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US not ready to provide financial aid to Afghanistan via Taliban: Sullivan

The US would need to see significant improvement in government inclusivity and other aspects, Sullivan said, adding that the US was regularly discussing this with the other party.

US not ready to provide financial aid to Afghanistan via Taliban: Sullivan
Updated On : 08 Nov 2021 | 7:37 AM IST

Pak decision to not attend dialogue on Afghanistan unfortunate: Report

The sources said Pakistan's comments against India on hosting of the dialogue are an unsuccessful attempt to deflect attention from its "pernicious role" in Afghanistan

Pak decision to not attend dialogue on Afghanistan unfortunate: Report
Updated On : 05 Nov 2021 | 11:38 PM IST

India to host security dialogue on Afghanistan, invites China, Russia

India is hosting the dialogue to discuss the overall security situation in Afghanistan following the Taliban's capture of power in the country

India to host security dialogue on Afghanistan, invites China, Russia
Updated On : 05 Nov 2021 | 10:10 PM IST
Updated On : 05 Nov 2021 | 8:57 PM IST

Health facilities should not be targeted: UN after Kabul hospital attack

A deadly attack on a military hospital in the Afghan capital is a reminder that health facilities should never be a target and that all civilians must be protected.

Health facilities should not be targeted: UN after Kabul hospital attack
Updated On : 03 Nov 2021 | 1:44 PM IST

Taliban govt bans foreign currencies to keep Afghanistan economy afloat

Taliban has banned the use of foreign currencies in Afghanistan, a move that could weigh on an economy struggling with a cash crunch.

Taliban govt bans foreign currencies to keep Afghanistan economy afloat
Updated On : 03 Nov 2021 | 1:15 PM IST

Will not travel to India for conference on Afghanistan: Pak NSA

India extended the invitation to Pakistan to attend the regional conference on Afghanistan being hosted by Indian NSA Ajit Doval

Will not travel to India for conference on Afghanistan: Pak NSA
Updated On : 02 Nov 2021 | 6:45 PM IST

Climate change, Afghanistan dominate Modi's meeting with Italian PM

The two leaders also exchanged views on recent global and regional developments, including in Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific

Climate change, Afghanistan dominate Modi's meeting with Italian PM
Updated On : 30 Oct 2021 | 1:52 PM IST
Updated On : 30 Oct 2021 | 1:45 PM IST

Helmand River Treaty: Iran perceives Taliban as 'strategic threat'

Iran on Thursday said that political changes in Afghanistan could turn into a strategic threat to its interests

Helmand River Treaty: Iran perceives Taliban as 'strategic threat'
Updated On : 30 Oct 2021 | 12:00 PM IST

Afghan situation couldn't be seen in isolation, says PM Modi in Italy

The Prime Minister was quite categoric that the situation in Afghanistan could not be seen in isolation, he said

Afghan situation couldn't be seen in isolation, says PM Modi in Italy
Updated On : 30 Oct 2021 | 3:21 AM IST

ICC T20 WC, PAK vs AFG Highlights: Pakistan completes hat-trick of wins

Batting first, Afghanistan scored a competitive 147 for six against Pakistan in their Group 2 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup on Friday

ICC T20 WC, PAK vs AFG Highlights: Pakistan completes hat-trick of wins
Updated On : 29 Oct 2021 | 11:15 PM IST

'Just give us our money': Taliban push to unlock Afghan billions

Afghanistan parked billions of dollars in assets overseas with the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks in Europe

'Just give us our money': Taliban push to unlock Afghan billions
Updated On : 29 Oct 2021 | 2:10 PM IST

Ensure Afghanistan not used as terrorist safe haven: US, India to Taliban

During the two-day meeting on October 26 and 27, the US reiterated its commitment to stand together with the people and the government of India in the fight against terrorism.

Ensure Afghanistan not used as terrorist safe haven: US, India to Taliban
Updated On : 29 Oct 2021 | 8:49 AM IST

Taliban will not last beyond two years, feels former Afghan Chief of Staff

The UN agencies have warned that the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is worsening, and funding for emergency aid is urgently needed to help 20 million people there.

Taliban will not last beyond two years, feels former Afghan Chief of Staff
Updated On : 29 Oct 2021 | 7:32 AM IST

US announces $144 mn in humanitarian aid for people of Afghanistan

The US will provide the assistance to the people of Afghanistan who have been facing a grave humanitarian crisis

US announces $144 mn in humanitarian aid for people of Afghanistan
Updated On : 29 Oct 2021 | 7:31 AM IST

China shifts stance - now wants United Nations to steer Afghanistan

China's changing viewpoint on Afghanistan was highly visible in the Joint Ministerial Statement released after the foreign ministers' meeting in Tehran.

China shifts stance - now wants United Nations to steer Afghanistan
Updated On : 28 Oct 2021 | 8:14 PM IST

India concerned about situation in Afghanistan: Pentagon official

The Pentagon official said Indians want to work with the US on this issue, by sharing intelligence and cooperating

India concerned about situation in Afghanistan: Pentagon official
Updated On : 28 Oct 2021 | 9:29 AM IST

Significantly increase financial aid for Afghan education: Unicef agency

The ECW, hosted by Unicef, is the global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises.

Significantly increase financial aid for Afghan education: Unicef agency
Updated On : 28 Oct 2021 | 9:18 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: What did billions in aid accomplish in 20 years?

For two decades, Afghanistan's economic development aid largely funded education, health, governance reforms and infrastructure - including schools, hospitals, roads and other construction projects.

Afghanistan crisis: What did billions in aid accomplish in 20 years?
Updated On : 27 Oct 2021 | 11:24 AM IST