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  Taliban kill 'ISIS-mastermind' behind Kabul airport attack that massacred 170 including 13 US troops

  World | April 26, 2023 8:38 IST

  The group has continued to carry out attacks in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, especially against the country’s minority groups.

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  Biden administration blames Trump for troubled US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

  World | April 07, 2023 7:33 IST

  The White House released a 12-page report summarising the administration's conditions that led to the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan

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  Most Americans disapprove of Biden's performance post Afghan pullout, reveals poll

  World | September 15, 2021 9:35 IST

  Last week, an estimated 200 foreigners, including Americans, left Afghanistan on a commercial flight out of Kabul with the cooperation of the Taliban — the first such large-scale departure since US forces completed their frantic withdrawal.

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  Taliban expected to announce new govt in Afghanistan today

  World | September 03, 2021 9:22 IST

  Anamullah Samangani, from the Taliban's cultural commission on Thursday, said that Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada will be the leader of the new government.

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  Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami chief announces celebration over US withdrawal from Afghanistan

  World | September 03, 2021 8:44 IST

  Siraj-ul Haq said that after the withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan, the responsibilities of the Afghan Taliban have increased as the country has turned into a dilapidated structure after a long war.

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  'It looked apocalyptic': Crew describes Afghanistan departure

  World | September 02, 2021 13:24 IST

  “It was just definitely very tense, and we were definitely all on edge watching everything going on to make sure that we were ready,” said Air Force Capt. Kirby Wedan, pilot of MOOSE81, who led the final formation of five aircraft out.

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  Video of Taliban flying US helicopter with man hanging goes viral

  World | September 01, 2021 11:42 IST

  The Taliban took out 'victory' parades in Afghanistan after the last US troops left the country overnight. They paraded coffins draped in the UK, US, French and NATO flags through the streets.

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  OPINION | Americans gone from Afghanistan: Worst retreat ever!

  India | August 31, 2021 18:54 IST

  America’s longest war in history came to an unceremonious end on Monday midnight after the last five US -17 military cargo jets left Kabul airport. This was followed by nightlong heavy celebratory firing by Taliban fighters across Kabul, which went on till early morning.

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  Biden announces end of America’s 20-year-old military presence in Afghanistan; thanks armed forces

  World | August 31, 2021 13:24 IST

  The president said he has asked the Secretary of State to lead the continued coordination with US international partners to ensure safe passage for any Americans, Afghan partners and foreign nationals who want to leave Afghanistan.

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  Taliban condemn twin blasts at Kabul airport killing over 40 amid evacuation chaos

  World | August 26, 2021 23:31 IST

  Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says his group “strongly condemns” Thursday's attack and is paying close attention to security. The attack was believed to be carried out by Afghanistan's Islamic State group affiliate, which is separate from and more radical than the Taliban.

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  US troops could stay longer in Afghan to evacuate Americans: Biden

  World | August 19, 2021 7:43 IST

  He also pushed back against criticism that the U.S. should have done more to plan for the evacuation and withdrawal, which has been marked by scenes of violence and chaos as thousands attempted to flee while the Taliban advanced.

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  Donald Trump slams US President Joe Biden; accuses of failing Afghan policy

  India | August 15, 2021 7:04 IST

  “The Taliban no longer has fear or respect for America, or America’s power. What a disgrace it will be when the Taliban raises their flag over America’s Embassy in Kabul. This is a complete failure through weakness, incompetence, and total strategic incoherence,” Trump said in a statement.

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  Joe Biden orders 1,000 more troops to aid Afghanistan departure

  World | August 15, 2021 6:30 IST

  US troops will also help in evacuation of Afghans who worked with the military during the nearly two-decade war. 

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  Nearly 4 lakh people newly displaced in Afghanistan by conflict since start of year: United Nations

  World | August 12, 2021 11:47 IST

  The US has already pulled back most of its forces from Afghanistan and is looking to complete the drawdown by Aug 31, ending nearly two-decade of its military presence in the country.

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  Afghanistan leaders should fight for their nation, says Joe Biden

  World | August 11, 2021 8:21 IST

  President Joe Biden has ordered the withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan by September 11.

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  Afghanistan-Taliban end game not yet written: Top US General

  World | July 22, 2021 22:29 IST

  I don't think the end game is yet written. A negative outcome, a Taliban automatic takeover, is not a foregone conclusion. While the militants are yet to capture any of the country's 34 provincial capitals, they are pressuring about half of them, said Top US General Milley.

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  Taliban claims to control 85 percent of Afghanistan

  World | July 09, 2021 17:23 IST

  Earlier this week, Taliban advances forced hundreds of Afghan soldiers to flee across the border into Tajikistan, which hosts a Russian military base.  

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  US troops not to leave Afghanistan in days: Joe Biden

  World | July 03, 2021 7:50 IST

  When asked by reporters at the White House whether the US will complete withdrawal in the next few days, Biden replied, "No, we're on track exactly as to where we expect it to be."

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  US to keep about 650 troops in Afghanistan after withdrawal

  World | June 25, 2021 9:02 IST

  The officials were not authorized to discuss details of the withdrawal and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.

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  'Troops in Afghanistan to be reduced below 5,000 in months'

  World | August 09, 2020 18:08 IST

  US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper confirmed that US troops in Afghanistan would be reduced to less than 5,000 by the end of November.