Russia’s Supreme Court is considering a petition from the prosecutor general’s office to lift the ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban, designated as a terrorist group in 2003, with a hearing scheduled for April 17. Despite the ban, Russian officials have engaged with Taliban delegations to help stabilize Afghanistan, reflecting a shift in approach towards the group, which has been in power for three years and pursued bilateral ties with major regional powers. The international community is divided on how to deal with the Taliban, with Russia emerging as a power broker by hosting talks involving the group and neighboring nations.
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Nearly a dozen injured after 400-person NYC yacht strikes Manhattan dock
Nearly a dozen people were injured when a mega-yacht carrying about 400 passengers struck a dock on the Hudson River in Manhattan on Saturday afternoon. Nine individuals were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries, and no fatalities have been reported; the yacht was later towed to a nearby dock, with its condition currently unknown. Need More Context? 🔎
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