{
  "id": 1590359,
  "title": "At Afghan embassy, Taliban diplomats mark 5th anniversary of ‘victory day’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/at-afghan-embassy-taliban-diplomats-mark-5th-anniversary-of-victory-1590359",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T23:30:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/at-afghan-embassy-taliban-diplomats-mark-5th-anniversary-of-victory-day-10837805/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Under a canopy of twinkling lights, diplomats gathered at the Afghan embassy in Delhi to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the Taliban's \"victory day.\" The event, held in Chanakyapuri, was a first for India's diplomatic history, with Indian officials and foreign ambassadors in attendance. The Taliban took control of the embassy in November, leading to the appointment of a chargé d'affaires, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor. The two-hour gathering featured a prayer, a speech addressing security concerns, and an address to the shared historical ties between Afghanistan and India. Despite strained relations in recent times, the Taliban envoy emphasized the importance of Afghanistan's geography as a bridge for regional cooperation and shared prosperity. The event, attended by a diverse group of diplomats, highlighted the unique diplomatic landscape surrounding the Taliban's presence in India.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "At Afghan embassy, Taliban diplomats mark 5th anniversary of ‘victory day’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/at-afghan-embassy-taliban-diplomats-mark-5th-anniversary-of-victory",
        "published": "2026-08-17T23:30:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Taliban push for closer India ties at ‘Victory Day’ event; MEA representative in attendance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/taliban-push-for-closer-india-ties-at-victory-day-event-mea",
        "published": "2026-08-18T01:03:31.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}