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Taliban being micromanaged as colonial power by ISI, says Amrullah Saleh

Former Afghan vice president Amrullah Saleh has asserted that the Taliban are being micromanaged by Pakistan notorious intelligence agency--the ISI

UN Chief to hold humanitarian conference for Afghanistan on September 13

In response to the growing humanitarian needs in the war-ravaged country, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will convene a high-level humanitarian conference for Afghanistan on September 13.Taking to Twitter, Guterres said that Afghan children, women and men need support and solidarity from the international community."Now more than ever, Afghan children, women & men need support & solidarity from the international community. I will convene a high-level humanitarian conference for Afghanistan on 13 September to advocate for a swift scale-up in funding & full, unimpeded access to those in need," Guterres tweeted.Earlier on Friday, United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric informed that Guterres will travel next week to Geneva, Switzerland, to hold a ministerial meeting in response to the growing humanitarian needs in Afghanistan."As the United Nations continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, the Secretary-General will travel

Masoud vows to save Panjshir, says Afghans will stand for their rights

Commander of tanti-Taliban resistance forces in Afghanistan's Panjshir province, Ahmad Shah Masoud, has vowed to save the valley from the outfit

At least 17 killed, 41 wounded in Kabul gunfire, says Report

At least 17 people were killed and 41 wounded in incidents of gun firing on Friday night in Kabul, Tolo News reported citing a hospital.

California governor seeks $16.7 million in aid for Afghan refugees

California's governor and legislative leaders on Friday requested USD 16.7 million in state money to help resettle Afghan refugees in the state.

Taliban delegation meets Pak officials in Doha, discusses border issues

A senior Taliban delegation met with the Pakistani Embassy officials in Qatar on Friday where the two discussed issues concerning the current developments in Afghanistan

Fierce fighting in Panjshir; both Taliban, Resistance claim 'upper hand'

The fate of Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley hangs in the balance as heavy fighting continues

Google locks Afghan govt email accounts as Taliban looks for access: Report

Google has temporarily locked down some Afghan government email accounts as the Taliban is attempting to access the former officials' emails

It's much harder for fleeing Afghans to reach Europe than six years ago

New concrete, metal and razor wire walls, drone surveillance, beefed up border patrols and catch-and-return policies have made the route to Europe more difficult, dangerous and costly

Have right to raise voice for Muslims in Kashmir, says Taliban

MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India's immediate focus in Afghanistan is to ensure that Afghan soil is not used for terrorist activities

Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar to lead new Afghanistan govt

Leader was the main signatory of the peace deal with Trump admin in Feb '20

Opium nation 2.0

Many believe that the war in Afghanistan was essentially an "opium war"

Afghanistan crisis likely on BRICS summit agenda, indicates China

The crisis in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Taliban toppling the US-backed government in Kabul is expected to be discussed during the BRICS summit scheduled this month, China indicated on Friday

EU foreign ministers outline conditions for relations with Taliban

European Union officials listed a set of conditions for defining the EU's level of engagement with the Taliban as the new rulers of Afghanistan, including respect for human rights and the rule of law

Afghan govt formation postponed; to be announced on Sep 4: Taliban

The Taliban has already appointed governors, police chiefs and police commanders for provinces and districts.

UK foreign secretary sees importance in engaging with Taliban

The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on August 15

Household items going up for sale on roadsides in Afghanistan

Those who remain in Afghanistan are resorting to desperate measures, as household items are going up for sale on roadsides around the country.

Mullah Baradar to lead new Taliban-led Afghanistan government: Report

Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob and Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai will take senior positions in the government

Afghan crisis: Taliban, rebels claim heavy toll in raging Panjshir battle

Efforts on to resume operations at Kabul airport

China trying to take over abandoned US airbase at Bagram: Nikki Haley

The US needs to closely watch China as it might try to take over the Bagram air force base in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of the war-torn country, Haley warned