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Trump recently hinted at the possibility of reclaiming Bagram and warned that if the Taliban did not comply, “bad things” could follow.
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If cleared, this would mark the first-ever official visit by a Taliban minister to India since the group retook control of Afghanistan in August 2021 following the withdrawal of US and NATO troops.
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Top sources said that Pakistan had pushed hard at the summit, demanding “strong action” not only against the TTP but also against the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
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Travel influencers from the US, Europe, and Australia are flocking to the country, often portraying it as safe and welcoming. Afghan women themselves say influencers are helping the Taliban whitewash oppression.
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Speculation is rife that Ahmad Massoud, son of legendary commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, may also attend, though officials warn his participation could backfire.
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"They (RSS) are trying to disturb peace in the country. I will only equate RSS with Taliban, they are Indian Taliban and PM is appreciating them from Red Fort," Hariprasad told ANI
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As salons are banned and jobs vanish, Afghan women find precarious ways to survive under strict Taliban mandates.
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A report by The Independent said that the video was made by 'Raza Afghanistan Tour Agency'
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The Afghan capital, home to nearly six million people, may see its aquifers run dry by 2030 if urgent action is not taken.
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ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
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Interestingly, while the Taliban government did have ties with nations such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and China — and exchanged diplomats with Beijing and Abu Dhabi — these countries never officially recognised the Taliban government. But Russia just did.
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The Taliban, who returned to power in Kabul in the summer of 2021, have in contrast developed closer ties with New Delhi, even though it does not recognise their government.
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Notably, a USD 10 million reward was offered for information leading to the capture of Sirajuddin, reflecting his prominent role in the Haqqani network's activities.
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Direct engagement with the Taliban and the Haqqani network is essential for the Trump administration to counter ISIS-K (Islamic State – Khorasan Province), which is the biggest security threat to Afghanistan and US interests in the region.
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Glezmann is the third US citizen to be freed from Afghanistan this year, after Ryan Corbett and William McKenty were released in a prisoner exchange in January.
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“Our broad approach remains to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan and create an international consensus under the UN framework to resolve various issues between the de-facto authorities in Afghanistan and the international community,” the Indian envoy said.
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Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, they have barred education for women and girls beyond sixth grade, most employment, and many public spaces.
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The Taliban has allowed buzkashi, Afghanistan’s national sport, to thrive despite past bans, drawing large crowds but excluding women, as part of a broader cultural and political strategy, the Washington Post reports.
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India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's January 8 meeting with Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai, the highest-level contact since 2021, highlights shifting regional security dynamics in South Asia
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Authorities in Kabul said in the past week that the United States freed an Afghan convicted by an American court on charges of drug smuggling and extremism in exchange for two U.S. citizens held in Afghanistan.
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The deal came as President Joe Biden, who oversaw the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, handed power over to returning President Donald Trump.
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In Afghanistan, women and girls can only be treated by female doctors and health professionals. Authorities have yet to confirm the medical training ban.
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India's engagement with the Taliban reflects changing regional dynamics, balancing security, trade, and humanitarian aid. India acknowledges the Taliban's influence, focusing on regional stability, security, and continued investments in Afghanistan's infrastructure and development
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According to the external affairs ministry, India's ongoing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, bilateral issues and security situation in the neighbouring nation were among the key issues discussed by Misri and Muttaqi.
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U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is seeking the return of three Americans seized in 2022 – Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi – in exchange for Muhammad Rahim al-Afghani, the WSJ reported.
