Afghan War
Defence secretary warns “Al-Qaeda will probably come back,” leading to a security threat.
Updated 13 Aug, 2021 11:37pm
The Taliban have taken more than a dozen provincial capitals in recent days; now control more than two-thirds of Afghanistan.
Updated 13 Aug, 2021 06:13pm
Govt now controls just three major cities and is unlikely to have logistical manpower left to marshal successful defence of Kabul.
Updated 13 Aug, 2021 06:24pm
The Taliban have taken 12 of Afghanistan’s 34 provincial capitals as part of a week-long blitz.
Published 13 Aug, 2021 12:37pm
The seizure of Kandahar and Herat marks the biggest prizes yet for the Taliban.
Updated 13 Aug, 2021 09:26am
This is the second such alert in less than a week, sent to Americans through the embassy.
Updated 13 Aug, 2021 09:30am
The British embassy in Kabul will be moved to a more secure location and will remain manned by only a core staff.
Updated 13 Aug, 2021 09:35am
Disturbances broke out after an Afghan traveller died of heart attack as he waited to enter Afghanistan, says official
Updated 13 Aug, 2021 09:44am
Consulates in Mazar-i-Sharif, Kandahar and Herat will continue to process online visa applications, function with minimum staff.
Updated 13 Aug, 2021 09:38am
Says Islamabad to deal with any govt in Afghanistan, "elected or selected" by its people.
Updated 13 Aug, 2021 07:45am
Al Jazeera, AFP quote Kabul govt sources, claim proposal submitted in Doha to allow Taliban share in power if they end violence.
Published 12 Aug, 2021 05:21pm
Says the Afghan government misunderstands the extent of Pakistan's influence and leverage over the Taliban.
Updated 13 Aug, 2021 07:44am
Joe Biden, US officials have repeatedly called for Afghan leaders to unite and fashion a clear strategy against Taliban.
Updated 12 Aug, 2021 02:42pm
The Taliban have seized 10 provincial capitals in less than a week and have now encircled the biggest city in the north.
Updated 12 Aug, 2021 02:21pm
Inside Red Zone, there is worry that Pakistan could be made a scapegoat for the failures of the US and its allies in Afghanistan.
Published 12 Aug, 2021 08:43am
US defence official says Afghan security forces could reverse the momentum by putting up more resistance.
Updated 12 Aug, 2021 09:06am
Inside Red Zone, there is worry that Pakistan could be made a scapegoat for the failures of the US and its allies in Afghanistan.
Updated 12 Aug, 2021 08:40am
Says Taliban told him no talks possible till Ghani holds office; believes US has decided that India is its strategic partner now.
Updated 12 Aug, 2021 07:31am
"Misperceptions and scapegoating must be avoided to counter designs of spoilers," he says.
Updated 12 Aug, 2021 07:51am
Information Ministry launches "Deep Analytics Report" on "Anti-State Trends" on social media.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 08:31pm
Acknowledges Pakistan's important role in Afghan peace process.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 04:47pm
Two key meetings being held in Doha this week; participants will press for a reduction in violence, says State Dept spokesperson.
Published 11 Aug, 2021 11:43am
Taliban now have control of nine of 34 provincial capitals in Afghanistan.
Published 11 Aug, 2021 11:12am
Russia, China and Pakistan have far greater stakes in stopping the violence in Afghanistan.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 07:51am
Instead of night-vision goggles and ammo vests, the markets are now stuffed with cheap goods from China and Southeast Asia.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 08:24am
Security forces retreat towards army base outside Farah city.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 07:56am
Zalmay Khalilzad, senior Afghan officials travel to Doha where the Taliban maintain a political office.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 07:32am
Senior official warns the fighting in Afghanistan could force half a million people to flee to Pakistan, Iran and Tajikistan.
Published 10 Aug, 2021 11:33pm
“The only way is self-imposed house arrest or to find a way to leave for Kabul,” says a provincial official.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 07:54am
Congress party urges the government to help evacuate Afghanistan's Sikh and Hindu communities to protect them from any attacks.
Published 10 Aug, 2021 06:10pm
