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Who are Taliban?
A fundamentalist Islamic force, the Taliban, entered Afghanistan capital Kabul on August 15, 2021 after swiftly seizing much of the country in the past 10 days following the withdrawal of US troops. Here is a quick rundown of Taliban history, its ideology, and other facts.
Who are Taliban?
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Monitoring Afghanistan situation, held talks with Taliban: India to UNSC
India is closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and has been actively engaged in regional and international efforts to maintain stability and peace in the country
 "Monitoring Afghanistan situation, held talks with Taliban: India to UNSC")
Taliban claim Afghan women's rights protected as UN condemns various bans
The Taliban's chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid released a statement on his official X account, without specifically mentioning International Women's Day
 "Taliban claim Afghan women's rights protected as UN condemns various bans")
US effort to retrieve weapons in Afghanistan would improve security: Pak
Trump thanked the Pakistani government for helping arrest Shareefullah, who supported and conducted activities on behalf of ISIS-K in support of multiple lethal attacks
 "US effort to retrieve weapons in Afghanistan would improve security: Pak")
Donald Trump thanks Pakistan during address to US Congress: Here's why
Trump announced the arrest and imminent extradition of the suspect, Sharifullah, who was involved in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing
 "Donald Trump thanks Pakistan during address to US Congress: Here's why")
Govt to allow ambassador-level Taliban post to counter China: Report
Najib Shaheen, a diplomat in his early 30s at the Afghan embassy in Doha, is the main contender for the ambassador-level role in New Delhi, according to officials familiar with the discussions
 "Govt to allow ambassador-level Taliban post to counter China: Report")
Afghan women's group hails ICC's decision to arrest Taliban leaders
Since they took back control of the country in 2021, the Taliban have barred women from jobs, most public spaces and education beyond sixth grade
 "Afghan women's group hails ICC's decision to arrest Taliban leaders")
Taliban release 2 Americans held in Afghanistan in prisoner exchange
The Taliban praised the swap as a step toward the normalisation of ties between the US and Afghanistan
Taliban deputy tells leader no excuse for education bans on women, girls
Sher Abbas Stanikzai, political deputy at the Foreign Ministry, made the remarks in a speech on Saturday in southeastern Khost province
 "Taliban deputy tells leader no excuse for education bans on women, girls")
Biden talks to families of Americans held by Taliban, no deal reached yet
Biden's call with family members of Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmoud Habibi took place in the waning days of his administration
 "Biden talks to families of Americans held by Taliban, no deal reached yet")
Taliban seeks India's support: Request visas for Afghan patients, students
Afghanistan urges India to resume visas for trade, education, and healthcare. Complexities include non-recognition of the Taliban, security concerns, and limited consular services
 "Taliban seeks India's support: Request visas for Afghan patients, students")
Taliban hails India as 'significant partner' after high-level talks
Over a million Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan and Iran since 2023, emphasising the scale of displacement. India has pledged additional support for their rehabilitation and healthcare
US lawmaker reintroduces bill to end Pakistan's major non-Nato ally status
Initially introduced by Biggs in January 2019, the bill has been reintroduced in every subsequent Congress but has not advanced legislatively in any attempt
 "US lawmaker reintroduces bill to end Pakistan's major non-Nato ally status")
In first high level engagement with Taliban, foreign secy meets Afghan FM
In the meeting, India's foreign sceretary Vikram Misri underlined India's historic friendship with the Afghan people and the strong people-to-people contacts between the two countries
 "In first high level engagement with Taliban, foreign secy meets Afghan FM")
Biden administration negotiating with Taliban to exchange detainees: Report
Biden's administration is seeking the return of three Americans seized in 2022 - Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi - in exchange for Muhammad Rahim al-Afghani
 "Biden administration negotiating with Taliban to exchange detainees: Report")
Pak Taliban says will hit Pakistan Army where it hurts: Its business empire
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has threatened to target the Pakistani military's commercial interests, naming specific businesses, in response to last month's air strikes in Afghanistan
Stop employing women or face closure: Taliban's diktat to all Afghan NGOs
In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would lead to NGOs losing their license to operate in Afghanistan
Days after Pak airstrike, Afghan Taliban targets several points in Pakistan
The statement, which was released by Taliban did not directly specify that Pakistan was hit, but said the attacks were conducted "beyond the "hypothetical line"
Pakistani air strikes in Afghanistan missed TTP targets? Find out here
TTP-linked social media accounts claim all their commanders, including the media cell head, are alive and unharmed, refuting Pakistani security officials' assertions
 "Pakistani air strikes in Afghanistan missed TTP targets? Find out here")
Pak airstrikes kill 46 in Afghanistan; mostly women, children: Taliban
Meanwhile, in a statement, Mohammad Khurasani, the spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, claimed that 50 people, including 27 women and children, have died in the strikes
 "Pak airstrikes kill 46 in Afghanistan; mostly women, children: Taliban")
Pakistan airstrikes seven villages in Afghanistan, kills 15 - Here's why
These airstrikes have reportedly destroyed one of the training camps of Pakistani Taliban and have caused hundreds of casualties including women and children
 "Pakistan airstrikes seven villages in Afghanistan, kills 15 - Here's why")
