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Russia recognises the Taliban: Which other countries may follow?

From China to Iran, several countries have already been engaging with the Taliban. Experts say they could be next.

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Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban regime. Will China follow?

Experts monitoring the Taliban’s new diplomacy push in Asia say China could follow suit, paving the way for wider recognition of the militant group and ending its pariah status on the world stage. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK

Why India refused to join SCO condemnation of Israel’s attacks on Iran

India broke with the rest of the group, led by Russia and China, in a balancing act. What were New Delhi’s compulsions?

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Guess who India, Pakistan and Iran are all wooing? The Taliban

No country formally recognises the Taliban. But the group’s recent diplomatic overdrive shows many want it as a partner.

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Turkey enters South Asia conflict zone with drones, diplomacy and ideological ambitions

Last week, as hundreds of drones from Pakistan infiltrated India’s Western front, residents in border towns watched in fear, red lights flashing across the night skies with an eerie whirring sound.

Newslaundry

Who is Zalmay Khalilzad, the would-be broker between the Taliban and Trump?

Donald Trump could once again turn to his ally Zalmay Khalilzad, the chief architect of the Doha Deal, as his Afghanistan go-between. Some experts fear that would be a mistake, as Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK

Why is India courting the Taliban now?

Meeting between India’s foreign secretary and the Taliban this week has prompted speculation.

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Taliban profit as flights diverted around Middle East crisis fill up Afghan airspace

Flying through Afghan airspace is proving to be the safest option for international airlines, with Iran’s missile bombardment of Israel causing a noticeable shift in flight patterns

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Does India risk US sanctions over Iran’s Chabahar Port deal?

The port deal could help India strengthen trade ties with Central Asia. But a US sanctions threat clouds the pact.

Al Jazeera

Moscow concert hall attack: How did ISIL recoup, five years after ‘defeat’?

The group’s Afghanistan arm in particular has gained since the return of the Taliban — even though the two are rivals.

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Moscow concert hall attack: Why is ISIL targeting Russia?

Deadly attack in Moscow claimed by ISIL affiliate leaves more than 133 people dead and approximately 100 injured.

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