free' other Muslim land, putting Kashmir on the list of targets of jihad.

Taliban parade suicide bombers, vests, explosives & rockets on Afghanistan state TV

In the video aired on Afghan National Television, the suicide bombers were seen carrying the Taliban flag, and being referred to as ‘martyrdom-seekers squadron’.

Foreign secretary Shringla holds talks with Blinken over Afghanistan situation, India-US ties

It was the first high-level discussion between the two officials after US troops' exit from Afghanistan. Shringla, who is in the US, also met Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman.

On Camera

In Tejas Dubai crash, the harm goes beyond the loss of an aircraft and pilot

Airshows are thrilling spectacles of aviation skill and engineering marvels. But they carry inherent risks as the crew is pushing the aircraft, and themselves, to perform at the edges of the envelope.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

From a small Kangra village to Tejas cockpit: IAF fighter pilot Namansh Syal’s journey cut short

Wing Commander Namansh Syal is survived by his wife, their 6-year-old daughter and his mother. Back in his native village, relatives and neighbours wait for his remains for last rites.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.