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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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Russian lawmakers approve Bill that may remove terrorist tag for Taliban
The lower house of Russia's parliament on Tuesday approved a bill that would set the stage for Moscow to remove the designation of the Taliban in Afghanistan as a terrorist group.
 "Russian lawmakers approve Bill that may remove terrorist tag for Taliban")
Explosion in Afghan capital kills Taliban refugee minister, 2 others
Haqqani was the most high-profile casualty of a bombing in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power and the first Cabinet member to be killed since the takeover
 "Explosion in Afghan capital kills Taliban refugee minister, 2 others")
UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for future generations
The mission's call follows increasing alarm over a reported suspension of medical education and training for women and girls
 "UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for future generations")
Russian lawmakers advance Bill removing terrorist designation for Taliban
Under the Bill passed by the State Duma in the first of three required readings, the official terrorist designation of an organisation could be suspended temporarily by a court
Hopes for peaceful transition reflecting aspirations of Syrians: Taliban
Afghanistan MOFA also urged foreign actors to support Syria's path to good governance
 "Hopes for peaceful transition reflecting aspirations of Syrians: Taliban")
Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth; recovery fragile: World Bank
Before the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Afghanistan's economy relied heavily on foreign aid and corruption was rife
 "Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth; recovery fragile: World Bank")
Rashid Khan calls on Taliban to reevaluate restrictions on Afghan women
Khan's call for change has resonated with many, as his influence continues to inspire discussions about the future of Afghanistan, particularly in terms of women's rights and access to education
 "Rashid Khan calls on Taliban to reevaluate restrictions on Afghan women")
EU condemns Taliban's reported suspension of medical education for females
The BBC and others reported that five institutions across Afghanistan said the Taliban had instructed them to close until further notice, and women training as midwives and nurses were ordered not to
Violence rages in Pakistan's Kurram; 107 dead in a week despite ceasefire
At least 107 people have been killed in a feud between communities in the Kurram district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, including 52 due to the attack on a convoy on November 21
 "Violence rages in Pakistan's Kurram; 107 dead in a week despite ceasefire")
Taliban's anti-begging laws: Afghan women detail rape, torture in prison
Afghan women detained under the Taliban's anti-begging laws describe horrific abuse, including rape and forced labor, after being arrested for begging to feed their children
 "Taliban's anti-begging laws: Afghan women detail rape, torture in prison")
Taliban detained journos over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover: UN
In a reply accompanying the report, the Taliban-led foreign ministry denied having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime
India takes tentative steps toward improving ties with Taliban-led govt
India closed its embassy in Kabul in August 2021 and has since then limited its engagement with the country to providing occasional humanitarian aid
 "India takes tentative steps toward improving ties with Taliban-led govt")
Taliban appoints Ikramuddin Kamil as acting consul in Mumbai Afghan mission
It is the first such appointment made by the Taliban set up to any Afghan mission in India
 "Taliban appoints Ikramuddin Kamil as acting consul in Mumbai Afghan mission")
Afghanistan attends UN climate talks for first time since Taliban's return
In March this year, northern Afghanistan was hit by heavy rains resulting in flash floods, killing over 300 people.
 "Afghanistan attends UN climate talks for first time since Taliban's return")
Govt official meets Afghan minister, offers use of Chabahar Port for trade
Earlier this year, India signed a 10-year contract with Iran to develop and operate the Chabahar Port which was built with its assistance
 "Govt official meets Afghan minister, offers use of Chabahar Port for trade")
Fed up with Pakistan, China may take matters into its own hands. Here's how
Chinese workers in Pakistan have been targeted by terrorist attacks twice within six months, prompting Beijing to raise security concerns at the highest diplomatic levels, but to little avail
 "Fed up with Pakistan, China may take matters into its own hands. Here's how")
Afghan women banned from hearing other women's voices in new Taliban rule
Taliban's latest decree further limits women's freedom by barring them from reciting prayers aloud, even in the presence of other women
 "Afghan women banned from hearing other women's voices in new Taliban rule")
China may offer Taliban tariff-free trade to get closer to its resources
Selling Afghanistan's lithium, copper and iron deposits to the world's biggest commodities buyer would help Taliban prop up their ailing economy, which United Nations says has 'basically collapsed'
 "China may offer Taliban tariff-free trade to get closer to its resources")
Law enforcement agencies kill 10 TTP militants in Pakistan's Punjab
Punjab Police is on high alert and we will not rest until we crush the nefarious plans of these terrorists, Punjab Inspector General of Police Anwar said
 "Law enforcement agencies kill 10 TTP militants in Pakistan's Punjab")
Survivors grapple with aid cuts, Taliban a year after massive Afghan quake
After a year of the massive quakes that killed at least 4,000 people, struggle remains for survivors who stopped counting, exhausted after digging through dirt to save their loved ones or bury them
