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Topic: Taliban

‘God made me Pakistan’s protector,’ says army chief Munir, adds his greatest desire is ‘martyrdom’

Claims of leadership change were made by elements that sought to destabilise the political order in his country, according to Pakistan army chief.

14 August 2025: Trump seeks three-way meeting with Putin, Zelenskyy and others & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from world.

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.

UAE began deporting Afghan evacuees before Trump’s pledge to help: U.S. State Dept. Cable

The UAE, a key U.S. security ally, agreed in 2021 to temporarily host thousands of Afghans evacuated from Kabul after the Taliban toppled the U.S.-backed Afghan government.

US appeals court temporarily blocks Trump admin from ending protected status of Afghans

Stay on termination of temporary protected status will remain until 21 July. More than 70,000 Afghans evacuated after Taliban’s takeover were allowed a temporary ‘parole’.

ICC warrant against Taliban chief gives world a second chance to do right in Afghanistan

The International Criminal Court at The Hague has issued arrest warrants against the supreme leader of Afghanistan, Haibatullah Akhundzada, and his chief justice, Abdul Hakim Haqqani.

11,700 Afghans face deportation as US court rejects delay in ending Temporary Protected Status

The Afghan nationals were granted TPS after Taliban came to power in 2021. Human rights defenders have raised alarm over the ruling, warning it could have ‘dangerous consequences’.

Once anti-tech, Taliban is now media-savvy. A tongue-in-cheek video invites Americans to Afghanistan

Over the years, the Taliban have become savvy social media users, turning it into a propaganda tool. A promo video stands out for its humour, imagery, and irony.

Taliban commander slams TTP attacks in Pakistan as ‘un-Islamic’, warns only emir can declare jihad

Saeedullah Saeed's remarks come amid a sharp increase in TTP-led violence emanating from Afghan territory, with over 600 attacks in Pakistan recorded in 2024, according to a UN report.

India resumes visa services for Afghans after 4-yr hiatus amid cautious renewal of diplomatic ties

While no official public announcement has been made, a notification posted on official visa portal confirmed rollout of a ‘New AFGHAN Visa’ module in late April.

On Camera

History teaching requires revision more than textbooks

The kinds of revisions we’re seeing remove the very skills that make historical thinking meaningful. The result is a citizen who either dismisses history entirely or defends it without support.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?