Germany's envoy to India Walter Lindner has called dealing with the Taliban "realpolitik" so that humanitarian support and other issues can be dealt with. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "we don't like this government, and they have given some assurances...You have to talk, which is not an acknowledgement of recognition of the govt".

Dealings with Taliban "realpolitik" says German Envoy Walter Lindner

Germany's envoy to India Walter Lindner has called dealing with Taliban as "realpolitik" so that humanitarian support and other issues can be dealt with. Speaking to WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "We don't like this government, and they have given some assurances.

Dealings with Taliban "realpolitik", says German envoy Walter Lindner

United States officials will resume their talks with the Taliban next week in Qatar. This meet will focus, among other issues, on the fight against terrorism and the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

United States to resume talks with Taliban next week

Three months since the Taliban takeover, it's acting government has now issues nine media guidelines. Many have pointed out that the latest rules are more on the lines of religion which includes banning shows with women, here's the report.

Afghanistan: Taliban government's new 'religious' rules unfairly target women

In pics: Afghan women losing fundamental rights rapidly under Taliban regime

The Taliban on Tuesday said that they have expanded their interim cabinet by adding 27 new members.Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the interim government, said the appointments had been made in compliance with orders from Taliban`s supreme leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, reported Pajhwok Afghan News.

Taliban expand interim cabinet, 27 new members named

18-month-old, who went missing during U.S. evacuation in Afghanistan, reunited with mother in the U.S.

18-month-old lost Afghan baby reunites with mother

In a new "religious guideline", Afghanistan's Taliban asked the country's television channels to stop showing dramas and soap operas that feature woman actors. When the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August, they ensured that this time it will be different from the older times.

Taliban ban TV shows featuring women actors as a part of 'religious guideline'

Women are barred from appearing in television dramas in Afghanistan under new rules imposed by the Taliban government. Women journalists must wear hijabs, states the ruling Taliban government.

Taliban unveils new 'religious' guidelines banning women in TV dramas

The Taliban has urged the US Congress to ease sanctions and release Afghanistan's assets.

Taliban urges U.S. to release frozen Afghanistan's assets

US special representative to Afghanistan Thomas West said "legitimacy and support must be earned by actions" while referring to the Taliban. 1/5 The Taliban’s letter to Congress earlier this week misconstrued the facts re Afghanistan’s economic & humanitarian crisis.

Legitimacy and support must be earned by actions: US to Taliban

Taliban said on Saturday that they had begun paying government employees who had not received paycheck since Taliban's rise to power. Most government employees are yet to return to work.

Afghanistan: Taliban begin paying salary to government workers

Out of the 28,000 Afghans who applied for temporary admission into the United States under the humanitarian parole shortly before the Taliban recaptured Afghanistan, only 100 of them have been approved, according to US federal officials.

Over 28,000 Afghans apply for US temporary entry, but only 100 applicants approved

The Taliban`s officials in central Daikundi province said that they arrested 11 people who are suspected to be affiliates of ISIS-K, the terror group which recently speeded its attacks in Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of it, reported local media.

Taliban arrest 11 IS suspects in central Daikundi province

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai on Sunday said she was concerned that the Taliban's block on girls' education in Afghanistan will not be temporary, as claimed.

Nobel winner Malala fears Taliban will keep girls out of school

Taliban's show of strength: Military parade with US-made weapons

Despite the apparent calm, the NRF remains a problem for the Taliban. In recent videos, which emerged on social media through Telegram channels, reportedly show a crackdown being led by the Taliban to deal with the remnants of Panjshir resistance.

Afghanistan: NRF still remains a thorn at Taliban's side

Taliban forces held a military parade in Kabul on Sunday to display their ongoing transformation from an insurgent force to a regular standing army. Interestingly American-made armored vehicles and Russian helicopters were on full display at the parade.

Afghanistan: Show of might by the Taliban forces in Kabul

In an alarming incident, a video doing rounds on social media shows a woman who says that she was brutally whipped by a senior Taliban commander allegedly for refusing his advances.

Afghanistan: Woman claims Taliban commander beat her

On August 15, the Taliban seized power in Kabul, three months on Afghanistan is on the brink of an economic collapse. Attacks by the ISIS-K have been rising, women are virtually absent from public life, they have been barred from working and receiving education.

Three months since Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, violence continues to plague country

The Taliban claim to have complete control over Afghanistan. However, recent evidence points to the contrary. Despite the Taliban government's best efforts, even after three months of the group's takeover of the country, the National Resistance Front (NRF) remains a thorn in its side.

Afghanistan | 3 months since takeover, is NRF still a thorn in the Taliban's side?

There's no end to attacks in Afghanistan. In the latest at least five people have been killed and six injured, in a blast in capital Kabul. A bomb targeted a minibus near a Taliban checkpoint.

At least five people killed, six injured in a blast in Afghanistan's Kabul

When Taliban took to power, they assured the world that this time their reign will be different from the older times. The group claimed that women will have more freedom, safety and rights.

Watch: Afghan girl alleges beating by Taliban commander for refusing sex, Taliban post video to refute claim

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