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Taliban confirm Haibatullah Akhunzada as supreme leader of Afghanistan govt

The Taliban informed that supreme leader Haibatullah Akhunzada will be the Head of the new Afghan government. It was also indicated that there will be a Prime Minister's post in the next government.

Sep 02, 2021, 07:36 AM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): How many 'tools' of Taliban in India?

Taliban has declared it forbidden for boys and girls to study together in Afghanistan, while in India Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has said that it is immoral to study together. But the surprising thing is that the voices of the people of the educated Muslim society were not heard on this.

Sep 01, 2021, 21:32 PM IST

Afghan interpreter who helped rescue Joe Biden in 2008 appeals to be evacuated: Report

An Afghan interpreter who helped rescue US President Joe Biden has made a request to be evacuated from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. 

Sep 01, 2021, 11:18 AM IST

What was discussed in the India-Taliban official meeting held in Doha?

Hours after the last US military plane took off from Kabul to mark the end of its 20-year war in Afghanistan, India made its first official contact with the Taliban. India's ambassador to Qatar met the head of the Taliban's political office in Doha on Tuesday.

Sep 01, 2021, 08:38 AM IST

Taliban flies Black hawk helicopter with a body hanging from it, draws flak

A video of a body hanging from US military chopper over Afghanistan's Kandahar has surfaced on social media drawing flak from the international community. 

Sep 01, 2021, 07:14 AM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): How America become a 'Minipower' from a 'Superpower'?

Former Afghan President Amrullah Saleh has given a statement expressing displeasure on America's escape from Afghanistan. Amrullah Saleh has said that Afghanistan is not packed in the bag of the last American soldier, Afghanistan is still here. Saleh said that it doesn't matter if a superpower has decided to become a mini-power.

Aug 31, 2021, 19:30 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: How dangerous is the 'coalition' of Pakistan and Taliban?

Pakistan is very happy with the Taliban occupation in Afghanistan. Not only the Prime Minister of Pakistan but also former cricketer Shahid Afridi is getting positive vibes from the terror outfit. In today's edition of Taal Thok Ke, we will discuss - How dangerous is the coalition of Pakistan and the Taliban?

Aug 31, 2021, 19:24 PM IST

Taliban militants celebrate doing open fire at Kabul Airport after US exit

The US C-17 flight was the last flight by the US military to leave Afghanistan as the US ended its 20-year effort in the country. Major General Chris Donahue, commander of the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, was the last soldier to leave Afghanistan.

Aug 31, 2021, 15:52 PM IST

Taliban attack Panjshir as soon as US troops leave Afghanistan, 7-8 fighters killed

Fahim Dashty, spokesman for Ahmed Masood, who is leading the resistance movement against the Taliban, said seven-eight Taliban fighters were killed in a fighting in the Panjshir Valley on Monday night. Dashti said the Taliban attacked Panjshir on Monday night, where resistance forces are making a last stand against the organization in Afghanistan.

Aug 31, 2021, 15:44 PM IST

Disturbing Visuals: Taliban flies Black hawk helicopter over Kandahar hanging US interpreter to it

A heart-wrenching video has emerged of the brutal antics under Taliban rule. The Taliban released a video of fighters flying US-made Black Hawk helicopter over Kandahar, with which American interpreter was hanged. Through this the Taliban tried to send a message to America.

Aug 31, 2021, 14:24 PM IST

What did America lose in Afghanistan in 20 years?

On September 11, 2001, nearly twenty years after the US invaded the country, Taliban fighters celebrated by firing in the air in the Afghan capital, when the United States completed its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Aug 31, 2021, 13:26 PM IST

Taliban armed with the air force for the first time, gets stronger with the weapons abandoned by the US

Since August 15, Taliban fighters have confiscated a vast arsenal of weapons and Humvees, along with American helicopters. Before the Taliban came to power, in late June, the Afghan Air Force was operating 167 aircraft, including attack helicopters and aircraft, mostly now held by the Taliban.

Aug 31, 2021, 11:44 AM IST

Taliban capture 4 Chinook Helicopters abandoned by US Troops at Kabul airport

Shortly after the US completed the evacuation of its troops in Afghanistan, Taliban fighters captured Kabul airport and also captured Chinook helicopters dropped by US forces.

Aug 31, 2021, 11:04 AM IST

Taliban celebrated by firing in the air, after 20 years US troops withdrawn from Afghanistan completely

On September 11, 2001, nearly twenty years after the US invaded the country, Taliban fighters celebrated by firing in the air in the Afghan capital, when the United States completed its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Aug 31, 2021, 08:28 AM IST

Badi Bahas: Pakistan's Imran govt wants worldwide recognition for Taliban?

Pakistan's National Security Advisor has made a statement that if Western countries do not recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan, then another 9/11-like attack may have to be faced. Dr Moeed Yusuf issued a stern warning, saying the international coalition was struggling to get its remaining troops out of the country after a humiliating defeat by the Taliban.

Aug 30, 2021, 12:28 PM IST

UNSC's U-Turn on Taliban rule, removes Taliban's name from list on terror-support

Syed Akbaruddin has tweeted a copy of the statement issued regarding the Taliban rule. It has a copy of India's statement on 16 August, in which it was appealed that the Taliban should not support terrorism in any country. At the same time, the copy of the statement released by the UNSC on August 27 does not even mention the name of the Taliban.

Aug 30, 2021, 10:38 AM IST

Taliban: No foreign national will be stopped, Afghans can also travel abroad

The Taliban recently issued a statement, giving a new assurance to about 100 countries. The Taliban said that no foreign national would be prevented from leaving Afghanistan. Even Afghans can go abroad provided they have complete documents of foreign travel.

Aug 30, 2021, 07:38 AM IST

Children in Afghanistan should not be abandoned, says UNICEF as some partners consider cutting aid

"Now, with a security crisis, skyrocketing food prices, a severe drought, the spread of COVID-19, and another harsh winter just around the corner, children are at greater risk than ever," George Laryea-Adjei, Regional Director for UNICEF South Asia warned.

Aug 30, 2021, 06:48 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: 6 Afghans, including 4 children, killed after rocket falls into residential area in Kabul

"The rocket struck a house in Khwaja Bughra, a populated residential area in Police District 15, killing two adults and four children," Hajji Karim, a representative of the neighbourhood in the municipality district said. 

Aug 30, 2021, 06:37 AM IST

US warns of 'credible threat' at Kabul airport, urges Americans to leave vicinity

The US Embassy in Afghanistan warned of a specific threat to Kabul airport and appealed to its citizens to avoid travelling to the airport and avoid all airport gates. 

Aug 29, 2021, 08:59 AM IST