The Regional Cooperation Initiative meeting was also attended by diplomats from Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Indonesia | Latest News India
The Taliban s restrictions on women in Afghanistan have led to limited access to healthcare, travel restrictions and the shutdown of beauty parlours. Women are now required to have a male guardian for basic activities and education for girls beyond the sixth grade has been halted.
Badruddin Haqqani, previously associated with the Haqqani network, has been invited to Republic Day celebrations by the Indian Embassy in the UAE, causing a stir in diplomatic circles.