Afghanistan

Ashraf Ghani should face trial for fleeing in most disgraceful manner, says Russian envoy

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani deserves to go on trial before the Afghan people for fleeing the country in the most disgraceful manner, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, said on Monday in an interview with the Zvezda TV channel.

Aug 17, 2021

Businesses shut in Afghanistan, people stay indoors on Day 1 after Taliban takeover

The first day of what the Taliban calls the 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan' saw Kabul, a bustling metropolis of six million, turn into a slow, male-dominated city without police or traffic controls and with shuttered businesses everywhere.

Aug 17, 2021

US top diplomat in Afghanistan denies reports that he left Kabul

It is pertinent to note that Flights from Kabul airport, Afghanistan's only exit point, were suspended for the majority of Monday after at least seven people were reportedly killed.

Aug 17, 2021

UNSC to Taliban: Don't let Afghanistan used by terrorist groups to harm neighbours

UN Security Council said Taliban should ensure that the territory of Afghanistan is not used by terrorist groups to harm neighbours

Aug 17, 2021

Afghanistan's fall to Taliban doesn't augur well for India: Punjab CM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on monday sounded a dire warning to the Central government that the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban has ominous signs for India.

Aug 16, 2021

Taliban commander's journey from Guantanamo Bay to Presidential Palace in Kabul [read now]

A Taliban commander claimed that he spent eight years in the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba in a triumphant speech from inside the Presidential Palace in Kabul as the militants declared an Islamic state of Afghanistan after the country's President joined thousands of citizens in a mass exodus.

Aug 16, 2021

Taliban co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar is the face of insurgent victory

Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban leader freed from a Pakistani jail on the request of the US less than three years ago, has emerged as an undisputed victor of the 20-year war in Afghanistan, the Guardian reported.

Aug 16, 2021

Deeply worried about women, minorities in Afghanistan: Malala

Activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on Sunday expressed concern over the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and said that she is worried about the situation in the country.

Aug 16, 2021

Air India to resume flights to evacuate stranded Indians in Kabul post-noon

National carrier Air India is expected to operate Delhi-Kabul-Delhi flight operations post-noon on Monday.

Aug 16, 2021

No danger to embassies, foreign nationals: Taliban

Following the collapse of Kabul to the Taliban, a spokesman of the insurgent group stressed that there was no danger to embassies, diplomatic missions and foreign nationals in the Afghan capital, pledging that the militant group will maintain security across the country.

Aug 16, 2021

Our forces will not enter Kabul city, awaiting peaceful transition: Taliban

Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen said fighters were remaining on the capital's outskirts as negotiations took place.

Aug 15, 2021

Displaced Afghans flee to Kabul for safety; UN Refugee agency steps in

The UN UN Refugee agency provided relief and shelter to some 14,000 internally displaced people, besides providing essential health and nutrition services to children and women.

Aug 14, 2021

Afghan Regional Conference to reject legitimacy if Taliban takes over Afghanistan by force

As the situation in Afghanistan worsens, international diplomatic efforts are underway. India, as President of the United Nations Security Council, hosted a meeting on Afghanistan earlier this month

Aug 13, 2021

US sending troops to Kabul airport for Embassy safety, staff drawdown

The US government has announced that it will deploy thousands of troops to the Kabul airport to support the American Embassy staff drawdown as the security situation in war-torn continues to deteriorate.

Aug 13, 2021

Afghan President replaces Army chief before heading to Mazar-e-Sharif

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani replaced the countrys army chief and flew to the besieged northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif, trying to organise its defenses and halt the Talibans rapid offensive, a media report said.

Aug 12, 2021

Taliban seeks list of women aged 12 to 45, to turn girls into "sex slaves" and "fighters"

It has already been made clear that women cannot step out without a male escort, can get education only if the teacher is a female and anyone defying rules, "will be seriously dealt with."

Aug 11, 2021

Afghan cricketer Rashid calls on world leaders to save his country from civil war; Biden says "No Regret"

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has pleaded to the world and asked them to respond to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in his country due to civil war.

Aug 11, 2021

Pentagon spokesperson ducks question on exerting pressure on Pakistan over Taliban issue

Kirby was addressing a press conference where; the Pentagon spokesperson was asked on 'pressuring Pakistan to attain a durable peace in Afghanistan'

Aug 10, 2021

Afghanistan requests for 'Robust Air Support' from Indian Air Force as Taliban forces close in

The request has come amidst the statement by General Kenneth McKenzie, chief of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) who recently said that Washington would stop aerial support to Afghan forces after Aug 31

Aug 10, 2021

India left out of Afghan troika talks; Russia cites New Delhi's "lack of influence" over Taliban

As the Taliban's attack in Afghanistan continues, Russia has increased its efforts to reach out to all important parties in the country's war-torn conflict in order to cease the violence and advance the Afghan peace process.

Aug 6, 2021