Page 15 - Latest Updates on Taliban
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Over a year after the Taliban overthrew the democratically elected government in Kabul, the United States has rescinded the designation of Afghanistan as a major non-NATO ally.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
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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
Crime rate rising in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover in August last year
Amid the rising crime rates in Afghanistan, another incident has come to light as armed robbers killed an elderly cab driver recently in the capital of Balkh province
Divided UN council down to wire on travel exemptions for Taliban officials
The divided UN Security Council failed to reach agreement on whether to extend travel exemptions for 13 Taliban officials now ruling Afghanistan as they expired at midnight on Friday
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Doha agreement with Taliban a 'big mistake,' says former US NSA John Bolton
Referring to the Doha agreement between the US and the Taliban the biggest mistake, ex-National Security Advisor John Bolton said that the Taliban has failed its commitments towards Afghan people
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Afghanistan: Taliban condemns Kabul mosque blast that killed 20 people
The Taliban on Wednesday condemned the explosion that took place at a mosque in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, which left 20 people dead.
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Taliban urges international community to cooperate with their leadership
As the Taliban completed a year of rule in Afghanistan, acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi urged the world leaders as well as the international community to recognise the government.
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India can make a significant contribution to stabilise Afghanistan: Russia
After PM Modi said India can realise its full potential if it remains rooted in its civilisational DNA, Vladimir Putin said that more countries are choosing the path of free, sovereign development
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The Taliban factor
India's outreach remains an open question
