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Afghan resistance force senior member killed in Panjshir province

The Afghan national resistance front on Monday informed that another senior member of their group, General Abdul Wudod Zara has been killed during the standoff between rebel forces and the Taliban.

Afghan crisis: 600 Taliban fighters killed in Panjshir, says resistance

Top US general warns of a 'civil war' if the Islamists fail to consolidate power

German chancellor says must talk with Taliban to help evacuate Afghans

Germany's chancellor says the country must engage with the Taliban in order to help evacuate Afghans who had worked for them

Jaishankar meets Danish PM; discusses Indo-Pacific, Afghanistan and EU

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen here on Sunday and discussed issues related to the Indo-Pacific, Afghanistan and European Union's global role.

India has no option but to wait and watch: Former diplomats on Afghanistan

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed rushed to Kabul on an unannounced visit.

Taliban resume some flights, press assault on final holdout

A senior Taliban spokesman tweeted Sunday that Taliban troops had overrun Rokha district, one of largest of eight districts in Panjshir.

Pakistan's ISI chief Faiz Hameed visits Kabul for meeting with Taliban

The director general of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency, Faiz Hameed, led a delegation and participated in talks about the recent changes

The world has little choice but to give Taliban a chance: John Butt

In a Q&A, The author of a talib's tale says the outside world has little choice but to give the Taliban a chance

Centre's guarded stand on Taliban has forced BJP in UP to rethink narrative

When a handful of Muslim clerics and a SP parliamentarian welcomed Kabul's regime change, their statements served the BJP's purpose

Taliban claim to have captured 4 districts in Panjshir Valley

In the Panjshir province, the Taliban claimed to have taken the districts of Shutul, Paryan, Khinj, and Abshar amid conflict with the resistance forces, Khaama Press reported.

Ending weeks of financial disruption, Afghanistan banks resume operations

Businesses in Afghanistan were also being hampered due to the recent disruption in the country's banking system.

New 'inclusive' Afghanistan government to be announced soon: Taliban

The Taliban on Sunday said that the new Afghanistan government is expected to be announced soon and it will be "an inclusive government."

Afghanistan flag carrier resumes domestic flights after Taliban takeover

A technical team of Qatar, according to the media outlet, is ready to help resume flights at the Kabul airport.

China seeks common stand with Iran on Afghanistan under Taliban

China is already coordinating its evolving policy on Afghanistan with its all-weather ally Pakistan and Russia which also share borders with Afghanistan.

Taliban being micromanaged as colonial power by ISI, says Amrullah Saleh

Former Afghan vice president Amrullah Saleh has asserted that the Taliban are being micromanaged by Pakistan notorious intelligence agency--the ISI

UN Chief to hold humanitarian conference for Afghanistan on September 13

In response to the growing humanitarian needs in the war-ravaged country, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will convene a high-level humanitarian conference for Afghanistan on September 13.Taking to Twitter, Guterres said that Afghan children, women and men need support and solidarity from the international community."Now more than ever, Afghan children, women & men need support & solidarity from the international community. I will convene a high-level humanitarian conference for Afghanistan on 13 September to advocate for a swift scale-up in funding & full, unimpeded access to those in need," Guterres tweeted.Earlier on Friday, United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric informed that Guterres will travel next week to Geneva, Switzerland, to hold a ministerial meeting in response to the growing humanitarian needs in Afghanistan."As the United Nations continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, the Secretary-General will travel

Masoud vows to save Panjshir, says Afghans will stand for their rights

Commander of tanti-Taliban resistance forces in Afghanistan's Panjshir province, Ahmad Shah Masoud, has vowed to save the valley from the outfit

At least 17 killed, 41 wounded in Kabul gunfire, says Report

At least 17 people were killed and 41 wounded in incidents of gun firing on Friday night in Kabul, Tolo News reported citing a hospital.

California governor seeks $16.7 million in aid for Afghan refugees

California's governor and legislative leaders on Friday requested USD 16.7 million in state money to help resettle Afghan refugees in the state.

Taliban delegation meets Pak officials in Doha, discusses border issues

A senior Taliban delegation met with the Pakistani Embassy officials in Qatar on Friday where the two discussed issues concerning the current developments in Afghanistan