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Muttaqi’s Visit Marks India’s Pragmatic Shift

Visit underscores India’s delicate balancing act between engaging Kabul and avoiding formal recognition of Taliban rule, writes Manoj Menon The decision to host the Taliban’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in

October 10, 2025

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Taliban blocks internet access

The decision, which has cut off internet for government offices, businesses, and homes, has sparked widespread concern from rights groups who warn of severe consequences for Afghan society and the nation’s fragile

September 21, 2025

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Afghan Quake Toll Hits 1,457

More than 6,700 homes have been destroyed due to earthquake as international aid agencies struggle to reach people in remote areas…reports Asian Lite News The death toll from the powerful earthquake that

September 4, 2025

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Taliban Makes It Official

As Afghanistan nears the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover, Akhundzada, ruling largely from Kandahar, ordered ministers to drop the “caretaker” tag….reports Asian Lite News The Taliban’s reclusive supreme leader, Mullah Hibatullah

August 17, 2025

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Rashid Khan Condemns Taliban Education Clampdown

While advocating for women’s education, Rashid also highlighted the importance of trained healthcare professionals, especially for women….reports Asian Lite News Rashid Khan, one of Afghanistan’s most prominent cricketers, has publicly condemned the

July 3, 2025

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Taliban Severs Oil Deal with China Amid Growing Friction

Several countries have recently withdrawn from Chinese-funded infrastructure and resource deals, citing quality concerns, lack of transparency, and limited benefits for local populations….reports Asian Lite News The Taliban has cancelled a $540

June 24, 2025

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Taliban arrest 14 people for playing music

This includes cracking down on music in public, from live performances to playing at gatherings, in restaurants, in cars or on radio and TV Taliban authorities have arrested 14 people in northern

May 11, 2025

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Half a million weapons lost after Taliban takeover

When the Taliban swept through Afghanistan, they captured about 1 million pieces of US-funded military equipment, including M4 and M16 rifles Around half a million weapons seized by the Taliban after their

April 20, 2025

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Afghan TV station reopens after closure by Taliban

Taliban authorities shut down the TV station on December 4 after the PVPV accused the channel of being supported by exiled media and of betraying Islamic values An Afghan TV station resumed

March 1, 2025

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Pakistan Alarmed by India-Taliban Engagement

In the past, Pakistan has had serious reservations against what it termed as India’s influence and presence inside Afghanistan. And the same concerns can quickly re-emerge if Islamabad continues with its current

January 11, 2025

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