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Our focus is that Afghan soil shouldn't be used for terror activities: MEA
India's immediate focus is to ensure that Afghan soil is not used for terrorist activities directed against it, the MEA said on Thursday
 "Our focus is that Afghan soil shouldn't be used for terror activities: MEA")
Rebuilding a presence in Afghanistan
Having failed to build ties with the Taliban, India finds itself in a particularly difficult spot
 "Rebuilding a presence in Afghanistan")
Qatar's top diplomat says it's not clear when Kabul airport will reopen
Qatar's top diplomat said that experts are racing to reopen Kabul's airport but warned it was not clear when flights would resume, with many still desperate to flee Afghanistan's new Taliban leaders
 "Qatar's top diplomat says it's not clear when Kabul airport will reopen")
Top headlines: August exports rise 45%; RRVL gets sole control of Just Dial
Business Standard brings you the top stories this evening
 "Top headlines: August exports rise 45%; RRVL gets sole control of Just Dial")
Taliban kills 34, captures 11 checkpoints of Afghan resistance forces
This comes after negotiations with resistance leader Ahmad Massoud failed.
 "Taliban kills 34, captures 11 checkpoints of Afghan resistance forces")
Opponent says Saudi Crown Prince had role in Kabul airport attack
A Saudi opponent has spoken of the alleged role of Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman in supporting the ISIL elements during the August 26 Kabul airport attack, Iran's Mehr News reported
 "Opponent says Saudi Crown Prince had role in Kabul airport attack")
Hebatullah Akhundzada set to head Taliban govt in Afghanistan
The Taliban are all set to announce the formation of a new govt in Kabul on the lines of the Iranian leadership
 "Hebatullah Akhundzada set to head Taliban govt in Afghanistan")
Food stocks in Afghanistan could run out as soon as this month
In recent days, the UN has flown medical supplies into the Mazar-i-Sharif airport in nort Afghanistan, while some 600 metric tonnes of food were delivered by trucks coming over the border from Pak
 "Food stocks in Afghanistan could run out as soon as this month")
Taliban preparing to reveal new Afghan govt amid economic turmoil
The Islamist movement's supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, is expected to have ultimate power over a governing council, with a president below him, a senior Taliban official said last month
 "Taliban preparing to reveal new Afghan govt amid economic turmoil")
Anti-Taliban resistance based in Panjshir will defend all Afghans: Ex VP
Underlining the aim of resistance forces to defeat the Taliban, former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh has said the resistance is "based in Panjshir" but will defend the rights of all citizens
 "Anti-Taliban resistance based in Panjshir will defend all Afghans: Ex VP")
Will run out of food stocks in Afghanistan by month-end: senior UN official
The United Nations' food stockpiles in Afghanistan could run out this month and there is a critical need for $200 million to provide food to the most vulnerable, a senior UN official has warned
 "Will run out of food stocks in Afghanistan by month-end: senior UN official")
China trying to take Bagram air force base, use Pak against India: Haley
In the aftermath of the Taliban regaining power in Afghanistan, a former senior American diploma Nikki Haley t has said there is a need to closely watch China
 "China trying to take Bagram air force base, use Pak against India: Haley")
Blinken thanks Qatar FM for supporting US evacuation process in Afghanistan
Blinken, spoke with Qatari Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and thanked him for effort to assist with the safe transit of evacuees from Afghanistan
 "Blinken thanks Qatar FM for supporting US evacuation process in Afghanistan")
No hurry to recognise or to establish official relations with Taliban: EU
The European Union is in no hurry to recognise the Taliban nor to establishing official relations with the group, said Gunnar Wiegand, the European Commission's managing director for Asia and Pacific
 "No hurry to recognise or to establish official relations with Taliban: EU")
Biden defends US withdrawal from Afghanistan; says it's 'best decision'
President Joe Biden vigorously defended the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of conflict
 "Biden defends US withdrawal from Afghanistan; says it's 'best decision'")
With Kabul airport closed, fearful Afghans rush for the border
The Taliban is talking with Qatar and Turkey over how to run Kabul's airport, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said
 "With Kabul airport closed, fearful Afghans rush for the border")
Afghan crisis: Taliban will unveil govt with Akhundzada pulling strings
Consultations on forming an inclusive Afghan govt end in 'consensus'
 "Afghan crisis: Taliban will unveil govt with Akhundzada pulling strings")
Afghans face hunger crisis, adding to challenges of Taliban rulers
Food stocks in Afghanistan could run out this month, a senior UN official warned Wednesday, threatening to add a hunger crisis to the challenges facing the country's new Taliban rulers
 "Afghans face hunger crisis, adding to challenges of Taliban rulers")
Omar asks Union govt whether it considers Taliban a terror organisation
A day after India officially talked to the Taliban, former J&K CM Omar Abdullah on Wednesday asked the Union government to clarify whether or not it considered the outfit a terror organisation
 "Omar asks Union govt whether it considers Taliban a terror organisation")
With Kabul airport closed, fearful Afghans rush for the border
Thousands seen at border crossings with Pakistan, Iran; crowds gather at banks in Kabul
