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Condemn "All Foreign Interference" In Afghanistan: Iran's Message To Pak
Iran on Monday "strongly" condemned the Taliban's military offensive against holdout fighters in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley, as the Islamist group claimed it had taken control of the area.
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Taliban Launch Charm Offensive With Afghan Banks Amid Funding Fears
The new, Taliban-appointed head of Afghanistan's central bank has sought to reassure banks the group wants a fully-functioning financial system, but has so far provided little detail on how it will supply funds to sustain it, said four bankers.
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Eye On Taliban, Former Army Chief Says Need To Step Up Kashmir Outreach
Former Army chief General Shankar Roychowdhury said the government needs to step up outreach in Kashmir as the Taliban victory in Afghanistan is likely to see a renewed offensive by Pakistan-based terrorists.
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Taliban Websites Disappear From Internet, Reason Unclear: Report
The official websites of the Taliban, who swept to power in Afghanistan on the back of a lightning offensive last week, appeared to have vanished from the internet late on Friday.
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Video: Gunfire, People Scale Walls In Kabul Airport Meltdown
A crowd outside the Kabul airport, desperate to get in after the Taliban's takeover, scatters as gunshots are heard, in dramatic videos reflecting Afghanistan's spiraling crisis.
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"Thought It Would Be Better To Leave To Avoid Bloodshed": President Ghani
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said that he had fled the country on Sunday to "prevent a flood of bloodshed", as the Taliban entered the capital, capping a lightning offensive across the country.
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Canada To Resettle 20,000 ''Vulnerable'' Sikhs, Hindus From Afghanistan
The Canadian government has announced that it will permanently re-settle 20,000 "vulnerable" Afghans, including Sikhs and Hindus, who are fleeing the war-torn country amidst a deadly offensive launched by the Taliban militants.
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Taliban Near Gates Of Kabul, Embassies Prepare To Evacuate Staff
The Afghan Taliban tightened their territorial stranglehold around Kabul on Saturday, as refugees from the the terror group's relentless offensive flooded the capital and US Marines returned to oversee emergency evacuations.
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With Taliban On The Road To Kabul, What Lies Ahead For Afghanistan
Afghanistan is on the precipice and the nation's security forces have all but collapsed after being battered by a Taliban offensive they were unable to halt.
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US, UK Troops To Aid Afghan Evacuation As Taliban Poised To Take Key Cities
The United States and Britain said on Thursday they would send thousands of troops to Afghanistan to protect and help evacuate civilians, as the Taliban stood poised for their two biggest military victories since they began a broad offensive in May.
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Taliban Take Ghazni City, Kabul Could Fall in 90 days
Afghan government forces battled Taliban fighters in and around several cities on Thursday, officials said, as the Taliban pressed on with their offensive that U.S. intelligence believes could see them take over the capital, Kabul, within 90 days.
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Taliban Captures Afghan Provincial Capital; First To Fall Since US Withdrawal
The Taliban have captured their first Afghan provincial capital since launching an offensive to coincide with the final departure of foreign troops, a senior government official said Friday.
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Taking Measures To Ensure Safety Of Indian Nationals In Afghanistan: Centre
As the Taliban steps up its offensive in Afghanistan, India on Wednesday said it remains vigilant and is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of Indians in the conflict-ridden country.
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Commandos Deployed As Afghan Forces Defend Cities From Taliban Attacks
Afghan forces battled Monday to stop a first major city from falling to the Taliban following weekend offensives by the insurgents on urban centres in a sharp escalation.
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All Flights From Kandahar Airport Cancelled After Rocket Strikes
At least three rockets struck Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan overnight, an official told AFP on Sunday, as the Taliban pressed on with their sweeping offensive across the country.
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Condemn "All Foreign Interference" In Afghanistan: Iran's Message To Pak
Iran on Monday "strongly" condemned the Taliban's military offensive against holdout fighters in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley, as the Islamist group claimed it had taken control of the area.
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Taliban Launch Charm Offensive With Afghan Banks Amid Funding Fears
The new, Taliban-appointed head of Afghanistan's central bank has sought to reassure banks the group wants a fully-functioning financial system, but has so far provided little detail on how it will supply funds to sustain it, said four bankers.
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Eye On Taliban, Former Army Chief Says Need To Step Up Kashmir Outreach
Former Army chief General Shankar Roychowdhury said the government needs to step up outreach in Kashmir as the Taliban victory in Afghanistan is likely to see a renewed offensive by Pakistan-based terrorists.
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Taliban Websites Disappear From Internet, Reason Unclear: Report
The official websites of the Taliban, who swept to power in Afghanistan on the back of a lightning offensive last week, appeared to have vanished from the internet late on Friday.
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Video: Gunfire, People Scale Walls In Kabul Airport Meltdown
A crowd outside the Kabul airport, desperate to get in after the Taliban's takeover, scatters as gunshots are heard, in dramatic videos reflecting Afghanistan's spiraling crisis.
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"Thought It Would Be Better To Leave To Avoid Bloodshed": President Ghani
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said that he had fled the country on Sunday to "prevent a flood of bloodshed", as the Taliban entered the capital, capping a lightning offensive across the country.
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Canada To Resettle 20,000 ''Vulnerable'' Sikhs, Hindus From Afghanistan
The Canadian government has announced that it will permanently re-settle 20,000 "vulnerable" Afghans, including Sikhs and Hindus, who are fleeing the war-torn country amidst a deadly offensive launched by the Taliban militants.
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Taliban Near Gates Of Kabul, Embassies Prepare To Evacuate Staff
The Afghan Taliban tightened their territorial stranglehold around Kabul on Saturday, as refugees from the the terror group's relentless offensive flooded the capital and US Marines returned to oversee emergency evacuations.
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With Taliban On The Road To Kabul, What Lies Ahead For Afghanistan
Afghanistan is on the precipice and the nation's security forces have all but collapsed after being battered by a Taliban offensive they were unable to halt.
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US, UK Troops To Aid Afghan Evacuation As Taliban Poised To Take Key Cities
The United States and Britain said on Thursday they would send thousands of troops to Afghanistan to protect and help evacuate civilians, as the Taliban stood poised for their two biggest military victories since they began a broad offensive in May.
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Taliban Take Ghazni City, Kabul Could Fall in 90 days
Afghan government forces battled Taliban fighters in and around several cities on Thursday, officials said, as the Taliban pressed on with their offensive that U.S. intelligence believes could see them take over the capital, Kabul, within 90 days.
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Taliban Captures Afghan Provincial Capital; First To Fall Since US Withdrawal
The Taliban have captured their first Afghan provincial capital since launching an offensive to coincide with the final departure of foreign troops, a senior government official said Friday.
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Taking Measures To Ensure Safety Of Indian Nationals In Afghanistan: Centre
As the Taliban steps up its offensive in Afghanistan, India on Wednesday said it remains vigilant and is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of Indians in the conflict-ridden country.
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Commandos Deployed As Afghan Forces Defend Cities From Taliban Attacks
Afghan forces battled Monday to stop a first major city from falling to the Taliban following weekend offensives by the insurgents on urban centres in a sharp escalation.
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All Flights From Kandahar Airport Cancelled After Rocket Strikes
At least three rockets struck Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan overnight, an official told AFP on Sunday, as the Taliban pressed on with their sweeping offensive across the country.
