The Russian decision also stems from the fact that greater engagement with the Taliban government would help address the terrorist threat and advance its geostrategic interests.

After Russia, will Pakistan recognise Afghan Taliban rule? Here's what Islamabad says

Russia becomes the first country to recognise the Taliban government. This comes four years after the capital Kabul fell to the Taliban regime. 

Russia becomes the 1st country to recognise Taliban government

As per the new regulations that raise concerns about a return to the regime’s repressive past, Afghan media outlets now must get prior approval from the newly established Political Programme Oversight Committee before broadcasting or publishing any political material.

Taliban bans political debate in Afghanistan media amid new crackdown on free speech

Hegseth said that he has concluded that a "comprehensive review" was needed to ensure that a "complete picture is provided to the American people". What happened during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan? From the 9/11 attack to the end of US' 20-year war, here's a timeline 

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The chaotic withdrawal has long been a target of Republican criticism, and in a memo, Hegseth said that he has concluded that a "comprehensive review" was needed to ensure that a "complete picture is provided to the American people".

Trump admin launches Pentagon review of 'chaotic' 2021 US troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan under Joe Biden

US president reinstated that the US will keep the big Air Force base, which is just an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons. WORLD

Trump wants to play US vs China over Bagram Airbase: Story of military airfield in Afghanistan that Biden left in 2021

The Taliban have banned chess in Afghanistan, citing religious concerns and its potential association with gambling.

Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan

Afghanistan sees yet another ban, this time Taliban outlaws playing chess, citing concerns of gambling. World

Taliban strikes again, this time bans playing chess in Afghanistan because...

The Taliban government has suspended chess in Afghanistan, citing concerns over gambling. This move is part of a broader crackdown on sports and cultural activities, with women already barred from participating in sports altogether. Watch to know more!

Taliban government has banned Chess in Afghanistan over gambling concerns

Pakistan is facing a serious security crisis as the Taliban and TTP intensify attacks along its western frontier, opening a new front in an already volatile situation. With rising tensions on the eastern border as well, the Pakistani military now faces multi-directional threats that could escalate the regional conflict.

Taliban troubles: Pakistan's western frontier under siege

World | How the Taliban-led Afghanistan government balances the two nuclear-armed nations amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack  remains to be seen.

India, Taliban hold talks in Kabul: Why Afghanistan might bear the brunt of worsening India-Pakistan relations

#Gravitas The Taliban has opened a war front along Pakistan's volatile border.

Taliban opens war-front on Pakistan border

Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar was in Kabul for high level talks with Taliban leadership coming amid mounting tensions over Pakistan's ongoing deportation of afghan nationals. The diplomatic talks had many positive outcomes. For one both nations agreed not to allow their soil to be used against each other for terrorism and pledge to take action if any violation occurs. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan FM meets Taliban officials amid mass Afghan deportation

The Taliban publicly executed 4 men in a single day in Afghanistan. Almost 4 years after the fall of Kabul, the Taliban's regime has thrown Afghanistan firmly back into the medieval era. On Inside South Asia, we take a look at human rights horrors of Taliban 2.0.

Taliban public execution horrors

Russia has suspended its 20-year ban on the Taliban, a group it previously designated as a terrorist organization. This significant move aims to normalize relations with the Taliban and is driven by security concerns regarding Islamist militant groups and the potential for building trade and investment ties with Afghanistan, particularly in mining valuable resources.

Russia removes Taliban from terror list amid ISIS-K threat and rare earth deals

World | The executions in three separate provinces brought to 10 the number of men publicly put to death since 2021, according to an AFP tally.

Taliban executes four men publicly in a single day

WORLD | Around 3,300 male "inspectors" are now deployed in 28 of Afghanistan's 34 provinces, 540 in the capital province of Kabul alone, the report claimed.

Taliban detaining Afghan men for 'wrong' beard length, hairstyle, skipping mosque prayers

World: Reynolds said he was living in "a cage rather than a cell", however, described his circumstances as "VIP conditions" as compared to where his wife is being held.

'Living with demon-possessed man': British man held by Taliban reveals 'horrible conditions' in jail, urges Trump for help

World | South Asia | Afghanistan: Akhundzada also criticised the West, saying ‘non-believers’ had united against Muslims and that the U.S. and others were united in their hostility toward Islam, citing the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Democracy dead and sharia in effect, we don’t need Western laws: Taliban leader Akhundzada

Faye Hall, an American woman recently released by the Taliban following a court order, has publicly thanked President Donald Trump for her freedom. Expressing her gratitude, she stated, "I have never been so proud to be an American citizen." Her release marks a significant diplomatic moment amid ongoing US-Taliban relations.

US woman freed by Taliban thanks Trump after release

Despite FIFA's pledge to Sport & Rights Alliance - a group which has been putting the cause for the Afghan women's team to be recognised, the players won't be able to participate in Asian Cup qualifiers. Sports Football

Too late, say players as FIFA clears way for Afghan women's football team to be recognised

The United States has removed a $10 million bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani. This move comes on the heels of the Taliban's recent release of a U.S. citizen, raising questions about whether a secret deal may have influenced this development.

The secret deal behind America's ‘mystery agent’ freed by Taliban

WORLD | The couple who had been running training projects in Afghanistan for 18 years - including one that involved training mothers and children - have now spend months in the jail and are facing major health issues.

'Collapsing due to malnutrition': Family of British couple held by Taliban expresses concerns over their health

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