Page 26 - Latest Updates on Taliban
CIA director discusses security, Afghan situation with Pak Army chief, ISI
America's Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns on Thursday met Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt Gen Faiz Hamid
 "CIA director discusses security, Afghan situation with Pak Army chief, ISI")
Taliban's cultural commission bans women from playing any sport
The decision has raised many questions over the future of Afghanistan in international cricket and other sports.
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US not in a rush to recognise new Taliban-led interim govt: White House
The US is not in rush to recognise the new Taliban-led interim government in Afghanistan but engaged with the people who are now controlling the country to get the American citizens out of the nation
 "US not in a rush to recognise new Taliban-led interim govt: White House")
As immediate neighbour, India has high stakes in Afghan developments: Lekhi
India has one of the highest stakes in the developments in the war-torn country, Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi has said
 "As immediate neighbour, India has high stakes in Afghan developments: Lekhi")
Waking up the neighbours: Taliban's new govt will upset India, China, Iran
Hardliners in Kabul are all closely tied to Islamabad, have backed it on Kashmir dispute.
 "Waking up the neighbours: Taliban's new govt will upset India, China, Iran")
Aus set to cancel Afghanistan Test over Taliban ban on women's cricket
The first Test match between the men's teams of Australia and Afghanistan looks set to be called off after Taliban government announced its opposition to women playing cricket
 "Aus set to cancel Afghanistan Test over Taliban ban on women's cricket")
Taliban bans women's sports in Afghanistan, cites Islamic dress code
Australia's SBS TV has quoted a Taliban spokesperson as saying that women's sports and women's cricket specifically will be banned by his group in Afghanistan
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US not in a rush to recognize Taliban govt in Afghanistan: White House
The United States is not in a rush to recognize the new interim government in Afghanistan, the White House said on Wednesday
 "US not in a rush to recognize Taliban govt in Afghanistan: White House")
At least 14 in Taliban Cabinet on UNSC's terrorism blacklist: Report
Govt includes 4 of the 'Taliban 5', who were once held at Guantanamo Bay
 "At least 14 in Taliban Cabinet on UNSC's terrorism blacklist: Report")
India, Russia warn against terror groups operating from Afghanistan
The Islamist Taliban swept to victory in Afghanistan last month after two decades of fighting
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Afghanistan's 'new reality' requires world to discard 'old lenses': Pak FM
Shah Mahmood Qureshi says even though the situation in the war-weary country is "complex and fluid", its "new reality" required world to discard "old lenses" and proceed with a "realistic approach"
 "Afghanistan's 'new reality' requires world to discard 'old lenses': Pak FM")
Hope Taliban delivers good governance in Afghanistan: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday indirectly extended support to the Taliban saying he hopes the group delivers good governance and respect human rights in Afghanistan.
 "Hope Taliban delivers good governance in Afghanistan: Farooq Abdullah")
Guarded reception for Taliban's new Afghan government in Asia, Europe
Voicing concern about the govt's composition, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said he saw little reason for optimism about conditions in Afghanistan
 "Guarded reception for Taliban's new Afghan government in Asia, Europe")
Taliban's interim administration has put an end to 'anarchy': China
China on Wednesday said the new interim administration announced by the Taliban has put an end to "anarchy" in Afghanistan, terming it as a necessary step to restore order
India-Russia high-level meeting on Afghanistan underway in Delhi
The high-level meeting between India and Russia on the situation in Afghanistan is underway after the Taliban takeover
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Pak set to host meeting of Afghanistan neighbours to discuss developments
Pakistan will host a virtual meeting of foreign ministers of Afghanistan's neighbours on Wednesday to discuss the latest situation in the war-torn country.
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Biden is at the cliff's edge: America must avoid another failed presidency
Joe Biden has become the emblem of the hour: headstrong but shaky, ambitious but inept.
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Afghanistan: Elders leader tells UN council to protect women rights
Former Irish president Mary Robinson called on China and Russia to tell the Taliban that participation of women in Afghan society and the education of girls are non-negotiable and must be respected
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'We are in some kind of jail': Afghan evacuees plead for action
The Americans trying to evacuate hundreds of Afghans and American citizens pleaded for action from the Biden administration to get the would-be evacuees aboard charter flights
 "'We are in some kind of jail': Afghan evacuees plead for action")
Haibatullah Akhundzada: Shadowy Taliban leader whose son was suicide bomber
Hardline cleric retains ultimate authority over Taliban, took over in 2016 after predecessor killed in drone strike
