Page 5 - Latest Updates on Taliban
Taliban ban women from many public university subjects in Afghanistan
A year after banning most teenage girls from attending school, the Taliban government in Afghanistan are now imposing sweeping restrictions on which courses women can enrol in at public universities
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US officials, Taliban hold in-person meeting after al-Zawahiri's killing
More than two months after the killing of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul, top US officials met with the Taliban
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An upset Pakistan says Taliban's remarks 'against spirit of friendly ties'
Pakistan has termed the recent remarks of an official from the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan as "against the spirit of friendly relations"
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19 killed, 27 wounded in suicide bombing near Kabul's Shiite area: Official
A Taliban-appointed spokesman for the Kabul police chief says 19 people were killed and 27 were wounded in a suicide bombing in a Shiite area of the Afghan capital
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World's patience is running out for engagement with Taliban: UN envoy
Patience is running out for many in the international community when it comes to effectively engaging with the Taliban, the UN deputy representative for Afghanistan Markus Potzel said
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UN envoy stresses on international engagement with Afghanistan's Taliban
A UN envoy has stressed the need for the international community to engage with the Taliban in Afghanistan
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Taliban announces to review Afghan curriculum in view of Islamic law
The Taliban have announced that it plans to review and revise the curriculum in view of Afghan culture, international educational standards, and Islamic law
US revokes Taliban ruled Afghanistan's designation as major non-NATO ally
Over a year after the Taliban overthrew the democratically elected government in Kabul, the United States has rescinded the designation of Afghanistan as a major non-NATO ally.
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UK envoy raises concern on 'grave' oppression of Afghan women under Taliban
As human rights violations continue to take place in Afghanistan, Britain's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French condemned the suppression of women in Afghanistan
After blocking 23.4 mn websites, Taliban to ban TikTok, Pubg in 3 months
Taliban is going to ban TikTok and Pubg applications in Afghanistan within the next 3 months times, media reports said citing an announcement by the Taliban-led telecommunication department.
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Taliban, Pakistan military exchange barbs over clash along Durand Line
Deputy spokesman for Afghanistan government Bilal Karimi confirmed that the clashes took place in Dand Patan area in Afghanistan's Paktia province
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Death toll in Pakistan's Swat bombing on peace committee members rises to 8
The death toll in the blast claimed by the Pakistani Taliban in the country's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district has climbed to eight as police recovered three more bodies from the site
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Taliban passes blame on Afghan parents for closure of girls' schools
Drawing flak over the decision to close girls' schools in Afghanistan, the Taliban on Sunday shifted the blame on Afghan parents and said that people do not want their girls to attend school
Govt employees under Taliban must pass test to gauge knowledge of Islam
The Taliban's Finance Ministry in Afghanistan wants its employees to be more than number crunchers -- it's requiring that everyone in its ranks must pass a test of faith to stay employed.
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At least 18 killed, 21 wounded in Herat mosque blast, says Afghan medic
An Afghan medic says at least 18 people were killed and 21 wounded in a blast that tore through a crowded mosque in the western city of Herat
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Taliban member killed in mine explosion in Afghanistan's Kunar province
The roadside mine explosion in Panjshir province's Rukha district took place on August 22
Pakistan denies use of Islamabad airspace for strike on Al-Qaeda leader
Pakistan has rejected the Taliban's claims about Islamabad's airspace being used for the US strike that killed Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in July
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Taliban blocks 23 mn websites in Afghanistan over 'immoral content'
Taliban has blocked more than 23 million websites for displaying what it considers immoral content over the year since they took power in Afghanistan
One year of Taliban takeover: 'Hing' spices up India-Afghanistan trade
However, the quantity imported isn't to meet overall demand, say traders; plans are on to start producing the condiment at home
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Taliban warns of 'stern stance' if UNSC refuses to extend travel ban waiver
Taliban officials warned that if the UNSC refused to extend the travel ban waiver, the decision would provoke them to maintain which will not be in the interest of anyone
