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Topic: Afghanistan

Pakistan vs Qatar — it could be a dirty contest over who will mentor Taliban now

Qatar has much deeper pockets than Pakistan. But Pakistani state's history with Afghanistan goes back to Taliban’s birth & Doha can't match the cultural ties between the two countries.

India backed the wrong horse in Afghanistan, and has gone into a strategic sulk now

India’s actions in Afghanistan stem more out of pique for the triumph of radical Taliban and its mentor Pakistan, and less due to the lack of strategic options.

China and Taliban hold their first dialogue in Kabul

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said that China has 'effective' communication with Taliban and respects Afghan people's independent decision on their own future and destiny.

Reuters probe into Danish Siddiqui death raises questions on how it handles dangerous assignments

Internal investigation into Danish Siddiqui's death reveals Reuters South Asia editors were unaware of his embedding with Afghan forces, also finds that Siddiqui was mistakenly left behind by soldiers in Spin Boldak.

All Afghan nationals must travel to India only on e-Visa, says MHA

The home ministry also announced that previously-issued visas to all Afghan nationals, who are not in India, have been invalidated with immediate effect.

Taliban takeover shakes up Indian dry fruit market, prices surge ahead of festive season

Dry fruits are among Afghanistan's most exported agricultural products. India is the second-biggest destination of its total exports, making up a share of 40.6 per cent.

Afghan mess makes Biden unpopular, disapproval rating higher than approval for first time

The Afghanistan situation and Covid spike continue to haunt US President Joe Biden, hurting his approval ratings that have dipped below 50 per cent.

China takes a risky Taliban gamble as it eyes Afghanistan’s minerals worth $1 trillion

Beijing sees investment opportunity in Afghanistan’s mineral sector, which can be transported back on Chinese-financed infrastructure, including $60 billion of projects in Pakistan.

Influential G-7 lawmakers want India invited to bloc’s meetings on Afghanistan crisis

The lawmakers said the move will ensure the spillover effects of Afghanistan which could 'destabilise neighbouring countries' are constantly monitored by those closest to the threat.

Complete evacuation from Afghanistan by 31 August depends on Taliban cooperation, Biden says

In a news conference in Kabul Tuesday, Taliban also said the US must stick to its self-imposed deadline after which it won't let Afghans to be taken out on evacuation flights.

On Camera

Pakistan will regret letting the Army back in

While the "establishment" has enjoyed a large share of power, last week's constitutional amendments gave Army chief Asim Munir additional powers and lifelong immunity from prosecution.

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.

Tejas fighter aircraft crashes at Dubai Air Show, IAF confirms pilot’s death

This is the second such incident after a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas had crashed into a hostel on the outskirts of Jaisalmer in March last year.

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.