Afghanistan crisis

Afghanistan: Another loud explosion rocks Kabul, claim reports

The explosion reportedly took place in the Khuwja Bughra neighborhood.

Aug 29, 2021, 18:29 PM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Resistance front denies Taliban’s claim of advances in Panjshir

A member had claimed that the Taliban entered Panjshir without facing any resistance. 

Aug 29, 2021, 17:53 PM IST

Pakistan government must resolve Tehreek-e-Taliban issue: Taliban

"The issue of the TTP is one that Pakistan will have to deal with, not Afghanistan. It is up to Pakistan, and Pakistani Ulemas and religious figures, not the Taliban, to decide on the legitimacy or illegitimacy of their war and to formulate a strategy in response," said Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. 

Aug 29, 2021, 10:23 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Preparing new cabinet as US evacuation nears end, says Taliban

The exact timing of the formation of a new cabinet remained unclear. Mujahid said that the announcement would be made in the coming week, but in a voice message later he said the makeup of the new cabinet would be cleared "in one or two weeks".

Aug 29, 2021, 06:38 AM IST

UK’s evacuation in Afghanistan complete, last flight carrying soldiers leaves

Britain on Friday had said its evacuation mission would end within hours and that its military would be unable to fly out any Afghan citizens eligible for resettlement who had not already entered Kabul airport.

Aug 29, 2021, 06:20 AM IST

Whether during COVID-19 or in Afghanistan, country is standing up for Indians, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi was speaking while virtually inaugurating the renovated complex of the Jallianwala Bagh memorial.

Aug 28, 2021, 22:59 PM IST

Italian PM Draghi holds discussion with PM Narendra Modi, suggests G20 special meet on Afghanistan

Italy PM discussed a need for special leaders level meeting on Afghanistan by G20 grouping with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. 

Aug 28, 2021, 19:21 PM IST

Afghanistan to run out of medical supplies soon, says World Health Organisation

The WHO said that health kits containing essential supplies, medicine for hospitals, nutritional food for acutely malnourished children, and items for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic are short in supply.

Aug 28, 2021, 17:55 PM IST

UK to conclude civilian evacuation from Afghanistan today

"We've done an extraordinary job to evacuate as many as we can, but I'm afraid it's absolutely heart-breaking that we can't get everybody out," Britain's Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter said

Aug 28, 2021, 15:07 PM IST

Heartwarming! Afghan girl skips happily on tarmac in Belgium after evacuation, image goes viral

The heart-warming picture was shared on Twitter by the former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, welcoming the family to Belgium.

Aug 28, 2021, 10:30 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Taliban, Panjshir valley resistance agree on ceasefire, talks begin

"The enemy is under siege. We are fighting for a peaceful settlement and trying to solve the problem through negotiations," says Taliban's spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid.

Aug 28, 2021, 07:37 AM IST

Afghanistan Crisis: US evacuates over 109K people since August 14, says White House

“Since August 14, the US has evacuated and facilitated the evacuation of approximately 109,200 people. Since the end of July, we have re-located approximately 114,800 people,” the White House said. 

Aug 28, 2021, 06:40 AM IST

India monitoring situation in Afghanistan, focus is on security situation of evacuations: MEA

MEA spokesperson said, "We are monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and are in touch with other countries especially the US as they are operating the Kabul airport.”

Aug 27, 2021, 18:31 PM IST

US on alert for more ISIS attacks after the Kabul airport carnage

The U.S. military said 13 of its service members were killed and 18 wounded in what it described as a complex attack on Kabul.

Aug 27, 2021, 16:50 PM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Evacuation flights resume at Kabul airport after suicide blasts claim at least 100 lives

Turkey said the Taliban have asked it to operate the Kabul airport, however, no decision has been taken yet.

Aug 27, 2021, 15:46 PM IST

Pakistan’s ISIS face Mawalawi Farooqi may be behind twin blasts outside Kabul airport

Top Afghan sources believe that Pakistan’s ISIS face Emir Mawalawi Abdullah Farooqi may have been behind the twin blasts at Kabul airport on Thursday.

Aug 27, 2021, 13:04 PM IST

US troops, Afghans killed in suicide attack near Kabul airport; Take a look at what happened

A health official and a Taliban official said the toll of Afghans killed had risen to 72, including 28 Taliban members.

Aug 27, 2021, 12:17 PM IST

Kerala MLA, former minister MK Muneer receives death threat over Facebook post against Taliban

Kerala MLA and former minister M K Muneer on Wednesday received an anonymous threat letter over his Facebook post against the brutality by the Taliban.

Aug 27, 2021, 11:52 AM IST

US President Joe Biden's bowing head image in press conference goes viral, know why

US President Biden vowed the United States will carry out strikes against the group responsible for the bombings that killed a dozen Americans.

Aug 27, 2021, 10:47 AM IST

Explosions outside Kabul airport carried out by US forces to destroy their belongings: Taliban

At least seven explosions were heard in Kabul city, hours after the twin suicide bombings outside the airport.

Aug 27, 2021, 10:07 AM IST