Page 62 - Latest Updates on Taliban
National security adviser says Joe Biden 'stands by' US withdrawal
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the failure of the Afghan military is to blame for the Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan
 "National security adviser says Joe Biden 'stands by' US withdrawal")
Deeply worried for women, minorities as Taliban control Afghanistan: Malala
Pakistani activist and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has said she is "deeply worried" for women, minorities and human rights advocates living in the strife-torn country
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China hopes Taliban will establish 'open, inclusive' govt as committed
China on Monday expressed hope that the Taliban will stand by its commitment of establishing an open and inclusive Islamic government in Afghanistan and will ensure a peaceful transition of power
 "China hopes Taliban will establish 'open, inclusive' govt as committed")
Afghanistan will play T20 World Cup, preparations are on: Media manager
Yes, we will play in the T20 World Cup. The preparations are on and the available players will be back to training in Kabul in the next few days, team's media manager said
 "Afghanistan will play T20 World Cup, preparations are on: Media manager")
Afghanistan: 5 killed at chaotic Kabul airport as Taliban proclaim peace
Taliban say form of new regime to be announced soon; President Ashraf Ghani says he left to avoid bloodshed
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Russia's ambassador to Afghanistan to meet Taliban in Kabul on Tuesday
The Russian ambassador in Afghanistan will hold a meeting with a senior coordinator of the Taliban (terrorist group, banned in Russia) on Tuesday to discuss embassy security
Vistara says Delhi-London flights will stop using Afghanistan airspace
Vistara's flights from Delhi to London have stopped using Afghanistan airspace as the country faces an uncertain future after Kabul fell into the hands of the Taliban on Sunday.
 "Vistara says Delhi-London flights will stop using Afghanistan airspace")
Air India diverts Chicago-Delhi flight to avoid Afghan airspace
The Chicago-Delhi flight will land in Sharjah for refuelling purposes.
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Joe Biden's 'America's back' confidence torched as Taliban overrun Kabul
Spiraling political calamity looms for a president who had promised to be a sure-handed steward of US foreign policy.
As Kabul falls, the burqa shops get busy and young women fear for future
'Afghans are done being victims. Afghan women will not hide. We will not be afraid,' a lecturer tells the Taliban on Twitter.
 "As Kabul falls, the burqa shops get busy and young women fear for future")
Afghans fear return of sharia laws as Taliban declares 'war is over'
Militants seek to project a more moderate face, promising to respect women's rights and protect both foreigners and Afghans.
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Taliban seek 'open, inclusive' Islamic govt: Spokesman after Kabul falls
Militant group says it is holding talks aimed at forming an open, inclusive Islamic government in Afghanistan.
Over 60 nations urge Taliban to let foreign nationals, Afghans leave
The joint statement released by the US Department of State comes after the Taliban entered Afghanistan's capital Kabul and seized control of the presidential palace
Donald Trump blames Joe Biden for Afghan crisis, seeks his resignation
Former US President Donald Trump called on his successor Joe Biden to step down after the Afghan government collapsed
 "Donald Trump blames Joe Biden for Afghan crisis, seeks his resignation")
Top headlines: Taliban take over Kabul; Paytm aims to be super app
Gati Shakti plan and Piyush Goyal's criticism of Indian companies explained in our top headlines for the morning.
 "Top headlines: Taliban take over Kabul; Paytm aims to be super app")
President Joe Biden's team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden and other top US officials were stunned on Sunday by the pace of the Taliban's nearly complete takeover of Afghanistan
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Taliban triumphs: History turns full-circle in Afghanistan
It remains to be seen whether the Taliban forces today, which control all Kabul's exits and entrances, will restrain themselves any better
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Taliban takes over Kabul, president Ashraf Ghani flees the country
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said "it is simply not in our interest" to remain in Afghanistan
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Air India flight from Kabul leaves for Delhi with 129 passengers
Air India's return flight from Kabul to Delhi departed on Sunday evening with 129 passengers as Taliban forces entered the national capital of Afghanistan
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Amid Taliban blitz, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flees country: Report
Ali Ahmad Jalali, a US-based academic and former Afghan interior minister, could be named head of an interim administration in Kabul, three diplomatic sources said
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