India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has announced that the nation will reopen its embassy in Kabul. He said the move would upgrade the existing technical mission in the Afghan capital to a full-fledged embassy. Diplomacy with the Taliban Regime Jaishankar made the statement during

Several explosions struck Kabul late Thursday evening near Abdul Haq Square, close to ministries and intelligence buildings. Witnesses heard blasts around 9:50 pm local time, and some also reported a second explosion in the Shar-e-Naw area. Official Response The Taliban’s spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, said investigations have begun and reassured the public that no