Page 29 - Afghanistan
Important that Taliban adheres to no-terrorism commitment: India at UNSC
The Security Council resolution has underlined that Afghan territory should not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists, or to plan or to finance terrorist acts
 "Important that Taliban adheres to no-terrorism commitment: India at UNSC")
European Union meets Taliban to discuss limited diplomatic presence
The memo says the protection of facilities and convoys is the most complicated issue to sort out and that the return of any officials would not mean recognition of the Taliban government
 "European Union meets Taliban to discuss limited diplomatic presence")
Women can't be ministers, they should give birth: Taliban spokesperson
"A woman can't be a minister, it is like you put something on her neck that she can't carry," the Taliban spokesperson said
 "Women can't be ministers, they should give birth: Taliban spokesperson")
Afghanistan on brink of universal poverty, urgent efforts needed: UN
Adds Taliban response to Afghan protests becoming very violent
 "Afghanistan on brink of universal poverty, urgent efforts needed: UN")
No BRICS recognition for Taliban govt until int'l law assurances: SA
The BRICS countries have agreed not to recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan until they receive assurances that it will comply with prescripts of international law, South African minister said
 "No BRICS recognition for Taliban govt until int'l law assurances: SA")
UK spy chief warns Taliban takeover could fuel terror plots against West
The Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has hearted and emboldened extremists and could lead to the return of major al-Qaida-style attack plots against the West
 "UK spy chief warns Taliban takeover could fuel terror plots against West")
Isolating Afghanistan will have 'consequences' for region, world: Pak FM
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday urged the international community to adopt a "new positive approach" towards Afghanistan
 "Isolating Afghanistan will have 'consequences' for region, world: Pak FM")
Looks impossible for Afghanistan to play in T20 World Cup: Paine
Tim Paine believes it would be 'impossible' for Afghanistan to compete in next month's T20 World Cup as other countries might refuse to play against them
 "Looks impossible for Afghanistan to play in T20 World Cup: Paine")
Mullah at the helm: Taliban's interim PM Akhund destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas
Mullah Akhund is a fascinating but relatively enigmatic figure in the Taliban
 "Mullah at the helm: Taliban's interim PM Akhund destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas")
Afghanistan crisis: First civilian flight leaves Kabul after US withdrawal
Around 200 foreigners, including Americans, fly out to Doha
 "Afghanistan crisis: First civilian flight leaves Kabul after US withdrawal")
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
 "At BRICS summit, Putin slams US for creating 'new crisis' in Afghanistan")
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
 "Taliban likely to hold oath-taking ceremony on September 11: Report")
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
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.
 "Taliban's cultural commission bans women from playing any sport")
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
 "Aus set to cancel Afghanistan Test over Taliban ban on women's cricket")
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
