Taliban
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Taliban bans forced marriages of women in Afghanistan
World | Dec 03, 2021, 06:05 PM ISTThe move announced by Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhunzada came as poverty is surging in Afghanistan, following the religious militia's takeover in August that pushed out U.S. and international forces and led foreign governments to halt funds that had been a mainstay of the economy.
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Afghan PM Mohd Hassan Akhund defends Taliban’s rule amid crisis
World | Nov 28, 2021, 08:39 AM ISTThe Taliban takeover led to a shut-off of international aid to the govt and the blocking of billions of dollars in Afghan assets held abroad, worsening an already crumbling economy.
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Taliban to soon appoint envoys, officials to Afghanistan's diplomatic missions abroad
World | Nov 23, 2021, 10:56 AM ISTTen countries have opened their embassies in Kabul, but the Islamic Emirate has only appointed new diplomats in Afghanistan's embassy in Pakistan.
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Taliban ban TV shows featuring women artists; say female scribes must wear hijabs
World | Nov 22, 2021, 07:39 AM ISTThe Taliban took over Afghanistan in mid-August after a decades-long war, which plunged the country into a prolonged humanitarian, security and economic crisis.
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Taliban misconstrued facts in letter to congress for assets release, claims US envoy
World | Nov 20, 2021, 07:34 AM ISTAfghanistan was unfortunately already suffering a terrible humanitarian crisis before mid-August, made worse by war, years of drought, and the pandemic, US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West said.
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Will it be IS-K now? Amrullah Saleh shreds Pakistan for international 'rewards' using Afghanistan
World | Nov 18, 2021, 01:30 PM ISTAmrullah Saleh, in a tweet, shredded Pakistan for usurping huge funds in the name of 'anti-Soviet Jihad' and war on terror.
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Pakistan appoints terror supporter Masood Khan as envoy to US
World | Nov 16, 2021, 10:24 AM ISTA media report said Masood Khan has shared the stage with Fazlur Rehman Khalil, founder of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), which the US State Department designated as a terrorist organization in 1997.
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US dropping bombs on Taliban their punishment for destroying Budhha statue 20 yrs ago: Yogi
India | Nov 14, 2021, 03:57 PM ISTThe Chief Minister also stated that Lord Buddha will always be the source of inspiration for humanity and the centre of devotion.
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Taliban in Afghanistan interested in having communication with world: Pak FM Qureshi at Troika Plus
World | Nov 11, 2021, 02:29 PM ISTAddressing the opening session of the Troika Plus meeting on Afghanistan attended by representatives from China, Russia and the US, Qureshi urged the international community to immediately help Afghanistan to avoid a looming human catastrophe due to lack of financial resources.
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China, Pakistan to skip Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan
India | Nov 09, 2021, 12:28 PM ISTThe Taliban has not been invited for Delhi Regional Security Dialogue as India as well as other participants do not recognise the current establishment in Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan rickshaw pullers prohibited from carrying armed riders; action against offenders
World | Nov 08, 2021, 09:49 AM ISTThe governor called on citizens to inform security services of any armed people in rickshaws.
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Taliban appoint new provincial governors, deputies, military commanders
World | Nov 08, 2021, 06:54 AM ISTTaliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid in a statement said that Qari Baryal has been appointed governor of Kabul, Mufti Mohammad Idrees will serve as his deputy.
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Taliban say 55 Islamic State terrorists surrender in Afghanistan's Nangarhar
World | Nov 07, 2021, 09:12 AM ISTEarlier this month, the Taliban claimed to dismantle a IS hideout in the capital Kabul that had been blamed for many attacks.
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Now, Taliban bar Afghan women from operating as aid workers
World | Nov 06, 2021, 10:34 AM ISTOnly three out of 34 provinces officially allowed the female workers to operate.
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Afghanistan: Roadside bomb targeting Taliban kills 2 in IS hub
World | Nov 03, 2021, 04:38 PM ISTA Taliban district commander in the city confirmed the blast and said four Taliban fighters were wounded.
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Senior Taliban commander among dead in Kabul hospital attack: Reports
World | Nov 03, 2021, 11:16 AM ISTHamdullah Mokhlis, a member of the hardline Haqqani network was the senior-most figure that has been killed since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan: Millions of Afghans internally displaced amid growing humanitarian crisis
World | Nov 03, 2021, 08:06 AM ISTThe regime change has severely affected the private sector as a large majority of local enterprises and international organizations remain closed since the Taliban's takeover.
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Kabul: At least 19 killed, several injured as twin explosions rip through military hospital
World | Nov 02, 2021, 04:53 PM ISTMilitary helicopters were seen flying over Kabul after today's hospital attack.
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Taliban pledge to support freedom of expression based under Islamic regulations
World | Nov 02, 2021, 07:20 AM ISTThe Islamic Emirate would not allow anyone to silence the freedom of expression, the Taliban have said.
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'Taliban knows airstrike is ready if it dares to...': UP CM Yogi Adityanath praises PM Modi
India | Nov 01, 2021, 12:19 AM IST"Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is powerful and no other country can dare to take a look at India," said UP CM Yogi Adityanath.