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Sunday, May 19, 2024
TopicTaliban

Topic: Taliban

Taliban to press UN for recognition as lack of legitimacy hurts Afghan economy & diplomacy

As foreign aid has been halted since the takeover by Taliban, the militant group is looking at all options to revive the Afghan economy — including cryptocurrencies.

Baloch grievances need political action. History shows insurgency can’t be killed with force

Like a bad dream, the ghosts of Aslam Baloch's slain insurgents resurfaced this week and stormed Pakistani military outposts in Panjgur and Noshki.

Modi govt gives breather to 80 Afghan cadets ‘stuck’ in India — a 1-yr English learning course

Cadets who graduated from military academies in India were earlier given a 6-month visa extension, but since they don't have permission to work here, they were left with no earnings.

‘Crazy guy who wants to cut our hair’— that’s what Taliban students said about Mullah Omar

In 'Looking for the Enemy', author Bette Dam gives anecdotes of the start of the Taliban at the hands of Mullah Omar.

India cuts development aid to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan by 43%, big jump for Bangladesh: Budget

The figures are indicative of the Modi govt’s priority as it has to focus on some of the key nations in the neighbourhood now if it must counter China’s growing influence.

Taliban takes step forward by reopening girls schools. But don’t trust it to be inclusive yet

Taliban now has 'genuine and serious' talks with Norway, Russia, and China. It's because it has learnt these four lessons well.

India, Central Asia to form working group on Afghanistan, TAPI pipeline talks back on table

The first-ever summit between India and Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan also focuses on connectivity and trade. The next summit is slated for 2024.

Afghanistan emerging as a deep security hole. Can Iran’s revolutionary generals see it?

Iran's large but suppressed democratic constituencies are gravely dismayed by losing a key democratic ally and inspiration.

Nadia Nadim, footballer who fled Afghanistan at 11 after Taliban killed father, is now a surgeon

Nadia has earned the doctor title after a specialisation in reconstructive surgery from Denmark’s Aarhus University. She received education whilst playing football.

US, UK, France – A review of attacks will show you how deep Pakistani terror vortex is

US predicts resurgence of regional terrorism after victory of the Taliban. That’s a rather limited conclusion.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?