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Researchers flee Afghanistan, those who remain fear persecution by Taliban

Ground reports state that universities and public offices are closed, staff hasn't been paid salaries and researchers who have stayed back fear paying a heavy price for their ethnicity, international collaborations and fields of study

Aug 30, 2021

Once wanted terrorists, now prominent Taliban leaders set to rule Afghanistan [Full list]

Prominent Taliban members and terrorists, hunted down for 20 years by world best intelligence agencies, still managed to regroup and forced the US to engage with them leading to the complete takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. Here's a full list of Taliban leaders

Aug 28, 2021

Tom Cruise's BMW car stolen while shooting for "Mission Impossible 7" in UK [Details]

The actor has been living in UK for some time as the shooting for his upcoming film "Mission Impossible 7" is on featuring dangerous stunts being filmed

Aug 28, 2021

IS-K claims responsibility for Kabul blasts; Here's an outfit with roots in Taliban, ties to Haqqani Network

Reportedly, IS-K considers Taliban treacherous because of agreeing to the peace deal with the US. They have been behind several attacks during the past six years targeting civilians in Afghanistan at market places, schools and even hospitals

Aug 27, 2021

Report says US handed Taliban names of Americans to evacuate

Taliban vs ISIS-KP: A new dimension opens up to Afghan regime after Kabul airport bomb attacks

At least 28 of the Afghans killed were Taliban members, while 13 US soldiers and other civilians were killed in Kabul airport blast, indicating a third party involvement.

Aug 27, 2021

UN calls for united global action against terror-enablers; India condemns Kabul bombings

Nearly 100 people were killed and more than 50 wounded in the suicide bombing at an entrance to the Kabul airport

Aug 27, 2021

Used face masks are killing animals: Elastic Cut Campaign aims to save wildlife [how to join]

The Elastic Cut Campaign involves one simple step of snipping the elastic before disposing off the masks. UK-based animal charity RSPCA has received a large number of reports of animals and birds tangled in the straps of masks.

Aug 26, 2021

Panjshir resistance to explore peace talks with Taliban, not to attack each other; Here's why

The National Resistance Front of Panjshir Valley led by former Vice President Amrullah Saleh is holding talks with the Taliban and the outcome of a peace deal is likely to be announced soon, say reports.

Aug 26, 2021

Gitmo ex-detainee, an insurgent with several aliases, another on the UN Sanctions List: Meet Taliban's new regime

While the defence minister Abdul Qayuum Zakir is a former Guantanamo detainee, its new mayor Hamdullah Nomani has been on the UN Sanctions List

Aug 25, 2021

CIA holds secret meeting with Taliban leader as evacuation requires time beyond Aug 31

CIA Director William J. Burns held a secret meeting on Monday with Taliban leader Abdul Ghani Baradar as the deadline Aug 31 seems unlikely to comply for evacuation of US personnel.

Aug 24, 2021

Afghans running out of cash as banks, ATMs closed for 7th consecutive day; Unlikely to return to normalcy, say bankers

Though Afghan economy runs on cash as only an estimated 10 to 15% of citizens have a bank account for digital transactions

Aug 21, 2021

Resistance Begins: Besides Panjshir, 3 districts in Baghlan recaptured from Taliban

Resistance to Taliban takeover begins in parts of Afghanistan as Panjshir remains cut off, while 3 districts of Baghlan report to have recaptured 3 districts so far from Taliban

Aug 21, 2021

Who is Ismail Sabri Yaakob ? Malaysian new Prime Minister's swearing-in today; Enjoys slim majority

Sabri came to power with a slim majority and this poses challenges for him to enjoy a stable government

Aug 21, 2021

Taliban-ISI nexus exposed: Islamist organization raids India consulates in Herat, Kandhar [details]

The Taliban operating on ISI orders is no surprise, as Pakistan provided safe haven for the Taliban after the US invaded Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks in 2001.

Aug 20, 2021

Taliban Trivia: Least known facts about Afghan Islamist organisation that took many by surprise

The Taliban has lessons galore for the activists and democracies at large. The organisation is quick to adapt, resilient to the core, has unparalleled intelligence network, and believes in strategic planning and coordinated action.

Aug 20, 2021

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Researchers flee Afghanistan, those who remain fear persecution by Taliban

Once wanted terrorists, now prominent Taliban leaders set to rule Afghanistan [Full list]

Tom Cruise's BMW car stolen while shooting for "Mission Impossible 7" in UK [Details]

IS-K claims responsibility for Kabul blasts; Here's an outfit with roots in Taliban, ties to Haqqani Network

Taliban vs ISIS-KP: A new dimension opens up to Afghan regime after Kabul airport bomb attacks

UN calls for united global action against terror-enablers; India condemns Kabul bombings

Used face masks are killing animals: Elastic Cut Campaign aims to save wildlife [how to join]

Panjshir resistance to explore peace talks with Taliban, not to attack each other; Here's why

Gitmo ex-detainee, an insurgent with several aliases, another on the UN Sanctions List: Meet Taliban's new regime

CIA holds secret meeting with Taliban leader as evacuation requires time beyond Aug 31

Afghans running out of cash as banks, ATMs closed for 7th consecutive day; Unlikely to return to normalcy, say bankers

Resistance Begins: Besides Panjshir, 3 districts in Baghlan recaptured from Taliban

Who is Ismail Sabri Yaakob ? Malaysian new Prime Minister's swearing-in today; Enjoys slim majority

Taliban-ISI nexus exposed: Islamist organization raids India consulates in Herat, Kandhar [details]

Taliban Trivia: Least known facts about Afghan Islamist organisation that took many by surprise

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh