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Taliban beating people with AK-47 to stop them from entering Kabul airport
Kabul , August 20 The Taliban were firing into the air and beating people with AK-47 to stop them from entering the airport despite having the required documents, a media report said.
"It's a complete disaster. The Taliban were firing…
Adityanath: Previous UP govts didn’t promote Kumbh, they’d rather wear ‘topis’, say ‘mubarakbaad’
Indirectly suggesting that opposition leaders focus just on wooing Muslims, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said they would rather wear “topis” and say “mubarakbaad” than organise a Kumbh Mela.
Replying to a…
Afghan footballer died after falling from US plane leaving Kabul
Doha , August 19: A former Afghan national youth team footballer, Zaki Anwari, died after falling from a US aircraft while trying to escape Kabul, France 24 reported on Thursday.
The 19-year-old footballer died on Monday after falling from…
US diplomats had warned Blinken in confidence in July Kabul may collapse
Washington, Aug 20 (UNI/Sputnik) Some two dozen diplomats from the US embassy in Kabul had warned Secretary of State Antony Blinken via an internal cable about the likely collapse of Kabul shortly after the August 31 deadline for the…
Self reliance in defence needed because can’t say who is ‘friend’ or…
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while launching the fifth edition of "Defence India startup challenge " said India needs to be self-reliant in the field of defence, in the changing global security scenario as dilemma…
S. Jaishankar: World should not shirk to call out double speak of nations that back terrorism
United Nations, Aug 19 (UNI) Countries should not place blocks and holds on the UN listing of terrorists without any reason, India said on Thursday and added that the international community should never lack the courage to call out the…
Sikhs in Kabul are afraid: Manjinder Singh Sirsa
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Thursday that Sikhs in Afghanistan are afraid, though the Taliban have assured them safety and security.
"Around three days back and also yesterday, the…
US, Qatari Defense chiefs discuss evacuation of Afghanista
Washington, Aug 20 (UNI/Sputnik) US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Qatari counterpart during a meeting discussed the transit of American civilians and embassy personnel from Afghanistan, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said in a…
Afghanistan crisis: How India, US worked the lines to evacuate the mission staff
As tension mounted the night before the airlift of Indian diplomats and civilians from Kabul, the Indian establishment worked closely with the US for the evacuation Tuesday.
In New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs coordinated…
Delhi, Dhaka sign disaster management MoU
India and Bangladesh have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of disaster management, resilience and mitigation, the government said on Wednesday.
“The MoU seeks to put in place a system, whereby both…
Taliban guaranteeing safe passage to Kabul airport for our citizens: US
Washington , August 19 Pentagon on Wednesday said that the Taliban are not interfering with evacuation operations by US troops and said the terror group is guaranteeing safe passage to the airport for American citizens.
In a press…
Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in UAE
Kabul, Aug 18 (UNI) Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who fled the country after the Taliban takeover on Sunday, has been “welcomed” in the UAE, the country’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
The UAE foreign ministry, in a brief…
Germany’s Social Democrats overtake Greens ahead of crucial election
Berlin, Aug 18 (UNI/Sputnik) Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) have overtaken the
Greens, polling at 21%, just 2 points behind Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives (CDU/CSU), a survey showed on Wednesday.
This is the closest the…
France: Taliban have to prove their transformation by action
Moscow, Aug 18 (UNI/SPUTNIK) The Taliban (a terrorist organization, banned in Russia) should show by their actions that they have changed their ways and that they are committed to making Afghanistan a safe place, French Foreign Minister…
US Intelligence had warned Biden admin of possible Afghan military collapse
Washington, Aug 17 (UNI/Sputnik) The US intelligence community was increasingly pessimistic about the Afghan army being able to resist the Taliban’s (banned in Russia) rapid offensive and repeatedly warned the Biden administration as the…
US, Qatar discuss future on Afghan policy, regional security – Blinken
Washington, Aug 17 (UNI/Sputnik) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Qatar Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani explored areas for the two nations to cooperate on policy toward Afghanistan and other efforts to help…
Biden, White House NSA take responsibility for Afghanistan decisions
Washington, Aug 17 (UNI/Sputnik) White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said during a press briefing on Tuesday that he, Biden and others in the government are taking responsibility for US decisions related to the Afghan exit.…
US diplomats may stay Beyond August 31 in Kabul if responsible
Washington, Aug 17 (UNI/Sputnik) The US Department of State is not excluding the possibility of American diplomats staying in Afghanistan beyond August 31 if it was “responsible” to do so, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on…
UK’s RAF intercepted Russia’s Su-24 over Black Sea, near Romania
London, Aug 17 (UNI/Sputnik) The UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) said on Tuesday that it had intercepted a military aircraft identified as Russia's Su-24 in international airspace over the Black Sea off the coast of Romania.
"RAF Typhoons in…
Kailash Satyarthi calls upon world community for safety of Afghan women
New Delhi, Aug 17 (UNI) Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi on Tuesday called upon the international community to ensure the safety and dignity of women and children in Afghanistan.
In a tweet, Satyarthi said, "Every possible effort…
