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US envoy praises Qatar for evacuation flights from Afghanistan

More than 250 foreign nationals have left Afghanistan in the past three days, says Zalmay Khalilzad, Washington's special envoy and the architect of an often criticised deal with the Taliban.

Another Qatar Airways charter flight departs Kabul with 19 US citizens

The United States on Friday facilitated the departure of 21 American nationals and 11 Green Card holders, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. "As part of our ongoing commitment, today we facilitated the departure from Afghanistan of 21 US citizens and 11 Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), Blinken said in a statement. Specifically, the department assisted two US citizens and 11 LPRs depart Afghanistan via an overland route, he said, adding that the department provided guidance to them, worked to facilitate their safe passage, and embassy officials greeted them once they had crossed the border. Additionally, another Qatar Airways charter flight departed Kabul with 19 US citizens aboard. While we offered seats to 44 US citizens, not all of them chose to travel. We are deeply grateful to the continued efforts of Qatar in facilitating limited operations at Kabul International Airport and helping to ensure the safety of these flights, Blinken said. In a series of tweets, US Special .

Rise of Taliban raises serious security concerns for India, region: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday conveyed to his Australian counterpart Peter Dutton that the rise of Taliban raises serious security concerns for India and the region

Important that Taliban adheres to no-terrorism commitment: India at UNSC

The Security Council resolution has underlined that Afghan territory should not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists, or to plan or to finance terrorist acts

European Union meets Taliban to discuss limited diplomatic presence

The memo says the protection of facilities and convoys is the most complicated issue to sort out and that the return of any officials would not mean recognition of the Taliban government

Women can't be ministers, they should give birth: Taliban spokesperson

"A woman can't be a minister, it is like you put something on her neck that she can't carry," the Taliban spokesperson said

Afghanistan on brink of universal poverty, urgent efforts needed: UN

Adds Taliban response to Afghan protests becoming very violent

No BRICS recognition for Taliban govt until int'l law assurances: SA

The BRICS countries have agreed not to recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan until they receive assurances that it will comply with prescripts of international law, South African minister said

UK spy chief warns Taliban takeover could fuel terror plots against West

The Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has hearted and emboldened extremists and could lead to the return of major al-Qaida-style attack plots against the West

Isolating Afghanistan will have 'consequences' for region, world: Pak FM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday urged the international community to adopt a "new positive approach" towards Afghanistan

Looks impossible for Afghanistan to play in T20 World Cup: Paine

Tim Paine believes it would be 'impossible' for Afghanistan to compete in next month's T20 World Cup as other countries might refuse to play against them

Mullah at the helm: Taliban's interim PM Akhund destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas

Mullah Akhund is a fascinating but relatively enigmatic figure in the Taliban

Afghanistan crisis: First civilian flight leaves Kabul after US withdrawal

Around 200 foreigners, including Americans, fly out to Doha

At BRICS summit, Putin slams US for creating 'new crisis' in Afghanistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the US and its allies for creating a "new crisis" in Afghanistan and told the BRICS leaders that they have to pay "special attention" to situation

Afghanistan should not become threat to neighbours: Putin at BRICS

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in his address at the 13th BRICS summit said that Afghanistan should not become a threat to its neighbouring countries

Taliban likely to hold oath-taking ceremony on September 11: Report

The newly-formed Taliban government has rolled out invitations to various countries to be part of the oath-taking ceremony, including China, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Qatar, India and the US

CIA director discusses security, Afghan situation with Pak Army chief, ISI

America's Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns on Thursday met Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt Gen Faiz Hamid

Taliban's cultural commission bans women from playing any sport

The decision has raised many questions over the future of Afghanistan in international cricket and other sports.

US not in a rush to recognise new Taliban-led interim govt: White House

The US is not in rush to recognise the new Taliban-led interim government in Afghanistan but engaged with the people who are now controlling the country to get the American citizens out of the nation

Kabul airport to be ready for international flights in 3 days: Report

The Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul will be ready for international flight services in the next three days.