Page 24 - Latest Updates on Taliban
Islamic State claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport
The Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan has claimed responsibility for Monday's rocket attack in Kabul, saying it fired at least six Katyusha rockets at the airport in the Afghan capital
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Indian Air Force C-17, C-130J aircraft back from Afghan evacuation ops
After helping in the evacuation of more than 500 Indians from Afghanistan, Indian Air Force (IAF) transport aircraft have returned to their respective home bases in the country
 "Indian Air Force C-17, C-130J aircraft back from Afghan evacuation ops")
UK plans series of diplomatic efforts after exit from Afghanistan
The UK government has said it will continue to drive a coordinated international response to Afghanistan under Taliban control after its last troops left the country over the weekend
 "UK plans series of diplomatic efforts after exit from Afghanistan")
All parties should establish contact, actively guide Taliban: China to US
China has told the US that the Afghanistan situation has undergone fundamental changes and it is necessary for all parties to make contact with the Taliban and guide it actively
 "All parties should establish contact, actively guide Taliban: China to US")
Qatar emerges as key player in Afghanistan after US pullout
Qatar played an outsized role in US efforts to evacuate tens of thousands of people from Afghanistan.
Afghan situation raises new security questions, says Rajnath Singh
The current happenings in Afghanistan have raised new security questions, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, asserting the Central government is alert and capable of dealing with any situation
 "Afghan situation raises new security questions, says Rajnath Singh")
US has evacuated all Afghan embassy staff and their families: Report
The United States has evacuated all the local Afghan staffers at the US Embassy in Afghanistan along with their families, said media reports.
 "US has evacuated all Afghan embassy staff and their families: Report")
No discussions at UNSC on sending UN peacekeeping to Afghanistan: Report
The UN Security Council is not engaged in any discussions regarding the possibility of sending a UN peacekeeping mission to Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover, a UNSC source said
 "No discussions at UNSC on sending UN peacekeeping to Afghanistan: Report")
Afghan children 'at greater risk than ever', top UNICEF official warns
Afghan children have paid the heaviest price in recent weeks of increased conflict and insecurity, said a UN Children's Fund senior official, adding that the world "cannot abandon them now"
 "Afghan children 'at greater risk than ever', top UNICEF official warns")
We want to maintain trade, political ties with India: Taliban leader
The Taliban wants to maintain Afghanistan's trade, economic and political relations with India, senior leader Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai said while describing it's an important nation in the region
 "We want to maintain trade, political ties with India: Taliban leader")
LIVE: ISIS claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport
Afghanistan crisis LIVE updates: A US drone strike struck a vehicle carrying 'suicide bombers' before they could target the ongoing military evacuation at Kabul airport. Stay tuned for the latest news
US aware of reports of civilian casualties in Kabul drone strike: Pentagon
The United States is aware of reports of civilian casualties in Kabul following its drone strike on an explosive-laden vehicle headed towards the Hamid Karzai International Airport, the Pentagon said
 "US aware of reports of civilian casualties in Kabul drone strike: Pentagon")
There's little in common between US' ignoble exit from Vietnam, Afghanistan
Once the war was over, Vietnam was eager to embrace America against its historic enemy, China
 "There's little in common between US' ignoble exit from Vietnam, Afghanistan")
US in final phase of evacuations from Kabul; Taliban seize 3 airport gates
"The whole airport is slowly coming under the control of the Taliban," Enhamullah Samangani, a member of the group's Cultural Commission, said by telephone
Afghan crisis: US drone strikes vehicle with 'bombers' on way to airport
US President warns second Kabul airport terror attack likely in hours
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Pope Francis expresses great worry on situation in Afghanistan
The pontiff says that in historic moments like these, we cannot remain indifferent. He asked the faithful to intensify prayer and fasting, seeking mercy and forgiveness.
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Nearly 2,900 more people evacuated from Kabul: US before final drawdown
With the final drawdown of foreign forces from Afghanistan just a few hours away, the United States has evacuated nearly 2,900 more people from Kabul
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US airstrike hits suicide bomber targeting airport: Taliban spokesman
A Taliban spokesman says a US military airstrike has targeted a suicide bomber in a vehicle who wanted to target the Kabul international airport amid the American evacuation there
 "US airstrike hits suicide bomber targeting airport: Taliban spokesman")
Blast reported near Kabul airport as evacuation missions near end
The incident comes hours after US President Joe Biden warned that another attack in the airport area was highly likely.
President Biden to pay respects to US troops killed in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden is embarking on a solemn journey Sunday to honour and mourn the 13 US troops killed in the suicide attack near Kabul airport
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