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Afghanistan: Last plane carrying British soldiers leaves Kabul airport

Aug 29, 2021, at 09:50 pm

London/UNI/Sputnik: The last aircraft carrying members of the British military has left the airport in the Afghan capital, the UK Ministry of Defence announced here on Sunday.

Another attack on Kabul airport 'highly likely' in next 24-36 hours: Joe Biden warns

Aug 29, 2021, at 04:35 pm

Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden on Saturday warned of another terrorist attack on Kabul airport over the next 24-36 as the country is struggling to evacuate its citizens from the war-torn Afghanistan before Aug 31.

Last plane carrying British soldiers leaves Kabul airport

Aug 29, 2021, at 03:49 pm

London/UNI/Sputnik: The last aircraft carrying members of the British military has left the airport in the Afghan capital, the UK Ministry of Defence announced here on Sunday.

It’s a good thing they're no longer walking on the face of the Earth: John Kirby on ISIS-K casualties

Aug 29, 2021, at 06:37 am

Washington/UNI: The US drone strike in Afghanistan killed two 'high profile' ISIS-K targets and wounded another, and the fact that they are no longer walking on the face of the Earth 'is a good thing', Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said on Saturday.

Afghan resistance force inflicts heavy casualties on Taliban in Kapisa province

Aug 29, 2021, at 04:47 am

Kabul: The resistance force under Afghanistan's former vice-president Amrullah Saleh inflicted heavy casualties on the Taliban in Kapisa province where fierce fighting is underway.

Avoid traveling to Kabul airport: US embassy tells Americans in Afghanistan

Aug 28, 2021, at 11:45 pm

Kabul: The US Embassy in Afghanistan on Friday asked Americans, who are currently in Afghanistan, to avoid visiting Kabul airport or its gates.

No rush to recognize Taliban govt in Afghanistan: US

Aug 28, 2021, at 11:21 pm

Kabul: White House press secretary Jen Psaki has said the US and its partners are yet to recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

US blows up last CIA military outpost in Afghanistan :Reports

Aug 28, 2021, at 10:59 pm

Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States forces carried out a controlled detonation to destroy Eagle Base, the last remaining outpost of the CIA in Afghanistan, near the Kabul airport, the New York Times newspaper reported on Saturday, citing the US officials.

UN entities condemn 'abhorrent' terrorist attack at Kabul airport

Aug 28, 2021, at 05:16 pm

New York: The UN Security Council on Friday underlined the importance of combatting terrorism in Afghanistan following the deadly attack at the airport in the capital, Kabul.

We need to talk about Pakistan, says expert as Afghanistan witnesses rising conflicts

Aug 28, 2021, at 05:08 pm

Kabul: Terming Pakistan as a 'state sponsor of terror', terrorism analyst Kyle Orton has said the South Asian nation should be held accountable for the condition in Afghanistan, which is witnessing conflicts ever since Taliban overrun the nation,

Time to hold Pakistan accountable: US geopolitical expert Danielle Pletka

Aug 28, 2021, at 05:03 pm

Kabul: A geo-political expert has said Pakistan is responsible for destabilizing Afghanistan and delivering it into the hands of Islamist extremists.

Number of people crossing through Pakistan's Chaman border has spiked since Taliban takeover: Official

Aug 28, 2021, at 04:55 pm

Kabul: A border official has said people crossing through Pakistan's South-western Chaman border has increased significantly ever since the Taliban overrun Afghanistan.

Women face uncertain future in Afghanistan: Geo-political expert

Aug 28, 2021, at 04:51 pm

New Delhi: Afghan women are most likely to face an uncertain future in Afghanistan as Taliban overran the country after a period of 20 years, said a geo-political expert.

Two US Congressmen urge Joe Biden to recognise Amrullah Saleh as legitimate govt of Afghanistan

Aug 28, 2021, at 03:33 pm

Kabul/Washington/UNI: In a joint statement after talks with Afghanistan’s caretaker President Amrullah Saleh, US Senate Republican Lindsey Graham and Congressman Mike Waltz have called on US President Joe Biden to recognise Saleh and Ahmad Massoud, who is leading the resistance in Panjshir, as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Antonio Guterres condemns Kabul blasts

Aug 28, 2021, at 12:17 am

Kabul:  United Nations Secretary of State Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the blasts in Kabul city of Afghanistan which left over 100 people dead.

Amrullah Saleh says Taliban have links to Islamic State

Aug 27, 2021, at 10:40 pm

Kabul: Amrullah Saleh, who has declared himself Afghanistan’s caretaker President, said that the Taliban's denying links to the Islamic State (ISIS) is identical to Pakistan's denial on the Quetta Shura, a militant group composed of leaders of the Afghan Taliban based within the city of Quetta in Balochistan province.

Afghanistan: Death toll in ISIS-led Kabul attacks reaches 103

Aug 27, 2021, at 05:52 pm

Kabul/UNI/Sputnik/IBNS: The death toll from a series of terrorist attacks, led by the Islamic State, in the Afghan capital of Kabul has reached 103 people, media reported Friday.

Taliban say 28 members died in Kabul blasts

Aug 27, 2021, at 03:59 pm

Kabul/UNI/Sputnik: At least 28 Afghan citizens, who were killed by a series of explosions in Kabul, were members of the Taliban Islamist movement, the Reuters news agency reported on Friday, citing a Taliban official.

Kabul blasts: Antony Blinken, Dominic Raab discuss Afghanistan situation

Aug 27, 2021, at 03:23 pm

Washington/London: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab discussed the situation in Afghanistan following the twin blasts which rocked Kabul airport and left over 60 people dead.

We will hunt you down, says Joe Biden warning Kabul airport bombers

Aug 27, 2021, at 03:08 pm

Washington: US President Joe Biden gave a strong message to those behind the Kabul airport blasts and said they would be made to pay for their acts.

Afghanistan: Over 60 die in Kabul airport blasts

Aug 27, 2021, at 02:48 pm

Kabul: More than 60 people died as twin blasts rocked Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday, targeting those people who are attempting to flee the war-torn nation.

US Treasury approves humanitarian aid to Afghanistan despite Taliban sanctions: Reports

Aug 27, 2021, at 12:58 am

Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The US Treasury has given its consent to aid groups and banks for participation in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan despite the existing anti-terrorism sanctions on the Taliban, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter.

Pentagon warns of a Islamic State offshoot targeting evacuation plane from Kabul

Aug 27, 2021, at 12:01 am

Washington: Pentagon officials have alerted that an Afghan-based Islamic State-offshoot called ISIS-K are 'targeting' evacuation planes flying out of Kabul.

As Taliban overruns Afghanistan, World Bank halts aid

Aug 26, 2021, at 11:57 pm

Kabul: The World Bank has halted funding for projects in Afghanistan as Taliban overran the country on Aug 15, giving a jolt to the insurgent group.

Geopolitical expert Fabien Baussarat says women have no place in Taliban's Afghanistan

Aug 26, 2021, at 11:27 pm

Tel Aviv:  Fabien Baussarat, the President of Center of Political and Foreign Affairs (CPFA), has said that Taliban's attitude towards women has not changed.

Human Rights Watch asks Europe to lead efforts to protect Afghans

Aug 26, 2021, at 10:55 pm

The European Union, the United Kingdom, and other European countries should lead global efforts to urgently facilitate safe passage from Afghanistan of civilians at risk from the Taliban, Human Rights Watch has said.

Afghanistan's first woman Mayor blames Pakistan for Taliban control over war-torn nation

Aug 26, 2021, at 10:11 pm

Kabul: Former Afghan Mayor of Maidan Shahr Zarifa Ghafari has blamed Pakistan for Taliban taking control over Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Tolo News reporter alleges he was beaten by Taliban in Kabul

Aug 26, 2021, at 07:00 pm

Kabul/UNI: A reporter of Tolo News in Afghanistan was allegedly beaten by the Taliban while reporting on poverty and unemployment at Haji Yaqub Square in Kabul on Thursday.

Afghanistan: Shia clerics ask Taliban to ensure equal role for all

Aug 26, 2021, at 03:41 am

Kabul:  The Shia Ulema Council on Tuesday asked Taliban insurgents, who overran Kabul on Aug 15, to ensure that they will treat all faiths and ethnicities with equality and justice.

Taliban now orders working women in Afghanistan to stay at home

Aug 26, 2021, at 03:29 am

Kabul: Issuing a diktat that is reflective of the real intention of the Taliban, the spokesperson of the group has directed working women to stay at home until proper systems are in place to ensure their safety.