Afghanistan

Taliban say mulling creation of regular army in Afghanistan

Sep 15, 2021 13:13

The Taliban are considering the creation of regular armed forces in Afghanistan in the near future.
Russian, Pakistani leaders discuss situation in Afghanistan, to ‘coordinate’ positions there

Sep 15, 2021 10:27

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan say they will “coordinate” their position to address the evolving situation in Afghanistan, stressing the need for “peace and stability” in the Taliban-held country.
Iran's first humanitarian flight since Taliban takeover lands in Kabul

Sep 15, 2021 07:44

An Iranian plane carrying humanitarian aid has landed in Kabul airport, in the first flight from the Islamic Republic to the Afghan capital since the Taliban takeover of the conflict-ridden country.
Taliban reject rumors about co-founder’s death in armed clashes

Sep 14, 2021 12:49

The Taliban have denied rumors that the group’s co-founder and new deputy prime minister of Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has been killed or injured in armed clashes with rival factions.
Donors pledge $1.1 billion in aid for Afghanistan amid looming catastrophe

Sep 14, 2021 11:16

Donors have pledged more than $1.1 billion in aid for Afghanistan, where poverty and hunger are spiraling as foreign grants have dried up since the Taliban's takeover last month.
Top US diplomat justifies America’s defeat in Afghanistan

Sep 14, 2021 03:51

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is defending US “legacy” in Afghanistan after American forces’ defeat in the country and the swift takeover of the Taliban.
Iran FM: US much to blame for Afghanistan’s instability, insecurity

Sep 14, 2021 03:47

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the United States is to be blamed for a major part of instability and insecurity in Afghanistan.
UN chief urges international community to provide ‘lifeline’ for Afghans

Sep 13, 2021 09:59

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on the international community to provide humanitarian aid and a “lifeline” for Afghan people following years of conflict and the Taliban’s shock takeover of the war-ravaged country.
Iran warns of impotence of minority government in Afghanistan

Sep 13, 2021 08:05

Afghanistan does need an inclusive government to ensure peace and stability, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said, cautioning that a minority government won’t be able to guarantee maximum cooperation in the long run.
Qatari foreign minister holds first high-level meeting with Taliban in Kabul

Sep 13, 2021 03:04

Qatar's foreign minister has held talks with senior officials of Afghanistan’s new Taliban-led government, becoming the first foreign official to visit the war-torn nation since the Taliban’s takeover on August 15.