A day after Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani stepped down from his post and the Taliban took over control of Kabul, Taliban Leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, was on August 16, declared the new President of Afghanistan, Sentinel Assam reported. Additionally, Afghanistan’s name was changed to the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” – a name that was […]
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Dry fruits prices rise in Jammu as imports from Afghanistan disrupted
With the Taliban taking over Afghanistan, imports from the country have been disrupted leading to a rise in the rates of dry fruits in Jammu. According to Jyoti Gupta, the President of the Dry Fruits Retailer Association in Jammu, imports from Afghanistan have been affected for the last 15-20 days. “It is very difficult to explain to customers the reason for the prices […]
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India introduces ‘e-Emergency X-Misc Visa’ in view of current situation in Afghanistan
Taking cognizance of the current situation in Afghanistan, India has reviewed visa provisions and introduced a new category of electronic visa called “e-Emergency X-Misc Visa” with an aim to fast-track visa applications for entry into India. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the nodal ministry to handle visa-related issues, took the decision and made the announcement on Tuesday, two days after the Taliban’s […]
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Pakistan responsible for Taliban’s return in Afghanistan, says expert
Afghanistan citizens are blaming Pakistan for the country’s current situation as it gave shelter to the Taliban when its citizens were fighting the terrorist group, said Fabien Baussart, the President of Center of Political and Foreign Affairs. Baussart in Times of Israel wrote that the areas in northwestern Pakistan were used by the Taliban to rearrange and resurrect following […]
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Rare Afghanistan during the 1950s and 1960s
This is Afganistan of 1950s and 1960s. Lots of people would think that they will see pictures of a wild, underdeveloped and medieval country with life conditions worse than now. Think again. Fractured by internal conflict and foreign intervention for centuries, Afghanistan made several tentative steps toward modernization in the […]
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Afghanistan airspace shut, Air India says cannot operate flights
Amidst the ongoing turmoil in Afghanistan, Air India’s flight scheduled to Kabul on Monday will not be able to operate as Afghanistan has closed its airspace, the national carrier informed on Monday. “Due to the closure of Afghanistan airspace, flights cannot go there,” Air India said. The airline had a scheduled flight for Kabul from Delhi at 8.30 am in the morning […]
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Nepal seeks international help to evacuate its nationals from Afghanistan
Nepal has sought help from various countries and the United Nations for the rescue and safety of its nationals working at various diplomatic missions and international organisations as the crisis continues to unfold in the war-torn country. In a press statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested Nepali nationals currently in Afghanistan to […]
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China courts the Taliban in Afghanistan
The world has been left stunned at images of the Taliban’s blitzkrieg across Afghanistan, as that country’s military evaporated with remarkable swiftness. The USA’s legacy there has been irreparably damaged, so will China be able to take advantage as the Taliban installs itself in Kabul? On 28 July, Chinese Foreign […]
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Afghanistan’s 4th largest city falls to Taliban
Taliban has wrested control of Mazar-e-Sharif, the fourth largest city of Afghanistan, after days of heavy fighting between terrorists and Afghan forces. Several videos have emerged on social media showing Afghan soldiers fleeing Mazar-e-Sharif. Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, was the last major city in northern Afghanistan, marking the complete loss of the country’s north to […]
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As Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan, Biden discusses drawdown with top cabinet members
US President Joe Biden spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan about the ongoing drawdown of US civilian personnel from Afghanistan, the White House said. Due to mounting offensive by the Taliban, the terrorist group has managed to get hold of half of the country’s 34 provincial […]
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Taliban appreciates India’s capacity building efforts in Afghanistan, cautions on any military role
Appreciating India’s humanitarian and developmental efforts in Afghanistan such as building the Salma Dam, roads, and other infrastructure projects in the country, the Taliban has asked India to refrain from playing a military role in Afghanistan. Qatar-based spokesperson of Taliban Suhail Shaheen said, “What do you mean by military role? […]
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Taliban eyes drug money, taxes as it captures more territory in Afghanistan
As the Taliban continues to gain more territory in Afghanistan, the terrorist group is eyeing drug money and taxes to enhance its sources of income. With the US troops’ withdrawal barely weeks away, the Taliban have claimed the seizure of more than 10 out of 34 administrative centers of Afghan provinces. The Taliban began its offensive in […]
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Doha meet calls for end to violence in Afghanistan, urges political settlement
The recent envoys’ meet held in Doha over the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan has called for an end to violence in the country and urged for a political settlement saying that a government-imposed by force will be a pariah state. Participants reaffirmed that they will not recognise any government in Afghanistan that is imposed […]
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US urges citizens to leave Afghanistan immediately
The United States on Thursday (local time) urged its citizens to immediately leave Afghanistan using available commercial flight options. “The US Embassy urges US citizens to leave Afghanistan immediately using available commercial flight options. If you cannot afford to purchase an airline ticket at this time, please contact the U.S. Embassy at [email protected] for information […]
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Taliban’s return in Afghanistan will fuel growth of global jihadist outfits: Think Tank
If Taliban returns to power in Afghanistan, other terrorist organisations including Al-Qaeda will not be far behind to take on the mantle of the next global jihadist group or leader, said a Canada-based think tank. In its report, International Forum For Right And Security (IFFRAS) said: “With the Taliban returning to Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda or a similar global jihadi movement would […]