Page 17 - Latest Updates on Taliban
As world marks 9/11, Taliban raises flag over seat of power in Kabul
The flag-raising at Afghan presidential palace marks the official start of the work of the new government, says group.
 "As world marks 9/11, Taliban raises flag over seat of power in Kabul")
India's role as regional ally can help in Afghanistan: US official
India as a key regional player and ally of the US and its history of investments in Afghanistan could have a positive impact, a US State Department spokesperson has said here.
 "India's role as regional ally can help in Afghanistan: US official")
Joe Biden marks two decades since 9/11 with shift in US priorities
As president, Biden is trying to turn the page and reorient U.S. priorities
 "Joe Biden marks two decades since 9/11 with shift in US priorities")
Brother of former Afghan VP Amrullah Saleh shot dead by Taliban
The Taliban shot dead the brother of Amrullah Saleh, the former vice president of Afghanistan, and his driver
 "Brother of former Afghan VP Amrullah Saleh shot dead by Taliban")
US envoy praises Qatar for evacuation flights from Afghanistan
More than 250 foreign nationals have left Afghanistan in the past three days, says Zalmay Khalilzad, Washington's special envoy and the architect of an often criticised deal with the Taliban.
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Another Qatar Airways charter flight departs Kabul with 19 US citizens
The United States on Friday facilitated the departure of 21 American nationals and 11 Green Card holders, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
 "Another Qatar Airways charter flight departs Kabul with 19 US citizens")
Important that Taliban adheres to no-terrorism commitment: India at UNSC
The Security Council resolution has underlined that Afghan territory should not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists, or to plan or to finance terrorist acts
 "Important that Taliban adheres to no-terrorism commitment: India at UNSC")
European Union meets Taliban to discuss limited diplomatic presence
The memo says the protection of facilities and convoys is the most complicated issue to sort out and that the return of any officials would not mean recognition of the Taliban government
 "European Union meets Taliban to discuss limited diplomatic presence")
Women can't be ministers, they should give birth: Taliban spokesperson
"A woman can't be a minister, it is like you put something on her neck that she can't carry," the Taliban spokesperson said
 "Women can't be ministers, they should give birth: Taliban spokesperson")
Afghanistan on brink of universal poverty, urgent efforts needed: UN
Adds Taliban response to Afghan protests becoming very violent
 "Afghanistan on brink of universal poverty, urgent efforts needed: UN")
Rise of Taliban raises serious security concerns for India, region: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday conveyed to his Australian counterpart Peter Dutton that the rise of Taliban raises serious security concerns for India and the region
 "Rise of Taliban raises serious security concerns for India, region: Rajnath")
No BRICS recognition for Taliban govt until int'l law assurances: SA
The BRICS countries have agreed not to recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan until they receive assurances that it will comply with prescripts of international law, South African minister said
 "No BRICS recognition for Taliban govt until int'l law assurances: SA")
UK spy chief warns Taliban takeover could fuel terror plots against West
The Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has hearted and emboldened extremists and could lead to the return of major al-Qaida-style attack plots against the West
 "UK spy chief warns Taliban takeover could fuel terror plots against West")
Isolating Afghanistan will have 'consequences' for region, world: Pak FM
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday urged the international community to adopt a "new positive approach" towards Afghanistan
Mullah at the helm: Taliban's interim PM Akhund destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas
Mullah Akhund is a fascinating but relatively enigmatic figure in the Taliban
 "Mullah at the helm: Taliban's interim PM Akhund destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas")
Afghanistan crisis: First civilian flight leaves Kabul after US withdrawal
Around 200 foreigners, including Americans, fly out to Doha
 "Afghanistan crisis: First civilian flight leaves Kabul after US withdrawal")
Taliban likely to hold oath-taking ceremony on September 11: Report
The newly-formed Taliban government has rolled out invitations to various countries to be part of the oath-taking ceremony, including China, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Qatar, India and the US
 "Taliban likely to hold oath-taking ceremony on September 11: Report")
CIA director discusses security, Afghan situation with Pak Army chief, ISI
America's Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns on Thursday met Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt Gen Faiz Hamid
Taliban's cultural commission bans women from playing any sport
The decision has raised many questions over the future of Afghanistan in international cricket and other sports.
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US not in a rush to recognise new Taliban-led interim govt: White House
The US is not in rush to recognise the new Taliban-led interim government in Afghanistan but engaged with the people who are now controlling the country to get the American citizens out of the nation
 "US not in a rush to recognise new Taliban-led interim govt: White House")
