Afghanistan

Malala condemns China over death of fellow Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo

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 drawdown

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

Bereft of female doctors, women left to die but not allowed male doctors to treat: Afghan women recall Taliban days

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

US Secy Blinken meets Jaishankar; discuss Indo-Pacific, global security, Indo-US relation & more [details]

Speaking to a group of civil society leaders at a New Delhi hotel, US Secretary Anthony Blinken said that the relationship between the US and India was "one of the most important in the world".

Jul 28, 2021

Taliban inches closer to Kabul: Afghan Army Chief postpones official visit to India [details]

It is to be noted that General MM Naravane, Ahmadzai's Indian equivalent, was set to meet with him, as well as National Security Adviser Ajit Doval including other top security brass.

Jul 26, 2021

Afghan envoy's daughter tortured in Islamabad

Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan recalled after his daughter's abduction in Islamabad

Afghanistan on Sunday called back its ambassador and senior diplomats from Pakistan after the brief "kidnapping" of the Afghan envoy's daughter in Islamabad.

Jul 19, 2021

Pentagon monitoring Taliban's sweeping advances in Afghanistan 'with deep concern'

Bereft of female doctors, women left to die but not allowed male doctors to treat: Afghan women recall Taliban days

Shelter NGOs and other agencies were little lifelines for women who flee their homes because of domestic abuse and violence but now these lifelines are under threat from Taliban, say women activists

Jul 19, 2021

Afghan ambassador to Pakistan Najibullah Alikhil

Daughter of Afghan envoy to Pakistan abducted and tortured, alleges Afghanistan

The medical report of Silsila Alikhil also indicates torture with multiple injuries including swelling in the wrist joints, bleeding from the nose and ankle area.

Jul 17, 2021

Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan

Videos show Afghan civilians being tortured, killed by Taliban

The Afghanistan Embassy in Australia has released a series of videos which appear to show appalling atrocities committed by the Taliban as the militant group intensifies its campaign to take control of the country, ABC reported.

Jul 17, 2021

PAK PM Imran Khan, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

Over 10K jihadis entered Afghanistan; Ashraf Ghani slams PAK at Uzbekistan summit [details]

As Afghan President Ashraf Ghani delivered his hard-hitting, Pakistan-shaming speech during international connectivity summit in Uzbekistan, PAK PM Imran Khan was seated only a few feet away.

Jul 17, 2021

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Afghanistan

Deeply worried about women, minorities in Afghanistan: Malala

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

No danger to embassies, foreign nationals: Taliban

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US Secy Blinken meets Jaishankar; discuss Indo-Pacific, global security, Indo-US relation & more [details]

Taliban inches closer to Kabul: Afghan Army Chief postpones official visit to India [details]

Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan recalled after his daughter's abduction in Islamabad

Bereft of female doctors, women left to die but not allowed male doctors to treat: Afghan women recall Taliban days

Daughter of Afghan envoy to Pakistan abducted and tortured, alleges Afghanistan

Videos show Afghan civilians being tortured, killed by Taliban

Over 10K jihadis entered Afghanistan; Ashraf Ghani slams PAK at Uzbekistan summit [details]

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