Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:07pm on 13 Oct 2025,Monday India Global
Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held a second press conference in Delhi on Sunday with female journalists occupying front-row seats, following widespread uproar over women's exclusion from his Friday event. Muttaqi attributed the initial exclusion to a "technical issue," claiming colleagues sent invitations to a specific journalist list without ulterior motives. The historic image of women journalists at the forefront dominated Indian newspapers Monday morning. India's Ministry of External Affairs clarified it had "no involvement in the press interaction" as both conferences occurred at the Afghan embassy. The correction came within 48 hours, marking a significant moment in Taliban diplomatic engagement. (PC: X & Reuters)
