Afghan Crisis

Modi at UNGA: PM says Afghanistan shouldn't be used to spread terror, takes veiled dig at Pakistan

In an apparent reference to China which is flexing its military muscles in the Indo-Pacific, Modi also said that in order to strengthen the rules-based world order, the international community must speak in unison

International Monetary Fund suspends its engagement with Afghanistan

The IMF said it was deeply concerned with economic conditions in Afghanistan, urging the international community to take urgent steps to stall a "looming humanitarian crisis" in the country

Imran Khan says Aghanistan cannot sustain 'puppet' govt, fears chaos without international aid

In an interview with CNN, Khan talked about women's right in Afghanistan and hopes for an 'inclusive' government. He said no one could predict the future of Afghanistan

India, Australia hold 2+2 talks, discuss concerns over possible spread of terrorism in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

The 'two-plus-two' dialogue in Delhi between the foreign and defence ministers of India and Australia were instituted as part of an overall goal to expand strategic cooperation

Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan may lead to 'increased terrorism' in South-East Asia, warns Singapore minister

K Shanmugam said that this fear is because Afghanistan had, under the previous Taliban regime, provided a safe haven for potential terrorists from South East Asia.

Scores of Westerners, including Americans, fly out of Kabul in first large-scale departure since US troop withdrawal

A senior US official provided the number of Westerners on board and said that two very senior Taliban officials had helped facilitate the departure.

'They kicked me in the head': Afghan journalists recall Taliban beatings after covering women's protests

Despite promises of a more inclusive regime, the Taliban have moved to snuff out mushrooming opposition against their rule.

Mullah Hasan Akhund to head 'acting' Taliban govt, Mullah Baradar his deputy; Sirajuddin Haqqani gets interior portfolio

Secretive Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada , who has never been seen in public, told the new government to uphold Sharia law in a statement

Amrullah Saleh lashes out at Pakistan, says Taliban being micromanaged by ISI

Afghanistan's self-proclaimed acting president also hit out at the United States, saying its betrayal was colossal

China is our most important partner, ready to invest and rebuild our country: Taliban

Zabihullah Mujahid said the group supports the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative and looks to the Asian giant as its pass to the markets all over the world