Taliban

EU invites Taliban delegation to Brussels for talks on returning failed Afghan asylum seekers

A Taliban delegation is expected in Brussels for talks with the European Union on returning failed Afghan asylum seekers, a move that has triggered criticism from rights groups and renewed debate over engagement with the Taliban administration

Silence is not consent: The Taliban’s war on women and Islam

The Taliban justify their gender apartheid as ‘sharia-compliant’, although it is in direct conflict with the core teachings of Islam on justice and equality. Faith does not mean fear. A nation cannot heal when half its people are silenced

Globe at a glance: From PM Modi in Sweden to Trump's fresh warning to Iran

Your window to world news: Trump’s warning to Iran, PM Modi’s Sweden honour, Taliban’s child marriage law, Ebola emergency in DR Congo and North India’s heatwave alert — here’s a quick roundup of the biggest global stories shaping today

'Silence of virgin can be treated as consent': Taliban’s new marriage law legalising child marriage sparks outrage

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has introduced a controversial new family law covering marriage, divorce and child marriage, with some provisions triggering criticism from rights groups and international observers.

Pakistan: 9 paramilitary officers killed in TTP suicide attack on security compound near Afghan border

This comes days after a car bomb attack in Bannu’s Fateh Khel area killed 15 people on Sunday, while a mortar attack on a market in Hangu district left six dead.

EU to invite Taliban officials for migration talks in Brussels

The European Commission is preparing to invite Taliban officials to Brussels for technical talks on returning Afghan migrants from EU countries.

Suicide bomber strikes Bannu police post as gun battle kills 3 officers in northwest Pakistan

A suicide car bombing followed by an armed assault on a police post in Pakistan’s Bannu district killed at least three officers and left civilians injured

Al-Qaeda issues strong anti-Pakistan statement, pledges support to Afghan Taliban

In a statement widely shared on social media, the group claims Pakistan is acting on orders from the United States and says it will continue to back and defend the Afghan government on all fronts

‘Useful discussions’: Afghan Taliban signals progress in Pakistan talks

Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Tuesday said that recent talks with Pakistan have been “useful”, raising hopes of easing tensions between the two countries. The discussions were held in Urumqi city of China.

Pakistan & Afghan Taliban resume peace talks in China

Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban rulers resumed peace talks in China. The dialogue is aimed at ending the cyclic cross-border violence that spiralled into an 'open war' last month.