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At BRICS summit, Putin slams US for creating 'new crisis' in Afghanistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the US and its allies for creating a "new crisis" in Afghanistan and told the BRICS leaders that they have to pay "special attention" to situation
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Afghanistan should not become threat to neighbours: Putin at BRICS
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in his address at the 13th BRICS summit said that Afghanistan should not become a threat to its neighbouring countries
 "Afghanistan should not become threat to neighbours: Putin at BRICS")
Taliban likely to hold oath-taking ceremony on September 11: Report
The newly-formed Taliban government has rolled out invitations to various countries to be part of the oath-taking ceremony, including China, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Qatar, India and the US
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CIA director discusses security, Afghan situation with Pak Army chief, ISI
America's Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns on Thursday met Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt Gen Faiz Hamid
 "CIA director discusses security, Afghan situation with Pak Army chief, ISI")
Taliban's cultural commission bans women from playing any sport
The decision has raised many questions over the future of Afghanistan in international cricket and other sports.
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US not in a rush to recognise new Taliban-led interim govt: White House
The US is not in rush to recognise the new Taliban-led interim government in Afghanistan but engaged with the people who are now controlling the country to get the American citizens out of the nation
 "US not in a rush to recognise new Taliban-led interim govt: White House")
Kabul airport to be ready for international flights in 3 days: Report
The Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul will be ready for international flight services in the next three days.
 "Kabul airport to be ready for international flights in 3 days: Report")
As immediate neighbour, India has high stakes in Afghan developments: Lekhi
India has one of the highest stakes in the developments in the war-torn country, Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi has said
 "As immediate neighbour, India has high stakes in Afghan developments: Lekhi")
Aus set to cancel Afghanistan Test over Taliban ban on women's cricket
The first Test match between the men's teams of Australia and Afghanistan looks set to be called off after Taliban government announced its opposition to women playing cricket
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Taliban bans women's sports in Afghanistan, cites Islamic dress code
Australia's SBS TV has quoted a Taliban spokesperson as saying that women's sports and women's cricket specifically will be banned by his group in Afghanistan
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US not in a rush to recognize Taliban govt in Afghanistan: White House
The United States is not in a rush to recognize the new interim government in Afghanistan, the White House said on Wednesday
 "US not in a rush to recognize Taliban govt in Afghanistan: White House")
At least 14 in Taliban Cabinet on UNSC's terrorism blacklist: Report
Govt includes 4 of the 'Taliban 5', who were once held at Guantanamo Bay
 "At least 14 in Taliban Cabinet on UNSC's terrorism blacklist: Report")
Use all tools to counter global terrorist threat in Afghanistan: UN Chief
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on the international community to use all tools at its disposal to counter the global terrorist threat in Afghanistan
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India, Russia warn against terror groups operating from Afghanistan
The Islamist Taliban swept to victory in Afghanistan last month after two decades of fighting
Afghanistan's 'new reality' requires world to discard 'old lenses': Pak FM
Shah Mahmood Qureshi says even though the situation in the war-weary country is "complex and fluid", its "new reality" required world to discard "old lenses" and proceed with a "realistic approach"
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Hope Taliban delivers good governance in Afghanistan: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday indirectly extended support to the Taliban saying he hopes the group delivers good governance and respect human rights in Afghanistan.
 "Hope Taliban delivers good governance in Afghanistan: Farooq Abdullah")
Guarded reception for Taliban's new Afghan government in Asia, Europe
Voicing concern about the govt's composition, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said he saw little reason for optimism about conditions in Afghanistan
 "Guarded reception for Taliban's new Afghan government in Asia, Europe")
NSA Doval, top Russian security official hold talks on Afghan crisis
NSA Ajit Doval and his Russian counterpart Gen Nikolay Patrushev on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks on the possible security implications of the Taliban's capture of power in Kabul
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Taliban's interim administration has put an end to 'anarchy': China
China on Wednesday said the new interim administration announced by the Taliban has put an end to "anarchy" in Afghanistan, terming it as a necessary step to restore order
India-Russia high-level meeting on Afghanistan underway in Delhi
The high-level meeting between India and Russia on the situation in Afghanistan is underway after the Taliban takeover