PM Narendra Modi sets up high-level group to monitor ground situation in Afghanistan
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India is closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and is in touch with other countries as well.
Aug 31, 2021, 16:36 PM IST
Taliban bans opium production in Afghanistan to portray 'good image'
Taliban can earn about $40 million annually from trades of opium and its other derivatives. Last year Afghanistan accounted for 85% of total worldwide production.
Aug 31, 2021, 12:21 PM IST
'A new chapter has begun': US suspends diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, moves embassy to Qatar
“Now, US military flights have ended, and our troops have departed Afghanistan. A new chapter of America's engagement with Afghanistan has begun. It's one in which we will lead with our diplomacy. The military mission is over. A new diplomatic mission has begun,” Blinken said in his address to the nation.
Aug 31, 2021, 08:06 AM IST
Zee Top 10: US troops completely withdrawn from Afghanistan - watch top news stories
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Aug 31, 2021, 08:00 AM IST
Never in history has withdrawal from war been handled so badly: Former US President Donald Trump
“Never in history has a withdrawal from war been handled so badly or incompetently as the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan,” said Trump.
Aug 31, 2021, 06:50 AM IST
Chaos in Afghanistan directly related to disorderly withdrawal of foreign troops: China at UNSC
"We hope that relevant countries would realize that withdrawal is not the end of responsibility but the beginning of reflection and correction," said the Chinese representative at the UNSC.
Aug 31, 2021, 06:23 AM IST
United States completes withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan after nearly 20-year war
Taliban spokesman Qari Yusuf said, "The last US soldier has left Kabul airport and our country gained complete independence," Al Jazeera TV reported on Monday.
Aug 31, 2021, 06:12 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Can US justify deaths of 10 civilians during airstrike in Kabul?
At least 10 people including 7 children were killed in Kabul due to the airstrike by the United States military on Sunday.
Aug 30, 2021, 23:16 PM IST
'Far greater humanitarian crisis is just beginning': UNHCR on situation in Afghanistan
The UN refugee agency urged the Taliban and all other parties to uphold human rights, especially those of women and girls.
Aug 30, 2021, 16:57 PM IST
Afghanistan crisis: At least 10 killed including children in US airstrike in Kabul
The attack by the United States military forces to 'eliminate an imminent ISIS-K' threat to the Hamad Karzai International airport in Kabul has reportedly killed four kids.
Aug 30, 2021, 16:11 PM IST
Multiple rockets fired at Kabul airport, US says 'operations continue uninterrupted'
A US government official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the rockets were fired early Monday morning Kabul time, though it was unclear if all were brought down by the defence system.
Aug 30, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
'Men not allowed to teach girls in Afghanistan': Taliban issue new diktat
Earlier this month, in its first-ever presser after taking over Kabul, the Taliban had assured that the group is committed to providing women with their rights based on Islam.
Aug 30, 2021, 07:59 AM IST
Zee Top 10: 'Hurry' in Pakistan for 'Taliban Govt' - watch top news
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Aug 30, 2021, 07:28 AM IST
Children in Afghanistan should not be abandoned, says UNICEF as some partners consider cutting aid
"Now, with a security crisis, skyrocketing food prices, a severe drought, the spread of COVID-19, and another harsh winter just around the corner, children are at greater risk than ever," George Laryea-Adjei, Regional Director for UNICEF South Asia warned.
Aug 30, 2021, 06:48 AM IST
Afghanistan crisis: 6 Afghans, including 4 children, killed after rocket falls into residential area in Kabul
"The rocket struck a house in Khwaja Bughra, a populated residential area in Police District 15, killing two adults and four children," Hajji Karim, a representative of the neighbourhood in the municipality district said.
Aug 30, 2021, 06:37 AM IST
'Foreign nationals and Afghan citizens with authorisation can travel outside Afghanistan'
Since August 14, the US has evacuated and facilitated the evacuation of approximately 114,400 people. Since the end of July, the US has relocated approximately 120,000 people. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki had said on Friday had said that the US will be engaging with the Taliban to ensure the safe evacuation of people from Afghanistan following the August 31 deadline for withdrawal.
Aug 30, 2021, 06:33 AM IST
US will have 'no right' to carry out strikes in Afghanistan after August 31, says Taliban
The Taliban-led government will stop any such attack in Afghanistan after August 31, said Suhail Shaheen, spokesperson for the group`s political office.
Aug 29, 2021, 23:39 PM IST
US conducts second airstrike in Afghanistan within two days, eliminates 'imminent' ISIS-K threat to Kabul airport
"We are confident we successfully hit the target," US Central Command Spokesman said in a statement.
Aug 29, 2021, 21:47 PM IST
Taliban bat for good ties with India, extend support to Chabahar
"India is a very important country in this part of the world," head of the Taliban's political office Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai said.
Aug 29, 2021, 20:48 PM IST
Afghanistan crisis: Taliban suspend internet, call and message services in Panjshir
Fahim Dashty, the spokesperson of Ahmad Massoud, confirmed to Zee News that telecom services have been suspended across Panjshir.
Aug 29, 2021, 20:31 PM IST
