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Thursday, November 13, 2025
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Topic: Taliban

No one knows what the new Taliban is. But the ‘good Taliban’ house of cards is down

As the global community directed its anger at Taliban and US President Joe Biden, India’s foreign minister S. Jaishankar told UNSC it can't be complacent about terror groups.

Inept presidents, clueless policy: From Bush to Biden, America is a hegemon in retreat

US pullout from Afghanistan fits into pattern where it ‘lost’ Syria following futile intervention in its civil war, and Iraq, where it dismantled local power structures after ousting Saddam.

Why India should forget Afghanistan, Pakistan, ‘Terroristan’ & shift strategic gaze to the seas

India shouldn’t be paranoid about a weakened Pakistan creating a new ‘Terroristan’. This is the best chance to focus on maritime power and opportunity rather than overland threats.

UK MP & Army veteran hits out at NATO’s ‘abandonment’, slams Biden barbs for Afghan forces

Tom Tugendhat’s speech in UK Parliament received a rousing applause — something not usually allowed in the House of Commons — and also went viral.

India to prioritise granting visas to women activists, students, NGO workers from Afghanistan

Priority will also be given to those who supported India in rolling out various welfare and development projects in Afghanistan, sources said.

Taliban killed relative of reporter working for German broadcaster Deutsche Welle: Report

A Norway-based intelligence group said there are also evidence of Taliban rounding up Afghans they believe worked in key roles with previous Afghan administration or with US-led forces.

Women in govt? Haha, say Taliban members in viral video from Vice documentary

While the Taliban have promised a more inclusive, progressive reign this time, Afghanistan watchers and residents are sceptical. The video appears to spell out these fears.

‘This week has torn open wounds’ — UK MP who served in Afghanistan tears into NATO withdrawal

MP Tom Tugendhat gave an impassioned speech in House of Commons over NATO's 'abandonment' of Afghanistan, criticising Joe Biden's comments on Afghan military as 'shameful'.

Pakistan determined to play ‘positive role’ in Afghanistan, says Foreign Minister Qureshi

Qureshi appealed to the Taliban and former rulers to formulate an all-inclusive political govt after mutual consultations and said nobody is ready to face bloodshed in Afghanistan.

China’s warm welcome for Taliban sparks sharp criticism at home

China, which has long linked the Taliban with the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, is embracing the group's return to rule, a strategic U-turn that has left many feeling whiplashed.

On Camera

Zohran Mamdani’s New York win revives a forgotten history — of Gujarati Muslim cosmopolitanism

From Mughal ports to Dutch wars to Bombay’s merchant dynasties, Gujarati Muslims once shaped the Indian Ocean world — long before one of their descendants took New York.

Inflation plunges to a 10-yr low of 0.25% in October. Here’s why

Record-low inflation gives RBI room to ease rates. Food prices have something to do with it.

Doctor-led terror module behind Delhi blast was in phase 2 of ops, planned serial bombings in December

While main elements behind terror module have been nabbed, more arrests will take place, including some professors & academicians who were part of the ring, it is learnt.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.