Taliban Supporters

The Afghanistan embassy in India has announced that it will suspend its operations from today, citing "lack of support" from the Indian government, its inability to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests, and a shortage of staff.

In an unexpected turn of events, Taliban leader Anas Haqqani has waded into the social media war between Twitter and Threads, and stated that he prefers Elon Musk's platform due to its commitment to freedom of speech.

Khalid Payenda was the Finance Minister of Afghanistan before he was forced to flee the country. He now works as an Uber driver to support his family.

The United States and Russia on Wednesday presented opposing visions at the Security Council for the UN's role in Afghanistan, with Washington's call for robust support of human rights running contrary to Moscow's desires.

US President Joe Biden in Taliban fighter garb or stumbling over his words or bungling efforts to avert war in Ukraine – posts on Donald Trump's new social media network Truth Social have a go-to target.

India voted in favour of UNSC resolution to grant exemptions from sanctions on humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.

Donors agreed on Friday to transfer $280 million from a frozen, trust fund to World Food Program (WFP) and UNICEF to support nutrition and health in Afghanistan, the World Bank said as it seeks to help a country facing famine and economic freefall.

Human rights advocate Malala Yousafzai, who survived an attack by the Pakistani Taliban in 2012, argued Monday for stronger US support of Afghan girls and women during a visit to Washington.

The UK will work together with Pakistan on matters of shared concern, including providing humanitarian support to the people of Afghanistan and preventing the war-torn country from becoming a place where terrorism flourishes, a British official said.

As China warmed up to the Taliban by stepping up aid and diplomatic support for Taliban's global recognition, Chinese firms are busy exploring contracts to exploit resource-rich Afghanistan's mineral deposits, official media in Beijing reported.

Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has made his first-ever public appearance, officials announced Sunday, after he addressed supporters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar.

The Taliban have once again resorted to force to disperse female activists protesting in support of women's rights in Kabul, media reports said on Tuesday.

Around 1,000 Taliban supporters attended a rally on Sunday in a vast field to the north of Kabul, in a show of strength as they consolidate their rule of Afghanistan.

Supporting the Taliban means supporting anti-India, anti-humanity, anti-women and anti-children acts, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday, cautioning people to be wary of sympathisers of the Islamic extremist group.

Pakistan found itself isolated on the global stage this week after an attempt to generate support for the Taliban and allow the group a seat at Saturday's meeting of Foreign Ministers from SAARC nation.

The Afghanistan embassy in India has announced that it will suspend its operations from today, citing "lack of support" from the Indian government, its inability to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests, and a shortage of staff.

In an unexpected turn of events, Taliban leader Anas Haqqani has waded into the social media war between Twitter and Threads, and stated that he prefers Elon Musk's platform due to its commitment to freedom of speech.

Khalid Payenda was the Finance Minister of Afghanistan before he was forced to flee the country. He now works as an Uber driver to support his family.

The United States and Russia on Wednesday presented opposing visions at the Security Council for the UN's role in Afghanistan, with Washington's call for robust support of human rights running contrary to Moscow's desires.

US President Joe Biden in Taliban fighter garb or stumbling over his words or bungling efforts to avert war in Ukraine – posts on Donald Trump's new social media network Truth Social have a go-to target.

India voted in favour of UNSC resolution to grant exemptions from sanctions on humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.

Donors agreed on Friday to transfer $280 million from a frozen, trust fund to World Food Program (WFP) and UNICEF to support nutrition and health in Afghanistan, the World Bank said as it seeks to help a country facing famine and economic freefall.

Human rights advocate Malala Yousafzai, who survived an attack by the Pakistani Taliban in 2012, argued Monday for stronger US support of Afghan girls and women during a visit to Washington.

The UK will work together with Pakistan on matters of shared concern, including providing humanitarian support to the people of Afghanistan and preventing the war-torn country from becoming a place where terrorism flourishes, a British official said.

As China warmed up to the Taliban by stepping up aid and diplomatic support for Taliban's global recognition, Chinese firms are busy exploring contracts to exploit resource-rich Afghanistan's mineral deposits, official media in Beijing reported.

Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has made his first-ever public appearance, officials announced Sunday, after he addressed supporters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar.

The Taliban have once again resorted to force to disperse female activists protesting in support of women's rights in Kabul, media reports said on Tuesday.

Around 1,000 Taliban supporters attended a rally on Sunday in a vast field to the north of Kabul, in a show of strength as they consolidate their rule of Afghanistan.

Supporting the Taliban means supporting anti-India, anti-humanity, anti-women and anti-children acts, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday, cautioning people to be wary of sympathisers of the Islamic extremist group.

Pakistan found itself isolated on the global stage this week after an attempt to generate support for the Taliban and allow the group a seat at Saturday's meeting of Foreign Ministers from SAARC nation.