Page 30 - Latest Updates on Taliban
Govt calls all-party meet on Thursday to discuss Afghanistan crisis
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will brief parliamentary leaders of various political parties on August 26 on the developments in war-torn Afghanistan
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Troops deployment in Afghanistan beyond Aug 31 under discussion: Biden
US President Joe Biden said that extending the deployment of troops for the evacuation mission in Afghanistan beyond the August 31 deadline has been under discussion.
 "Troops deployment in Afghanistan beyond Aug 31 under discussion: Biden")
1 Afghan force member killed, 3 injured in gunfight at Kabul airport
A firefight broke out at the Kabul airport on Monday between unidentified gunmen, Afghan guards and foreign forces, said the German armed forces.
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Japan to send military planes to Kabul to evacuate Japanese
Japan will send three military aircraft to Afghanistan starting Monday to evacuate Japanese citizens and local staff as security deteriorates following the Taliban takeover, officials said
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Attackers kill Afghan soldier at Kabul airport, says German military
The German military says a firefight broke out at the Kabul airport's north gate early on Monday between Afghan security forces and unknown attackers.
 "Attackers kill Afghan soldier at Kabul airport, says German military")
Afghan crisis: India brings back 146 of its evacuated nationals from Doha
India on Monday brought back 146 of its nationals in four different flights from Qatar's capital Doha, days after they were evacuated from Afghanistan by NATO and American aircraft
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Afghanistan crisis: Scare, uncertainty grip Kabul although peace prevails
The Afghan capital's residents seemed doubtful about their future, pondering whether the current peace could be a lull before storm
 "Afghanistan crisis: Scare, uncertainty grip Kabul although peace prevails")
Biden says troops withdrawal from Afghanistan was a 'logical and rational'
Amid deepening crisis in Afghanistan, Biden defended his move to withdraw troops from the country, saying history will record this as a 'logical, rational, and right decision'
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Over 260 people in Kabul Gurdwara need help in evacuation: US Sikh body
Over 260 Sikhs have taken shelter at Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul and need help in their evacuation, a US Sikh body said Sunday.
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Pak intel agency played key role in fostering Taliban: US Congressman
Pakistan and its intelligence service have played a key role in fostering the Taliban and allowing it to eventually take over Afghanistan, a top Republican lawmaker has alleged
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Afghanistan LIVE: China hints at providing financial aid to Taliban
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National Monetisation Pipeline today. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news
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Pak urges international community to remain engaged with Afghanistan
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday said that the international community should remain engaged with Afghanistan to help it come out of the current situation
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Joe Biden planning to give an update on situation in Afghanistan
The US military is considering creative ways to get Americans and others into the Kabul airport for evacuation from Afghanistan amid acute security threats, Biden administration officials said
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UN agencies call for 'humanitarian airbridge' for aid supply to Afghanistan
The World Health Organization and UNICEF are calling for a humanitarian airbridge to be set up immediately to allow the unhindered delivery of medicines and other aid supplies to Afghanistan
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Afghanistan crisis: Austria says no refugees, Swiss plans summit
The ruling People's Party has taken a hard line on immigration amid international calls to help Afghans at risk of persecution after the US troop withdrawal
Afghan crisis: Seven dead at Kabul airport, Taliban blames US for chaos
The deaths come as a new, perceived threat from the Islamic State group affiliate in Afghanistan has seen US military planes do rapid, diving combat landings at the airport surrounded by Taliban fight
 "Afghan crisis: Seven dead at Kabul airport, Taliban blames US for chaos")
How the US lost Afghanistan
Whitlock credits President Joe Biden for his April decision to pull the US forces from what the author terms an "unwinnable war"
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Flawless evacuation: Minister on bringing back Indians from Afghanistan
Union Minister V Muraleedharan on Sunday said the evacuation process of Indians from Kabul in Afghanistan was happening in a flawless manner
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US to get commercial airlines involved in Afghanistan evacuation: Reports
The administration of US President Joe Biden could activate the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) in order to have commercial aircraft help evacuate people from Afghanistan
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As China, Pak weigh recognising Taliban, experts warn long-term losses
China, Pakistan mull a joint strategy to push for a global recognition of the Taliban regime in war-torn Afghanistan to further their interests
