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India, 5 Central Asian nations to set up joint working group on Afghanistan

The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated drastically since the Taliban took control of Kabul in mid-August last year.

India, 5 Central Asian nations to set up joint working group on Afghanistan
Updated On : 28 Jan 2022 | 6:43 AM IST

UN chief urges major Afghan aid increase, unfreezing assets

Time is of the essence, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council. Without action, lives will be lost, and despair and extremism will grow.

UN chief urges major Afghan aid increase, unfreezing assets
Updated On : 27 Jan 2022 | 9:31 AM IST
Updated On : 26 Jan 2022 | 7:50 AM IST

Taliban meets representatives of US, 7 other nations in Oslo

Political analysts believe that such meetings could play a vital role in solving the problems in the country

Taliban meets representatives of US, 7 other nations in Oslo
Updated On : 25 Jan 2022 | 9:18 AM IST

Afghan girls must return to school: Former Prez Hamid Karzai

This comes as talks are underway in the capital city of Norway over wide-ranging issues concerning the fate of Afghanistan

Afghan girls must return to school: Former Prez Hamid Karzai
Updated On : 25 Jan 2022 | 7:27 AM IST

US lawmakers urge Biden to release frozen Afghan funds to prevent disasters

US lawmakers urged US President Joe Biden to release the country's assets to prevent imminent economic and humanitarian disasters facing the Afghan people.

US lawmakers urge Biden to release frozen Afghan funds to prevent disasters
Updated On : 22 Jan 2022 | 9:03 AM IST

Reopening schools for girls our responsibility, not world pressure: Taliban

The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has said that reopening schools for girls across the country was their responsibility and not due to world pressure

Reopening schools for girls our responsibility, not world pressure: Taliban
Updated On : 21 Jan 2022 | 10:22 AM IST

UN sends $32 mn in cash to Afghanistan as part of humanitarian aid

The central bank of Afghanistan has announced that the UN has sent $32 million in cash to the war-torn nation as part of the world body's humanitarian aid assistance

UN sends $32 mn in cash to Afghanistan as part of humanitarian aid
Updated On : 21 Jan 2022 | 9:59 AM IST

Over half a million lost jobs in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover: UN

More than half a million people have lost or been pushed out of their jobs in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) said

Over half a million lost jobs in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover: UN
Updated On : 20 Jan 2022 | 8:35 AM IST

Pentagon releases video of botched Kabul airstrike that killed 10 civilians

The Pentagon has declassified and publicly released video footage of a US drone strike in Kabul that killed 10 civilians in the final hours of a chaotic American withdrawal

Pentagon releases video of botched Kabul airstrike that killed 10 civilians
Updated On : 20 Jan 2022 | 8:34 AM IST

Biden defends Afghan withdrawal, says 'I make no apologies for what I did'

US President Joe Biden defended his decision to pull out from Afghanistan and said "I make no apologies for what I did".

Biden defends Afghan withdrawal, says 'I make no apologies for what I did'
Updated On : 20 Jan 2022 | 8:28 AM IST

Taliban urges Muslim countries to recognize Islamic Emirate govt

The Taliban on Wednesday urged Muslim countries to recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) government.Taliban urges Muslim countries to recognize Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan govtTaliban's acting Prime Minister Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund called on Islamic countries to be the first to recognize the IEA, reported Tolo News.Acting Taliban PM called on the Islamic countries to not wait and let the US be the first to recognize Afghanistan, after which "you would also recognize it," said the prime minister.He said the lack of recognition is creating severe challenges in a variety of ways, reported Tolo News.Akhund made the remarks at a high-level meeting held on Wednesday at the ARG (Presidential Palace) in Kabul to assess the status of the Afghan economy.The meeting was attended by members of the Islamic Emirate cabinet and UN representatives as well as representatives of 20 foreign countries, reported Tolo News.He also called on the international community to recognize the

Taliban urges Muslim countries to recognize Islamic Emirate govt
Updated On : 20 Jan 2022 | 7:29 AM IST

Pak NSA cancels Afghan visit amid anti-Islamabad protests: Report

Pakistani officials said Yusuf's visit was postponed due to inclement weather

Pak NSA cancels Afghan visit amid anti-Islamabad protests: Report
Updated On : 19 Jan 2022 | 9:50 PM IST

ILO report says Afghanistan crisis causing massive job losses

More than a half million people in Afghanistan have lost their jobs since the Taliban takeover in mid-August, the International Labour Organisation said in a report

ILO report says Afghanistan crisis causing massive job losses
Updated On : 19 Jan 2022 | 11:57 AM IST

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 28, 800 homes destroyed

The death toll from two earthquakes in western Afghanistan rose to 28, wounding four and destroying 800 homes

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 28, 800 homes destroyed
Updated On : 19 Jan 2022 | 7:54 AM IST

Afghanistan quake death toll reaches 26, including children: UN

The US Geological Survey on Monday registered a magnitude 5.3 quake at 2 pm and a second, magnitude 4.9 at 4 pm local time

Afghanistan quake death toll reaches 26, including children: UN
Updated On : 18 Jan 2022 | 8:08 PM IST

UN scales up assistance in Afghanistan, provides assistance to 9 mn people

UN humanitarians and partners have provided food assistance to more than 9 million Afghans since the Taliban takeover in August 2021, said the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

UN scales up assistance in Afghanistan, provides assistance to 9 mn people
Updated On : 18 Jan 2022 | 10:43 AM IST

At least 12 killed after 5.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghan's Badghis

At least 12 people were killed and many others injured after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Afghanistan's western province of Badghis on Monday, a local official has said.

At least 12 killed after 5.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghan's Badghis
Updated On : 18 Jan 2022 | 8:16 AM IST

Twin earthquakes in western Afghanistan kill at least 22: Report

The US Geological Survey registered a magnitude 5.3 quake at 2 p.m. and a second, magnitude 4.9 at 4 p.m. local time

Twin earthquakes in western Afghanistan kill at least 22: Report
Updated On : 18 Jan 2022 | 2:19 AM IST

Jaishankar speaks with EU counterpart, discusses Afghanistan, Myanmar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday discussed the strategic facets of the India-EU cooperation with European Union's (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles and also deliberated upon global hotspots, including Afghanistan and Myanmar. Jaishankar also spoke with his counterparts from Hungary and Sweden separately and discussed bilateral cooperation. "A warm conversation with EU HRVP @JosepBorrellF, our first this year. Reviewed trade & investment, connectivity, climate action and strategic facets of India-EU cooperation," Jaishankar said in a tweet after speaking with the EU official. "Discussed global hotspots, especially Afghanistan and Myanmar," he added. In another tweet, Jaishankar said he had a good discussion with Hungarian Foreign Minister Pter Szijjrt. "Discussed bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, education, mobility and health. Confident that the positive momentum of 2021 will grow further in 2022," ..

Jaishankar speaks with EU counterpart, discusses Afghanistan, Myanmar
Updated On : 17 Jan 2022 | 9:55 PM IST