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Amrullah Saleh: Taliban-ISIS collusion on Kabul Blast, both have roots in Haqqani Network

Former Afghanistan Vice President Amrullah Saleh has said that the roots of ISIS-Khorasan are linked to the Taliban and Haqqani network operating in Kabul. Saleh made this statement after several explosions outside Kabul airport.

Aug 27, 2021, 09:18 AM IST

US Soldiers sacrificed their lives while saving lives in Kabul: US VP Kamala Harris

The statement of the Vice President of America has also come to the fore after the death of 13 American soldiers in the Kabul airport blast. Harris said the American soldier made the sacrifice in Kabul while saving lives. Earlier came President Biden's statement, in which he said, "We will not forgive, we will not forget, we will find you and kill you and you will have to pay the price".

Aug 27, 2021, 08:50 AM IST

White House lowers the national flag at half-mast in honor of the US soldiers killed in Kabul

A White House spokesman said the US flag would remain at half-mast until the evening of August 30 in honor of American soldiers killed in the terrorist attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan. On Thursday, 13 US soldiers were killed in a bomb attack at Kabul airport.

Aug 27, 2021, 08:16 AM IST

Joe Biden warns ISIS perpetrators, 13 US soldiers killed in Kabul airport blast

President Joe Biden vowed to continue the evacuation from Afghanistan after the blasts in Kabul that killed 13 US soldiers, and said the US would retaliate against those responsible for the bombing. "We will not forgive, we will not forget, we will find you and kill you, and you will pay the price," Biden said in a White House address on Thursday.

Aug 27, 2021, 08:08 AM IST

At least 60 Afghans, 13 US soldiers killed in Kabul airport blasts

At least two blasts rocked the crowded gates of Kabul airport as Islamic State struck killing scores of civilians and several US soldiers, disrupting the airlift of tens of thousands of Afghans desperate to flee.

Aug 27, 2021, 07:04 AM IST

Two explosions outside Kabul airport, 13 dead, 15 injured: Report

Western nations had warned of a possible attack there in the waning days of a massive airlift. The Pentagon confirmed the blast, with no immediate word on casualties.

Aug 26, 2021, 20:07 PM IST

Afghan women to face uncertain future under Taliban regime, warn experts

As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan once again after 20 years, experts believe that Afghan women are most likely to face an uncertain future under the terrorist group regime. The Taliban's seizure of the war-torn country came after international forces withdrew from Afghanistan, with the United States officially beginning its departure back in May and now it's on the verge of ending its military mission.

Aug 26, 2021, 18:28 PM IST

Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired, Aug 26, 2021

Badhir News is a special section of Zee News for deaf people which is specially designed by keeping deaf people in mind only. This brings you the latest news updates of every afternoon.

Aug 26, 2021, 17:40 PM IST

Breaking News: US issues warning about possible terrorist attack at Kabul airport

After the Taliban occupation in Afghanistan, the situation is going from bad to worse and people want to leave the country at any cost. For this, most people have gathered at Kabul Airport, but in the meantime the US has issued a warning about the terrorist attack on the airport and has advised its citizens to stay away from Kabul Airport.

Aug 26, 2021, 10:28 AM IST

Operation Devi Shakti: IAF flight carrying 24 Indian, 11 Nepalese evacuees from Kabul to land in Delhi shortly

The evacuation operation from Afghanistan in the backdrop of the Taliban`s takeover of the country last week is known as "Operation Devi Shakti".

Aug 26, 2021, 09:22 AM IST

What happens after Joe Biden's evacuation force leaves Afghanistan?

The chaotic and perilous evacuation from Kabul airport that ensued has unleashed a wave of criticism and presented Joe Biden with his biggest crisis since taking office in January.

Aug 25, 2021, 21:12 PM IST

Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired, Aug 25, 2021

Badhir News is a special section of Zee News for deaf people which is specially designed by keeping deaf people in mind only. This brings you the latest news updates of every afternoon.

Aug 25, 2021, 16:24 PM IST

Taliban search house-to-house for women, girls for marriage, says escaped journalist

McKay wrote about a 14-year-old girl whom she had met at a displacement hub on the periphery of Kabul earlier that week. The girl had run for her life from the fighting in Kunduz and just wanted an education and to one day become a doctor. 

Aug 25, 2021, 15:54 PM IST

Taliban: All foreign forces, including the US, should leave Afghanistan by 31 August

The Taliban has refused to extend the exit deadline and has asked the United States to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan by August 31. US President Joe Biden's administration had previously set August 31 as the deadline for the withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan. But, the US President has indicated to extend the deadline of the evacuation mission beyond August 31.

Aug 25, 2021, 12:34 PM IST

Taliban fooled US, regrouped itself with Pakistan's aid, claims Afghanistan`s 'acting' President Amrullah Saleh

The former top spy alleged that while the US was negotiating the transition and withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan, Taliban used that time to shore up military powers and regroup themselves.

Aug 25, 2021, 12:00 PM IST

Taliban gives ultimatum to America to leave Afghanistan by August 31

The Taliban has refused to extend the exit deadline and has asked the United States to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan by August 31. US President Joe Biden's administration had previously set August 31 as the deadline for the withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan. But, the US President has indicated to extend the deadline of the evacuation mission beyond August 31.

Aug 25, 2021, 10:06 AM IST

World Bank pauses financial aid to Afghanistan, says it's 'deeply concerned' for women

Before this, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had blocked operations in Afghanistan, which include an existing USD 370 million loan programme, as well as USD 340 million that Kabul was due to receive from Monday's release of Special Drawing Rights (SDR).

Aug 25, 2021, 08:00 AM IST

After Taliban ultimatum, US says no change in August 31 pullout plan from Kabul

Biden made the decision after consultation with his national security team. Weighing the risks of keeping forces on the ground beyond the deadline, he opted to complete the mission by next Tuesday, which was the deadline he set well before the Taliban completed its takeover of Afghanistan on August 15.

Aug 24, 2021, 22:35 PM IST

Afghanistan: Taliban not to extend the August 31 deadline - Watch press conference

Speaking to the media Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that the August 31 deadline for Kabul evacuations will not be extended. He goes on to say that there is enough time to get foreign nationals out before the deadline.

Aug 24, 2021, 21:02 PM IST

Compulsory 14-day quarantine for Afghan evacuees at ITBP camp in Delhi, says Centre

The Indian government is undertaking emergency evacuation of people from Afghanistan to India and considering the nature of crisis, it has already allowed exemption from mandatory pre-boarding RT-PCTR testing.

Aug 24, 2021, 20:12 PM IST