Afghanistan
Indian mission in Kabul working overtime to handle sudden spurt of visa applications
By Naveen Kapoor Kabul [Afghanistan], August 15 (ANI): The Indian embassy in Kabul is working overtime to issue visas to Afghan nationals heading out of the war-torn country, sources told…
Biden authorises deployment of 5,000 US troops in Afghanistan, warns Taliban
Washington [US], August 15 (ANI): Underlining that he will not "pass" the Afghan war to another US leader, President Joe Biden on Saturday authorised the deployment of approximately 5,000 US…
Taliban’s rapid advance can lead to local civil wars, insurgencies against it in Afghanistan
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 14 (ANI): US President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw all United States and NATO troops from Afghanistan held dire consequences for President Ashraf Ghani government but few…
Taliban takes over Asadabad city, bringing 20 provincial capitals under its control
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 14 (ANI): Taliban on Saturday captured Asadabad city, capital of Kunar province, bringing 20 provincial capitals under their control. Citing locals, Xinhua reported that Asadabad city, capital…
Taliban takes over 4 provincial capitals in 24 hours
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 14 (ANI): Taliban on Saturday took control of four provincial capitals of Logar, Paktika, Kunar, and Paktia in the last 24 hours. According to sources, along with…
Afghanistan: Taliban claims control over Sharana, Pul-e-Alam
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 14 (ANI): Taliban on Saturday claimed control over the capital of the south-eastern Afghan province of Paktika, Sharana, and Logar' provincial capital Pul-e-Alam city. The spokesman of…
Sanction Pakistan urge voices from across the world as Taliban batters Afghanistan
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 14 (ANI): Voices from across the world are increasingly urging for hard-hitting economic sanctions on Pakistan for its proxy war in Afghanistan, according to a media report.…
US troops arrive in Kabul to assist with evacuations
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 14 (ANI): The first group of US troops arrived at Kabul airport to help evacuate thousands of embassy personnel and other civilians from the capital of Afghanistan,…
As Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan, Biden discusses drawdown with top cabinet members
Washington DC [US], August 14 (ANI): US President Joe Biden spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan about the ongoing…
With Taliban at Kabul’s doorstep, US embassy officials rush to destroy classified documents
Kabul [Afghanistan], Aug 14 (ANI): As Taliban races to take control of Afghanistan and the terrorist group literally on the doorstep of Kabul, the US embassy in the capital city…
Afghanistan would never be in ‘dire situation’ if Pak has not supported Taliban: Scholar
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): Afghanistan would never be in such a "dire situation" if Pakistan had not taken the decision to support, co-opt and control the Taliban, said a…
Afghanistan spinning out of control, says UN chief as he urges all parties to protect civilians
New York [US], August 14 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday noted that fighting between Taliban and Afghan security forces is causing "tremendous harm" and called on all…
