Of late, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the interior minister of the Taliban's interim government in Afghanistan, is being seen either with his face concealed or digitally blurred in public photographs.

Why is Taliban interior minister Haqqani's face being blurred in public photographs?

Russia on Wednesday called for humanitarian support to Afghanistan as it hosted the Taliban for an international conference. Russia regretted that the US was not part of the discussion.

Afghanistan: Russia calls for humanitarian aid as it hosts Taliban

The Ministry of Interior reported that at least two persons were injured in a bomb assault in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, October 20. Qari Saeed Khosty, a spokesperson for the Kabul Zoo, stated on Twitter that a hand grenade was thrown from the Kabul Zoo at Taliban security troops stationed in Dehmazang Square, Dehmazang neighbourhood in Police District 3 in Kabul.

Afghanistan: Two people injured in explosion in Kabul's Dehmazang locality

With shaved heads, oversized tunics and the terrified gaze of the hunted, the drug addicts rounded up by the Taliban brace for 45 days of painful withdrawal. For some, the hardliners raids may potentially help them cast off the yoke of addiction.

Under Taliban, Kabul's drug addicts forced into withdrawal

20 years back, the Taliban blew up the iconic Buddhas of Bamiyan. Today, their fighters stand guard at the same site. Will the wounds of the 2001 cultural genocide be reopened? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | The Taliban return to Bamiyan

Sirajuddin Haqqani, a US-listed terrorist and a senior figure in Afghanistan's Taliban government is being seen either with his face concealed in public photographs, but why? Listen in.

Afghanistan: Sirajuddin Haqqani limits public appearances, seen with face covered

Ahead of crucial Moscow format talks involving Taliban on Wednesday, the Indian envoy to Russia DB Venkatesh Varma has said both India and Russia "recognize common threats emanating from Afghanistan probably more than any other set of countries".

India, Russia recognise common threats coming from Afghanistan: Indian envoy to Russia

Due to logistical issues, the United States will not attend the "Troika Plus" meeting in Moscow this week, according to State Department spokesperson Ned Price at a press conference on Monday.

US will not attend Moscow talks on Afghanistan this week: Ned Price

Sirajuddin Haqqani, a US-listed terrorist and a senior figure in Afghanistan's Taliban government praised suicide bombers at a meeting with families of the 'martyrs' in Kabul.

Sirajuddin Haqqani, top Taliban minister, praises suicide bombers

Russia announced fresh talks on the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. Moscow, Washington DC, Beijing ad Islamabad were all set to meet, however, United States decided to skip it citing logistical reasons. For more analysis on the Indian PM's speech, Dilip Sinha, a former envoy to UN joins for an exclusive conversation.

Dilip Sinha, former envoy to UN in conversation with WION on PM Modi's message to the Taliban & more

Russia announced fresh talks on the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. Moscow, Washington DC, Beijing ad Islamabad were all set to meet, however, United States decided to skip it citing logistical reasons.

Afghanistan | 'We're not in a position take part,' US cites issues for skipping Moscow talks

As the situation in Afghanistan remains precarious, India has proposed to host an NSA-level meet on Afghanistan, which is likely to take place in November. Key stakeholders like Russia and Pakistan have been invited.

India: NSA level meet on Afghanistan scheduled for next month

India is all set host-person NSA meeting on Afghanistan, which will be the first-of-its-kind dialogue to be hosted by Delhi. WION's Anas Mallick joins on the special broadcast from Kabul.

India proposes NSA-level meet on Afghanistan; Pakistan, Russia invited

Denying that there is no shortage of fuel in Afghanistan, the Taliban-led government on Tuesday told WION that they have made adequate arrangements to replenish their fuel supplies and stressed that there will be a drop in the prices in the coming days.

Amid soaring fuel prices and dwindling cash reserves in Afghanistan, Taliban say ‘all is well’

Its been well over 2 months since the Taliban took over control of Afghanistan since then country has been plagued with multiple economic crises. From the falling value of its currency to increasing fuel prices. WION correspondent Anas Mallick spoke to the Taliban finance ministry spokesperson, listen to this exclusive conversation.

Taliban's finance ministry spokesperson speaks to WION on rising fuel prices

It has been two months since the Taliban took over Kabul but the recent attacks on the country have raised a series of questions regarding security. In the latest, Taliban sources are claiming that the ISIS-K shadow for Nangarhar has been captured alive. WION's Anas Mallick brings you more latest developments.

Afghanistan: Taliban launches offensive against the ISIS-K

The Taliban seems to have launched an offensive against the isis-k in different parts of the country. In the latest, the Taliban sources have claimed that ISIS-K's shadow governor for Nangarhar province is now in the custody of the Taliban.

Taliban launches offensive against the ISIS-K

Nearly two months after taking over Afghanistan, the Taliban government has been struggling to receive legitimacy from the international community. Only a handful of states—Russia, China and Pakistan—have expressed their willingness to recognise the new regime, even as major countries like US, UK and India continue to oppose the “oppressive regime”.

Taliban should first seek internal legitimacy to receive international recognition: Ex-Afghan president Karzai

The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim that Islamic State (IS) terror group was present in the north of the country, saying it was "baseless", the media reported.

Taliban rejects Putin's claim of IS presence in northern Afghanistan

The Taliban have said that not recognising the new government in Afghanistan is benefiting Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K). However, the outfit dismissed concerns that the terrorist group was a threat to Afghanistan.

Non-recognition of govt in Afghanistan is benefitting ISIS-K: Taliban

The 'Moscow format' meet on Afghanistan is scheduled to take place on October 20th in the Russian capital. This is the first edition of the dialogue - since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. According to sources - Former president Hamid Karzai and head of the national reconciliation high council Abdullah Abdullah have been invited to the summit. The two Afghan leaders have been invited as political influencers. This comes as calls for an inclusive government in Afghanistan grow louder.

'Moscow format' meet on Afghanistan scheduled for October 20th

It has been over 2 months since the Taliban's takeover of Kabul. During this time, the Taliban has announced its acting cabinet. They are now responsible for maintaining law and order in Afghanistan. However, in the last few weeks, Taliban's arch foe - the Islamic State operating in Afghanistan has ramped up its attacks. There is a fear of security for any and everyone. How will the Taliban address these concerns? Will Afghanistan once again turn into a terror harbor? Our correspondent Anas Mallick got an exclusive interview with Taliban's ministry of interior's spokesperson Qari Saeed Khosti.

How will Taliban address concerns of Afghans?

Pope Francis on Sunday condemned recent attacks in Norway, Afghanistan and Britain, in an apparent reference to the stabbing death of parliamentarian David Amess.

Pope condemns attacks in Norway, Afghanistan and Britain

The Taliban is set to announce a framework that will allow girls to attend school in Afghanistan soon. This is according to a senior United Nations official.

Taliban to announce framework to allow girls to attend school in Afghanistan

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