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Islamist militant organization in control of Afghanistan
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The Taliban, which also refers to itself by its state name, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is an Afghan political and militant movement with an ideology comprising elements of Pashtun nationalism and the Deobandi movement of Islamic fundamentalism. It ruled approximately 75% of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001, before it was overthrown by an American invasion after the September 11th attacks carried out by the Taliban's ally al-Qaeda. The Taliban recaptured Kabul in August 2021 following the departure of coalition forces, after 20 years of Taliban insurgency, and now controls the entire country. The Taliban government is not recognized by any country and has been internationally condemned for restricting human rights, including women's rights to work and have an education.
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Taliban ‘appoints’ consul in Mumbai, govt mum on issueThe Taliban announced the appointment of Ikramuddin Kamil as acting consul in Mumbai, though India hasn't officially recognized the Taliban government. This follows unsuccessful attempts by the Taliban..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'No plans' for Starmer to meet with Taliban at COP29 Sir Keir Starmer has "no plans" to meet with the Taliban during the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, Downing Street said.Sky News - Published | |
In a first, Indian official holds talks with Taliban defence ministerIndia engaged in its first meeting with Taliban's acting defense minister, Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, in Kabul on Wednesday. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on humanitarian..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Afghan embassy to close as Taliban sacks all staff The Taliban has sacked all staff at the Afghan embassy in London, signalling its closure.Sky News - Published | |
Three tourists killed as several gunmen open fire in AfghanistanAt least four people - including three tourists - have been killed by gunmen in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province, the Taliban's interior ministry has said.Sky News - Published | |
India, Russia hold talks on Afghanistan ahead of UN meet in DohaIndia and Russia discussed Afghanistan security and humanitarian assistance. Russian special envoy Zamir Kabulov and MEA joint secretary J P Singh met to address the current situation in Kabul. MEA..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Afghan activist who was 'erased' by Taliban reveals how women are 'suffering' in IranA young women's rights activist from Afghanistan recently left the country and travelled to Iran.Sky News - Published | |
India hails Afghanistan's move to restore property rights of Hindus, SikhsIndia appreciates Taliban's positive step in restoring property rights for Afghan Hindus and Sikhs. Taliban authorities were reported to be working to restore private land to Hindu and Sikh minorities,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Positive development': MEA on Taliban 'allegedly' restoring property rights of Hindus and SikhsIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Brave' Afghans who helped UK are to be housed on Welsh military campDozens of Afghans who fled the Taliban after risking their lives to help the UK during the 20-year conflict are to be housed on a military camp in Wales.Sky News - Published | |
Australia withdraw from Afghanistan T20 seriesAustralia withdraw from their men's T20 series against Afghanistan in August because of continued restrictions on women and girls under the ruling Taliban in the country.BBC Sport - Published | |
'A remarkable development': How Western tourism is on the rise in AfghanistanWith centuries of history, ancient archaeological sites, Islamic art and untouched landscapes, Afghanistan is attracting tourists - despite the Taliban regime and the UK government's "do not travel"..Sky News - Published | |
Afghan musicians who fled Taliban to tour UK after Home Office U-turn on visa refusalThe Afghan Youth Orchestra (AYO) will be allowed to perform in the UK after the Home Office was forced to U-turn on its decision to deny the group entry visas.Sky News - Published | Two shot dead by family of stabbing victims in public execution ordered by TalibanTwo men were shot dead in a double execution hosted at a stadium in Afganistan and ordered by the Taliban.Sky News - Published |
India attends Taliban meet in KabulThe head of the Indian "technical mission" in Kabul participated in the meeting that saw the presence of Chinese, Russian and Iranian envoys too. Russia and China in fact worked actively with the..IndiaTimes - Published | Jet crashes in Afghanistan after Gaya refuelling, 4 of 6 surviveA Russian private jet crashed in rural Afghanistan, but some on board survived. The Taliban confirmed the crash, stating that the plane belonged to a Moroccan company. The aircraft, a DF-10 Dassault..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Pakistan not able to handle its internal insurgency, has been blaming India': Pakistan expert Tilak DevashreePakistan expert Tilak Devashree states that Pakistan is diverting attention from its inability to handle internal insurgency by blaming India for ongoing Baloch atrocities. Pakistan has a history of..IndiaTimes - Published | Afghan migrant says he will still risk Channel crossing with his family even if UK flights send people to RwandaAn Afghan migrant, whose brother was murdered by the Taliban, says he still plans to make the dangerous journey across the Channel to get his family to Britain, even if UK flights begin taking asylum..Sky News - Published |
Afghanistan announces permanent closure of its embassy in India, here's whyThe embassy said it was 'cognisant' that some may attempt to characterise this move as an internal conflict, allegedly involving diplomats who switched allegiance to the Taliban.DNA - Published | Deportation deadline drives thousands of Afghans out of PakistanPakistan is set to begin its push to force out 1.7 million migrants - many of them Afghans who fled the Taliban - despite criticism from human rights groups.Sky News - Published |
Rajasthan BJP chief compares Congress government with Taliban regimeRajasthan BJP chief CP Joshi has compared the Congress-led government in the state to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. He accused Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of pursuing appeasement politics and..IndiaTimes - Published | Four Britons to return from Afghanistan after release by TalibanFour British nationals who were being held in Taliban custody in Afghanistan have been released and are set to return to the UK on a flight.Sky News - Published |
Almost 2,000 dead after Afghanistan earthquakes, says TalibanAlmost 2.000 people have died after earthquakes in Afghanistan on Saturday, according to the Taliban.Sky News - Published | India participates in 5th meeting of Moscow format consultations on Afghanistan in KazanRepresentatives from India, Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, and several Central Asian countries participated in the fifth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultation on Afghanistan in Kazan, Russia. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Embassy shut, Taliban push for own diplomat in IndiaWith the Afghanistan embassy in Delhi effectively shut, the Taliban are pushing India for the appointment of their own diplomat here to handle relations with India. India hasn’t officially recognised..IndiaTimes - Published | Afghan embassy in India suspends operations, diplomats from govt before Taliban leaveIndiaTimes - Published |
Taliban bans women from visiting popular national parkThe Taliban has banned women from visiting a popular national park in Afghanistan.Sky News - Published | Instruments thrown on fire as Taliban declares music immoral in AfghanistanMusical instruments have been thrown on a bonfire in Afghanistan, with the ruling Taliban government declaring music is immoral.Sky News - Published |
The footballers fighting for freedom in AfghanistanThe Afghanistan women's team play their first match since being airlifted to Australia in 2021 after Kabul fell to the Taliban.BBC Sport - Published | Senior Tory MP apologises for 'utterly bizarre' Taliban videoA senior Conservative MP has apologised after he posted a video in which he appeared to praise the Taliban's leadership in Afghanistan.Sky News - Published |
Senior Tory MP who appeared to praise Taliban in video faces being ousted from roleA senior Tory MP faces being ousted from his role as a parliamentary committee chair after he posted a video in which he appeared to praise the Taliban's leadership in Afghanistan.Sky News - Published | Twitter wins big name backer against Threads - but it's the TalibanTwitter has won the support of a big name backer against fast-growing rival Threads - but it's the Taliban.Sky News - Published |
'They want to destroy us' - why the Taliban closure of salons is such a huge blow to Afghan womenAs I stepped into my local beauty salon here in England to have my nails done ahead of my brother's wedding, my phone pinged.Sky News - Published | Taliban bans women's beauty salons in AfghanistanThe Taliban has ordered beauty salons in Afghanistan to close, a government spokesperson has said.Sky News - Published |
Amid Taliban outreach, India to boost food aidAfter having sent 40,000 MT of wheat to the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan through the land border with Pakistan, the government will provide another 20,000 MT of the grain via Iran’s Chabahar port to the..IndiaTimes - Published | Catch-22 for India as Taliban looks to wrest control of embassyIndiaTimes - Published |
In a first, Taliban looks to get own envoy for India outreachIndiaTimes - Published | Taliban kill Islamic State leader who masterminded airport bombing that left 13 US service members dead The Tailban have killed an Islamic State group leader who masterminded the Kabul airport suicide bombing that left 13 US service members dead.Sky News - Published |
