About This Trend
Taliban is an ultraconservative political and religious faction that emerged in Afghanistan in the mid-1990s, also referring to itself as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
The Taliban is currently trending due to Russia's recent recognition of the Taliban government, making it the first nation to do so, marking a new phase in their diplomatic relations, alongside other developments such as the Afghan Taliban denying any role in the disappearance of a U.S. citizen and Germany seeking direct contact with the Taliban regarding deportations.