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Topic: Taliban

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.

A look at India’s evolving engagement with Taliban over the years

Jaishankar spoke with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Muttaqi Thursday—marking highest level of engagement since Taliban returned to power—amid India's tensions with Pakistan.

‘No truth’ to Pakistan’s claims of Indian missiles targeting Afghanistan, says Taliban

Foreign Secy Vikram Misri called the claims ‘ludicrous’, which came as Islamabad launched Op Bunyan un Marsoos, targeting Indian civilian & military sites across LoC.

US citizen Faye Hall freed from Taliban custody in Afghanistan

Hall was detained for allegedly operating a drone without authorisation. This comes after diplomatic push by Trump envoy Adam Boehler & former US envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad.

Why ceasefire at key Pak-Afghan border crossing on Durand Line is unlikely to last long

ThePrint Explorer looks at how Imperial Britain came about with Durand Line & how it has remained a bone of contention between two neighbours over the years.

Taliban rejects US peace deal 5 yrs after Kabul’s fall. What this means for Afghan citizens, neighbours

The Taliban’s chief spokesperson told state-owned Kabul TV that the Islamic Emirate follows its own governance system and is no longer adhering to the Doha agreement.

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.