Afghanistan government

United Arab Emirates (UAE) reopens its embassy in Kabul

The UAE has sent several planes carrying medical and food aid to Kabul since the outbreak of the humanitarian crisis. 

Nov 21, 2021, 06:55 AM IST

Taliban's first official press conference, here's everything you need to know- In pics

The Afghan Taliban said on Tuesday (August 17) they wanted peaceful relations with other countries and would respect the rights of women within the framework of Islamic law, as they held their first official news briefing since their shock seizure of Kabul.

Aug 17, 2021, 23:27 PM IST

'Afghanistan potential base for Pak-backed terrorism, India needs to be cautious,' says Shashi Tharoor

Afghanistan`s government collapsed on Sunday with President Ashraf Ghani leaving the country and the Taliban`s entry into the capital.

Aug 17, 2021, 22:01 PM IST

Afghanistan: Committee to Protect Journalists asks US to ensure safety of Afghan scribes as Taliban takes over

Committee to Protect Journalists expressed deep concern about the safety of hundreds of local journalists and media workers who could be targeted by the emerging Taliban regime

Aug 17, 2021, 17:35 PM IST

Afghanistan: Evacuation flights start again at Kabul Airport as US President Joe Biden defends US withdrawal

Despite the scenes of bedlam in Kabul, U.S. President Joe Biden defended his decision here to withdraw U.S. forces after 20 years of war - the nation's longest - that he described as costing more than $1 trillion.

Aug 17, 2021, 15:34 PM IST

Afghan men, women, children living under constant state of fear: India at UNSC

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti made the statement while addressing an emergency meeting of the UNSC.

Aug 16, 2021, 23:22 PM IST

'Our friends are going to get killed': AI passenger from Kabul lands in Delhi

The AI 244 had taken off at 6.06 pm from the Kabul airport, even as the Taliban reached the Afghan capital and were on the verge of taking power.

Aug 16, 2021, 21:51 PM IST

'We are ready for all possible consequences,' BSF DG Deswal on political upheaval in Afghanistan

BSF Director General SS Deswal said they are keeping a close watch on the situation neighboring country and are fully ready for all possible consequences.

Aug 16, 2021, 20:26 PM IST

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled with cars and chopper full of cash, says Russian embassy

Ashraf Ghani, whose current whereabouts are unknown, said he left Afghanistan on Sunday (August 15).

Aug 16, 2021, 17:09 PM IST

Afghanistan slams Pakistan for hosting Taliban for talks, India says monitoring developments closely

"The key to sustainable peace is in Afghanistan. This kind of hosting of the Taliban by Pakistan only emboldens them to continue and hold to their violence against the Afghan government," President Ashraf Ghani's Spokesperson said.

Oct 05, 2019, 10:38 AM IST