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The Taliban could be different this time, says Britain's army chief

Some British army veterans, though, were doubtful.

Afghanistan: Taliban destroy statue of Shiite foe from 1990s civil war

The Taliban have blown up the statue of a Shiite militia leader who had fought against them during Afghanistan's civil war in the 1990s, according to photos circulating on social media Wednesday

Centre to make all efforts to bring back Indians from Afghanistan: Scindia

Scindia has said the central govt will make all efforts, like it did in the 'Vande Bharat Mission', to bring back Indian citizens from Afghanistan, which has witnessed re-emergence of Taliban

40 dead in Kabul airport shooting, stampede since Monday: Taliban leader

A Taliban commander at the Kabul airport said that at least 40 people were killed in shooting by the foreign forces and due to a stampede since Monday.

Biden, Johnson to hold G7 leaders meeting next week on Afghan situation

US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have agreed to hold a virtual meeting of G-7 countries next week on the fast-unfolding developments in Afghanistan. Biden and Johnson spoke over phone regarding the developments in Afghanistan, the White House said on Tuesday, adding that the two leaders commended the bravery and professionalism of their military and civilian personnel, who are working together in Kabul on the evacuation of their citizens and Afghan nationals who assisted in the war effort. They also discussed the need for continued close coordination among allies and democratic partners on Afghanistan policy going forward, including ways the global community can provide further humanitarian assistance and support for refugees and other vulnerable Afghans, the White House said in a readout of the phone call. They agreed to hold a virtual G7 leaders' meeting next week to discuss a common strategy and approach (to the Afghan situation), it said. G7 is an

No plans to recognise Taliban as Afghan legitimate govt: Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said his government has no plans to recognise the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.

The Taliban are only pretending they aren't barbaric mass murderers

Afghanistan's new rulers are irredeemable; Biden should reject proposals that try to leverage US assistance to reform them.

Taliban agree to allow civilian 'safe passage', says White House

The Taliban have agreed to allow safe passage from Afghanistan for civilians hoping to join a US-directed airlift from the capital, President Joe Biden's national security adviser said Tuesday

Uncertainty over future in Afghanistan will impact bilateral trade: CAIT

CAIT Secretary-General Praveen Khandelwal said prices in the markets might go up

Afghanistan crisis: PM Modi chairs meet as India evacuates embassy staff

The evacuation of the Indian embassy staff from Kabul was a "difficult and complicated" exercise, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said

Afghanistan crisis: Facebook bans Taliban, Johnson plans G7 meet, and more

Germany is ending development aid to Afghanistan in light of the Taliban's takeover

The longest war: Cost of the Afghanistan war, in lives and dollars

Here's a look at the US-led war in Afghanistan, by the numbers

President Joe Biden says he stands by US withdrawal from Afghanistan

At the White House, Biden on Monday called the anguish of trapped Afghan civilians "gut-wrenching"

Afghanistan's currency falls to record low; central bank chief flees Kabul

Ahmady boarded a military plane at Kabul airport, where thousands sought to leave as the Taliban's rapid territorial advance led to the collapse of the governme­nt

Afghanistan crisis: Taliban announces 'amnesty', urges women to join govt

A starkly different image played out on Tolo News, an Afghan television station: a female presenter interviewing a Taliban official

Sikhs taking shelter in Kabul will be brought to India soon: Puri

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said the Indian authorities are in touch with a group of Sikhs taking shelter in a gurudwara near Kabul

Pakistan PM meets Afghan leaders; says committed to support inclusive govt

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday told an Afghan delegation, led by former vice president Muhammad Younas Qanooni, that Pakistan was committed to support an inclusive government in Afghanistan.

Taliban to honor women's right within norms of Islamic law: Spokesman

A Taliban spokesman has pledged to honor women's rights, but within the norms of Islamic law

Russian ambassador talks to Taliban in Kabul to discuss security

The Russian ambassador to Afghanistan said he had a constructive and positive meeting with Taliban representatives in Kabul to discuss security for the Russian diplomatic mission

EAM says evacuation of Indian staff from Kabul was 'complicated exercise'

The evacuation of the Indian embassy staff from Kabul was a "difficult and complicated" exercise, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday