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US evacuated about 17,000 people from Afghanistan since Aug 14: Pentagon

The United States has evacuated some 17,000 people from Afghanistan since August 14, Pentagon informed on Saturday.

Afghanistan: Security threats slowing evacuations from Kabul, says US

Pentagon says that about 3,800 civilians have been evacuated from Afghanistan over the past day, amid widespread logistical challenges and backlogs at waystations in the Middle East and Europe.

Pak FM Qureshi discusses Afghan situation with several counterparts

Shah Mahmood Qureshi held telephonic interactions with his counterparts from Russia, Germany Turkey, the Netherlands, Belgium and with the OIC chief on the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan

Around 300 Indians likely to be evacuated from Afghanistan on Sunday

Around 300 Indian nationals are expected to be brought back home from Afghanistan on Sunday as part of India's evacuation mission in view of the security situation in Kabul

Fifteen arrested by Assam Police for social media post supporting Taliban

At least 15 people were arrested from across Assam for social media posts allegedly supporting the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, police said on Saturday.

Taliban release 340 prisoners in Afghanistan Farah Province: Report

The Taliban have released 340 "political prisoners" in Farah province in western Afghanistan, Sputnik reported on Saturday

Afghanistan crisis: Romania evacuates 14 citizens, 4 Bulgarians from Kabul

A Romanian military airplane has evacuated 14 Romanian nationals and four Bulgarians from the Afghan capital of Kabul, the Romanian Foreign Ministry reported.

India allowed to operate two flights daily to evacuate citizens from Kabul

The permission has been granted by the American and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces which have been controlling operations of the Hamid Karzai International Airport

US urges Americans to keep clear of Kabul airport as crowd chaos grows

Thousands throng Kabul airport as security deteriorates; West tries to ramp up speed of evacuations of its citizens,

European Union says no recognition of Taliban, no political talks

The head of the EU executive spoke after visiting a reception centre in Madrid for Afghan employees of EU institutions evacuated from Kabul.

Taliban co-founder arrives in Kabul to hammer out new Afghan govt

West tries to ramp up speed of evacuations of its citizens, vulnerable Afghans ; Taliban to ready model for governing Afghanistan in coming weeks, says official

Will handle all security issues, including that of Taliban, in Kashmir: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on Saturday said security forces were alert and would handle all challenges, including that of the Taliban, in the Valley. He sought the cooperation of the people in maintaining peace in Jammu and Kashmir Speaking as a police officer whichever terrorist comes here, it is my job to generate input and neutralise him, as well as the threat, in an operation with the Army, Kumar told reporters at the headquarters of the Army's Victor Force in Awantipora area of Pulwama district. We will handle all the challenges in a professional manner and we are totally alert, he said when asked about the threat of the Taliban in Kashmir. The IGP urged people to share information about militants, suicide bombers, or someone planning to set up IEDs, saying the society is harmed by such elements. If there is a major incident, the locals will be the first to suffer, tourists will fear coming here, so whose economy will it impact? It is the local ..

Govt must step up outreach in J-K amid Taliban triumph: Ex-Army chief

Gen Roychowdhury, who commanded the 16 corps in Kashmir at the height of the militancy in the early 1990s, said Pakistan "will make a fresh bid on Kashmir"

Taliban official denies kidnapping reports near Kabul airport

A Taliban official has denied reports that foreign nationals were kidnapped near the Kabul airport, where big crowds still exist amid US-led evacuation efforts, local media reported on Saturday.

In Kabul, a fearful wait for United States to deliver on evacuation vow

Tens of thousands of people in Afghanistan waited nervously on Saturday

Taliban official says no foreigners kidnapped, but some being questioned

Western nations have struggled to ramp up the pace of evacuations amid chaos and reports of violence by the insurgents.

Indians detained on way to Kabul airport; released subsequently: Reports

Kabul Now news portal initially reported that the group was 'abducted' by the Taliban fighters but it later updated the report saying all the people were released

No co-education in universities, first Fatwa by Taliban officials

In a three-hour meeting between university lecturers, owners of private institutions, and the Taliban officials, the latter said that there is no alternative

Leaving Afghanistan: An Indian's tale of fear, gloom and disguise plan

There were Indians, Europeans and Africans besides people from Afghanistan in the plane who were leaving the strife-torn picturesque country.

'Taliban wants ties with all countries, including US,' says political chief

On Tuesday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said they intended to form an inclusive government and does not want to have any internal or external enemies.