Afghanistan crisis

Kabul blasts: Taliban denying ISIS link is like Pakistan's denial on Quetta Shura, says Afghan acting President Amrullah Saleh

"Taliban denying links to the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist outfit is identical to Pakistan's denial on Quetta Shura," said the acting president of Afghanistan, Amrullah Saleh in a tweet. 

Aug 27, 2021, 10:05 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Norway halts evacuation after Kabul airport attack

"The doors at the airport are now closed and it is no longer possible to get people in," said Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soereide.

Aug 27, 2021, 09:10 AM IST

LIVE: Bodies of at least 95 Afghans were recovered from Kabul airport suicide attacks

Islamic State (ISIS), an enemy of the Taliban as well as the West, said one of its suicide bombers targeted "translators and collaborators with the American army".

Aug 27, 2021, 07:40 AM IST

Zee Top 10: ISIS releases photo of Kabul suicide bomber - watch top news stories

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Aug 27, 2021, 07:32 AM IST

India condemns deadly bomb attacks near Kabul airport

"India strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Kabul today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of this terrorist attack...," a statement from Ministry of External Affairs said. 

Aug 27, 2021, 06:58 AM IST

​​We will hunt you down and make you pay: President Joe Biden pledges to strike back after Kabul blasts

"To those who carried out this attack...know this: We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay," Biden said in prepared remarks from the East Room of the White House.

Aug 27, 2021, 06:35 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: Holier-than-thou ISIS-Taliban animosity triggers blasts near Kabul Airport; check details

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Thursday (August 26) explained how the animosity between ISIS and the Taliban triggered the blasts and how the US and other powerful western nations could do nothing to stop it.

Aug 26, 2021, 23:53 PM IST

Canada ends evacuation process in Afghanistan, says 'wish we could have stayed longer'

Canada's acting chief of Defence Staff said, "We wish we could have stayed longer and rescued everyone who was so desperate to leave. That we could not is truly heartbreaking, but the circumstances on the ground rapidly deteriorated."

Aug 26, 2021, 18:53 PM IST

Afghan women to face uncertain future under Taliban regime, warn experts

As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan once again after 20 years, experts believe that Afghan women are most likely to face an uncertain future under the terrorist group regime. The Taliban's seizure of the war-torn country came after international forces withdrew from Afghanistan, with the United States officially beginning its departure back in May and now it's on the verge of ending its military mission.

Aug 26, 2021, 18:28 PM IST

Afghanistan Crisis: India is also rescuing the citizens of Nepal from Kabul

Amidst the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, India is helping not only its citizens but also citizens of other countries. Indian Air Forces' C17 Globemaster has reached India from Kabul with the citizens of Nepal.

Aug 26, 2021, 18:26 PM IST

Afghanistan Crisis: What happened in the government's All-Party meeting on Taliban?

Regarding the Afghanistan crisis, the government held a meeting with the leaders of the opposition and informed them about the latest situation. After the meeting, all the leaders seemed satisfied with the foreign policy of PM Modi. They said that the interest of the country is paramount.

Aug 26, 2021, 18:24 PM IST

Approaching Afghanistan situation in the spirit of national unity: EAM Jaishankar after all-party meet

The all-party meet on Afghanistan lasted 3 and half hours. 37 leaders from 31 parties attended it. The EAM took questions from MPs and a presentation was given on the priorities and the challenges.

Aug 26, 2021, 16:14 PM IST

Afghan journalist denies reports of his killing, says Taliban attacked him

Some news agencies had reported that the Afghan journalist was killed by the Taliban. 

Aug 26, 2021, 16:07 PM IST

Taliban stops 140 Afghan Sikh, Hindu pilgrims from leaving Kabul: Sikh community Leaders

Last week, after the fall of Kabul, India's ministry of home affairs started e-visa system for many Afghans who want to come to India. This is the first time the e -visa system has been opened for Afghans, and those who get the visa will be given for a period of 6 months. 

Aug 26, 2021, 16:03 PM IST

News 50: 24 Indians to return from Kabul today - watch top news stories

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Aug 26, 2021, 16:02 PM IST

Baby girl born on Afghanistan evacuation flight named ‘Reach’ after aircraft’s call sign

The head of US European Command told reporters on Wednesday that officials had spoken to the mother and father of the child, adding that they have decided to name her Reach because the transport aircraft’s call sign is Reach 828.

Aug 26, 2021, 15:03 PM IST

Situation in Afghanistan 'critical', evacuation of Indians top priority: EAM tells floor leaders at all-party meet

During the all-party meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the floor leaders on the latest situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban captured power there last week.

Aug 26, 2021, 14:39 PM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Ashraf Ghani’s escape shattered whatever positivity was left, says former vice president Amrulla Saleh

"I don't think Ashraf Ghani's escape from Afghanistan has either helped him or those around him. This will be a dark chapter in our history," said former vice president Amrulla Saleh. 

Aug 26, 2021, 13:43 PM IST

Saumya Tandon stayed for a month in Afghanistan in 2008, says is worried for her friends after Taliban takeover

Saumya Tandon is deeply worried for her Afghan friends after the Taliban took over the country. The actress says she is unable to contact them

Aug 26, 2021, 10:46 AM IST

'Not trained' to respect them: Taliban tell Afghan women to work from home

The direction from the Taliban came after the World Bank halted funding in Afghanistan, citing concerns about the safety of women, and within hours of the UN calling for a "transparent and prompt investigation" into reports of human rights abuses since the Taliban takeover, dealing another blow to an economy that relies heavily on foreign aid.

Aug 26, 2021, 10:31 AM IST