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Who are Taliban?
A fundamentalist Islamic force, the Taliban, entered Afghanistan capital Kabul on August 15, 2021 after swiftly seizing much of the country in the past 10 days following the withdrawal of US troops. Here is a quick rundown of Taliban history, its ideology, and other facts.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Afghanistan; no casualties reported
On November 4, a powerful earthquake rattled northern Afghanistan, killing at least 27 people and injuring 956 more, according to Sharafat Zaman Amar, the spokesperson for Taliban
 "Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Afghanistan; no casualties reported")
Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan kill 10, injure 4 says Afghan Govt
Air strikes also occurred in Kunar and Paktika, where four civilians were injured
 "Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan kill 10, injure 4 says Afghan Govt")
17 TTP militants killed in operations in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Police and security forces launched coordinated operations in the Sheri Khel and Pakka Pahar Khel areas of Bannu district after confirming the presence of militant groups in the region
 "17 TTP militants killed in operations in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa")
India to resume air cargo services with Afghanistan 'very soon': Official
The official further informed that on Thursday, both sides agreed to depute a trade attache in each other's embassy to oversee and support bilateral trade cooperation
 "India to resume air cargo services with Afghanistan 'very soon': Official")
Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul fail amid rising tensions
Afghanistan's government spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, blamed Pakistan for the talks' failure, saying that Pakistan's demands in the negotiations were unreasonable
Elements in Pakistan military 'sabotaging' peace talks: Afghanistan
These elements are trying to blame the Taliban government for Pakistan's internal problems, insecurity, and attacks carried out by the TTP, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said
India takes a Taliban call
India takes first official steps to re-engage with the Taliban government
 "India takes a Taliban call")
Pakistan, Afghanistan to maintain ceasefire after peace talks in Istanbul
Tensions flared earlier this month after explosions were heard in Kabul, and Afghanistan's Taliban government accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes in the capital
Six Pak soldiers, including Captain, killed in blast in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Seven terrorists were also killed in the gunbattle after the convoy was attacked in Sultani area in the Kurram tribal district bordering Afghanistan
Pakistan now paying a high price for its long-standing ties with Taliban
Dozens of soldiers on both sides have been killed along the disputed border, and negotiators in Istanbul are now trying, with some strain, to reach a deal to prevent further escalation
Peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban govt in Istanbul fail, says Pakistan
Pakistan accuses the Taliban of harboring militants linked to a surge in attacks, while Kabul denies its territory is being used against Pakistan
Pakistan, Afghanistan continue talks to resolve cross-border tensions
The Afghan side has made it clear that tensions benefit no one, one member of the delegation said. We are hopeful that these talks will produce a positive outcome
Taliban govt urges US to reopen embassy, focus on economic, political ties
Despite repeated criticism from the US President regarding the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the official stance of the US on the country's current leadership remains unclear
 "Taliban govt urges US to reopen embassy, focus on economic, political ties")
India upgrades its Kabul mission to embassy to boost ties with Afghanistan
The reopening of Indian embassy in Kabul comes four years after New Delhi withdrew its officials following the Taliban takeover in August 2021
 "India upgrades its Kabul mission to embassy to boost ties with Afghanistan")
Qatar removes 'border' reference in Pak-Afghanistan ceasefire statement
Afghanistan Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said no Durand Line discussion occurred in Doha talks, calling it a matter between nations, Tolo News reported
Afghanistan, Pakistan have agreed to immediate ceasefire, says Qatar
The two sides agreed to establish mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability, as well as holding follow-up talks in the coming days to ensure the ceasefire's sustainability
 "Afghanistan, Pakistan have agreed to immediate ceasefire, says Qatar")
Choose 'peace or chaos': Pak Army chief warns Taliban amid rising tensions
All proxies using Afghan soil would be met with a response to raise them to dust, Munir warned
Pakistan strikes terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan after TTP attack
The fresh strikes followed as representatives from the two countries were expected to meet in Doha, where the Qatari government was set to make an effort for mediation
Datanomics: How India-Afghanistan ties have shifted under Taliban 2.0
India cautiously renews economic engagement with Afghanistan, balancing humanitarian aid and trade ties without extending formal recognition to the Taliban regime
Pakistani forces clash with Afghan Taliban on border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Over the weekend, Afghan Taliban forces reportedly launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistani border posts, killing 23 troops, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)
