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  Afghanistan situation raises new security questions: Rajnath Singh

  India | August 30, 2021 13:44 IST

  The Taliban took control of Afghanistan on August 15, capturing all major cities in a matter of days, two weeks before the US was set to complete its troop withdrawal after a vexatious two-decade war.   

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  Rockets fired at Kabul airport amid US troops pullout; Biden says another terror attack 'likely'

  World | August 30, 2021 15:41 IST

  On Sunday, a US drone strike blew up a vehicle carrying 'multiple suicide bombers' from Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate before they could attack the ongoing military evacuation at Kabul airport.

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  Afghanistan Crisis: Several rockets heard flying over Afghan capital Kabul

  News | August 30, 2021 10:00 IST

  Several rockets were fired at Kabul's airport Monday, witnesses and security sources said, less than 48 hours before the US is due to complete its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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  US says drone strike killed 2 Islamic State militants; may have also caused civilian casualties

  World | August 30, 2021 8:12 IST

  A US official said the drone fired a Hellfire missile at a vehicle in a compound between two buildings when individuals were seen loading explosives into the trunk.

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  Afghanistan crisis: France, Britain to propose 'safe zone' in Kabul at United Nations meet tomorrow

  World | August 29, 2021 18:51 IST

  The French leader, currently in Iraq, said Sunday that Paris and London would propose at a Security Council meeting on the crisis in Afghanistan a resolution “aimed at defining a safe zone in Kabul under U.N. control.”  

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  Afghan folk singer Fawad Andarabi killed by Taliban

  World | August 29, 2021 17:01 IST

  ​A Taliban fighter shot dead an Afghan folk singer in a restive mountain province under unclear circumstances, his family said Sunday. T

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  OMG: The Taliban conspiracy of China and Pakistan

  Oh My God | August 29, 2021 16:02 IST

  The Taliban’s stunning takeover of Kabul sent shock waves around the world. But China and Pakistan mull a joint strategy to push for a global recognition of the Taliban regime in war-torn Afghanistan to further their interests.

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  Afghanistan's economic crisis deepens as airlift winds down

  World | August 28, 2021 16:26 IST

  At the Kabul airport, thousands are still gathering in hope of fleeing the country, even after a suicide attack on Thursday killed 169 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members and amid warnings of more attacks. The massive U.S.-led airlift is winding down, with many Western nations having completed their own evacuation efforts ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

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  Afghanistan crisis: Once wanted terrorists, now Taliban prominent members of 2021

  World | August 28, 2021 16:00 IST

  Prominent Taliban members, who are against women's rights and are extremists, were hunted down for 20 years by the world's best intelligence agencies but they still managed to regroup and forced the US to engage with them leading to the complete takeover of Afghanistan.  

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  France ends evacuations at Kabul airport

  World | August 28, 2021 7:16 IST

  “The team at France's embassy in Kabul reached Abu Dhabi before returning to France,” the statement said, suggesting that Ambassador David Martinon was returning home, too. 

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Who are the forces who helped ISIS(K) to carry out massive bloodbath in Kabul ?

  Aaj Ki Baat | August 27, 2021 23:20 IST

  Know the Pakistan connection of ISIS(K) which carried out Kabul airport carnage. How faulty planning by US led to billions worth choppers, aircraft, falling into Taliban hands.for more Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on India TV.

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  Pentagon says Kabul attack involved 1 site, no second explosion

  World | August 27, 2021 22:53 IST

  The Pentagon said there was one Islamic State suicide bomber, who struck at the Abbey Gate, where desperate Afghans were crowding to try and enter Kabul airport grounds and where U.S. troops were conducting security checks.

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  Pakistan has reasons to be seriously worried after ISIS-K's Kabul airport serial blasts

  World | August 27, 2021 22:08 IST

  The Taliban comprise several factions, few of which are anti-Pakistan. According to Brookings, the beneficiary of the collapse of the Afghan government is likely to be the Pakistan Taliban who have been at war with the Pakistani army for years.

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  Afghanistan: Kabul airport attack benefits the Haqqani network

  World | August 27, 2021 21:06 IST

  Ultimately, the attack strategically benefits the Haqqani network as it will likely speed up foreign departures and prevent the prospect of further evacuations.

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  Afghanistan: Khalil Haqqani, Taliban's new head of security was a 'designated terrorist' by US

  World | August 28, 2021 1:53 IST

  The Taliban group was never designated by the US government as a terrorist organization, but the Haqqani network, which has close ties to al-Qaeda and Pakistani intelligence, has long held that distinction.

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  West allies fear Islamic terrorists might be among evacuees leaving Kabul for US, Europe

  World | August 27, 2021 20:06 IST

  There is growing concern among the western allies that Islamist terrorists may have successfully infiltrated the thousands of Afghans and other foreigners, and some of them may have actually boarded planes for Europe and the US.  

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  Vast majority of Indians who wish to return have been evacuated: MEA on Kabul evacuation

  India | August 28, 2021 13:03 IST

  Speaking about Afghans who have been evacuated to India, MEA said, "MHA has announced e-emergency visas. These are six-month visas. So they are currently coming here under the six-month visa regime. We will take it from there."

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  Germany ends evacuation mission from Kabul

  World | August 27, 2021 15:58 IST

  Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said the last of the German military aircraft and troops arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Thursday evening. 

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  Situation in Afghanistan is 'a crisis in a crisis': ICRC

  World | August 27, 2021 14:58 IST

  "There are no fights in Kabul fortunately, but there were fights in other regions, in other cities, and as we work in the whole country we were very concerned by the issues of fights," ICRC spokesperson said.

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  Need for world to stand unitedly against terrorism: India condemns Kabul airport blasts

  India | August 27, 2021 0:29 IST

  In a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of victims of this terrorist attack. Today’s attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists."