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  US sending 3000 troops for partial Afghan embassy evacuation

  World | August 13, 2021 11:32 IST

  With security rapidly deteriorating in Afghanistan, the United States is evacuating some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, and U.S. troops with be assisting at the Kabul airport.

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  Wish to see a peaceful and democratic Afghanistan, says MEA at regional meet as violence escalates

  India | August 13, 2021 8:50 IST

  The invitation for the meeting to India was extended by Qatari special envoy for conflict resolution Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani during his visit to the national capital last week, Bagchi said.

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  3 Indians rescued in Afghanistan from area not under control Of Afghan Forces

  World | August 13, 2021 8:26 IST

  Three Indian engineers, who worked at a project site in an area not under the control of Afghan government forces, were rescued by air recently.

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  Taliban captures Afghanistan's second-largest city Kandahar

  World | August 13, 2021 8:02 IST

  The seizure of Kandahar and Herat marks the biggest prizes yet for the Taliban, who have taken 12 of Afghanistan’s 34 provincial capitals as part of a week-long blitz.

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  Canada sending forces to close Afghan embassy

  World | August 13, 2021 7:44 IST

  The official, who was not authorized to talk publicly about the matter and spoke on condition of anonymity, did not say how many special forces would be sent.

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  Britain to send troops to Kabul to help UK nationals leave

  World | August 13, 2021 6:27 IST

  A ministry statement said the troops will provide protection and logistical support for the relocation of British nationals where required. 

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  Afghanistan: Taliban capture Ghazni, city just 150 km away from capital Kabul

  World | August 12, 2021 12:24 IST

  "The Taliban took control of the key areas of the city- the governor's office, the police headquarters and the prison," AFP reported quoting Nasir Ahmad Faqiri, head of the provincial council. 

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  US signals no change in airstrikes as Afghan Taliban advance

  World | August 10, 2021 8:33 IST

  The comments distancing the U.S. further from the conflict came as Taliban militants captured two more provincial capitals Monday in a push across much of Afghanistan.

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  Taliban takes key northern Afghanistan's Kunduz province as battles rage on

  World | August 09, 2021 7:36 IST

  The militiamen planted their flag in the main square of Kunduz city, where it was seen flying atop a traffic police booth.

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  Taliban shooting kids in front of their parents

  India | August 07, 2021 14:03 IST

  On Friday, Taliban terrorists killed Dawa Khan Menapal, head of the Afghan govt's media and information centre, in Kabul's Darul Aman Road. 

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  'Pak terrorists occupy Afghan forces camp in Nuristan, facilitate terrorists to join Taliban'

  World | August 04, 2021 11:04 IST

  Pakistan military was reportedly assisting the Taliban in setting up training camps in Eastern provinces of Afghanistan and also in recruitment.

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  Afghan foreign minister speaks to EAM Jaishankar; explores emergency UNSC session over Taliban

  India | August 04, 2021 6:59 IST

  The Afghan foreign ministry said Jaishankar expressed India's deep concern over the escalation in violence and human rights violations in Afghanistan and called for steps to ensure peace in the country.

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  Pakistan has much to gain from Afghan peace: US

  World | August 03, 2021 6:33 IST

  State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Pakistan has much to gain and will continue to have a critical role in Afghan peace process.

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  US launches several airstrikes to support Afghan forces, confirms Pentagon

  World | July 23, 2021 8:03 IST

  At least five Taliban terrorists were killed in airstrikes carried out in several provinces in Afghanistan over the past three days, according to local media.

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  Afghanistan: Taliban demanding funds, recruiting people in Balkh

  World | July 22, 2021 8:31 IST

  The officials said that the number of Taliban fighters in the district numbers only about 200 fighters, but they are looking to recruit more fighters from among the people, reported Tolo News.

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  Pakistani fighters, Taliban instructed to target India-built assets in Afghanistan

  World | July 18, 2021 14:41 IST

  As per estimates and inputs, more than 10,000 Pakistanis have entered the war zone in Afghanistan to openly support the Taliban's offensive against the Ashraf Ghani-led Afghanistan government.

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  Afghanistan: Curfew imposed in Kandahar after deadly clashes between Afghan forces, Taliban

  World | July 17, 2021 8:18 IST

  Efforts are underway to curb the violence that escalated due to clashes between the Afghan forces and Taliban fighters.

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  15 Pakistani soldiers killed in Taliban attack: Reports

  World | July 13, 2021 20:53 IST

  At least 15 Pakistan soldiers, including a senior officer, have been killed in an attack unleashed by Tehrik-i-Taliban, media reports said Tuesday.

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  Closely monitoring security situation in Afghanistan: India after evacuation of staff from Kanda

  India | July 11, 2021 14:01 IST

  "The safety and security of our personnel is paramount," the foreign ministry has said in a statement.

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  7 Afghan security forces killed in Taliban attack in Kandahar

  World | July 22, 2020 16:55 IST

  At least seven Afghan security forces were killed in a Taliban attack in the southern province of Kandahar, police chief Tadin Khan confirmed on Wednesday.