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LIVE: Anti-Taliban forces claim to have 3 districts in Afghanistan's north

Fitch Solutions also said that its currency may slide further than it already has following Taliban's takeover

British military: 7 Afghan civilians killed in chaos at Kabul airport

The British military says seven Afghan civilians have been killed in the crowds near Kabul's international airport amid the chaos of those fleeing the Taliban takeover of the country.

Biden meets national security team to discuss situation in Afghanistan

The White House on Sunday informed that President Joe Biden has met his national security team to discuss the security situation in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: India evacuates 168 people from Kabul amid security concerns

India on Sunday evacuated 168 people including 107 Indians from Kabul in a military transport aircraft of the IAF amid the deteriorating security situation

Kabul: People struggle amid soaring prices, suspension of banking services

Kabul is witnessing a massive surge in prices of commodities and suspension of banking services as the Taliban took control of the nation last week

ISIS threat forces US to issue security advisory for its citizens in Kabul

A fresh threat from Islamic State has forced the US to release a security advisory for its citizens asking them to avoid travelling to the Kabul airport unless they receive instructions from the govt

Pompeo denounces Biden administration over Afghanistan crisis

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday hit out at the US President Joe Biden for the current instability in Afghanistan and handling of the evacuation process from the country

Afghanistan: Taliban impose some order around Kabul airport, witnesses say

There was no violence or confusion at the airport as dawn broke on Sunday, said the witnesses

135 Indian evacuees from Kabul being repatriated to India via Doha: Embassy

The first batch of 135 Indians who were evacuated from Kabul to Doha over the past few days, are being repatriated to India, the Indian Embassy in Qatar informed on Sunday."1st batch of 135 Indians who were evacuated from Kabul to Doha over past days being repatriated tonight to India. Embassy officials provided consular and logistics assistance to ensure their safe return. We thank Qatar authorities and all concerned for making this possible," India in Qatar tweeted.Some 500 odd people are set to return to India on Sunday morning from Afghanistan, through various destinations and flights.External Affairs Ministry (EAM) spokesperson informed that an Air India flight carrying 87 Indians has departed from Tajikistan for New Delhi. "Bringing Indians home from Afghanistan! AI 1956 carrying 87 Indians departs from Tajikistan for New Delhi. Two Nepalese nationals also evacuated. Assisted and supported by our Embassy in Dushanbe. More evacuation flights to follow," said Arindam Bagchi, EAM ..

US evacuated about 17,000 people from Afghanistan since Aug 14: Pentagon

The United States has evacuated some 17,000 people from Afghanistan since August 14, Pentagon informed on Saturday.

Afghanistan: Security threats slowing evacuations from Kabul, says US

Pentagon says that about 3,800 civilians have been evacuated from Afghanistan over the past day, amid widespread logistical challenges and backlogs at waystations in the Middle East and Europe.

Pak FM Qureshi discusses Afghan situation with several counterparts

Shah Mahmood Qureshi held telephonic interactions with his counterparts from Russia, Germany Turkey, the Netherlands, Belgium and with the OIC chief on the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan

Around 300 Indians likely to be evacuated from Afghanistan on Sunday

Around 300 Indian nationals are expected to be brought back home from Afghanistan on Sunday as part of India's evacuation mission in view of the security situation in Kabul

Fifteen arrested by Assam Police for social media post supporting Taliban

At least 15 people were arrested from across Assam for social media posts allegedly supporting the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, police said on Saturday.

Taliban release 340 prisoners in Afghanistan Farah Province: Report

The Taliban have released 340 "political prisoners" in Farah province in western Afghanistan, Sputnik reported on Saturday

Afghanistan crisis: Romania evacuates 14 citizens, 4 Bulgarians from Kabul

A Romanian military airplane has evacuated 14 Romanian nationals and four Bulgarians from the Afghan capital of Kabul, the Romanian Foreign Ministry reported.

India allowed to operate two flights daily to evacuate citizens from Kabul

The permission has been granted by the American and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces which have been controlling operations of the Hamid Karzai International Airport

US urges Americans to keep clear of Kabul airport as crowd chaos grows

Thousands throng Kabul airport as security deteriorates; West tries to ramp up speed of evacuations of its citizens,

European Union says no recognition of Taliban, no political talks

The head of the EU executive spoke after visiting a reception centre in Madrid for Afghan employees of EU institutions evacuated from Kabul.

Taliban co-founder arrives in Kabul to hammer out new Afghan govt

West tries to ramp up speed of evacuations of its citizens, vulnerable Afghans ; Taliban to ready model for governing Afghanistan in coming weeks, says official