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Blinken to host ministerial meeting with key partners on Afghanistan
US Secretary of State Tony Blinken on Monday will host a virtual ministerial meeting with key partners on Afghanistan, his spokesperson said
 "Blinken to host ministerial meeting with key partners on Afghanistan")
India's soft power, investments in Afghanistan lead to diplomatic dead end
As Afghanistan falls into chaos, India doesn't have any leverage to ensure the country doesn't become a security threat
 "India's soft power, investments in Afghanistan lead to diplomatic dead end")
US aware of reports of civilian casualties in Kabul drone strike: Pentagon
The United States is aware of reports of civilian casualties in Kabul following its drone strike on an explosive-laden vehicle headed towards the Hamid Karzai International Airport, the Pentagon said
 "US aware of reports of civilian casualties in Kabul drone strike: Pentagon")
US in final phase of evacuations from Kabul; Taliban seize 3 airport gates
"The whole airport is slowly coming under the control of the Taliban," Enhamullah Samangani, a member of the group's Cultural Commission, said by telephone
 "US in final phase of evacuations from Kabul; Taliban seize 3 airport gates")
Afghan crisis: US drone strikes vehicle with 'bombers' on way to airport
US President warns second Kabul airport terror attack likely in hours
 "Afghan crisis: US drone strikes vehicle with 'bombers' on way to airport")
There's little in common between US' ignoble exit from Vietnam, Afghanistan
Once the war was over, Vietnam was eager to embrace America against its historic enemy, China
 "There's little in common between US' ignoble exit from Vietnam, Afghanistan")
Haryana govt assures all possible help to students from Afghanistan
Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala said necessary instructions in this regard have also been conveyed to vice-chancellors of universities
 "Haryana govt assures all possible help to students from Afghanistan")
Turkish President Erdogan signals willingness to develop Afghanistan
He said the Taliban's reformist approach to issues such as women's rights would be taken into consideration in any future negotiations.
 "Turkish President Erdogan signals willingness to develop Afghanistan")
Pope Francis expresses great worry on situation in Afghanistan
The pontiff says that in historic moments like these, we cannot remain indifferent. He asked the faithful to intensify prayer and fasting, seeking mercy and forgiveness.
 "Pope Francis expresses great worry on situation in Afghanistan")
Nearly 2,900 more people evacuated from Kabul: US before final drawdown
With the final drawdown of foreign forces from Afghanistan just a few hours away, the United States has evacuated nearly 2,900 more people from Kabul
 "Nearly 2,900 more people evacuated from Kabul: US before final drawdown")
US airstrike hits suicide bomber targeting airport: Taliban spokesman
A Taliban spokesman says a US military airstrike has targeted a suicide bomber in a vehicle who wanted to target the Kabul international airport amid the American evacuation there
 "US airstrike hits suicide bomber targeting airport: Taliban spokesman")
Blast reported near Kabul airport as evacuation missions near end
The incident comes hours after US President Joe Biden warned that another attack in the airport area was highly likely.
 "Blast reported near Kabul airport as evacuation missions near end")
President Biden to pay respects to US troops killed in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden is embarking on a solemn journey Sunday to honour and mourn the 13 US troops killed in the suicide attack near Kabul airport
 "President Biden to pay respects to US troops killed in Afghanistan")
'Need not worry about fallout from Taliban rule of Afghanistan in Kashmir'
The General Officer Commanding of the Army's 15 Corps, also known as the Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General D P Pandey, said this to reporters on the sidelines of an event here.
 "'Need not worry about fallout from Taliban rule of Afghanistan in Kashmir'")
Educators at Afghan universities call on Taliban not to replace system
Former officials and lecturers at Afghanistan universities have called on the Taliban to maintain and upgrade the country's education system instead of creating a new one.
 "Educators at Afghan universities call on Taliban not to replace system")
Over 20,000 Afghan evacuees reach Pakistan via Islamabad airport
The evacuation mission from the neighbouring country has been limited to Islamabad airport.
 "Over 20,000 Afghan evacuees reach Pakistan via Islamabad airport")
Britain ends 20-year military campaign in Afghanistan as troops fly back
It has been the UK's largest military evacuation since World War II.
No existence of Taliban in Bangladesh, says Home Minister Kamal
The Bangladesh government has repeatedly denied the existence of any foreign terrorist groups in the country.
 "No existence of Taliban in Bangladesh, says Home Minister Kamal")
Changes in Afghanistan challenge for us, made us rethink strategy: Rajnath
Defence Ministry is very seriously considering the formation of Integrated Battle Groups amid these developments, said Singh.
 "Changes in Afghanistan challenge for us, made us rethink strategy: Rajnath")
Taliban restricts bank withdrawals in Afghanistan to $200 per week
The directive reads that the decision is made after financial difficulties arose in Afghanistan and will be temporary.
 "Taliban restricts bank withdrawals in Afghanistan to $200 per week")