Islamabad [Pakistan]: Britain on Friday confirmed that it will not recognise the Taliban as the new government in Afghanistan but said it wants to engage
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban is expected to announce a new government in Afghanistan within hours amid the UN’s warning of the impending food crisis, urging
New Delhi [India]: In a significant step, the Indian Army has decided to continue training Afgan cadets in its institutions till they complete their courses
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 2: The Taliban has taken control of war-torn Afghanistan, but there is still an important gap between naming a government and fully
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 2 : The Taliban on Thursday said that it has killed 34 members and captured 11 checkpoints of the Afghan resistance forces
New York [US], September 2 : A UN humanitarian coordinator for Afghanistan has urged all parties conflicting in the Afghan region of Panjshir to cease
The Pakistan leadership will also be using the recent bomb attack on the Hamid Karzai international airport, which was claimed by IS-KP, as an opportunity
The Taliban have already appointed governors, police chiefs and police commanders for different provinces and districts. Kabul, Afghanistan, September 2 : The Taliban have said
Pakistan of potential anarchy and a resurgent threat of terrorism and said there was a failure to listen to Islamabad’s concerns about ending the war
Brussels [Belgium]: The European Union is in no hurry to recognise the Taliban nor to establishing official relations with the group, said Gunnar Wiegand, the
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 1 : Pakistan has been a key player in removing the Afghanistan government from power and establishing a group to a decisive
Doha [Qatar] September 1 : Head of Taliban’s political office in Doha Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai on Wednesday met with the Foreign Ministry delegation from
New Delhi [India]: India has established its first formal contact with the Taliban on Tuesday. Indian ambassador to Qatar Deepak Mittal met the head of
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin spoke with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of
The US completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America’s longest war, that cost the lives of more than 180 Afghans and 13 US
It comes after Taliban pledge to allow further departures. As per an official statement by the UK govt, over 17,000 people had been evacuated by
New York [US]: As the US completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, UN chief Antonio Guterres said that the flights evacuating civilians from the trouble-torn country
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban on Tuesday declared victory over the United States from the tarmac of Kabul airport after the last American troop left Afghanistan.Standing
Washington [US]: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) said that the United States has ended 20 years of war in Afghanistan, which was
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on Tuesday informed that “the Islamic Emirate leadership council” held a three-day meeting in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province.The meeting was
New Delhi [India]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke on the telephone with President of the European Council Charles Michel about the evolving situation
Kabul [Afghanistan]: After its hostile takeover by Afghanistan, the Taliban have now got hold of USD 85 billion worth of weapons that were left behind
India has established the first contact with the Taliban ever since they took over power in Kabul and after US forces wrapped up their military
In a show of control, turbaned Taliban leaders were flanked by the insurgents’ elite Badri unit as they walked across the tarmac. The commandos in
The United States completed the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on Monday, ending 20 years of war that culminated in the militant Taliban’s return
Washington DC [US]: The United States is moving its Afghanistan diplomatic mission to Qatar, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (local time).“First, we
New York [US]: China, which abstained from voting on the UN Security Council resolution on Afghanistan, has blamed the disorderly withdrawal of foreign troops for
Washington DC [US], August 30 : The United States and coalition forces evacuated 1,200 people from Afghanistan over the past 24 hours, a White House
Pakistan National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yousuf’s latest interview has sparked a controversy after it was indicated the security official suggested the risk of ‘second
China said that situation in Afghanistan has undergone fundamental changes and it is necessary for all parties to make contact with the Taliban and guide
Washington/Kabul, Aug 30: With hours away from the August 31 deadline, India, along with nearly 100 other countries, in a joint statement has said that
New York [US]: Afghan children have paid the heaviest price in recent weeks of increased conflict and insecurity, said a UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) senior
Washington DC [US]: The United States will hold a virtual meeting on Afghanistan on Monday (local time), informed the US State Department, adding that Secretary
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 29 : Taliban has said that Washington will have no right to attack the country after August 31, following US drone strike
Ashgabat [Turkmenistan], August 29 : Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on Sunday denied the information on the detention of people who allegedly carried explosive devices outside
In aftermath of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, more than 20,000 Afghan nationals and other foreigners have landed at Islamabad airport from the war-ravaged country.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has said that the issue of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a proscribed organisation, is one that the Imran Khan government must
UNSC’s statements called upon Afghan groups advising them not to support terrorists operating on their territory. Kabul, Afghanistan,August 29 : The United Nations Security Council
Internal power struggles are fracturing Taliban leadership, raising steep concerns for the already blood-drenched and war-torn Afghanistan. Kabul [Afghanistan], August 29 : Hollie McKay, in
The former Afghan government first Vice President and self-proclaimed acting President Amrullah Saleh on Saturday told that the Taliban rule won’t last long in Afghanistan.
Approximately 800 demonstrators protested against Pakistan in front of the Greek Parliament on Sunday in an Afghan protest rally amid the ongoing crisis in the
Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 29 : Commenting on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the changing equation
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 29 : The Taliban on Saturday ordered Afghans to hand over vehicles, weapons, ammunition and other government property to concerned authorities. Taliban
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Due to political uncertainty following the collapse of the former government to the Taliban, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban on Saturday sealed off Kabul airport in order to prevent large crowds from leaving the war-torn country as final NATO evacuation
New Delhi [India]: Even though it is faced with numerous challenges, India is evacuating its people from the war-ravaged Afghanistan and will continue to do,
Washington [US], August 28 (ANI): The US has evacuated nearly 6800 people in the past 24 hours from Afghanistan bringing the total number of evacuees
New Delhi [India]: The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, historically called the “heart of Asia” for its central location, has far-reaching implications for regional
Washington [US]: National security officials warned US President Biden on Friday (local time) that another terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, is “likely” in the final
Kabul [Afghanistan]: After the Kabul airport blast, the US Embassy in Kabul on Thursday (local time) warned its citizens to stay away from the Kabul
Washington [US]: Despite close links between the Taliban and the proscribed outfit Haqqani Network, the US State Department on Friday (local time) said that they
Washington DC [US]: A day after an explosion rocked Kabul, Pentagon on Friday said that approximately 5,400 individuals at the airport awaiting flights out of
Iran President Raisi spoke on Thursday during a meeting with visiting Pakistani foreign minister to Tehran, saying other nations should only play the role of
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 27 : The glorification of Taliban triumph in Afghanistan by Pakistani leaders’ is a savoury recipe for further disaster.Marvi Sirmed, writing in
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The self-proclaimed ‘caretaker’ President of the Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh on Friday said that the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-K) has links with the Taliban
Washington DC [US]: US President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) ordered that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at
Kabul [Afghanistan]: A second explosion struck Kabul on Thursday near a hotel in Afghanistan’s capital, where US citizens were gathering to be evacuated.A second explosion
Brussels [Belgium]: The Belgian federal government made a decision on Wednesday evening to end all evacuations from Kabul airport over suicide bomb threat, Prime Minister
Afghanistan crisis: The agreement reached between the two parties will be announced during a press conference by the Taliban and Northern Alliance. Kabul, Afghanistan, August
A Tolo news reporter Ziar Yaad and his cameraman were beaten up by the Taliban in Kabul while they were working on a report on
Washington [US]: The US State Department on Wednesday (local time) sent out an alert advising its citizens to avoid travelling to the Kabul airport.“Because of
Rome [Italy]: A crisis of incredible proportions is unfolding in Afghanistan as conflict, combined with drought and COVID-19, is pushing Afghans into a humanitarian “catastrophe”,
New Delhi [India]: The Centre has called for an all-party meeting at 11 am on Thursday to discuss the situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 25 : Germany on Wednesday announced that it has received assurance from the Taliban that Afghan nationals will be allowed to leave
Pakistan’s export business has been affected since Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, resulting in a delay in the supply of goods to the war-torn country
A week after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, a number of obscure figures have been appointed to senior security and intelligence positions by the terrorist
In a major setback to the Taliban which is seeking global legitimacy, Tajikistan has asserted that it will not accept a government formed through “oppression”
Washington [US], August 25: United States military used helicopters on Tuesday night to bring a group of people from outside of the Hamid Karzai International
New Delhi, Aug 25: The Taliban is the same as it was 20 years ago, only its partners have changed, Chief Of Defence Staff General
New Delhi [India]: India had anticipated the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, everything that’s happening now was anticipated only the timelines have changed, Chief of Defence
Moscow [Russia]: Russia is set to evacuate more than 500 people from Afghanistan on the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Defense Ministry informed
Washington [US]: The Biden administration on Monday (local time) said that it is aiming to evacuate all Americans from Afghanistan by August 31.Responding to questions
Washington DC [US]: US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke on Monday about the ongoing evacuation operations in Kabul and planned
Kabul [Afghanistan]: As countries around the world are evacuating citizens from the war-torn country, the Taliban has accused the United States troops of being the
Toronto, Aug 23 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Canada will join the push to impose sanctions on the Taliban terror group (banned in Russia) during a meeting of G7
New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday evening and discussed the recent developments in Afghanistan
Berlin [Germany]: The number of people evacuated by the German armed forces from Afghanistan over the past week has surpassed 2,700, the Federal Foreign Office
Kabul, Aug 23: After capturing power in Afghanistan, the Taliban on Monday held their first ‘Loya Jirga’ or grand assembly, attended by hundreds of religious
New Delhi [India]: Indian authorities on Monday evacuated another 75 Sikhs amid the deteriorating situation in war-torn Afghanistan. These people are being evacuated from Kabul
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan two weeks before the United States was set to complete its troop withdrawal. Kabul, Afghanistan, August 23 : The
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 23 : Taliban have extended amnesty to ousted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Afghan former Vice President Amrullah Saleh, senior Taliban leader
Some Afghan political leaders, however, criticised the way the talks are taking place, saying that the political process should be inclusive. kabul, Afghanistan August 23
Anti-Taliban fighters claimed to have seized three mountainous districts, and a prominent militia commander in the only province not yet under Taliban control pledged to
India on Monday brought back 146 of its nationals in four different flights from Qatar’s capital Doha. New Delhi, India, August 23 : India on
Paris [France]: Hundreds of people including Afghans rallied on the streets of Paris in support of the people of Afghanistan, urging the French government to
Kabul [Afghainstan]: Militants opposing the Taliban have evicted Taliban fighters from three districts in Afghanistan’s northern Baghlan province, but the Taliban fighters have recaptured one
Washington DC [US]: US President Joe Biden on Sunday refused to rule out possible sanctions against the Taliban after the group’s takeover of Afghanistan last
Washington [US] August 22 (ANI/Sputnik): The administration of US President Joe Biden could activate the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) in order to have commercial
Kabul [Afghanistan]: China is clearly positioning itself to be a major international partner to the Taliban after the fall of Kabul as it is eyeing
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 22 : Taliban ideology has neither reformed nor changed in any form, said Fabien Baussart, the President of Center of Political
Kabul [Afghanistan] August 22 : At least seven people were killed on Sunday near the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul as people attempted to
Video footage has emerged of what appears to be an Afghan police chief being brutally executed by the Taliban after he surrendered to the group.
Washington [US] : The White House on Sunday informed that President Joe Biden has met his national security team to discuss the security situation in
Ghaziabad [Uttar Pradesh] [India]: A special Indian Air Force repatriation flight ferrying 168 evacuees from Kabul landed at the Ghaziabad Hindon air base here on
New Delhi [India]: An Indian Air Force (IAF) special repatriation flight from Kabul with 168 evacuees, including 107 Indian nationals, is on its way to
New Delhi [India]: Stating that countries like Britain, the USA, France have been ventilating their views on the Taliban’s takeover of war-torn Afghanistan, Congress leader
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban on Saturday informed that Hashmat Ghani, who is a close aid of Ashraf Ghani, has pledged allegiance with the terror group,
New Delhi [India]: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said he received a phone call from German foreign minister Heiko Mass during which they
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India]: Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai alias Sheru, who is a top leader of the Taliban, was initially in the Afghan Army and got
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Abdullah Abdullah, a senior leader of the ousted Afghan government, and former Afghan President Hamid Karzai met ‘so-called’ acting Taliban governor of Kabul,
Lecturers in Herat province have said that since private institutions cannot afford separate classes, thousands of girls may remain deprived of higher education. Kabul, Afghanistan,
With anti-Pakistan protests erupting across several countries against Islamabad’s proxy role in Afghanistan and helping the Taliban, army Chief General Bajwa said that his country
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 21 : Taliban on Saturday declared that they intend to have economic and trade ties with all countries around the world, including
The Taliban have been attempting hard to convince the world that they will sever ties with terror groups like al-Qaeda after they they are back
Speaking about Afghanistan, the Russian president said the “irresponsible politics of imposing foreign values from outside must be stopped”. Moscow , Russia, August 21
Washington DC [US]: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday thanked its partner countries who played an important role to help them evacuate US
Geneva [Switzerland]: UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, has expressed concern about the prevailing humanitarian needs within Afghanistan and urged for continuous support to ensure necessary
Washington DC [US]: A US congressman on Friday introduced legislation aimed at blocking the Taliban in Afghanistan from accessing the International Monetary Fund (IMF).“US Congressman
President Joe Biden on Friday once again addressed the world about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with
Peshawar [Pakistan], August 20 : Even as the Taliban has talked of honour women’s “rights” under Islamic law, experts have said Islamabad will share in
Washington [US]: The US is deeply worried about Afghan women and girls, their rights to education, work and freedom of movement post-Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.“We
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The founder of terror outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM), Maulana Masood Azhar expressed happiness over the Taliban’s “victory”, collapsing “US-backed Afghanistan government”.In his write-up titled
Kabul/Beijing, Aug 20: China can play a “very big role” in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, a key Taliban spokesperson has said, days after Beijing said
Tokyo [Japan] August 20 : Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato on Friday said that the country is not considering to recognise the Taliban as
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 20 : Afghanistan’s biggest female pop star Aryana Sayeed on Thursday confirmed her escape after the Taliban takeover of Kabul city.“I am
The Taliban have sought to project moderation and have pledged to restore security and forgive those who fought them in the 20 years since a
Washington [US], August 20 : China intends to increase its political influence in Afghanistan and it will gradually satisfy the Taliban wishes while ensuring that
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 20 : Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan has said that Islamabad was in contact with the Taliban, adding that it
India is among other countries that are evacuating their staff and people from Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power in the country. Kabul, Afghanistan, August
By Subhro Majumder On 15th August 2021, the Taliban captured Kabul and Afghanistan’s current President, Ashraf Ghani fleed the country. He wrote a letter to
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban have asked the imams to urge the Afghans to not leave the country during Friday’s sermon as the collapse of government
New Delhi [India]: Highlighting that the rapidly changing geo-political and security scenario in the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that India’s national
Washington [US]: US Embassy officials in Kabul had warned top officials in Washington of the Afghanistan government’s collapse in July, a media report said on
Kabul [Afghanistan: The Taliban on Thursday killed three people for carrying the Afghan national flag in Asadabad city of Kunar province. The protests linked to
New York [US]: Noting that there are also some countries who seek to undermine or subvert collective resolve to fight terrorism, External Affairs Minister S
Belonia (Tripura) [India]: In remarks that are likely to trigger controversy, Tripura BJP MLA Arun Chandra Bhowmik has called for ‘Talibani style’ attack on Trinamool
Moscow, Aug 19: Amrullah Saleh, who declared himself the legitimate acting president of Afghanistan, said on Wednesday that the Taliban (designated terrorist and banned in
New Delhi [India]: Amid turmoil and chaos after the Taliban takeover, Rashid Khan, the Afghan cricketer on Thursday wished his countrymen on the occasion of
New Delhi [India]: The leader of the Taliban Hibatullah Akhundzada, has ordered the release of political detainees from all prisons in Afghanistan, a spokesman for
Washington [US]: The Biden administration on Wednesday (local time) suspended all arms sales to the government of Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the country.
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Kabul airport has become a picture of chaos and desperation after the fall of Afghanistan into the hands of the Taliban. As per
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Post its “so-called” victory over the United States after 20 years in Afghanistan, the Taliban have now got hold of “sophisticated weapons” and
Abu Dhabi [UAE]: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who has taken refuge in the UAE, said that he is in talks to return to Afghanistan and
Washington [US]: US President Joe Biden has committed to keeping US troops in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated, even if that means maintaining a
New Delhi [India]: With the Taliban seizing the control in Afghanistan, prices of dry fruits in Delhi witnessed a surge as imports from the neighbouring
Washington [US]: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced to block Afghanistan’s access to the emergency reserve worth USD 460 million as the Taliban’s control
Brussels [Belgium]: Hundreds of Afghans protested in front of the European Commission, European Council, and the European External Action Service (EEAS) against the Taliban takeover
New Delhi [India]: The Taliban have stopped all imports and exports with India after entering Kabul and taking over the country on Sunday. Dr Ajay
The Taliban has retaken Afghan government 20 years after it was removed from power in a US-led invasion. On Sunda y, the Taliban swept to
Washington DC [US]: US, European Union and several other countries, in a joint statement, expressed deep concern over the situation regarding women’s and girls’ rights
Amsterdam [Netherlands], August 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The Netherlands has been unable to evacuate its citizens from Afghanistan as the US military has not given its plane
Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal Shafiqur Rahman Barq had praised Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and comparing their assault on the country with India’s freedom struggle.
After the fall of Afghanistan to Taliban, many drew parallels with the situation in Vietnam from half a century ago in which the US war
After Kabul fell into the hands of the Taliban, the US is taking steps to keep cash away from the Taliban. Washington [US], August 18
The Taliban have blown up slain Hazara leader Abdul Ali Mazari’s statue in Bamiyan, a grim reminder of the destruction of Bamiyan Buddhas during its
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 18 : Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who has publically endorsed the recent Taliban takeover of Afghanistan said that his country is
While the 1st C-17 heavy-lift transport aircraft of the IAF evacuated over 40 staffers on Monday, 2nd one brought back around 150 people including the
Geneva [Switzerland], August 18 : The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold a special session on Afghanistan on August 24, to address the “serious
Washington [US]: In his first call with a foreign leader since the Taliban took control of Kabul, US President Joe Biden has spoken with British
Pune (Maharastra) [India]: Students from Afghanistan studying at Pune University are not willing to go back to their country after the Taliban takeover and want
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Britain on Friday confirmed that it will not recognise the Taliban as the new government in Afghanistan but said it wants to engage
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban is expected to announce a new government in Afghanistan within hours amid the UN’s warning of the impending food crisis, urging
New Delhi [India]: In a significant step, the Indian Army has decided to continue training Afgan cadets in its institutions till they complete their courses
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 2: The Taliban has taken control of war-torn Afghanistan, but there is still an important gap between naming a government and fully
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 2 : The Taliban on Thursday said that it has killed 34 members and captured 11 checkpoints of the Afghan resistance forces
New York [US], September 2 : A UN humanitarian coordinator for Afghanistan has urged all parties conflicting in the Afghan region of Panjshir to cease
The Pakistan leadership will also be using the recent bomb attack on the Hamid Karzai international airport, which was claimed by IS-KP, as an opportunity
The Taliban have already appointed governors, police chiefs and police commanders for different provinces and districts. Kabul, Afghanistan, September 2 : The Taliban have said
Pakistan of potential anarchy and a resurgent threat of terrorism and said there was a failure to listen to Islamabad’s concerns about ending the war
Brussels [Belgium]: The European Union is in no hurry to recognise the Taliban nor to establishing official relations with the group, said Gunnar Wiegand, the
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 1 : Pakistan has been a key player in removing the Afghanistan government from power and establishing a group to a decisive
Doha [Qatar] September 1 : Head of Taliban’s political office in Doha Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai on Wednesday met with the Foreign Ministry delegation from
New Delhi [India]: India has established its first formal contact with the Taliban on Tuesday. Indian ambassador to Qatar Deepak Mittal met the head of
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin spoke with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of
The US completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America’s longest war, that cost the lives of more than 180 Afghans and 13 US
It comes after Taliban pledge to allow further departures. As per an official statement by the UK govt, over 17,000 people had been evacuated by
New York [US]: As the US completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, UN chief Antonio Guterres said that the flights evacuating civilians from the trouble-torn country
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban on Tuesday declared victory over the United States from the tarmac of Kabul airport after the last American troop left Afghanistan.Standing
Washington [US]: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) said that the United States has ended 20 years of war in Afghanistan, which was
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on Tuesday informed that “the Islamic Emirate leadership council” held a three-day meeting in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province.The meeting was
New Delhi [India]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke on the telephone with President of the European Council Charles Michel about the evolving situation
Kabul [Afghanistan]: After its hostile takeover by Afghanistan, the Taliban have now got hold of USD 85 billion worth of weapons that were left behind
India has established the first contact with the Taliban ever since they took over power in Kabul and after US forces wrapped up their military
In a show of control, turbaned Taliban leaders were flanked by the insurgents’ elite Badri unit as they walked across the tarmac. The commandos in
The United States completed the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on Monday, ending 20 years of war that culminated in the militant Taliban’s return
Washington DC [US]: The United States is moving its Afghanistan diplomatic mission to Qatar, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (local time).“First, we
New York [US]: China, which abstained from voting on the UN Security Council resolution on Afghanistan, has blamed the disorderly withdrawal of foreign troops for
Washington DC [US], August 30 : The United States and coalition forces evacuated 1,200 people from Afghanistan over the past 24 hours, a White House
Pakistan National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yousuf’s latest interview has sparked a controversy after it was indicated the security official suggested the risk of ‘second
China said that situation in Afghanistan has undergone fundamental changes and it is necessary for all parties to make contact with the Taliban and guide
Washington/Kabul, Aug 30: With hours away from the August 31 deadline, India, along with nearly 100 other countries, in a joint statement has said that
New York [US]: Afghan children have paid the heaviest price in recent weeks of increased conflict and insecurity, said a UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) senior
Washington DC [US]: The United States will hold a virtual meeting on Afghanistan on Monday (local time), informed the US State Department, adding that Secretary
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 29 : Taliban has said that Washington will have no right to attack the country after August 31, following US drone strike
Ashgabat [Turkmenistan], August 29 : Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on Sunday denied the information on the detention of people who allegedly carried explosive devices outside
In aftermath of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, more than 20,000 Afghan nationals and other foreigners have landed at Islamabad airport from the war-ravaged country.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has said that the issue of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a proscribed organisation, is one that the Imran Khan government must
UNSC’s statements called upon Afghan groups advising them not to support terrorists operating on their territory. Kabul, Afghanistan,August 29 : The United Nations Security Council
Internal power struggles are fracturing Taliban leadership, raising steep concerns for the already blood-drenched and war-torn Afghanistan. Kabul [Afghanistan], August 29 : Hollie McKay, in
The former Afghan government first Vice President and self-proclaimed acting President Amrullah Saleh on Saturday told that the Taliban rule won’t last long in Afghanistan.
Approximately 800 demonstrators protested against Pakistan in front of the Greek Parliament on Sunday in an Afghan protest rally amid the ongoing crisis in the
Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 29 : Commenting on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the changing equation
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 29 : The Taliban on Saturday ordered Afghans to hand over vehicles, weapons, ammunition and other government property to concerned authorities. Taliban
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Due to political uncertainty following the collapse of the former government to the Taliban, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban on Saturday sealed off Kabul airport in order to prevent large crowds from leaving the war-torn country as final NATO evacuation
New Delhi [India]: Even though it is faced with numerous challenges, India is evacuating its people from the war-ravaged Afghanistan and will continue to do,
Washington [US], August 28 (ANI): The US has evacuated nearly 6800 people in the past 24 hours from Afghanistan bringing the total number of evacuees
New Delhi [India]: The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, historically called the “heart of Asia” for its central location, has far-reaching implications for regional
Washington [US]: National security officials warned US President Biden on Friday (local time) that another terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, is “likely” in the final
Kabul [Afghanistan]: After the Kabul airport blast, the US Embassy in Kabul on Thursday (local time) warned its citizens to stay away from the Kabul
Washington [US]: Despite close links between the Taliban and the proscribed outfit Haqqani Network, the US State Department on Friday (local time) said that they
Washington DC [US]: A day after an explosion rocked Kabul, Pentagon on Friday said that approximately 5,400 individuals at the airport awaiting flights out of
Iran President Raisi spoke on Thursday during a meeting with visiting Pakistani foreign minister to Tehran, saying other nations should only play the role of
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 27 : The glorification of Taliban triumph in Afghanistan by Pakistani leaders’ is a savoury recipe for further disaster.Marvi Sirmed, writing in
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The self-proclaimed ‘caretaker’ President of the Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh on Friday said that the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-K) has links with the Taliban
Washington DC [US]: US President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) ordered that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at
Kabul [Afghanistan]: A second explosion struck Kabul on Thursday near a hotel in Afghanistan’s capital, where US citizens were gathering to be evacuated.A second explosion
Brussels [Belgium]: The Belgian federal government made a decision on Wednesday evening to end all evacuations from Kabul airport over suicide bomb threat, Prime Minister
Afghanistan crisis: The agreement reached between the two parties will be announced during a press conference by the Taliban and Northern Alliance. Kabul, Afghanistan, August
A Tolo news reporter Ziar Yaad and his cameraman were beaten up by the Taliban in Kabul while they were working on a report on
Washington [US]: The US State Department on Wednesday (local time) sent out an alert advising its citizens to avoid travelling to the Kabul airport.“Because of
Rome [Italy]: A crisis of incredible proportions is unfolding in Afghanistan as conflict, combined with drought and COVID-19, is pushing Afghans into a humanitarian “catastrophe”,
New Delhi [India]: The Centre has called for an all-party meeting at 11 am on Thursday to discuss the situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 25 : Germany on Wednesday announced that it has received assurance from the Taliban that Afghan nationals will be allowed to leave
Pakistan’s export business has been affected since Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, resulting in a delay in the supply of goods to the war-torn country
A week after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, a number of obscure figures have been appointed to senior security and intelligence positions by the terrorist
In a major setback to the Taliban which is seeking global legitimacy, Tajikistan has asserted that it will not accept a government formed through “oppression”
Washington [US], August 25: United States military used helicopters on Tuesday night to bring a group of people from outside of the Hamid Karzai International
New Delhi, Aug 25: The Taliban is the same as it was 20 years ago, only its partners have changed, Chief Of Defence Staff General
New Delhi [India]: India had anticipated the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, everything that’s happening now was anticipated only the timelines have changed, Chief of Defence
Moscow [Russia]: Russia is set to evacuate more than 500 people from Afghanistan on the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Defense Ministry informed
Washington [US]: The Biden administration on Monday (local time) said that it is aiming to evacuate all Americans from Afghanistan by August 31.Responding to questions
Washington DC [US]: US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke on Monday about the ongoing evacuation operations in Kabul and planned
Kabul [Afghanistan]: As countries around the world are evacuating citizens from the war-torn country, the Taliban has accused the United States troops of being the
Toronto, Aug 23 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Canada will join the push to impose sanctions on the Taliban terror group (banned in Russia) during a meeting of G7
New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday evening and discussed the recent developments in Afghanistan
Berlin [Germany]: The number of people evacuated by the German armed forces from Afghanistan over the past week has surpassed 2,700, the Federal Foreign Office
Kabul, Aug 23: After capturing power in Afghanistan, the Taliban on Monday held their first ‘Loya Jirga’ or grand assembly, attended by hundreds of religious
New Delhi [India]: Indian authorities on Monday evacuated another 75 Sikhs amid the deteriorating situation in war-torn Afghanistan. These people are being evacuated from Kabul
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan two weeks before the United States was set to complete its troop withdrawal. Kabul, Afghanistan, August 23 : The
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 23 : Taliban have extended amnesty to ousted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Afghan former Vice President Amrullah Saleh, senior Taliban leader
Some Afghan political leaders, however, criticised the way the talks are taking place, saying that the political process should be inclusive. kabul, Afghanistan August 23
Anti-Taliban fighters claimed to have seized three mountainous districts, and a prominent militia commander in the only province not yet under Taliban control pledged to
India on Monday brought back 146 of its nationals in four different flights from Qatar’s capital Doha. New Delhi, India, August 23 : India on
Paris [France]: Hundreds of people including Afghans rallied on the streets of Paris in support of the people of Afghanistan, urging the French government to
Kabul [Afghainstan]: Militants opposing the Taliban have evicted Taliban fighters from three districts in Afghanistan’s northern Baghlan province, but the Taliban fighters have recaptured one
Washington DC [US]: US President Joe Biden on Sunday refused to rule out possible sanctions against the Taliban after the group’s takeover of Afghanistan last
Washington [US] August 22 (ANI/Sputnik): The administration of US President Joe Biden could activate the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) in order to have commercial
Kabul [Afghanistan]: China is clearly positioning itself to be a major international partner to the Taliban after the fall of Kabul as it is eyeing
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 22 : Taliban ideology has neither reformed nor changed in any form, said Fabien Baussart, the President of Center of Political
Kabul [Afghanistan] August 22 : At least seven people were killed on Sunday near the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul as people attempted to
Video footage has emerged of what appears to be an Afghan police chief being brutally executed by the Taliban after he surrendered to the group.
Washington [US] : The White House on Sunday informed that President Joe Biden has met his national security team to discuss the security situation in
Ghaziabad [Uttar Pradesh] [India]: A special Indian Air Force repatriation flight ferrying 168 evacuees from Kabul landed at the Ghaziabad Hindon air base here on
New Delhi [India]: An Indian Air Force (IAF) special repatriation flight from Kabul with 168 evacuees, including 107 Indian nationals, is on its way to
New Delhi [India]: Stating that countries like Britain, the USA, France have been ventilating their views on the Taliban’s takeover of war-torn Afghanistan, Congress leader
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban on Saturday informed that Hashmat Ghani, who is a close aid of Ashraf Ghani, has pledged allegiance with the terror group,
New Delhi [India]: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said he received a phone call from German foreign minister Heiko Mass during which they
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India]: Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai alias Sheru, who is a top leader of the Taliban, was initially in the Afghan Army and got
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Abdullah Abdullah, a senior leader of the ousted Afghan government, and former Afghan President Hamid Karzai met ‘so-called’ acting Taliban governor of Kabul,
Lecturers in Herat province have said that since private institutions cannot afford separate classes, thousands of girls may remain deprived of higher education. Kabul, Afghanistan,
With anti-Pakistan protests erupting across several countries against Islamabad’s proxy role in Afghanistan and helping the Taliban, army Chief General Bajwa said that his country
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 21 : Taliban on Saturday declared that they intend to have economic and trade ties with all countries around the world, including
The Taliban have been attempting hard to convince the world that they will sever ties with terror groups like al-Qaeda after they they are back
Speaking about Afghanistan, the Russian president said the “irresponsible politics of imposing foreign values from outside must be stopped”. Moscow , Russia, August 21
Washington DC [US]: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday thanked its partner countries who played an important role to help them evacuate US
Geneva [Switzerland]: UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, has expressed concern about the prevailing humanitarian needs within Afghanistan and urged for continuous support to ensure necessary
Washington DC [US]: A US congressman on Friday introduced legislation aimed at blocking the Taliban in Afghanistan from accessing the International Monetary Fund (IMF).“US Congressman
President Joe Biden on Friday once again addressed the world about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with
Peshawar [Pakistan], August 20 : Even as the Taliban has talked of honour women’s “rights” under Islamic law, experts have said Islamabad will share in
Washington [US]: The US is deeply worried about Afghan women and girls, their rights to education, work and freedom of movement post-Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.“We
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The founder of terror outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM), Maulana Masood Azhar expressed happiness over the Taliban’s “victory”, collapsing “US-backed Afghanistan government”.In his write-up titled
Kabul/Beijing, Aug 20: China can play a “very big role” in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, a key Taliban spokesperson has said, days after Beijing said
Tokyo [Japan] August 20 : Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato on Friday said that the country is not considering to recognise the Taliban as
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 20 : Afghanistan’s biggest female pop star Aryana Sayeed on Thursday confirmed her escape after the Taliban takeover of Kabul city.“I am
The Taliban have sought to project moderation and have pledged to restore security and forgive those who fought them in the 20 years since a
Washington [US], August 20 : China intends to increase its political influence in Afghanistan and it will gradually satisfy the Taliban wishes while ensuring that
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 20 : Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan has said that Islamabad was in contact with the Taliban, adding that it
India is among other countries that are evacuating their staff and people from Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power in the country. Kabul, Afghanistan, August
By Subhro Majumder On 15th August 2021, the Taliban captured Kabul and Afghanistan’s current President, Ashraf Ghani fleed the country. He wrote a letter to
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban have asked the imams to urge the Afghans to not leave the country during Friday’s sermon as the collapse of government
New Delhi [India]: Highlighting that the rapidly changing geo-political and security scenario in the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that India’s national
Washington [US]: US Embassy officials in Kabul had warned top officials in Washington of the Afghanistan government’s collapse in July, a media report said on
Kabul [Afghanistan: The Taliban on Thursday killed three people for carrying the Afghan national flag in Asadabad city of Kunar province. The protests linked to
New York [US]: Noting that there are also some countries who seek to undermine or subvert collective resolve to fight terrorism, External Affairs Minister S
Belonia (Tripura) [India]: In remarks that are likely to trigger controversy, Tripura BJP MLA Arun Chandra Bhowmik has called for ‘Talibani style’ attack on Trinamool
Moscow, Aug 19: Amrullah Saleh, who declared himself the legitimate acting president of Afghanistan, said on Wednesday that the Taliban (designated terrorist and banned in
New Delhi [India]: Amid turmoil and chaos after the Taliban takeover, Rashid Khan, the Afghan cricketer on Thursday wished his countrymen on the occasion of
New Delhi [India]: The leader of the Taliban Hibatullah Akhundzada, has ordered the release of political detainees from all prisons in Afghanistan, a spokesman for
Washington [US]: The Biden administration on Wednesday (local time) suspended all arms sales to the government of Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the country.
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Kabul airport has become a picture of chaos and desperation after the fall of Afghanistan into the hands of the Taliban. As per
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Post its “so-called” victory over the United States after 20 years in Afghanistan, the Taliban have now got hold of “sophisticated weapons” and
Abu Dhabi [UAE]: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who has taken refuge in the UAE, said that he is in talks to return to Afghanistan and
Washington [US]: US President Joe Biden has committed to keeping US troops in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated, even if that means maintaining a
New Delhi [India]: With the Taliban seizing the control in Afghanistan, prices of dry fruits in Delhi witnessed a surge as imports from the neighbouring
Washington [US]: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced to block Afghanistan’s access to the emergency reserve worth USD 460 million as the Taliban’s control
Brussels [Belgium]: Hundreds of Afghans protested in front of the European Commission, European Council, and the European External Action Service (EEAS) against the Taliban takeover
New Delhi [India]: The Taliban have stopped all imports and exports with India after entering Kabul and taking over the country on Sunday. Dr Ajay
The Taliban has retaken Afghan government 20 years after it was removed from power in a US-led invasion. On Sunda y, the Taliban swept to
Washington DC [US]: US, European Union and several other countries, in a joint statement, expressed deep concern over the situation regarding women’s and girls’ rights
Amsterdam [Netherlands], August 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The Netherlands has been unable to evacuate its citizens from Afghanistan as the US military has not given its plane
Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal Shafiqur Rahman Barq had praised Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and comparing their assault on the country with India’s freedom struggle.
After the fall of Afghanistan to Taliban, many drew parallels with the situation in Vietnam from half a century ago in which the US war
After Kabul fell into the hands of the Taliban, the US is taking steps to keep cash away from the Taliban. Washington [US], August 18
The Taliban have blown up slain Hazara leader Abdul Ali Mazari’s statue in Bamiyan, a grim reminder of the destruction of Bamiyan Buddhas during its
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 18 : Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who has publically endorsed the recent Taliban takeover of Afghanistan said that his country is
While the 1st C-17 heavy-lift transport aircraft of the IAF evacuated over 40 staffers on Monday, 2nd one brought back around 150 people including the
Geneva [Switzerland], August 18 : The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold a special session on Afghanistan on August 24, to address the “serious
Washington [US]: In his first call with a foreign leader since the Taliban took control of Kabul, US President Joe Biden has spoken with British
Pune (Maharastra) [India]: Students from Afghanistan studying at Pune University are not willing to go back to their country after the Taliban takeover and want
