Page 27 - Latest Updates on Taliban
India evacuates 35 more people in military aircraft from Afghanistan
India airlifted 35 people including 11 Nepalese nationals in a military aircraft from Kabul but could not evacuate over 140 others as they could not reach the airport due to security scenario
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Talks over TAPI pipeline gather steam with Taliban at the helm
Target is to take a share of natural gas to 15% in India's energy mix
 "Talks over TAPI pipeline gather steam with Taliban at the helm")
Pentagon says there were two explosions near Kabul airport, with casualties
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said one blast occurred near the airport's Abbey Gate and the other close to the nearby Baron Hotel
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Some evacuees from Afghanistan have tested positive for Covid-19: Govt
Some of those evacuated from Afghanistan have tested positive for COVID-19 and they have been isolated and are being treated, the government said on Thursday.
 "Some evacuees from Afghanistan have tested positive for Covid-19: Govt")
'Overwhelming majority' airlifted from Afghanistan, says British PM
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that the "overwhelming majority" of people eligible for evacuation from Kabul airport have now left Afghanistan
 "'Overwhelming majority' airlifted from Afghanistan, says British PM")
Security threat at Kabul airport 'imminent', says US diplomat
The security threat that prompted the State Department to urge Americans to move away from the perimeter of the Kabul airport was credible and urgent, the acting US ambassador to Afghanistan said
 "Security threat at Kabul airport 'imminent', says US diplomat")
Afghan refugees' children in India see 'dark future' after Taliban takeover
The Taliban swept across the country this month, seizing control of almost all key towns and cities in the backdrop of withdrawal of the US forces that began on May 1.
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Evacuation of Indians, assistance to distressed Afghans priorities: MEA
As many as 565 people, including 112 Afghan nationals, have been evacuated by India from Afghanistan since the Taliban seized control of the war-torn country, the MEA informed political parties
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Taliban open to Russia exploiting resource deposits in Afghanistan
Russian Ambassador to Kabul, Dmitry Zhirnov said that the Taliban is open to Moscows participation in the Afghan economy, particularly in developing resource deposits
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Britain warns of 'imminent attack' targeting Kabul airport amid evacuations
The UK government has made an urgent update to its travel advisory for Afghanistan, warning people to steer clear of Kabul airport due to an ongoing and high threat of a terrorist attack
'Afghan situation critical, Indians top priority': Govt at all-party meet
'The government is very strongly committed to ensuring full evacuation as soon as possible,' says EAM Jaishankar
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Warlord to former CEO: Taliban must deal with these leaders in Afghanistan
The militant group has been holding meetings in Kabul with Hamid Karzai, the first president after the U.S. invasion, and Abdullah Abdullah, No. 2 in the ousted administration
 "Warlord to former CEO: Taliban must deal with these leaders in Afghanistan")
Afghanistan LIVE: At least 13 dead in twin blasts outside Kabul airport
Afghanistan crisis LIVE updates: Indian government has called for an all-party meeting on the developments in Afghanistan after Taliban takeover. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news
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Taliban takeover: All Afghans must travel to India on e-visa, says govt
Officials said since Indian missions in Afghanistan are shut, the applications will be examined and processed in New Delhi
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Taliban agrees to let Afghans leave after August 31 deadline: Report
Britain on Wednesday warned the Taliban against attempts to coercively seal off Afghanistan from the rest of the world and urged the militant group to keep its borders open
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Afghanistan's fall spells trouble for China's Belt and Road Initiative
The Talibans unpredictable takeover of Afghanistan has ushered in a tumultuous second innings for the country, as the world watches the developments closely
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Afghanistan: China in talks with Taliban to expand CPEC to Kabul
China has established its first diplomatic contact with the militant group, aimed at pushing forward its ambitious project -- the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) -- to Kabul.
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Afghanistan: China, Taliban hold their first dialogue in Kabul
The two sides now have "unimpeded and effective communication", a Chinese official said on Wednesday.
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Anticipated Taliban takeover of Afghanistan but timelines surprised us: CDS
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on Wednesday asserted that any possible terrorist activity flowing out of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and finding its way into India will be firmly dealt with
 "Anticipated Taliban takeover of Afghanistan but timelines surprised us: CDS")
Taliban say religious scholars will lead govt in Afghanistan
The Taliban have said that religious scholars will lead the upcoming govt in Afghanistan as the country's government collapsed over a week ago when the terror group seized Kabul, a media report said
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