The Spanish government has revealed that they have officially ended their evacuation process in Afghanistan following the arrival of the last two military flights in Dubai.

Spain ends evacuations from Kabul, Britain to complete operations today

Few hours before the blast hit, KabulAirport was swamped with people, waiting in knee-deep sewage to get closer to the airport. Thousands were waving their documents and begging the western forces to let them enter the airport.

Desperate Afghans queue in sewage-filled canal outside Kabul airport

Weeks before the Taliban took over Kabul, the former American interpreter, Hamidullah Ehsan managed to get his mother and two siblings out of a conflict-ridden nation. But one of his sister, her baby, and husband are still in Kabul.

Former Afghan interpreter Hamidullah Ehsan seeks to rescue sister

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the Taliban has committed to ensuring safe passage for Americans and at-risk Afghans to leave the country after the August 31 deadline.

Antony Blinken: Taliban agreed to allow Americans evacuation after August 31

The former Afghan Vice President is seen as one of the most prominent anti-Taliban voices even at a time when the group controls more than 90% of the war-torn country. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma spoke to Amrullah Saleh to assess the situation on the ground.

'Escaping will mean hammering sacrifices of our people', says Amrullah Saleh, Afghan's former VP

<p>President Joe Biden is being briefed on the bloody attack against Kabul's airport, the White House said Thursday, delaying a planned meeting with Israel's visiting prime minister and canceling another event.</p>

<p>"The president has been briefed and he is in the Situation Room," an official told AFP on condition of anonymity.</p>

<p>"The president met with his national security team this morning... and commanders on the ground. He will continue to be briefed on updates on the evolving situation throughout the day," the White House said in a statement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-chaotic-scenes-in-airport-hospital-after-kabul-airport-terror-attack-408595"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;WATCH: Chaotic scenes in airport, hospital after Kabul airport terror attack</strong></a></p>

<p>As a result of the crisis, a meeting with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett planned for 11:30 "will be delayed," a White House official said.</p>

<p>"There is not yet an updated time for the meeting," a spokesman for Bennett said, adding the delay was due "to the events in Afghanistan."</p>

<p>At least six people were killed and a dozen wounded outside Kabul's airport in two explosions as the United States entered the final days of a massive evacuation of troops and allies to end its two-decade war against the Taliban.</p>

<p>In addition to disrupting the long-planned Oval Office meeting with Israel's new prime minister, the crisis prompted cancelation of a scheduled video conference between Biden and state governors who are set to house Afghan refugees from the massive US airlift.</p>

<p>The daily briefing by Biden's press secretary, Jen Psaki, was also delayed as the White House scrambled to cope with the emergency.</p>


President Joe Biden is being briefed on the bloody attack against Kabul's airport, the White House said Thursday, delaying a planned meeting with Israel's visiting prime minister and canceling another event.

President Joe Biden is being briefed on the bloody attack against Kabul's airport, the White House said Thursday, delaying a planned meeting with Israel's visiting prime minister and canceling another event. "The president has been briefed and he is in the Situation Room," an official told AFP on condition of anonymity. "The president met with his national security team this morning... and commanders on the ground. He will continue to be briefed on updates on the evolving situation throughout the day," the White House said in a statement. Also read | WATCH: Chaotic scenes in airport, hospital after Kabul airport terror attack As a result of the crisis, a meeting with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett planned for 11:30 "will be delayed," a White House official said. "There is not yet an updated time for the meeting," a spokesman for Bennett said, adding the delay was due "to the events in Afghanistan." At least six people were killed and a dozen wounded outside Kabul's airport in two explosions as the United States entered the final days of a massive evacuation of troops and allies to end its two-decade war against the Taliban. In addition to disrupting the long-planned Oval Office meeting with Israel's new prime minister, the crisis prompted cancelation of a scheduled video conference between Biden and state governors who are set to house Afghan refugees from the massive US airlift. The daily briefing by Biden's press secretary, Jen Psaki, was also delayed as the White House scrambled to cope with the emergency.

Biden clears agenda to focus on Afghan airport attack

WION brings you some images from inside the Kabul airport where battle hardened soldiers share some lighter moments with children.

Afghanistan: Battle hardened soldiers share some lighter moments with children

India too voiced its concerns around the use of Afghanistan soil by terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. It also reiterated its concerns around the rights of women, children, and minorities.

India at UNHRC: Hope terrorists don't use Afghan soil

An explosion took place outside Kabul's Hamid Karzai International airport on Thursday as the United States and other countries try to evacuate their citizens and Afghans at risk from the Taliban. At least 13 were killed in the explosion.

Suicide bomb attack at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport

As thousands try to flee in a desperate bid to escape the rule of the Taliban in Afghanistan, vehicles patrolled the streets of Kabul with the Taliban flag on them.

Taliban fighters patrol the streets of Kabul amid chaos

"I am very grateful that I made it out from Afghanistan but am really worried and concerned for my people back their", says Afghanistan's biggest female pop star Aryana Sayeed as she recounts her escape from Kabul.

'It's heartbreaking to see the misery of Afghans', says Aryana Sayeed, Afghanistan Pop Star

"No country in the region wants to see Pakistan dominating Afghanistan and projecting power. Sooner or later, this will be challenged and Pakistan will pay a heavy price", former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh tells WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma.

'No country wants to see Pakistan dominating Afghanistan', says Amrullah Saleh, former Afghan VP

People stuck in Afghanistan are growing desperate to leave the country. In the latest, the Afghan citizens seeking evacuation were seen standing in knee-deep sewage water with documents just outside Kabul airport.

People seen standing in knee-deep sewage water outside Kabul airport

"At times of difficulties and uncertainties, Ashraf Ghani left the country. That's a stain in our history" says Former Afghanistan Vice President Amrullah Saleh speaks to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma.

'Ashraf Ghani leaving country is a stain in our history', says Amrullah Saleh, Afghan's former VP

"If a person of my stature and history tries to escape, it would be disgraceful and a historic shame," Afghanistan's former vice president Amrullah Saleh tells WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma on his decision to not leave the war-torn country.

'If person of my stature tries to escape, it would be disgraceful', says Amrullah Saleh

Afghan refugees who lived in Pakistan for decades say their hopes of returning home have been dashed by the Taliban. Many Afghans living in Pakistan fear that they will return to hardline representation of Islamic law.

Afghanistan refugees in Pakistan say hopes of returning home dashed

The pace of evacuations has sped up. Scenes of heartache danger and desperation grow on the edges of the Hamid Karzai airport. WION's Anas Mallick reached the evacuation center to show us the process on the ground and the situation in Kabul.

WION ground report from inside Kabul airport

<p>Indian Government has decided to let people, who are fleeing Afghanistan after Taliban’s takeover, enter the country on an e-Visa only. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“Owing to prevailing security situation in Afghanistan, all Afghan nationals, henceforth, must travel to India only on e-Visa,” said spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs on Twitter. &nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Owing to prevailing security situation in Afghanistan all Afghan nationals henceforth must travel to India only on e-Visa<br />
<br />
Press release- <a href="https://t.co/aU2UnZW5Tm">https://t.co/aU2UnZW5Tm</a> <a href="https://t.co/r7Hv6p6qfr">pic.twitter.com/r7Hv6p6qfr</a></p>
— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIBHomeAffairs/status/1430418670975479814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Meanwhile, India on Tuesday formally named one of its “complicated” rescue operations of citizens from war-torn Afghanistan, calling it “Operation Devi Shakti.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>Saluting the efforts of the Indian Air Force and Air India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made the announcement on Twitter after 78 people were brought to New Delhi via Dushanbe, Tajikistan. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>WION ground report from inside Kabul airport</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="http://13.235.153.162/videos/wion-ground-report-from-inside-kabul-airport-408173/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>“Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute @IAF_MCC, @AirIndiain and #TeamMEA for their untiring efforts,” Jaishankar tweeted. &nbsp;</p>

<p>India began its rescue mission in coordination with the US, Qatar, Tajikistan and several other friendly countries. On August 16, 40 Indians were airlifted from Kabul, a day after the Taliban seized control of the Afghan capital city. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-appoints-ex-guantanamo-detainee-as-acting-defence-minister-report-408211">Taliban appoints ex-Guantanamo detainee as acting defence minister: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>So far, India has managed to evacuate over 800 people amid deteriorating security situation at Kabul airport. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Thousands of Afghans have been swarming at Kabul airport for the past one week, in a desperate attempt to flee the country fearing the Taliban's rule. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Government has decided to let people, who are fleeing Afghanistan after Taliban’s takeover, enter the country on an e-Visa only. “Owing to prevailing security situation in Afghanistan, all Afghan nationals, henceforth, must travel to India only on e-Visa,” said spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs on Twitter.

Indian Government has decided to let people, who are fleeing Afghanistan after Taliban’s takeover, enter the country on an e-Visa only. “Owing to prevailing security situation in Afghanistan, all Afghan nationals, henceforth, must travel to India only on e-Visa,” said spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs on Twitter. Owing to prevailing security situation in Afghanistan all Afghan nationals henceforth must travel to India only on e-Visa Press release- https://t.co/aU2UnZW5Tm pic.twitter.com/r7Hv6p6qfr — Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) August 25, 2021 × Meanwhile, India on Tuesday formally named one of its “complicated” rescue operations of citizens from war-torn Afghanistan, calling it “Operation Devi Shakti.” Saluting the efforts of the Indian Air Force and Air India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made the announcement on Twitter after 78 people were brought to New Delhi via Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Watch: WION ground report from inside Kabul airport × “Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute @IAF_MCC, @AirIndiain and #TeamMEA for their untiring efforts,” Jaishankar tweeted. India began its rescue mission in coordination with the US, Qatar, Tajikistan and several other friendly countries. On August 16, 40 Indians were airlifted from Kabul, a day after the Taliban seized control of the Afghan capital city. Also Read | Taliban appoints ex-Guantanamo detainee as acting defence minister: Report So far, India has managed to evacuate over 800 people amid deteriorating security situation at Kabul airport. Thousands of Afghans have been swarming at Kabul airport for the past one week, in a desperate attempt to flee the country fearing the Taliban's rule. (With inputs from agencies)

Now, Afghan nationals can travel to India on e-Visa only

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 500 tonnes of medical supplies including surgical equipment and severe malnutrition kits due to be delivered to Afghanistan this week are stuck because of Kabul airport restrictions.

Reports: WHO says Kabul airport curbs blocking medical supplies for Afghans

Iran has resumed fuel exports to Afghanistan following a request from the Taliban. The price of gasoline in the country has turned $900 per tonne as many panicked Afghans drove out of cities, fearing reprisals from the Taliban.

Iran resumes fuel exports to Afghanistan after Taliban request

As the Taliban takes charge of Afghanistan, women fear losing everything that they have worked for in the last 20 years. WION brings you a report.

Fear and frustration run high among Afghan women as Taliban take charge

<p>Afghanistan's famous pop star, Aryana Sayeed, who fled the country after Taliban took over Kabul, has blamed Pakistan for empowering the group and has called India 'a true friend' for helping Afghans in these trying times.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
"I do blame Pakistan. Over the years, we have seen videos, seen evidence that Pakistan is behind empowering the Taliban. Every time our government touches the Taliban they see identification and it would see a Pakistani person, so it's very obvious that I blame them and hope that they back off and don't interfere in politics in Afghanistan anymore," said Sayeed in an exclusive interview with Indian news agency, ANI, from an undisclosed location.</p>

<p><br />
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/afghan-pop-star-aryana-flees-from-country-amid-fear-of-life-under-taliban-rule-406914">Aryana Sayeed</a> also said in her interview that the Taliban are being instructed by and trained in Pakistan.</p>

<p><br />
"They are being instructed by Pakistan, their bases are in Pakistan where they get their training. I hope the international community, first of all, cut off their funds and don't offer funds to Pakistan for funding the Taliban," added Sayeed.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-sofia-vergara-opens-up-about-being-diagnosed-with-thyroid-cancer-at-28-407954">Also read:&nbsp;Sofia Vergara opens up about being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 28</a></p>

<p><br />
"I hope they can put pressure on Pakistan. I believe that we're dealing with all these issues in Afghanistan because of Pakistan," she further added.</p>

<p><br />
The pop star pleaded with the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-donate-to-afghan-organisation-amid-country-crisis-407818"> international community</a> to conduct talks and find a solution to bring peace to Afghanistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Meanwhile, Sayeed was all praise for the Indian government's efforts in Afghanistan and termed India as 'only friend'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-billie-eilish-turns-a-new-leaf-with-hair-transformation-check-pic-408009">Also read:&nbsp;Billie Eilish turns a new leaf with hair transformation; check pic</a></p>

<p>"India has always been good to us. They have been a true friend, they've been very helpful and kind to our people, even refugees. Afghans who have been in India before have always spoken highly of the nation, its people. We are grateful to India," said Aryana Sayeed.</p>

<p><br />
"On behalf of Afghanistan, I want to express my utmost gratitude to India and I want to say thank you. Over the years we've realised that the only good friend in the neighborhood we have is, India," concluded the pop star.</p>


Afghanistan's famous pop star, Aryana Sayeed, who fled the country after Taliban took over Kabul, has blamed Pakistan for empowering the group and has called India 'a true friend' for helping Afghans in these trying times.

Afghanistan's famous pop star, Aryana Sayeed, who fled the country after Taliban took over Kabul, has blamed Pakistan for empowering the group and has called India 'a true friend' for helping Afghans in these trying times. "I do blame Pakistan. Over the years, we have seen videos, seen evidence that Pakistan is behind empowering the Taliban. Every time our government touches the Taliban they see identification and it would see a Pakistani person, so it's very obvious that I blame them and hope that they back off and don't interfere in politics in Afghanistan anymore," said Sayeed in an exclusive interview with Indian news agency, ANI, from an undisclosed location. Aryana Sayeed also said in her interview that the Taliban are being instructed by and trained in Pakistan. "They are being instructed by Pakistan, their bases are in Pakistan where they get their training. I hope the international community, first of all, cut off their funds and don't offer funds to Pakistan for funding the Taliban," added Sayeed. Also read: Sofia Vergara opens up about being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 28 "I hope they can put pressure on Pakistan. I believe that we're dealing with all these issues in Afghanistan because of Pakistan," she further added. The pop star pleaded with the international community to conduct talks and find a solution to bring peace to Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Sayeed was all praise for the Indian government's efforts in Afghanistan and termed India as 'only friend'. Also read: Billie Eilish turns a new leaf with hair transformation; check pic "India has always been good to us. They have been a true friend, they've been very helpful and kind to our people, even refugees. Afghans who have been in India before have always spoken highly of the nation, its people. We are grateful to India," said Aryana Sayeed. "On behalf of Afghanistan, I want to express my utmost gratitude to India and I want to say thank you. Over the years we've realised that the only good friend in the neighborhood we have is, India," concluded the pop star.

Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed: India our only friend, Pakistan instructed Taliban

Scenes of chaos and disorder continue in and around the Kabul airport as thousands of Afghans are being evacuated from Afghanistan. Hundreds of evacuees were seen boarding a Qatar Emeri air force plane. WION's Anas Mallick gets you the ground report from inside Kabul airport.

WION Ground Report: Qatari air force helps Afghans fleeing Kabul

Three copies of Guru Granth Sahib along with 46 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus have been evacuated from war-ravaged Afghanistan on an IAF plane.

Three copies of Guru Granth Sahib along with 44 Sikhs and Hindus evacuated from Kabul

<p>With thousands of desperate Afghans and foreigners massed at Kabul's airport in the hope of fleeing Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers, US&nbsp;President Joe Biden is expected to decide as soon as Tuesday on whether to extend an August&nbsp;31 deadline to airlift Americans and their allies to safety.<br />
<br />
Biden warned on Sunday that the evacuation was going to be "hard and painful" and much could still go wrong. US&nbsp;troops might stay beyond an August&nbsp;31 deadline to oversee the evacuation, he said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>'Why is world silent?', asks Afghan's First Female Sikh MP Anarkali Kaur Honaryar</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="http://13.235.153.162/videos/why-is-world-silent-asks-afghans-first-female-sikh-mp-anarkali-kaur-honaryar-407950/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>On Monday, an administration official told Reuters that Biden would decide within 24 hours whether to extend the timeline to give the Pentagon time to prepare.<br />
<br />
Beyond the need to remove thousands of Americans, citizens of allied countries and Afghans who worked with US&nbsp;forces, Department of Defense officials said it would still take days to fly out the 6,000 troops deployed to secure and run the airlift.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-afghan-army-chief-wali-muhammad-ahmadzai-at-kabul-airport-set-to-leave-afghanistan-407948">Former Afghan Army chief at Kabul airport, set to leave Afghanistan</a></strong><br />
<br />
Some Biden advisers were arguing against extending the self-imposed deadline for security reasons. Biden could signal his intentions at a virtual meeting of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Tuesday.<br />
<br />
Two US&nbsp;officials had said the expectation was that the United States would continue evacuations past August&nbsp;31. A senior State Department official told reporters the country's commitment to at-risk Afghans "doesn't end on August&nbsp;31."</p>

<p>A Taliban official said foreign forces had not sought an extension and it would not be granted if they had. Washington said negotiations were continuing.</p>


With thousands of desperate Afghans and foreigners massed at Kabul's airport in the hope of fleeing Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers, US President Joe Biden is expected to decide as soon as Tuesday on whether to extend an August 31 deadline to airlift Americans and their allies to safety.

With thousands of desperate Afghans and foreigners massed at Kabul's airport in the hope of fleeing Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers, US President Joe Biden is expected to decide as soon as Tuesday on whether to extend an August 31 deadline to airlift Americans and their allies to safety. Biden warned on Sunday that the evacuation was going to be "hard and painful" and much could still go wrong. US troops might stay beyond an August 31 deadline to oversee the evacuation, he said. Watch: 'Why is world silent?', asks Afghan's First Female Sikh MP Anarkali Kaur Honaryar × On Monday, an administration official told Reuters that Biden would decide within 24 hours whether to extend the timeline to give the Pentagon time to prepare. Beyond the need to remove thousands of Americans, citizens of allied countries and Afghans who worked with US forces, Department of Defense officials said it would still take days to fly out the 6,000 troops deployed to secure and run the airlift. Also Read: Former Afghan Army chief at Kabul airport, set to leave Afghanistan Some Biden advisers were arguing against extending the self-imposed deadline for security reasons. Biden could signal his intentions at a virtual meeting of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Tuesday. Two US officials had said the expectation was that the United States would continue evacuations past August 31. A senior State Department official told reporters the country's commitment to at-risk Afghans "doesn't end on August 31." A Taliban official said foreign forces had not sought an extension and it would not be granted if they had. Washington said negotiations were continuing.

Biden expected to decide within 24 hours on Afghan evacuation deadline

<p>India has been making strenuous efforts to evacuate several people from war-torn Afghanistan after Taliban took over almost the whole country. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian government has said on social media that it is helping in the safe return of numerous citizens from Afghanistan.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/situation-is-serious-says-afghan-sikh-mp-narendra-khalsa-407909">Situation is serious, says Afghan Sikh MP Narendra Khalsa</a></strong></p>

<p>An Air India flight AI 1956 arrived in New Delhi from Dushanbe, Tajikistan with 78 passengers onboard. Around 25 Indian nationals also came in the flight. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute IAF, Air India and MEA teams for their untiring efforts," said External Affairs Minister of India Dr S Jaishankar.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Op Devi Shakti continues.<br />
<br />
78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe.<br />
<br />
Salute <a href="https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAF_MCC</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/airindiain?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AirIndiain</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamMEA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamMEA</a> for their untiring efforts. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DeviShakti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DeviShakti</a></p>
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1430062198219366403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Evacuees were earlier flown in from Kabul on an Indian Air Force aircraft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, India, said “Helping in the safe return from Afghanistan. AI 1956 enroute to Delhi from Dushanbe carrying 78 passengers, including 25 Indian nationals. Evacuees were flown in from Kabul on an IAF aircraft.”</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Helping in the safe return from Afghanistan.<br />
AI 1956 enroute to Delhi from Dushanbe carrying 78 passengers, including 25 Indian nationals. Evacuees were flown in from Kabul on an <a href="https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAF_MCC</a> aircraft.<a href="https://twitter.com/IndEmbDushanbe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndEmbDushanbe</a> <a href="https://t.co/BcIWLzSLrL">pic.twitter.com/BcIWLzSLrL</a></p>
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1429980993545408517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>On Monday, India brought back 146 of its nationals in four different flights from Qatar's capital Doha, days after they were evacuated from Afghanistan by NATO and American aircraft in view of the deteriorating security situation in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>India brings back 146 nationals in four different flights from Doha</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="http://13.235.153.162/videos/india-brings-back-146-nationals-in-four-different-flights-from-doha-407799/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>People familiar with the development said the Indians were flown back to Delhi as part of India's mission to evacuate its citizens and Afghan partners from Kabul, they said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


India has been making strenuous efforts to evacuate several people from war-torn Afghanistan after Taliban took over almost the whole country. Indian government has said on social media that it is helping in the safe return of numerous citizens from Afghanistan.

India has been making strenuous efforts to evacuate several people from war-torn Afghanistan after Taliban took over almost the whole country. Indian government has said on social media that it is helping in the safe return of numerous citizens from Afghanistan. Also Read: Situation is serious, says Afghan Sikh MP Narendra Khalsa An Air India flight AI 1956 arrived in New Delhi from Dushanbe, Tajikistan with 78 passengers onboard. Around 25 Indian nationals also came in the flight. "Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute IAF, Air India and MEA teams for their untiring efforts," said External Affairs Minister of India Dr S Jaishankar. Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute @IAF_MCC, @AirIndiain and #TeamMEA for their untiring efforts. #DeviShakti — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 24, 2021 × Evacuees were earlier flown in from Kabul on an Indian Air Force aircraft. In a tweet, Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, India, said “Helping in the safe return from Afghanistan. AI 1956 enroute to Delhi from Dushanbe carrying 78 passengers, including 25 Indian nationals. Evacuees were flown in from Kabul on an IAF aircraft.” Helping in the safe return from Afghanistan. AI 1956 enroute to Delhi from Dushanbe carrying 78 passengers, including 25 Indian nationals. Evacuees were flown in from Kabul on an @IAF_MCC aircraft.@IndEmbDushanbe pic.twitter.com/BcIWLzSLrL — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) August 24, 2021 × On Monday, India brought back 146 of its nationals in four different flights from Qatar's capital Doha, days after they were evacuated from Afghanistan by NATO and American aircraft in view of the deteriorating security situation in the country. Watch: India brings back 146 nationals in four different flights from Doha × People familiar with the development said the Indians were flown back to Delhi as part of India's mission to evacuate its citizens and Afghan partners from Kabul, they said. (With inputs from agencies)

Afghan evacuation: Air India flight arrives in Delhi from Dushanbe with 78 passengers

At least 146 people evacuated from Afghanistan reportedly reached Delhi. The flights have departed from Doha as it was the second batch of Indian nationals who were evacuated from Afghanistan.

146 Indians evacuated from Kabul repatriated to Delhi via Doha

The founder of the only boarding school for girls in Afghanistan has burned her students’ records to protect them from the Taliban. In their previous regime, the Taliban prevented girls from going to school.

'Not erasing, but protecting my students': Afghanistan girls boarding school founder burns records

<p>The world is speaking out for the Afghanistan people <a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/afghanistan-founder-of-only-all-girls-school-burns-records-for-students-safety-407754">especially wome</a>n and children who are stuck in the war-torn country as the Taliban managed to seize power in the country after the USA withdrew&nbsp;their troops.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Few days after<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/lifestyle/news-meghan-markle-prince-harry-speak-out-about-taliban-takeover-in-afghanistan-haitis-earthquake-406444"> speaking up </a>about the situations in Afghanistan and saying how they have “left heartbroken” and “speechless”, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have&nbsp;donated to the Women For Afghan Women (WAW) organisation via their Archewell Foundation.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
&nbsp;The organisation posted a thank you message on social media. Sharing a graphic saying 'thank you Archwell,' alongside a caption which read:&nbsp;"We are immensely grateful for the generosity of the Archewell Foundation in support of our efforts to evacuate/relocate thousands of Afghan women, children, families, including our staff." WAW is the largest women’s organisation in Afghanistan and provide support services to women, children, and families across the country, reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The organisation kept the amount of donation money under wraps.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/angelina-jolie-to-prince-harry-celebrities-who-have-visited-war-torn-afghanistan-over-the-years-407152" hreflang="en">Angelina Jolie to Prince Harry: Celebrities who have visited war-torn Afghanistan over the years</a><br />
<br />
The couple shared a long statement about the difficult situation not only in Afghanistan but also about calamity-stricken Haiti.<br />
<br />
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex posted a joint statement on their Archewell Foundation website encouraging followers to unite and support organizations "doing critical work" to help those in need.<br />
<br />
They wrote, "The world is exceptionally fragile right now. As we all feel the many layers of pain due to the situation in Afghanistan, we are left speechless. As we all watch the growing humanitarian disaster in Haiti, and the threat of it worsening after last weekend`s earthquake, we are left heartbroken. And as we all witness the continuing global health crisis, exacerbated by new variants and constant misinformation, we are left scared."</p>


The world is speaking out for the Afghanistan people especially women and children who are stuck in the war-torn country as the Taliban managed to seize power in the country after the USA withdrew their troops.

The world is speaking out for the Afghanistan people especially women and children who are stuck in the war-torn country as the Taliban managed to seize power in the country after the USA withdrew their troops. Few days after speaking up about the situations in Afghanistan and saying how they have “left heartbroken” and “speechless”, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have donated to the Women For Afghan Women (WAW) organisation via their Archewell Foundation. The organisation posted a thank you message on social media. Sharing a graphic saying 'thank you Archwell,' alongside a caption which read: "We are immensely grateful for the generosity of the Archewell Foundation in support of our efforts to evacuate/relocate thousands of Afghan women, children, families, including our staff." WAW is the largest women’s organisation in Afghanistan and provide support services to women, children, and families across the country, reports. The organisation kept the amount of donation money under wraps. Angelina Jolie to Prince Harry: Celebrities who have visited war-torn Afghanistan over the years The couple shared a long statement about the difficult situation not only in Afghanistan but also about calamity-stricken Haiti. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex posted a joint statement on their Archewell Foundation website encouraging followers to unite and support organizations "doing critical work" to help those in need. They wrote, "The world is exceptionally fragile right now. As we all feel the many layers of pain due to the situation in Afghanistan, we are left speechless. As we all watch the growing humanitarian disaster in Haiti, and the threat of it worsening after last weekend`s earthquake, we are left heartbroken. And as we all witness the continuing global health crisis, exacerbated by new variants and constant misinformation, we are left scared."

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle donate to Afghan organisation amid country crisis

It's been a week since the Taliban captured Kabul and Afghanistan's economy stares at a bleak future. With no women or children seen outside, most of the markets and streets in Kabul wear a deserted look. WION's correspondent Anas Mallick brings you the ground report

WION Ground Report: Markets and streets in Kabul wear a deserted look

afghan

Afghan, News on Afghan, stories on Afghan, articles on Afghan, Afghan stories at Wion, Afghan news, Afghan latest news