The Taliban's new foreign minister has asked to address world leaders at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Watch this report for more details.

Afghanistan's new Foreign Minister asks to address UNGA

Indian officials have seized nearly 3 tonnes of heroin at western Indian port in a major drug bust. The heroin originated from Afghanistan and was sent to India from an Iranian port.

Heroin from Afghanistan worth USD 2.7 billion seized in India

Molavi Hamdullah Nomani, the Taliban-appointed Kabul Mayor speaks exclusively to the WION. During the conversation, he stated that the crime rate in Kabul at zero since the Taliban takeover. Watch this report for more details.

Kabul Mayor: Crime rate in Kabul at zero since the Taliban takeover

The 76th Session of the UN General Assembly is in progress from 14th September. Undoubtedly the event held annually is the largest gathering of world leaders, and provides a platform to discuss, debate, and identify the key issues of global concern.

Opinion | A reflection on effectiveness of UN as UNGA begins

Two persons were arrested while further search is taking place across India, in connection with the seizure of around 3,000 kgs of heroin, originating from Afghanistan, from a port in India's Gujarat state.

Massive drug haul: Indian authorities reveal how heroin worth $2.7 bn was busted on way from Afghanistan

After the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan has witnessed several attacks from ISIS-K, now the Taliban has given a statement that they know how to neutralize ISIS-K. Watch this video for more details.

Taliban: Know how to neutralize Islamic State Khorasan

Girls in Afghanistan have been given ray of hope, the Taliban has stated that girls and women in Afghanistan will be allowed to return to school as soon as possible. So far, the world has been helplessly watching the systematic exclusion of women in public places.

Afghanistan: Taliban says 'girls to return to school soon'

As France deals with the fallout from Australia's cancellation of a $40 billion French submarine deal, French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed co-operating over the Indo-Pacific region on Tuesday.

In call, French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discuss Indo-Pacific, Afghanistan

The Taliban said on Tuesday that they admire Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan`s efforts for peace, stability and an inclusive government in Afghanistan, the Express Tribune reported.

Taliban admire Pakistan PM Imran Khan's efforts for Afghanistan

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has warned of spiralling economic crisis in Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

Pakistan lobbies for more funds to be given to Taliban

The ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the attacks against the Taliban in the Afghan city of Jalalabad. Watch this video for more details.

7 killed, at least 30 injured in Jalalabad blasts

In the latest sign of Taliban gradually veering away from their initial assurance of respecting women's rights, Kabul's acting Mayor Hamdullah Nohmani has been quoted as saying that only those women who were doing jobs males couldn't do were allowed by Taliban to return to work.

Only job for women is cleaning female bathrooms, says Kabul's acting mayor: Report

World leaders are returning to the United Nation for the general assembly. The UNGA will be looking to build momentum to reach an ambitious climate agreement with the focus will be on boosting efforts to fight the covid-19 pandemic, seek unity after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, all this in the shadow of tensions between the United States, China and Russia.

WION USA Direct: Climate, Covid-19, Afghanistan Crisis- top agenda at 76th UNGA meet

Islamic State- Khorasan claims attacks against Taliban in Jalalabad

I would expect India to support the resistance, says Amina Zia Massoud, and she spokes on various important issues. Watch this video for more details.

Afghanistan Dialogues | Amina Zia Massoud: India has been Afghanistan's all-weather friend

Islamic State Khorasan has claimed responsibility for attacks against the Taliban in the Afghan city Jalalabad. The group claimed three separate bomb attacks targeting three Taliban vehicles, watch this bulletin for more.

Afghanistan: Islamic State-Khorasan claims responsibility for attacks on Taliban in Jalalabad

A taut line of soldiers crossed the sprawling Army post’s parade ground in the afternoon, hoisting flags draped with a rainbow of streamers from past deployments: Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, Korea, Germany, France, Civil War battles and even skirmishes with Plains tribes on horseback.

US troops are still deploying to Iraq, even as Afghan war ends

As numerous women workers have been ordered to stay home in Afghanistan, a section of women, who had been working earlier as judges in the country’s courts, fear reprisal.

Afghanistan's women judges fear reprisal, stay in hiding   

Amid worsening economic conditions post-Taliban takeover, the Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) on Sunday said that all private companies would be allowed to withdraw USD 25,000 from their bank account once a month.

Da Afghanistan Bank permits private companies to withdraw USD 25,000 a month

The ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the attacks against the Taliban in the Afghan city of Jalalabad. At least seven people were killed and another 30 injured.

ISIS-K claims responsibility for Jalalabad blasts

Three explosions reportedly targeting the Taliban militants killed at least two people and injured over 20, including women and children, in Jalalabad city of eastern Nangarhar province.

At least 2 killed, over 20 injured in consecutive blasts in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city

Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud arrived in India on Saturday on a three-day visit during which he is expected to discuss the situation in Afghanistan as well ways to boost bilateral ties.

Saudi foreign minister begins 3-day India visit, to discuss Afghanistan & bilateral issues

A day after three consecutive blasts targeting Taliban militants killed two people and wounded over 20, another bomb blast occurred on Sunday in Afghanistan’s northern Jalalabad city again targeting Taliban fighters.

Blasts target Taliban truck in Jalalabad a day after series of explosions rocked city

Afghan women have held demonstrations demanding their rights and freedom under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. They demanded their right to education and the freedom of movement.

Afghan women hold demonstrations demanding restoration of rights

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