Page 34 - Latest Updates on Taliban
Taliban now have a $22-bn economy. Where will Afghanistan's money go?
The most urgent economic challenge for the new rulers is a yawning skills deficit in government ministries and departments
 "Taliban now have a $22-bn economy. Where will Afghanistan's money go?")
In ending the war in Afghanistan, Biden leaves door open for war on terror
In ending the war in Afghanistan, Biden left the door open for more "counterterrorism" - with serious implications for our foreign policy, politics, and legal system
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Impoverished Afghanistan got rid of America, but not the US dollar
Afghanistan is in dire need of funds, but nothing of consequence happens at lending institutions like the IMF without US approval.
 "Impoverished Afghanistan got rid of America, but not the US dollar")
These are the shadowy Taliban leaders now running Afghanistan
The Taliban's senior leadership includes many Mujahideen fighters who were once trained by the US during the Cold War to battle against the invading Soviet Union forces in the 1980s
 "These are the shadowy Taliban leaders now running Afghanistan")
Joe Biden says chaos couldn't have been avoided in Afghanistan
Biden's comments point to a looming question of whether the U.S. will recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan's government after they swiftly took control of the country, including the capital city
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Taliban takeover: IMF curbs funds, US halts arms sales to Afghanistan
While Afghanistan will still receive the assets, it won't be able to use them because the new regime lacks international recognition, the IMF said
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Afghan crisis: Scores dead after Taliban firing, stampede at I-Day rally
In Asadabad, capital of the eastern province of Kunar, several people were killed during a rally, but it was not clear if casualties resulted from Taliban firing or from a stampede that it triggered
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Letter to the Editor: Identifying Indian Right
Strong nationalism is always a defining feature of our ideological leaning, says BJP spokesperson
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Minus Afghanistan angle, India loses bargaining power with Iran for Chabahar
If New Delhi eschews business with the Taliban, it will have to do business on Iran's terms to develop Chabahar port
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India's trade with Afghanistan stalls but likely to resume soon: Industry
India's trade with Afghanistan has dried up, but industry officials said that the disruption was temporary and that it would be business as usual soon
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Joe Biden says Taliban have not changed; now in 'existential crisis'
President Joe Biden says the Taliban have not changed but are going through an existential crisis about whether they want legitimacy on the global stage as they've taken over Afghanistan
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With Taliban in power, China eyes lucrative rare-earth mines in Afghanistan
China appears to be eyeing to clinch lucrative projects to exploit mineral-rich Afghanistan as it calibrated its policy to recognise the Taliban government
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Several killed in flag-waving protests against Taliban in Afghanistan
Leader of anti-Taliban opposition supports protests; Taliban tell people with no travel documents to leave airport
People 'shamelessly' supporting Taliban should be exposed, says UP CM
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday slammed "some people" for "shamelessly supporting" the Taliban and called for exposing them for "cruelty against women and children"
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India should be 'open-minded' about dealing with Taliban: Yashwant Sinha
Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday said India should be "open-minded" about dealing with the Taliban and suggested that it should open its embassy in Kabul and send back the ambassador.
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Many Afghan refugees expected to resettle in US' state of Texas: Official
Many among the at least 30,000 Afghan refugees headed to the US to escape the Taliban in Afghanistan are expected to be resettled in different cities in Texas state, agency for refugee services said
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Taliban's bid to change Afghan national flag ignites fierce backlash
The celebration of Afghanistan's Independence Day today, is pitting the Taliban, the new rulers of Kabul against young patriots, who are proud to anchor their national identity with their country's fl
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'Afghanistan's fate means West is now perceived as weak,' says UK minister
The war in Afghanistan has cost several hundred thousand lives and trillions of dollars but the Taliban are now back in power
 "'Afghanistan's fate means West is now perceived as weak,' says UK minister")
Afghanistan may turn China's Belt and Road into a $282-bn creditor trap
The danger comes from instability in Pakistan, where Beijing banks have invested heavily. The Chinese still have nightmares about a major miscalculation in Venezuela
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Taliban urge Afghans to leave Kabul airport after days of deadly chaos
12 killed in airport chaos since Sunday; witnesses say Taliban opened fired on protesters in Jalalabad
