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WION Live Broadcast: Antony Blinken defends US troop pullout

Taliban is infamous for inhumane treatment, especially towards the people who dare question the terrorist groups. Following the same thought process, Taliban have started brutally attacking journalists.

Broken promises? Taliban resort to beating journalists in name of 'free media'

Since Taliban took control of Afghanistan heartbreaking images, videos and stories have been coming in from the country. Now, UN has warned that that Afghanistan is on the brink of 'universal poverty'.

Afghanistan on brink of complete economy fall and extreme poverty: UN Envoy

The UN special envoy for Afghanistan urged the world to unite to prevent the collapse of the Afghan economy, to address fears that the Taliban’s Islamic state may spread to its neighbours, and to fight terrorism.

UN envoy urges economic support to stop Afghanistan breakdown

The coronavirus upended the lives of millions of college students. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that men have been hit particularly hard — accounting for roughly three-fourths of pandemic-driven dropouts — and depicted an accelerating crisis in male enrollment.

Men fall behind in college enrollment. Women still play catch-up at work.

As Kosovo opens its doors to refugees from Afghanistan, President Vjosa Osmani speaks to Palki Sharma on what prompted this decision, her appeal to the international community, and more on Global Leadership Series.

Global Leadership Series: Vjosa Osmani, Kosovo President speaks to Palki Sharma

India and Russia have a common position when it comes to Afghanistan. NSA Ajit Doval is set to meet secretary of Russian security council today to discuss the Afghanistan crisis.

India, Russia to discuss situation in Afghanistan

Afghanistan crisis will be one of the key focus at the 13th BRICS summit to be hosted by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. BRICS' leaders will be meeting virtually for the summit, and it is for the second time in a row the meet is happening virtually due to the ongoing Covid crisis.

Afghan crisis to shadow BRICS summit chaired by India on Thursday

Even as US and NATO forces and almost the entire Western diplomatic corps packed up and fled the Afghan capital last month as the Taliban seized control, a handful of international aid directors made a decision: They were staying put.

Aid workers staying in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan tread a tricky path

WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay discusses Pakistan's role in the Afghanistan crisis and the ISI-Taliban alliance with Inkstick Media editor Sahar Khan, South Asia expert Francesca Marino, Senior Political Scientist at RAND Corporation Dr. Jonah Blank, and former Indian diplomat Amb Ashok Sajjanhar on Afghanistan Dialogues.

Afghanistan Dialogues: Pakistan's role in the Afghanistan crisis

Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and his Russian counterpart Nikolay Petrushev held detailed talks on Wednesday about the possible security implications for India, Russia and the Central Asian region after the Taliban seize power in Afghanistan.

Indian NSA Doval and top Russian security official hold talks on Afghan crisis

US Defence Secy of State, Antony Binken met with Qatar Emir and thanked him for facilitating the safe evacuation of Americans from Afghanistan.

US Defence Secy of State, Antony Blinken meets with Qatar Emir

US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, embarks on a two-day Qatar visit, as he looks to form a united front with allies following the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Blinken will also voice America's "deep gratitude" to Doha.

Antony Blinken to visit Qatar to hold ministerial meeting on Afghan crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the US military intervention in Afghanistan had achieved nothing but tragedy and loss of life on all sides. He also added that the United States approach in Afghanistan has been deeply flawed.

Vladimir Putin says US foray achieved nothing but loss of life on all sides

Economic crisis adds to the misery of Afghans. The prices of everyday items are rising. Billions of dollars of aids stalled, there are restrictions on cash withdrawal from banks and the Taliban are yet to form a new government. WION's Anas Mallick gets you a ground report.

WION Ground Report: While world fears Taliban, Afghans worry about inflation

US’ former envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley has urged the American President Joe Biden to get in contact with its allies such as India, Taiwan, Ukraine, Australia and Japan and ensure that the US will stand by them in times of need.

Nikki Haley warns Biden against China trying to take over Bagram air force base

US President Joe Biden said, on Wednesday, that US military personnel enabled the 'extraordinary success of the mission' in Afghanistan. He said thousands of troops and diplomats "risked their lives" to get people on board planes and out of Afghanistan. Joe Biden declared today at a White House press briefing that he would not continue a "forever war" or a "forever exit" by delaying the withdrawal deadline, which had already passed. The president went on to say that the August 31 deadline was set to "save American lives," rather than being an "arbitrary deadline."

August 31 deadline was set to "save American lives": US President Joe Biden

Listen in to ex-Afghan PM, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar speak on the situation of women in Afghanistan as a result of the rule of the Taliban.

If Afghans and women want to go out it is up to them to decide: Ex-Afghan PM, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday to discuss the Afghanistan crisis. Jaishankar said on Twitter, "Spoke to US Secretary of State Blinken.

Indian external affairs minister, US secretary of state discuss Afghan crisis

Two athletes from Afghanistan finally arrived in Tokyo on Saturday (August 28) to participate in the ongoing Paralympics Games after one of them made a video appeal for help to leave Kabul so she could take part in the Games.

Tokyo Paralympics: Afghanistan athletes to compete in Games after evacuation

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Sunday that the well-being and mental health of two newly arrived Afghan athletes are its top priority, and the pair will not be speaking to media during the Paralympic Games.

Tokyo Paralympics: IPC says Afghan athletes' well-being is top priority, no media access during Games

Counter terror expert Ahmad Mohibi spoke to WION on the crisis in Afghanistan and said that the Taliban can't be trusted.

Counter terror expert speaks to WION, says Taliban can't be trusted

Gravitas | Pakistan is profiting from the Afghan Crisis. Bilateral trade has jumped 50%. 400 trucks laden with supplies are crossing the border daily. Traders say the 'business is smoother' than it was. Trade volume could cross $1 billion. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan is profiting from Afghan Crisis

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. "Had a detailed and useful exchange of views with my friend President Putin on recent developments in Afghanistan. We also discussed issues on the bilateral agenda, including India-Russia cooperation against COVID-19," PM Modi tweeted.

Indian PM Modi talks to Russian President Putin on Afghanistan crisis

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