8am: India, which was considered one of the friendly countries of the opposition front of this group during the first rule of the Taliban, this time has not even allowed its old friends to stay and seek asylum. Instead, it has reopened its embassy in Taliban-controlled Kabul, albeit in a limited way. Additionally, by applying pressure and imposing restrictions, it has also closed the Afghan embassy in Delhi, so that it will eventually come under the control of the Taliban. This shift in India’s position and opening of a new chapter in its relations with the Taliban is not due to the change of the Taliban but is influenced by the situation of the Taliban opponents in Afghanistan and the general atmosphere of the world in favor of interaction with this group and more importantly, the political-security interests of Delhi. Click here to read more (external link).