Page 39 - Latest Updates on Taliban
We must all ensure Afghanistan can't ever again be a base for terrorism: US
The US told the UN Security Council that the international community should ensure that Afghanistan "cannot ever, ever again be a base for terrorism
 "We must all ensure Afghanistan can't ever again be a base for terrorism: US")
ITBP to guard Indian diplomatic staff in Afghanistan till required
An armed contingent of paramilitary force ITBP is "actively" securing the diplomatic staff of the Indian embassy in Afghanistan's capital Kabul and will be there "till required", officials said
 "ITBP to guard Indian diplomatic staff in Afghanistan till required")
President Joe Biden to address nation on chaos in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden will return to the White House Monday to address the nation on the US evacuation from Afghanistan, a day after the Taliban took control of the country.
 "President Joe Biden to address nation on chaos in Afghanistan")
US officials say 7 killed in Kabul airport evacuation chaos
Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of the capital''s airport on Monday as thousands tried to flee the country after the Taliban seized power with stunning speed.
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US tells Taliban not to hinder military's evacuation from Kabul
The head of Central Command has met face-to-face with senior Taliban leaders to urge their fighters not to interfere with the US military's evacuation operations at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan
 "US tells Taliban not to hinder military's evacuation from Kabul")
Ready for all possible consequences: BSF DG on situation in Afghanistan
BSF Director General S S Deswal on Monday said they are keeping a close watch on the situation in Afghanistan and are fully ready for all possible consequences
 "Ready for all possible consequences: BSF DG on situation in Afghanistan")
Will take all steps for protection of India's interests in Afghanistan: MEA
India on Monday said it is constantly monitoring the situation and will take all steps to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals as well as its interests in that country
 "Will take all steps for protection of India's interests in Afghanistan: MEA")
'Monitoring Afghan situation, will take steps to ensure safety of Indians'
India's defence top brass, the foreign policy establishment and senior intelligence officials are understood to have reviewed the fast-paced developments in Afghanistan on Monday
National security adviser says Joe Biden 'stands by' US withdrawal
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the failure of the Afghan military is to blame for the Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan
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Deeply worried for women, minorities as Taliban control Afghanistan: Malala
Pakistani activist and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has said she is "deeply worried" for women, minorities and human rights advocates living in the strife-torn country
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China hopes Taliban will establish 'open, inclusive' govt as committed
China on Monday expressed hope that the Taliban will stand by its commitment of establishing an open and inclusive Islamic government in Afghanistan and will ensure a peaceful transition of power
Afghanistan will play T20 World Cup, preparations are on: Media manager
Yes, we will play in the T20 World Cup. The preparations are on and the available players will be back to training in Kabul in the next few days, team's media manager said
 "Afghanistan will play T20 World Cup, preparations are on: Media manager")
Afghanistan: 5 killed at chaotic Kabul airport as Taliban proclaim peace
Taliban say form of new regime to be announced soon; President Ashraf Ghani says he left to avoid bloodshed
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Russia's ambassador to Afghanistan to meet Taliban in Kabul on Tuesday
The Russian ambassador in Afghanistan will hold a meeting with a senior coordinator of the Taliban (terrorist group, banned in Russia) on Tuesday to discuss embassy security
Vistara says Delhi-London flights will stop using Afghanistan airspace
Vistara's flights from Delhi to London have stopped using Afghanistan airspace as the country faces an uncertain future after Kabul fell into the hands of the Taliban on Sunday.
 "Vistara says Delhi-London flights will stop using Afghanistan airspace")
Air India diverts Chicago-Delhi flight to avoid Afghan airspace
The Chicago-Delhi flight will land in Sharjah for refuelling purposes.
 "Air India diverts Chicago-Delhi flight to avoid Afghan airspace")
Joe Biden's 'America's back' confidence torched as Taliban overrun Kabul
Spiraling political calamity looms for a president who had promised to be a sure-handed steward of US foreign policy.
As Kabul falls, the burqa shops get busy and young women fear for future
'Afghans are done being victims. Afghan women will not hide. We will not be afraid,' a lecturer tells the Taliban on Twitter.
 "As Kabul falls, the burqa shops get busy and young women fear for future")
Afghans fear return of sharia laws as Taliban declares 'war is over'
Militants seek to project a more moderate face, promising to respect women's rights and protect both foreigners and Afghans.
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Taliban seek 'open, inclusive' Islamic govt: Spokesman after Kabul falls
Militant group says it is holding talks aimed at forming an open, inclusive Islamic government in Afghanistan.
