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Topic: Taliban

UN report says Taliban showing no signs of ‘bending’ to pressure for reform, has split leadership

In a first, the United Nations Security Council monitoring team's report also said that the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan is launching attacks in Pakistan with the Taliban’s help.

Around 80 Afghan girls hospitalised after suspected poison attack at schools

Mohammad Rahmani, the director of the provincial department of education, said the poisoning had occurred in the Sangcharak district among female pupils in grades 1 through 6.

Iran vs Afghanistan: Why Helmand water-sharing dispute is boiling over, decades after treaty

Helmand River, a critical source of drinking water & irrigation, has been a bone of contention for centuries. Earlier, Tehran had objected to construction of a dam in Afghanistan.

Taliban appointee’s ‘expired’ visa complicates tussle over Afghan embassy in Delhi

Qadir Shah's visa expired on 12 May, it is learnt. It is unclear whether the Indian government will grant him an extension.

Afghan embassy in Delhi becomes battleground for Taliban & previous republic. MEA keeps mum

Afghan envoy Farid Mamundzay has rejected claims of Taliban appointing Qadir Shah as his replacement. Both sides are keen for the Indian MEA to intervene, which is 'unlikely' to happen.

SubscriberWrites: Taliban must recognize education as key to sustainable peace in Afghanistan

It is incumbent on the international community to support education programs in Afghanistan & encourage the govt to fund education for women, writes Meladul Haq Ahmadzai.

China is overcoming security fears to connect with Taliban. It will keep LAC dispute alive

Beijing’s plan to connect CPEC with Afghanistan will bring more Chinese security forces to the Khunjerab Pass in the Pamir Knot–shrinking India’s strategic space in South Asia.

Taliban ‘rejects’ Russian defence minister’s remark at SCO meet on ‘security threat from Afghanistan’

Russian minister Sergei Shoigu noted growing number of extremist groups in Afghanistan. In its response, Taliban claims it has been able to defeat 'remnants' of ISIS in Afghanistan.

‘Indefensible’: UNSC condemns Taliban ban on Afghan women working for UN

UAE UN envoy Lana Nusseibeh said over 90 countries co-sponsored the resolution 'from Afghanistan's immediate neighbourhood, from the Muslim world and from all corners of the earth.'

2021 Kabul airport attack ‘mastermind’ killed by Taliban, says US

The bombing occurred on 26 August 2021, as US troops were trying to help Americans & Afghans flee in the chaotic aftermath of the Taliban's takeover.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.