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
DNA: Afghanistan lost not to Taliban, but to its leaders' corruption!
In Afghanistan, 72-year-old President Ashraf Ghani fled the country in a private plane when people were fleeing for their lives during the Taliban occupation. And, Russia has claimed that he took 4 vehicles with him full of cash so that they do not face any possible trouble in the coming days.
Aug 17, 2021, 23:08 PM IST
Taliban will come and kill me and others like me: Afghanistan's first female mayor Zarifa Ghafari
Zarifa Ghafari made history in 2018 by becoming Afghanistan's first female mayor. In March 2020, she was presented with the International Women of Courage Award by the Trump administration, during which she warned that Afghan women are 'always worried for the future' since they 'have not forgotten the Taliban's reign.'
Aug 17, 2021, 22:30 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 crisis: First Vice President Amrullah Saleh declares himself the 'legitimate caretaker president'
Afghan First Vice President Amrullah Saleh meanwhile said he was in the country and declared himself the "legitimate caretaker president" and that he would not bow to Kabul's new rulers.
Aug 17, 2021, 21:12 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
Kabul seems safer under Taliban than it was under Ashraf Ghani, says Russia amid Afghanistan crisis
Russia also said that it was surprised, like many other nations, by the lighting speed with which the Taliban seized control of the country.
Aug 17, 2021, 09:37 AM IST
Afghanistan crisis: US declines to say if Ashraf Ghani is still Afghan president
Ghani has left Afghanistan as insurgent Taliban fighters toppled his government in a matter of weeks.
Aug 17, 2021, 07:24 AM 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
Ashraf Ghani should face trial for fleeing in most disgraceful manner: Russian envoy
Ghani had earlier announced that he is stepping down to prevent bloodshed, and left the country as members of the Taliban entered Kabul on Sunday.
Aug 16, 2021, 21:24 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
Behind The Scene: Collapse of Afghanistan's military to Taliban insurgents
The Taliban have sought to present themselves as a more moderate force in recent years and say they won't exact revenge, but many Afghans are skeptical of those promises.
Aug 16, 2021, 19:00 PM IST
Pakistan PM Imran Khan says Afghans have broken 'shackles of slavery'
The Pakistan Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a ceremony to launch the first phase of the Single National Curriculum (SNC) from Grade 1 to 5, which was part of the manifesto of his ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party.
Aug 16, 2021, 18:00 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
9 pics that tell the story of Kabul's change of fate under Taliban
Afghanistan's major cities, including the capital Kabul, has been witnessing quick developments in last 10 days.
Aug 16, 2021, 15:22 PM IST
'They tied our hands from behind and sold the country': Afghan Defence Minister hits out at President Ashraf Ghani
As the Taliban captured the capital Kabul early Sunday, President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan for Tajikistan.
Aug 16, 2021, 10:05 AM IST
Taliban declare 'war is over' as Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, top diplomats flee Kabul
In a Facebook post, Ghani said he had left the country to avoid clashes with the Taliban that would endanger millions of residents of Kabul. Some local social media users in Kabul branded Ghani, who did not disclose his location, a coward for leaving them in chaos. A tweet from the verified account of the Afghan Embassy in India said: "We are all banging our heads in shame."
Aug 16, 2021, 09:21 AM IST
Left country to avoid bloodshed, says Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as Kabul falls to Taliban
Ghani, however, did not disclose details on his current location, but he is said to have fled to Tajikistan.
Aug 16, 2021, 06:34 AM IST
