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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.
Who are Taliban?
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Taliban release 2 Americans held in Afghanistan in prisoner exchange
The Taliban praised the swap as a step toward the normalisation of ties between the US and Afghanistan
 "Taliban release 2 Americans held in Afghanistan in prisoner exchange")
Taliban deputy tells leader no excuse for education bans on women, girls
Sher Abbas Stanikzai, political deputy at the Foreign Ministry, made the remarks in a speech on Saturday in southeastern Khost province
 "Taliban deputy tells leader no excuse for education bans on women, girls")
Biden talks to families of Americans held by Taliban, no deal reached yet
Biden's call with family members of Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmoud Habibi took place in the waning days of his administration
 "Biden talks to families of Americans held by Taliban, no deal reached yet")
Taliban seeks India's support: Request visas for Afghan patients, students
Afghanistan urges India to resume visas for trade, education, and healthcare. Complexities include non-recognition of the Taliban, security concerns, and limited consular services
 "Taliban seeks India's support: Request visas for Afghan patients, students")
Taliban hails India as 'significant partner' after high-level talks
Over a million Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan and Iran since 2023, emphasising the scale of displacement. India has pledged additional support for their rehabilitation and healthcare
US lawmaker reintroduces bill to end Pakistan's major non-Nato ally status
Initially introduced by Biggs in January 2019, the bill has been reintroduced in every subsequent Congress but has not advanced legislatively in any attempt
 "US lawmaker reintroduces bill to end Pakistan's major non-Nato ally status")
In first high level engagement with Taliban, foreign secy meets Afghan FM
In the meeting, India's foreign sceretary Vikram Misri underlined India's historic friendship with the Afghan people and the strong people-to-people contacts between the two countries
 "In first high level engagement with Taliban, foreign secy meets Afghan FM")
Biden administration negotiating with Taliban to exchange detainees: Report
Biden's administration is seeking the return of three Americans seized in 2022 - Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi - in exchange for Muhammad Rahim al-Afghani
 "Biden administration negotiating with Taliban to exchange detainees: Report")
Pak Taliban says will hit Pakistan Army where it hurts: Its business empire
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has threatened to target the Pakistani military's commercial interests, naming specific businesses, in response to last month's air strikes in Afghanistan
Stop employing women or face closure: Taliban's diktat to all Afghan NGOs
In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would lead to NGOs losing their license to operate in Afghanistan
Days after Pak airstrike, Afghan Taliban targets several points in Pakistan
The statement, which was released by Taliban did not directly specify that Pakistan was hit, but said the attacks were conducted "beyond the "hypothetical line"
Pakistani air strikes in Afghanistan missed TTP targets? Find out here
TTP-linked social media accounts claim all their commanders, including the media cell head, are alive and unharmed, refuting Pakistani security officials' assertions
 "Pakistani air strikes in Afghanistan missed TTP targets? Find out here")
Pak airstrikes kill 46 in Afghanistan; mostly women, children: Taliban
Meanwhile, in a statement, Mohammad Khurasani, the spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, claimed that 50 people, including 27 women and children, have died in the strikes
 "Pak airstrikes kill 46 in Afghanistan; mostly women, children: Taliban")
Pakistan airstrikes seven villages in Afghanistan, kills 15 - Here's why
These airstrikes have reportedly destroyed one of the training camps of Pakistani Taliban and have caused hundreds of casualties including women and children
 "Pakistan airstrikes seven villages in Afghanistan, kills 15 - Here's why")
Russian lawmakers approve Bill that may remove terrorist tag for Taliban
The lower house of Russia's parliament on Tuesday approved a bill that would set the stage for Moscow to remove the designation of the Taliban in Afghanistan as a terrorist group.
Explosion in Afghan capital kills Taliban refugee minister, 2 others
Haqqani was the most high-profile casualty of a bombing in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power and the first Cabinet member to be killed since the takeover
 "Explosion in Afghan capital kills Taliban refugee minister, 2 others")
UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for future generations
The mission's call follows increasing alarm over a reported suspension of medical education and training for women and girls
 "UN urges Taliban to embrace human rights obligations for future generations")
Russian lawmakers advance Bill removing terrorist designation for Taliban
Under the Bill passed by the State Duma in the first of three required readings, the official terrorist designation of an organisation could be suspended temporarily by a court
Hopes for peaceful transition reflecting aspirations of Syrians: Taliban
Afghanistan MOFA also urged foreign actors to support Syria's path to good governance
Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth; recovery fragile: World Bank
Before the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Afghanistan's economy relied heavily on foreign aid and corruption was rife
 "Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth; recovery fragile: World Bank")
