Page 55 - Latest Updates on Taliban
In Kabul, a fearful wait for United States to deliver on evacuation vow
Tens of thousands of people in Afghanistan waited nervously on Saturday
 "In Kabul, a fearful wait for United States to deliver on evacuation vow")
Taliban official says no foreigners kidnapped, but some being questioned
Western nations have struggled to ramp up the pace of evacuations amid chaos and reports of violence by the insurgents.
 "Taliban official says no foreigners kidnapped, but some being questioned")
Indians detained on way to Kabul airport; released subsequently: Reports
Kabul Now news portal initially reported that the group was 'abducted' by the Taliban fighters but it later updated the report saying all the people were released
 "Indians detained on way to Kabul airport; released subsequently: Reports")
No co-education in universities, first Fatwa by Taliban officials
In a three-hour meeting between university lecturers, owners of private institutions, and the Taliban officials, the latter said that there is no alternative
 "No co-education in universities, first Fatwa by Taliban officials")
Leaving Afghanistan: An Indian's tale of fear, gloom and disguise plan
There were Indians, Europeans and Africans besides people from Afghanistan in the plane who were leaving the strife-torn picturesque country.
 "Leaving Afghanistan: An Indian's tale of fear, gloom and disguise plan")
'Taliban wants ties with all countries, including US,' says political chief
On Tuesday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said they intended to form an inclusive government and does not want to have any internal or external enemies.
 "'Taliban wants ties with all countries, including US,' says political chief")
History over geography
India shouldn't be paranoid about a weakened Pakistan creating a new 'Terroristan'. This is the best chance to focus on maritime power and opportunity rather than overland threats
 "History over geography")
Facebook allows users in Afghanistan to instantly lock their accounts
Facebook has launched a one-click tool for people in Afghanistan to quickly lock down their account, as the Taliban has regained control of the war-torn country
 "Facebook allows users in Afghanistan to instantly lock their accounts")
Europe fears Afghan refugee crisis after Taliban's takeover
Haunted by a 2015 migration crisis fuelled by the Syrian war, European leaders desperately want to avoid another large-scale influx of migrants and refugees from Afghanistan
 "Europe fears Afghan refugee crisis after Taliban's takeover")
In Kabul, a fearful wait for US to deliver on evacuation promise
Tens of thousands of people in Afghanistan waited nervously to see whether the US would deliver on President Joe Biden's new pledge to evacuate all Americans and all Afghans who aided the war effort
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Afghanistan: IAF C-130J takes off from Kabul with over 85 Indians
An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J transport aircraft took off from Kabul with over 85 Indians, informed official sources on Saturday.
 "Afghanistan: IAF C-130J takes off from Kabul with over 85 Indians")
President Biden's view of job comes into focus after Afghan collapse
President Joe Biden made up his mind about Afghanistan months really years ago.
 "President Biden's view of job comes into focus after Afghan collapse")
UK will work with Taliban 'if necessary', says PM Boris Johnson
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that his country will work with the Taliban "if necessary", as the group has regained control of Afghanistan
 "UK will work with Taliban 'if necessary', says PM Boris Johnson")
Antony Blinken says 12 nations have agreed to host Afghan evacuees
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 13 countries have thus far agreed to at least temporarily host at-risk Afghans evacuated from Afghanistan and a dozen more have agreed to serve as transit points
Afghanistan series: PCB puts national camp and team selection on hold
The Pakistan Cricket Board has put on hold a training camp that was scheduled to start on Saturday in Lahore and also the announcement of its squad for the One-Day series against Afghanistan
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NATO suspends all support to Afghanistan, calls for end to violence
NATO on Friday announced that it has suspended all support to war-torn Afghanistan and called for an end to the violence in the nation following the Taliban's siege of Kabul
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Afghan evacuation one of the most difficult airlifts in history: Biden
The ongoing evacuation of US citizens and Afghan nationals who supported Americans over the last 20 years is one of the largest and most difficult airlifts in history, US President Joe Biden said
 "Afghan evacuation one of the most difficult airlifts in history: Biden")
United Arab Emirates to temporarily shelter 5,000 Afghan refugees
The UAE will temporarily host 5,000 Afghan citizens evacuated from the country following the seizure of Kabul by the Taliban Islamist movement, the UAE govt said
Blinken thanks US partners for aiding evacuation from Afghanistan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday thanked its partner countries who played an important role to help them evacuate US citizens and 'at-risk Afghans' from Kabul
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Afghanistan: Official Taliban websites go offline, though reasons unknown
Taliban websites that delivered the victorious insurgents' official messages to Afghans and the world at large in 5 languages went offline abruptly Friday, indicating an effort to try to squelch them