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Topic: Taliban

Crisis hits Delhi’s Afghan embassy as sacked Indian staff plan protest, ambassador denies graft claims

Confirming the layoffs Afghan ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay cites lack of available funding both from Kabul and other sources'. 4 Afghan staff also 'dismissed'.

China’s ‘new’ ambassador in Afghanistan raising eyebrows, but 6 other nations maintain envoys in Kabul

China appointing new envoy is being seen as a step towards it officially recognising Taliban, but others, like Qatar, Russia & Kazakhstan, have retained their ambassadors in the country.

Over 200 former Afghanistan military, officials killed since Taliban takeover, says UN mission

In total, the UN mission in Afghanistan had recorded 800 incidents of human rights violations connected with Taliban against former govt employees and military.

2 yrs of Taliban in Afghanistan — ways ‘Taliban 2.0’ is different, and not so different after all

Taliban regained control of Afghanistan on 15 Aug, 2021, but has been struggling with internal tensions & global recognition.

Why Pakistan accuses Taliban of doing what it has been doing to India — abetting terrorism

As relations between the Taliban government in Kabul and Rawalpindi worsen, here’s the other question: What does this do to ties between Delhi and Kabul?

No male ‘chaperone’ = no existence. Life under Taliban rule for Afghan women, in their own words

Requirement for a ‘late sharati’ — or male companion — is one of many restrictions placed on women in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021.

Over 1,000 civilians were killed in attacks since Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, says UN

Between 15 August, 2021, and May this year, 1,095 civilians were killed and 2,679 wounded, according to the UN Mission to Afghanistan.

Taliban’s ideology gives rise to concerns that could lead to gender apartheid, says UN expert

In April, Taliban authorities also began enforcing a ban on Afghan women working for the UN after stopping women working for aid groups in December 2022.

Taliban’s central bank governor and Chinese ambassador meet to discuss banking and business ties

China does not have formal diplomatic ties with Afghanistan but has continued to maintain an embassy in Kabul since Taliban took over in 2021.

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.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.