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Peace in Afghanistan is shared responsibility of int'l community: Pak FM
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said his country was being made a scapegoat for the international community's failure to bring peace in Afghanistan
 "Peace in Afghanistan is shared responsibility of int'l community: Pak FM")
Cong leaders demands evacuation of Hindus, Sikhs from war-torn Afghanistan
Congress leader Jaiveer Shergill on Monday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar demanding the immediate evacuation of Hindus and Sikhs from war-torn Afghanistan. In his letter, Shergill said his love for his own people of Indian origin has compelled him to take up the matter with Jaishankar. "As you are more than aware, the Taliban offensive has escalated in Afghanistan, post-US withdrawal of troops, and they are fighting at gun point to turn the country, once again into a hub for transnational terrorism," he said in his letter. "The current catastrophic trajectory of violence has caused a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, thus, risking the lives of the people, including those from India," he also said. According to the information available in public domain, around 650 Sikhs and 50 Hindus are stuck in Afghanistan and have become sitting targets for the Taliban adamant to kill minorities belonging to Indian origin, he said. The Congress leader cited cited several ...
 "Cong leaders demands evacuation of Hindus, Sikhs from war-torn Afghanistan")
China's bonhomie with Taliban: Keeping terrorism on the back burner?
Chinas ties with the Taliban, which has so far refused to de-link itself from terrorist groups like the Al Qaeda, flies in the face of its claims to be part of the global counter-terrorism movement
 "China's bonhomie with Taliban: Keeping terrorism on the back burner?")
Taliban fighters capture two more Afghan cities in fresh assault
This included the capital of northern Afghanistan's Kunduz province, including the governor's office and police headquarters, and Sar-e-Pul, a provincial council member said
 "Taliban fighters capture two more Afghan cities in fresh assault")
US condemn Taliban offensive on Afghan cities,calls for permanent ceasefire
The embassy statement said that these Taliban actions to forcibly impose its rule are unacceptable and contradict its claim to support a negotiated settlement in the Doha peace process.
 "US condemn Taliban offensive on Afghan cities,calls for permanent ceasefire")
Taliban captures Afghanistan's third provincial capital, fighting underway
The Taliban have captured Afghanistan's third provincial capital Kunduz in the last three days but fierce fighting is still underway in the city, the terror group said on Sunday.
US asks its citizens to leave Afghanistan as Taliban violence intensifies
The US on Saturday asked its citizens to leave war-torn Afghanistan as the Taliban intensified its attacks in recent days.
UK advises its citizens to leave Afghanistan amid escalating violence
The Taliban has increased their attacks against civilians, Afghan defence, and security forces.
Don't want military takeover of Afghanistan, return of Islamic Emirate: US
The international community will not accept a military takeover of Afghanistan or a return of the Taliban's Islamic Emirate, the US said on Friday
Under India's Presidency, UNSC will meet Friday to discuss Afghanistan
The UN Security Council, under the Presidency of India, will meet on Friday to discuss the worsening security situation in Afghanistan
 "Under India's Presidency, UNSC will meet Friday to discuss Afghanistan")
Attack targeting acting Afghan defence minister leaves eight dead
The casualty toll could rise, Interior Ministry spokesperson Mirwais Stanekzai said on Wednesday
Preparing for the Taliban
Govt urgently needs to craft a credible, coordinated response
 "Preparing for the Taliban")
At least 40 civilians killed in Lashkar Gah amid intense fighting, says UN
General Sami Sadat, who is leading the battle against the Taliban in the southern province of Helmand, called on people to leave its capital Lashkar Gah as soon as possible
 "At least 40 civilians killed in Lashkar Gah amid intense fighting, says UN")
Alignment of interest in what US-China seek in Afghanistan, says Ned Price
Spokesperson Price was responding to ANI on being asked what is US' assessment of meeting between China's Wang Yi and Taliban delegation led by its chief negotiator Abdul Ghani Baradar
 "Alignment of interest in what US-China seek in Afghanistan, says Ned Price")
Taliban violence: Biden administration expands Afghan refugee programme
The State Department said it is widening the scope of Afghans eligible for refugee status in United States to include current and former employees of US-based news organizations
 "Taliban violence: Biden administration expands Afghan refugee programme")
Afghan president seeks defense of cities as Taliban advance
Afghan president blamed American troops' speedy pullout for worsening violence in his country and said that his administration would now focus on protecting provincial capitals and major urban areas
 "Afghan president seeks defense of cities as Taliban advance")
Several rockets hit Kandahar airport in Taliban-led violence: Report
Afghan government officials said the rocket attacks forced authorities to suspend all flights and that the runway was partially damaged
Several rockets hit Kandahar airport as Taliban-led violence rages
Several rockets struck Afghanistan's Kandahar airport overnight, RT reported
 "Several rockets hit Kandahar airport as Taliban-led violence rages")
US, Russia, China, and Pakistan to discuss Afghan crisis in Doha next month
Representatives of the "Troika plus" comprising the US, Russia, China, and Pakistan have planned to hold a meeting in Doha next month, to discuss the war-torn situation of Afghanistan.
US wants Pakistan to play positive role in de-escalating Afghan violence
As Taliban terrorists intensified their offensive across Afghanistan, the United States called on Islamabad to play a positive role in de-escalating violence
