Page 54 - Latest Updates on Taliban
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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
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European Union says situation at Kabul airport 'very difficult'
The president of the European Commission has urged the international community to open arms for Afghan refugees.
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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,
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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
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14 arrested in Assam over supporting Taliban on social media: Police
Fourteen people were arrested from across Assam for alleged social media posts supporting the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, police said on Saturday.
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Will handle all security issues, including that of Taliban, in Kashmir: IGP
The IGP sought the cooperation of the people in maintaining peace in Jammu and Kashmir
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Govt must step up outreach in J-K amid Taliban triumph: Ex-Army chief
Gen Roychowdhury, who commanded the 16 corps in Kashmir at the height of the militancy in the early 1990s, said Pakistan "will make a fresh bid on Kashmir"
Taliban official denies kidnapping reports near Kabul airport
A Taliban official has denied reports that foreign nationals were kidnapped near the Kabul airport, where big crowds still exist amid US-led evacuation efforts, local media reported on Saturday.
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