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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicAfghanistan

Topic: Afghanistan

As Taliban declares war on verse, Afghan women lose their only weapon, but say silence won’t last

Law bans romantic poetry, criticism of Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, or references to 'un-Islamic' ideologies, feminism, communism, democracy, & nationalism.

Afghanistan earthquake: Over 1,100 dead, 3,251 injured

According to the Afghan Red Crescent Society, a humanitarian group, almost 8,000 homes have been destroyed with several people still feared trapped under rubble.

Over 800 dead, thousands hurt in Afghanistan earthquake as rescuers struggle to reach remote areas

The Health Ministry in Kabul has called for international aid to tackle the devastation caused by the magnitude-6 quake that struck around midnight at a depth of 10 km,

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 800, rough terrain hampers rescue ops

Taliban-led govt said more than 2,800 have been injured. Entire villages of mud and stone were flattened, while landslides cut off vital routes and triggered communication breakdowns.

Modi, Jaishankar condole loss of lives after Afghanistan earthquake, pledge aid & relief

In a post on X, PM Modi expressed his grief over the death of hundreds & assured of Indian assistance to Afghanistan in this dark hour.

‘Dialogue, law and security,’ China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to strengthen trilateral exchanges

Wang also told his counterparts that the three countries should expand development cooperation, trade and investment exchanges, and network connectivity.

China, Afghanistan hold talks on mining, belt and road participation

Wang said both countries were working together to remove obstacles in the trade of farm products and increase Afghanistan's exports to China.

Taliban use force to divert international aid, collude with UN officials for kickbacks

A report, based on inputs from 90 US, UN officials, claims that Taliban rulers block minority communities from getting international aid & collude with UN officials to seek kickbacks.

Pakistani forces kill 33 militants crossing from Afghanistan

Pakistani security forces said that they killed 33 militants trying to cross from Afghanistan in the dark of night, describing them as 'Indian-sponsored'.

WHO extends global travel restrictions on Pakistan for 3 months to counter spread of Polio

WHO Emergency Committee for Polio, attended by officials from polio-affected nations including Pakistan & Afghanistan.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

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.