3 killed, 20 injured in suicide blast near Pakistan and Afghan border
At least three paramilitary troops were killed and several others injured in a suicide attack in Pakistan's Balochistan province, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Sep 05, 2021, 14:08 PM IST
'Prevent Afghan genocide': Amrullah Saleh's appeal to UN as Taliban close in on Panjshir
Amrullah Saleh informed about the 'humanitarian crisis' in Panjshir claiming the province was looking at a full scale "catastrophe" which might lead to "genocide" of Afghans.
Sep 05, 2021, 10:50 AM IST
Taliban fires shots in air bringing Afghan women's protest in Kabul to abrupt end
Taliban special forces brought an abrupt and frightening end to the protest in Kabul by Afghan women demanding equal rights.
Sep 05, 2021, 06:46 AM IST
Pakistan ISI Chief reaches Kabul, will meet Taliban leaders amid rumors of discord
Amid rumors of discord among Talibani leadership, Pakistan's ISI Chief Faiz Hameed arrives in Kabul. The Taliban is scheduled to announce key positions to its government today.
Sep 04, 2021, 14:29 PM IST
Pakistan shuts key border crossing with Afghanistan citing THIS reason
Pakistan has temporarily closed Chaman border crossing with Afghanistan citing security concerns after Taliban seized power in the war-torn country last month.
Sep 03, 2021, 13:23 PM IST
Taliban may announce new Afghanistan government today, here are the key appointments
Taliban will likely unveil the new Islamic government of Afghanistan today, as per reports by local media.
Sep 03, 2021, 06:57 AM IST
There are 'active' ISIS-K threats in Afghanistan: White House
The White House on Thursday said that there continue to be active threats from Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) in Afghanistan and that officials are in close touch with the roughly 100 American citizens remaining in the country following the US military withdrawal, local media reported.
Sep 03, 2021, 06:27 AM IST
Taliban confirm Haibatullah Akhunzada as supreme leader of Afghanistan govt
The Taliban informed that supreme leader Haibatullah Akhunzada will be the Head of the new Afghan government. It was also indicated that there will be a Prime Minister's post in the next government.
Sep 02, 2021, 07:36 AM IST
Afghan interpreter who helped rescue Joe Biden in 2008 appeals to be evacuated: Report
An Afghan interpreter who helped rescue US President Joe Biden has made a request to be evacuated from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Sep 01, 2021, 11:18 AM IST
Taliban flies Black hawk helicopter with a body hanging from it, draws flak
A video of a body hanging from US military chopper over Afghanistan's Kandahar has surfaced on social media drawing flak from the international community.
Sep 01, 2021, 07:14 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
UNSC statement on Afghanistan crisis drops Taliban reference, raises eyebrows
The latest statement on Afghanistan political crisis by United Nations Security Council has raised eyebrows as the reference to the militant group Taliban has been dropped. Here's what happened...
Aug 29, 2021, 13:35 PM IST
US warns of 'credible threat' at Kabul airport, urges Americans to leave vicinity
The US Embassy in Afghanistan warned of a specific threat to Kabul airport and appealed to its citizens to avoid travelling to the airport and avoid all airport gates.
Aug 29, 2021, 08:59 AM IST
S Jaishankar speaks to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Afghanistan situation
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan.
Aug 29, 2021, 07:39 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
Another attack at Kabul airport 'highly' likely in 24-36 hours: US President Joe Biden
Days after the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed scores of Afghans and 13 American service members, President Joe Biden cited intelligence reports of another terror attack which is "highly likely" this weekend as the US winds down its evacuation.
Aug 29, 2021, 06:11 AM IST
Taliban, Haqqani Network are 'separate entities': US after sharing intel with terror group
Despite close links between the Taliban and the proscribed outfit Haqqani Network, the US State Department on Friday (local time) said that they are two separate entities.
Aug 28, 2021, 10:51 AM IST
US airstrike targets and kills IS member in retaliation for Kabul airport attack
The US conducted an airstrike in Afghanistan's Nangahar province and confirmed the killing of one individual and denied any civilian casualties.
Aug 28, 2021, 07:39 AM IST
Taliban takes over parts of Kabul airport as US prepares to withdraw troops
The Taliban claimed to taken control of parts of the Kabul international airport though the military side remains with US and its allies.
Aug 28, 2021, 06:26 AM IST
