Afghanistan crisis

Afghanistan crisis: US declines to say if Ashraf Ghani is still Afghan president

Ghani has left Afghanistan as insurgent Taliban fighters toppled his government in a matter of weeks.

Aug 17, 2021, 07:24 AM IST

US troops should not be dying in a war that Afghan forces are not willing to fight: Joe Biden as Taliban takes over

Biden said that he stands 'squarely behind' his decision of withdrawing forces from Afghanistan and that he won't repeat the mistakes that America has made in the past — the mistake of staying and fighting indefinitely in a conflict that is not in the national interest of the United States. 

Aug 17, 2021, 06:36 AM IST

Asaduddin Owaisi slams Centre for not holding talks with Taliban after investing USD 3 billion in Afghanistan

The Hyderabad MP stated that now that Afghanistan is in complete control of Taliban, India has no communication or talks with them. He said all international security experts had suggested that India should have dialogue with Taliban.

Aug 17, 2021, 00:07 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: The US betrayal, rise of Taliban, and plight of innocents in Afghanistan

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Monday (August 16) discussed the plight of innocent Afghans as the Taliban rose to power again and the cruel betrayal of the US that abandoned the people to a horrific fate.

Aug 16, 2021, 23:56 PM IST

DNA: Taliban finally hijacked Afghanistan

The situation in Afghanistan is continuously deteriorating. The Taliban have captured 25 of the 34 provinces, including Kabul. The Taliban announced the end of the war in Afghanistan after the group took control of the President's Palace in Kabul. An unbelievable video surfaced, showing at least two people falling after a giant plane took off from Kabul airport.

Aug 16, 2021, 23:38 PM IST

Deshhit: This is the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan! - watch top news stories

This segment of Zee News brings detailed news stories of the day.

Aug 16, 2021, 22:26 PM IST

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

Ghani had earlier announced that he is stepping down to prevent bloodshed, and left the country as members of the Taliban entered Kabul on Sunday.

Aug 16, 2021, 21:24 PM IST

Saudi Arabia urges Taliban to protect lives under 'Islamic principles'

Saudi Arabia has requested Taliban to adhere to the 'Islamic principles'.

Aug 16, 2021, 21:14 PM IST

Afghanistan crisis in pics: Future uncertain for women, kids as Taliban takes over

As violence intensifies in Afghanistan, United Nations leaders are warning of a massive humanitarian crisis in the country that is having a devastating impact on civilians, particularly women and children. 

Aug 16, 2021, 20:52 PM IST

Pakistan PM Imran Khan says Afghans have broken 'shackles of slavery'

The Pakistan Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a ceremony to launch the first phase of the Single National Curriculum (SNC) from Grade 1 to 5, which was part of the manifesto of his ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. 

Aug 16, 2021, 18:00 PM IST

India’s relations with neighbours have 'changed’, foreign policy review needed: Sharad Pawar on Afghanistan crisis

Pawar hinted that India's ties with countries such as Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have deteriorated.

Aug 16, 2021, 17:30 PM IST

Afghan woman who was shot, stabbed, blinded narrates tale of Taliban horror

“They don’t just kill women. They make animals feed on their bodies. They are a blot on Islam,” she said.

Aug 16, 2021, 16:59 PM IST

Afghanistan Taliban crisis: What will happen to Afghanistan cricket team?

Taliban seizure has affected Afghanistan and now their cricket team stares at an unclear future.

Aug 16, 2021, 16:34 PM IST

Badhir News: Indian Citizens will be airlifted from Afghanistan?

'Badhir News' is a special section of Zee News for deaf people which is specially designed for keeping deaf people in mind only. This brings you the latest news updates every afternoon.

Aug 16, 2021, 16:28 PM IST

Osama to Restrepo: Movies to watch to get a closer look at Afghanistan's conflict

Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani has fled the country and many people are infuriated against the United States for starting a long war in Afghanistan and now the sudden departure of their military.

Aug 16, 2021, 15:50 PM IST

Nepal seeks international aid to rescue its nationals as Taliban take over Afghanistan

Nepal has officially written letters to the United States, UK and other countries to help the repatriation of Nepali nationals working in diplomatic missions and international organizations. 

Aug 16, 2021, 13:55 PM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Rhea Chakraborty is 'heartbroken' over women's condition in the country

On Monday, Rhea Chakraborty took to her Instagram Story to express her concern for the citizens of Afghanistan, especially women.

Aug 16, 2021, 13:34 PM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Air India Chicago-Delhi flight diverted due to closure of Afghan airspace

Air India's AI 126 Chicago-Delhi flight was reportedly diverted to the Gulf airspace. 

Aug 16, 2021, 12:32 PM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Chaos, panic as thousands gather at Kabul airport to flee country, US troops fire shots to disperse crowd

Several disturbing images and videos of thousands of worried Afghan citizens rushing to the Kabul airport forcing the US troops to fire shots in the air to disperse the crowd have now surfaced online

Aug 16, 2021, 12:27 PM IST

'They tied our hands from behind and sold the country': Afghan Defence Minister hits out at President Ashraf Ghani

As the Taliban captured the capital Kabul early Sunday, President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan for Tajikistan.

Aug 16, 2021, 10:05 AM IST