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US Soldiers might stay long in Afghanistan to evacuate all Americans: Joe Biden

August 19, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: In the middle of the evacuation process of American nationals from Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that “US troops may stay in Afghanistan past an August 31 deadline to evacuate American citizens.” As the Taliban take over the country, the Pentagon said the US military does not currently have the […]

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After Canada, now the UK announces resettlement scheme for Afghan people

August 18, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: Britain on Tuesday announced a resettlement scheme for Afghan people who left the country as the Taliban return. The announcement came on the eve of an extraordinary session of parliament on Wednesday, where MPs recalled from holiday will discuss the collapse of the Afghan government, so soon after the withdrawal of Western forces. […]

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India is very important in Dealing with Afghanistan: The UK

August 18, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The government of the United Kingdom considered India a very important country in dealing with Afghanistan. The London government in its statement on Tuesday said that “India as a key partner of the UK in the region and chair of the United Nations Sanctions Committee will have a very important role to play […]

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Kabul looks safer under the Taliban than it was under Ashraf Ghani: Russia

August 17, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan on Monday stated support of the Taliban. Ambassador Dmitry Zhirnov in his statement said that “The situation is peaceful and good and everything has calmed down in the city. The situation in Kabul now under the Taliban is better than it was under (President) Ashraf Ghani.” In support […]

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Could not defend the country whose leaders gave up and fled: POTUS

August 17, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: Amid the rising challenges in land-lock Afghanistan, The US President on Monday once again defended the withdrawal of the American troops from Afghanistan. Since the Islamist insurgents took control of the country in his first public appearance, he admitted that the Taliban advance had unfolded more quickly than expected. US troops could not […]

Don’t want anybody to recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan: UK PM Boris Johnson

August 16, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson on Sunday expressed concern about the current situation developed in Afghanistan. In his statement, he said that “Nobody should bilaterally recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, there would be a new administration in the country very shortly.” PM Johnson urged the […]

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Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar likely to become the president of Afghanistan

August 16, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Co-founder of the insurgent group Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is likely to become the new president of Afghanistan as President Ashraf Ghani left the country. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is one of the top leaders of the Taliban. Baradar on Sunday said that the terror group’s victory that saw all cities of the […]

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The Taliban Appreciates India for helping Afghan people: Spokesperson of the Taliban

August 14, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Spokesperson of the Taliban – Muhammed Suhail Shaheen on Saturday morning appreciated the efforts India has done in Afghanistan for development. A spokesperson told the media that India has been helping the Afghan people or national projects. We appreciate everything that has been done for the people of Afghanistan like dams, national […]

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The Taliban Could Isolate capital of Afghanistan in 30 days: Report

August 12, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Taliban in Afghanistan could isolate the capital of the country in 30 days and possible takeover in 90 days, The US defense official cited the US intelligence as violence steadily increasing in a war-torn country. The official told media on condition of anonymity on Wednesday said that “the new assessment of how […]

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Afghanistan: The Taliban captures Pul-e-Khumri city, the eighth provincial capital of the country

August 11, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Taliban in Afghanistan on Tuesday captured Pul-e-Khumri city – 140 miles north of the capital Kabul, says a media report. Two officials told the media on a phone call that “The Security Forces have abandoned the place after a heavy gunfight with the Taliban terrorists.” “Taliban fighters broke through the frontlines in […]