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PM Modi, German Chancellor Merkel discuss security situation in Afghanistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday and discussed the unfolding security situation in Afghanistan and its implications on the region and the world

China hints at providing financial aid to Taliban controlled Afghanistan

China on Monday hinted at stepping up financial assistance to the Taliban controlled Afghanistan, saying it will play a positive role in helping the war-ravaged country

Afghanistan LIVE: China hints at providing financial aid to Taliban

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National Monetisation Pipeline today. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

Two passengers who landed in Delhi from Afghanistan found Covid positive

Two persons out of the 146 passengers who landed in Delhi from Afghanistan on Monday were found positive for Covid-19.

'Thought Taliban might kill us': Afghan returnee narrates horror

Jeet Bahadur Thapa shudders to recall how he and other Indians thought they might be killed by the Taliban gunmen any moment after they were made to sit on ground in an open area at Kabul airport.

3 Sikh scripture copies, 75 people flown in from Kabul on IAF aircraft

Three copies of Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib 75 people, including 46 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus, are being evacuated from Afghanistan on an IAF plane

Govt calls all-party meet on Thursday to discuss Afghanistan crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will brief parliamentary leaders of various political parties on August 26 on the developments in war-torn Afghanistan

MEA to brief Opposition on developments in Afghanistan: Jaishankar

PM Modi has instructed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to brief the floor leaders of political parties in view of recent developments in Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said

Troops deployment in Afghanistan beyond Aug 31 under discussion: Biden

US President Joe Biden said that extending the deployment of troops for the evacuation mission in Afghanistan beyond the August 31 deadline has been under discussion.

1 Afghan force member killed, 3 injured in gunfight at Kabul airport

A firefight broke out at the Kabul airport on Monday between unidentified gunmen, Afghan guards and foreign forces, said the German armed forces.One Afghan security force member and three other suffered injuries in the battle, in which American and German forces were also involved, Sputnik reported citing German armed forces.The incident took place at the North Gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport. However, the identities of the assailants are still unknown.Countries including the US and India have been urgently evacuating their citizens from the war-torn nation.The evacuations are being carried out in the wake of the collapse of the Afghan government and its take over by the Taliban.While Taliban terrorists are deployed outside the airport, the Afghan guards are helping US forces inside the airport.The US, which has stationed thousands of troops to secure the airport, has set a deadline to complete the evacuations by August 31.There are up to 15,000 Americans and 50,000 to ...

Japan to send military planes to Kabul to evacuate Japanese

Japan will send three military aircraft to Afghanistan starting Monday to evacuate Japanese citizens and local staff as security deteriorates following the Taliban takeover, officials said

Kamala Harris pledges open South China Sea, says US focus on Afghan crisis

US vice president meets Singapore's PM and President during a trip aimed at bolstering ties with partners in the region.

Pakistan dispels speculations on FM Qureshi's visit to Afghanistan

Pakistan has dispelled speculations regarding visit of Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to Kabul, according to an official spokesperson.

Attackers kill Afghan soldier at Kabul airport, says German military

The German military says a firefight broke out at the Kabul airport's north gate early on Monday between Afghan security forces and unknown attackers.

Afghan crisis: India brings back 146 of its evacuated nationals from Doha

India on Monday brought back 146 of its nationals in four different flights from Qatar's capital Doha, days after they were evacuated from Afghanistan by NATO and American aircraft

Afghanistan crisis: Scare, uncertainty grip Kabul although peace prevails

The Afghan capital's residents seemed doubtful about their future, pondering whether the current peace could be a lull before storm

Biden says troops withdrawal from Afghanistan was a 'logical and rational'

Amid deepening crisis in Afghanistan, Biden defended his move to withdraw troops from the country, saying history will record this as a 'logical, rational, and right decision'

Over 260 people in Kabul Gurdwara need help in evacuation: US Sikh body

Over 260 Sikhs have taken shelter at Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul and need help in their evacuation, a US Sikh body said Sunday. "There are more than 260 Afghan citizens left at Gurudwara Karte Parwan in Kabul including women and over 50 children. This includes three newborns with one born yesterday," United Sikhs said in a statement. So far, only India has helped evacuation of Afghan Sikhs after the takeover of the country by the Taliban. "We are in communication with governments in the United States, Canada, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Tajikistan, Iran and the United Kingdom among others,""\\ the United Sikhs said. We are also in communication with international aid agencies and non-governmental organizations trying to support rescue efforts in Afghanistan. In addition, our teams are communicating with companies that can execute rescue efforts on the ground in Afghanistan," it said. According to the United Sikhs, the 10-kilometer drive to the international airport in Kab

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Pak urges international community to remain engaged with Afghanistan

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday said that the international community should remain engaged with Afghanistan to help it come out of the current situation. During a conversation with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell, Qureshi shared Pakistan's perspective on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. Qureshi underlined that the highest priorities remained ensuring safety and security as well as protection of the rights of all Afghans, Pakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement. Qureshi said that the current situation in Afghanistan required sustained international engagement. At this critical juncture, it was vitally important to remain in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and extend support to them, both in the humanitarian arena and for economic sustenance, he said. He said that Pakistan was in close contact with regional and international partners and briefed ..