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America has begun new diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, says Blinken

The US has begun a new diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Tony Blinken said as the US withdrew its last troops from the country ending the 20-year war in the South Asian nation

As Taliban take charge, USA's military presence in Afghanistan ends

America's 20-year-old military presence in Afghanistan has ended, President Joe Biden announces.

Afghan crisis: Rockets target US troops as core diplomats fly out of Kabul

The last US troops are due to pull out of Kabul by Tuesday, after they and their allies mounted the biggest air evacuation in history, bringing out 114,000 of their own citizens and Afghans

Pakistan's borders are secured, prepared to meet 'any' challenge: Gen Bajwa

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday assured lawmakers that the country's borders are secured and his forces are prepared to meet "any" situation

Afghan situation raises new security questions, says Rajnath Singh

The current happenings in Afghanistan have raised new security questions, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, asserting the Central government is alert and capable of dealing with any situation

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with UAE President's advisor Anwar Gargash

S Jaishankar on Monday held talks with Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with a focus on "regional concerns" of common interest.

Joe Biden's rushed Afghan exit adds strains to US-Pakistan ties

Pakistan remains an indispensable power in the region

Pak delivers WHO medical supplies in Taliban-controlled Mazar-e-Sharif

Pakistan on Monday delivered WHO medical supplies to northern Afghanistan's Mazar-e-Sharif, the fourth largest city of the country which fell to the Taliban on August 14

Islamic State claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport

The Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan has claimed responsibility for Monday's rocket attack in Kabul, saying it fired at least six Katyusha rockets at the airport in the Afghan capital

LIVE: ISIS claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport

Afghanistan crisis LIVE updates: A US drone strike struck a vehicle carrying 'suicide bombers' before they could target the ongoing military evacuation at Kabul airport. Stay tuned for the latest news

Exclusive: Afghanistan's youngest mayor comments on life under Taliban rule

Indian Air Force C-17, C-130J aircraft back from Afghan evacuation ops

After helping in the evacuation of more than 500 Indians from Afghanistan, Indian Air Force (IAF) transport aircraft have returned to their respective home bases in the country

UK plans series of diplomatic efforts after exit from Afghanistan

The UK government has said it will continue to drive a coordinated international response to Afghanistan under Taliban control after its last troops left the country over the weekend

All parties should establish contact, actively guide Taliban: China to US

China has told the US that the Afghanistan situation has undergone fundamental changes and it is necessary for all parties to make contact with the Taliban and guide it actively

Qatar emerges as key player in Afghanistan after US pullout

Qatar played an outsized role in US efforts to evacuate tens of thousands of people from Afghanistan. Now the tiny Gulf Arab state is being asked to help shape what is next for Afghanistan because of its ties with both Washington and the Taliban, who are in charge in Kabul. Qatar will be among global heavyweights on Monday when US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosts a virtual meeting to discuss a coordinated approach for the days ahead, as the US completes its withdrawal from Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the country. The meeting will also include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, Turkey, the European Union and NATO. Qatar has also reportedly been asked by the Taliban to provide civilian technical assistance at Kabul's international airport, once the US military withdrawal is complete on Tuesday. Authorities in Qatar have not commented on the reports. Meanwhile, international UN agencies are asking Qatar for help and support in deliveri

Afghanistan: Rockets fired at Kabul airport amid US withdrawal hit homes

Rocket fire apparently targeting Kabul's international airport struck a nearby neighbourhood on Monday, the eve of the deadline for American troops to withdraw from the country's longest war

US evacuation ops continue uninterrupted at Kabul Airport after attack: WH

The evacuation operations at Kabul airport continue to remain "uninterrupted" following the rocket attack, confirmed the White House on Monday.

Most Americans killed in Kabul airport attack were '9/11 babies': Report

Twelve of the 13 US service members killed in the August 26 Kabul airport bombing were "9/11 babies", according to media reports

Multiple rockets fired at Kabul airport, intercepted by defense system: US

The official said initial reports did not indicate any US casualties, but that information could change

US has evacuated all Afghan embassy staff and their families: Report

The United States has evacuated all the local Afghan staffers at the US Embassy in Afghanistan along with their families, said media reports.