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India monitoring situation in Afghanistan, govt in touch with Hindu, Sikh
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): India is closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan after Kabul fell to the Taliban, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday, adding that the Government of India is in touch with the Sikh and Hindu community leaders in Kabul.
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Biden breaks silence on Afghanistan, says 'squarely stand' behind decision
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 17 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Monday broke his silence on Afghanistan by stressing that he stands "squarely behind" his decision to withdraw the US forces from Afghanistan.
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Joe Biden blames Afghan leaders for Taliban takeover
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 17 (ANI): Staunchly defending his move to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, President Joe Biden on Monday (local time) admitted that the situation in the war-torn country unfolded more quickly than America anticipated.
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10 killed at Kabul airport chaos
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 17 (ANI): At least 10 people were killed and several were injured at Kabul airport in last two days as thousands tried to catch flights in an attempt to flee the country soon after the Taliban captured Kabul, local media reported.
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French President says Afghanistan must not become safe haven for terrorist
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Paris [France], August 17 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Afghanistan must not become a safe haven for terrorists again as the Taliban seize control in the country after the collapse of Ashraf Ghani-led government.
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UNSC calls for 'immediate cessation' of all hostilities, establishment of
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], August 17 (ANI): Expressing deep concerns over reported serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses in Afghanistan, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called for an immediate cessation of all hostilities and the establishment of
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US Secretary of State speaks to Russian FM over Afghanistan's security sit
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washinton [US], August 17 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov over Afghanistan's situation as the country has been taken over by the Taliban.
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US Secretary of State discusses Afghanistan's situation with Chinese FM
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 17 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday over concerning developments in Afghanistan and discussed efforts to bring citizens of both countries back safely.
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MEA sets up helpline number to coordinate repatriation from war-torn Afgha
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a special Afghanistan cell to coordinate repatriation and other requests from the war-ravaged country, where the security situation deteriorates after Kabul fell to the Taliban.
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Russia urges Afghan parties to refrain from hostilities, says Kabul was 'q
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], August 16 (ANI): Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Vasily Nebenzya on Monday urged all Afghan parties to refrain from hostilities and to foster a settlement peacefully.
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Whether or not India recognises Taliban, govt should have opened dialogue
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 16 (ANI): India should have opened dialogue with the Taliban before it had full control of Afghanistan, said All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday.
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Biden sends in more US troops, to ensure swift evacuation from Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 16 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Monday authorised a third combat team from the 82nd Airborne from Kuwait to head to Kabul to bring the total eventual US footprint to 7,000 troops in Afghanistan.
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