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'Covid, climate change, economy, Afghanistan on agenda of Modi-Biden talks'
'We'll talk about technology issues, economic cooperation and trade as well as Afghanistan,' says a White House official who spoke on condition of anonymity
 "'Covid, climate change, economy, Afghanistan on agenda of Modi-Biden talks'")
Pak bats for Taliban, even as tensions rock across Durand Line
Despite being the "patron" of the Taliban, it has not recognised their regime yet, unlike in 1996 where it was first to do so.
 "Pak bats for Taliban, even as tensions rock across Durand Line")
PM Modi, Japan's Suga review bilateral ties, exchange views on Afghanistan
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. This was PM Modi's first in-person meeting with Suga after the latter took office.
 "PM Modi, Japan's Suga review bilateral ties, exchange views on Afghanistan")
Around 70 teaching staff resign after Taliban sacks VC of Kabul University
Around 70 teaching staff of the Kabul University, including assistant professors and professors, resigned after the Taliban on Wednesday sacked PhD holder Vice-Chancellor Muhammad Osman Baburi
 "Around 70 teaching staff resign after Taliban sacks VC of Kabul University")
Might of the generals: the US military has way too much money and power
The military stood up to Donald Trump. Who will now stand up to the military?
 "Might of the generals: the US military has way too much money and power")
UN releases funds to save Afghanistan health system from collapse
"Allowing Afghanistan's healthcare delivery system to fall apart would be disastrous," Martin Griffiths said
 "UN releases funds to save Afghanistan health system from collapse")
Modi's flight to US will avoid Kabul, Pak gives nod for usage of airspace
Modi has embarked on a three-day visit to the United States
 "Modi's flight to US will avoid Kabul, Pak gives nod for usage of airspace")
Afghanistan's Taliban want to address General Assembly, says UN
The Taliban stunned the world by taking territory with surprising speed and little resistance from the US-trained Afghan military. The Western-backed government collapsed on August 15
 "Afghanistan's Taliban want to address General Assembly, says UN")
Taliban doubles down on all-male ministers, says will include women later
Even before the Taliban takeover, the economy was in deep trouble
 "Taliban doubles down on all-male ministers, says will include women later")
PM Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron discuss Afghanistan situation
The PMO said the two leaders discussed regional issues, including recent developments in Afghanistan
 "PM Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron discuss Afghanistan situation")
Rs 21,000 cr worth Afghan-origin heroin seized at Gujarat's Mundra port
The value of the seized heroin per kilogram was about Rs 5-7 crore in the international market, an official said.
 "Rs 21,000 cr worth Afghan-origin heroin seized at Gujarat's Mundra port")
Taliban bans IPL broadcast in Afghanistan over presence of female audience
The Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has banned the broadcast of the hugely popular Indian Premier League (IPL) in the country over the presence of "female audience and spectators" in stadiums. Ever since the Taliban's takeover of the strife-torn country last month, the international sporting community has been concerned about the fundamentalist group's position on women participating in sports. Former Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) media manager and journalist M Ibrahim Momand said the live broadcast of IPL matches was banned due to possible "anti-Islamic" content. "Afghanistan national (TV) will not broadcast the @IPL as usual as it was reportedly banned to live the matches resumed tonight due to possible anti-islam contents, girls dancing & the attendance of barred (sic) hair women in the (stadium) by Islamic Emirates of the Taliban," Momand had tweeted on Sunday when the IPL action resumed. Another journalist Fawad Aman, who has also served as the spokesperson of the Ministry of ...
 "Taliban bans IPL broadcast in Afghanistan over presence of female audience")
World has never been more threatened or divided, we must wake up: UN chief
The world has never been more threatened or more divided, and is facing the "greatest cascade of crises, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told global leaders on Tuesday
 "World has never been more threatened or divided, we must wake up: UN chief")
Afghan girls to return to school as soon as possible, says Taliban
The Taliban on Tuesday announced that girls would be allowed to return to schools as soon as possible.
 "Afghan girls to return to school as soon as possible, says Taliban")
635,000 people displaced in Afghanistan this year, says UN
UN humanitarians said on Monday that 635,000 people in Afghanistan were routed from their homes this year because of violence, with more than 12,000 recently displaced to Kabul
 "635,000 people displaced in Afghanistan this year, says UN")
Afghan central bank allows merchants to withdraw $25,000 monthly
Afghanistan's central bank, Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), has allowed merchants and owners of private companies to withdraw $25,000 from their bank accounts once in a month, a local TV channel reported
 "Afghan central bank allows merchants to withdraw $25,000 monthly")
US can help improve global security by closing its military bases abroad
The United States has withdrawn its troops from Afghanistan. Only 750 military bases to go.
 "US can help improve global security by closing its military bases abroad")
Islamic State not capable of posing threat to Afghanistan, says Taliban
The Taliban on Monday said that it can restrain Islamic State (Daesh) in Afghanistan and they are not capable of posing a threat to the country.
Another evacuation flight leaves Afghanistan with 21 US citizens onboard
The US State Department has confirmed that a Qatar Airways flight flew 21 US citizens and 48 permanent residents out of Afghanistan on Sunday
 "Another evacuation flight leaves Afghanistan with 21 US citizens onboard")
Pakistan, no country should ask us to form 'inclusive govt', says Taliban
The Taliban expressed that countries have no right to ask the Islamic Emirate to establish an 'inclusive' government in Afghanistan.
 "Pakistan, no country should ask us to form 'inclusive govt', says Taliban")