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

The Taliban have said that hundreds of their fighters are heading for the Panjshir Valley, the centre of the resistance in war-ravaged Afghanistan. The National Resistance Front's Ahmad Massoud has said he wanted to hold negotiations with the hardline Islamist group but that his forces were ready to fight.

Massoud: Only way forward is through negotiation

An Afghan guard was killed in a firefight at the Kabul airport entrance. The exchange of fire took place at just after 7am Kabul time at the north gate of the airfield.

WION Live Broadcast: Deadly Firefight At Kabul Airport

The desperation is growing amongst people to flee from Afghanistan. Nations are speeding up their evacuation programme.

Desperation grows among people to flee from Afghanistan

Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani's brother Hashmat Ghani has dismissed reports of his joining the Taliban saying he has "accepted their rule" but "accepted not to join them". Hashmat is an influential Afghan politician and a businessman and oversees the Ahmadzai tribe, the largest of the Pashtun tribes.

Speaking exclusively to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal from Kabul, Hashmat Ghani said that "there was a plot...to kill him and they wanted to assassinate" his brother Ashraf Ghani to "create chaos, bloodbath in Kabul" so that "some of these retired old warlords can play their cards." Ghani left Kabul on 15th August, the day when the Afghan national capital fell to Taliban. The former president is currently in UAE.

He also spoke about India-Afghan ties, situation in the country after Taliban takeover and many other things.

WION: My first question, and an obvious one which is going in the news as well that you have extended your support, your allegiance to the Taliban, is it true?

Hashmat Ghani: This is a misconception. I have accepted their rule. I have not accepted to join them. I have simply told them that in order to avoid bloodshed, I have accepted the rule which is worse than everyone pulling the rug under us. I am staying here to safeguards my tribe, the educated ones and those in commercial sectors. I told them frankly, they're very good at bringing out security, they have proven it in the last few days but they're lacking co-operation of intellect, those that are working in civil service, and those who know how to run the country, those who know how to run the financial sector and the business community. I will be in the country, if they want to join a government that is acceptable to people, I would, I would not join them but I will try to bridge a gap between those, so the country doesn't fall or doesn't face a collapse or faces hunger or starvation. This is my exact statement.

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WION: So, what is the situation like right now in Afghanistan and specifically Kabul? It has been more than one week since the fall of Kabul to Taliban..

Hashmat Ghani: As far as security, they have done hell of a job. The only problem is the cooperation between them and the American forces, those who want to leave. I just made an offer and now that both sides are willing, we can interfere so that these people can leave with respect, and they can leave with their dignity intact. Hopefully, they take my offer today, and they accept that. So, we can put some of setup there, so nobody gets killed, nobody gets insulted, and nobody leaves with any pain or suffering. That is the last clause on it. As far as the commodity prices, everything is rising daily because of the lack of banking sector, especially the freeze coming in from the American side. They didn't really adapt because they could have just frozen the aid, but they froze Afghanistan's national reserve which belongs to common man.

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WION: You talked about the proposal, this proposal has been given by you to the Americans. Or is it in terms of both Americans and the Taliban so that there can be some kind of conversation between the two sides so that we can't see the disruption, we all have seen-- so far in Afghanistan?

Hashmat Ghani: I sent early morning to both sides. Basically, what I am saying is all I need is my guys to be allowed to play a role, I want to take over that area and facilitate those who actually have a visa and separate those who are just coming there in order to create chaos.

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WION: Another question is, when it comes to India, How do you see India's role when it comes to the current situation in Afghanistan. We know that there hasn't been much public conversation as well between India and Taliban. How do you see India and Taliban?

Hashmat Ghani: India sees that there is a strong Pakistani influence which no one can deny. India has taken a back seat which at this stage is a smart play. I have told clearly to Taliban, not just because of India, Iran, central Asia, Russia, in the west without an international relations or commercial ties..like the Air cargo routes that was established for the exports between Afghanistan and India has been one of the most successful ones for the Afghan fruits, dry fruits. It is necessary for Afghan businessman and Afghan community, especially in the season. There has to be presence of the embassies, all that. Once, both India and Pakistan have their embassies here there won't be much of an accusation that Afghanistan is being used against India or any country or Pakistan for that matter. We would love to see a neutral country. Ties, people to people ties, the politics should not impact it.

WION: And so the final question to you is about your brother. Have you had any conversation with your brother Ashraf Ghani? Any reason that why he left the country? He is being blamed for the current situation by many common Afghans. If u can give us little details of perhaps any conversation you had with your brother?

Hashmat Ghani: There was a plot. And I'm sure he will give the detail of that, respecting the UAE restriction on political activities. You would not be able to do it now but in due time, I'm sure. They wanted to kill him, and they wanted to assassinate him and create a chaos, bloodbath would have taken place in Kabul so some of these retired old warlords could play their cards. I'm glad that he left intact, and he prevented a bloodbath in the capital.

WION: Who wanted to kill him ?

Hashmat Ghani: Let him give the detail. As soon as he feels that he can leave UAE, he can be in a country where he can make political statements which are accepted.

WION: Thank you so much for speaking. It's a pleasure having you here and we will continue the conversation. Thank you so much.

Hashmat Ghani: Thank you, and thanks for the concern from the common Indian towards the Afghans and I am sure that ties between the people will never be impacted. Politics comes and goes, but people stay. We share a subcontinent. We share ties and I hope one day we'll see a smooth political relationship between India, Pakistan &amp; Central Asia. And another 300 to 400 million people will get a life and future without having to point barrels of guns at each other.

Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani's brother Hashmat Ghani has dismissed reports of his joining the Taliban saying he has "accepted their rule" but "accepted not to join them".

Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani's brother Hashmat Ghani has dismissed reports of his joining the Taliban saying he has "accepted their rule" but "accepted not to join them". Hashmat is an influential Afghan politician and a businessman and oversees the Ahmadzai tribe, the largest of the Pashtun tribes. Speaking exclusively to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal from Kabul, Hashmat Ghani said that "there was a plot...to kill him and they wanted to assassinate" his brother Ashraf Ghani to "create chaos, bloodbath in Kabul" so that "some of these retired old warlords can play their cards." Ghani left Kabul on 15th August, the day when the Afghan national capital fell to Taliban. The former president is currently in UAE. He also spoke about India-Afghan ties, situation in the country after Taliban takeover and many other things. WION: My first question, and an obvious one which is going in the news as well that you have extended your support, your allegiance to the Taliban, is it true? Hashmat Ghani: This is a misconception. I have accepted their rule. I have not accepted to join them. I have simply told them that in order to avoid bloodshed, I have accepted the rule which is worse than everyone pulling the rug under us. I am staying here to safeguards my tribe, the educated ones and those in commercial sectors. I told them frankly, they're very good at bringing out security, they have proven it in the last few days but they're lacking co-operation of intellect, those that are working in civil service, and those who know how to run the country, those who know how to run the financial sector and the business community. I will be in the country, if they want to join a government that is acceptable to people, I would, I would not join them but I will try to bridge a gap between those, so the country doesn't fall or doesn't face a collapse or faces hunger or starvation. This is my exact statement. Watch: US jets evacuating Afghans make ‘diving combat landings’, drop flares amid ISIS missile fears WION: So, what is the situation like right now in Afghanistan and specifically Kabul? It has been more than one week since the fall of Kabul to Taliban.. Hashmat Ghani: As far as security, they have done hell of a job. The only problem is the cooperation between them and the American forces, those who want to leave. I just made an offer and now that both sides are willing, we can interfere so that these people can leave with respect, and they can leave with their dignity intact. Hopefully, they take my offer today, and they accept that. So, we can put some of setup there, so nobody gets killed, nobody gets insulted, and nobody leaves with any pain or suffering. That is the last clause on it. As far as the commodity prices, everything is rising daily because of the lack of banking sector, especially the freeze coming in from the American side. They didn't really adapt because they could have just frozen the aid, but they froze Afghanistan's national reserve which belongs to common man. Also Read: Afghanistan: Founder of only all-girls school burns records for students' safety WION: You talked about the proposal, this proposal has been given by you to the Americans. Or is it in terms of both Americans and the Taliban so that there can be some kind of conversation between the two sides so that we can't see the disruption, we all have seen-- so far in Afghanistan? Hashmat Ghani: I sent early morning to both sides. Basically, what I am saying is all I need is my guys to be allowed to play a role, I want to take over that area and facilitate those who actually have a visa and separate those who are just coming there in order to create chaos. × WION: Another question is, when it comes to India, How do you see India's role when it comes to the current situation in Afghanistan. We know that there hasn't been much public conversation as well between India and Taliban. How do you see India and Taliban? Hashmat Ghani: India sees that there is a strong Pakistani influence which no one can deny. India has taken a back seat which at this stage is a smart play. I have told clearly to Taliban, not just because of India, Iran, central Asia, Russia, in the west without an international relations or commercial ties..like the Air cargo routes that was established for the exports between Afghanistan and India has been one of the most successful ones for the Afghan fruits, dry fruits. It is necessary for Afghan businessman and Afghan community, especially in the season. There has to be presence of the embassies, all that. Once, both India and Pakistan have their embassies here there won't be much of an accusation that Afghanistan is being used against India or any country or Pakistan for that matter. We would love to see a neutral country. Ties, people to people ties, the politics should not impact it. WION: And so the final question to you is about your brother. Have you had any conversation with your brother Ashraf Ghani? Any reason that why he left the country? He is being blamed for the current situation by many common Afghans. If u can give us little details of perhaps any conversation you had with your brother? Hashmat Ghani: There was a plot. And I'm sure he will give the detail of that, respecting the UAE restriction on political activities. You would not be able to do it now but in due time, I'm sure. They wanted to kill him, and they wanted to assassinate him and create a chaos, bloodbath would have taken place in Kabul so some of these retired old warlords could play their cards. I'm glad that he left intact, and he prevented a bloodbath in the capital. WION: Who wanted to kill him ? Hashmat Ghani: Let him give the detail. As soon as he feels that he can leave UAE, he can be in a country where he can make political statements which are accepted. WION: Thank you so much for speaking. It's a pleasure having you here and we will continue the conversation. Thank you so much. Hashmat Ghani: Thank you, and thanks for the concern from the common Indian towards the Afghans and I am sure that ties between the people will never be impacted. Politics comes and goes, but people stay. We share a subcontinent. We share ties and I hope one day we'll see a smooth political relationship between India, Pakistan & Central Asia. And another 300 to 400 million people will get a life and future without having to point barrels of guns at each other.

Watch | Plan was to assassinate Ashraf Ghani, says former Afghan Prez's brother Hashmat Ghani

In an exclusive conversation with WION, Afghanistan's former President Ashraf Ghani's brother Hashmat Ghani has refused the reports about him pledging allegiance to the Taliban.

WION Exclusive: 'I accept Taliban's rule, but not joining them', says Hashmat Ghani

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

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has broken its silence on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan calling for peace and stability. The group said that Afghanistan should not be allowed as a haven for terror groups.

OIC warn against Afghanistan becoming 'terror haven', calls for peace and stability

Britain plans to push world leaders to consider new sanctions on the Taliban when the G7 group of advanced economies meet on Tuesday to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan, sources told Reuters. 
 
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who currently leads the group that includes the United States, Italy, France, Germany, Japan and Canada, called on Sunday for the virtual meeting, in the wake of the Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan. 
 
Britain believes the G7 should consider economic sanctions and withhold aid if the Taliban commits human rights abuses and allows its territory to be used as a haven for militants, according to a British government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, and a second Western diplomat. 
 
US&nbsp;President Joe Biden told reporters on Sunday that the Taliban had not taken any action against US&nbsp;forces controlling Kabul airport, and had largely followed through on their pledge to let Americans reach the airport safely. 
 
Asked whether he would support Britain's push for sanctions if the Taliban committed abuses, Biden said, "The answer is yes. It depends on the conduct." 
 
Taliban militants seized control of Kabul last weekend in an upheaval that sent civilians and Afghan military allies fleeing for safety. Many fear a return to the austere interpretation of Islamic law imposed during the previous Taliban rule that ended 20 years ago. 
 
"It is vital that the international community works together to ensure safe evacuations, prevent a humanitarian crisis and support the Afghan people to secure the gains of the last 20 years," Johnson said on Twitter on Sunday. 
 
Sanctions against the Taliban are unlikely to be adopted immediately, one Western diplomat said. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab first raised the possibility of sanctions to pressure the Taliban last week.

Britain plans to push world leaders to consider new sanctions on the Taliban when the G7 group of advanced economies meet on Tuesday to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan, sources told Reuters.

Britain plans to push world leaders to consider new sanctions on the Taliban when the G7 group of advanced economies meet on Tuesday to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan, sources told Reuters. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who currently leads the group that includes the United States, Italy, France, Germany, Japan and Canada, called on Sunday for the virtual meeting, in the wake of the Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan. Britain believes the G7 should consider economic sanctions and withhold aid if the Taliban commits human rights abuses and allows its territory to be used as a haven for militants, according to a British government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, and a second Western diplomat. US President Joe Biden told reporters on Sunday that the Taliban had not taken any action against US forces controlling Kabul airport, and had largely followed through on their pledge to let Americans reach the airport safely. Asked whether he would support Britain's push for sanctions if the Taliban committed abuses, Biden said, "The answer is yes. It depends on the conduct." Taliban militants seized control of Kabul last weekend in an upheaval that sent civilians and Afghan military allies fleeing for safety. Many fear a return to the austere interpretation of Islamic law imposed during the previous Taliban rule that ended 20 years ago. "It is vital that the international community works together to ensure safe evacuations, prevent a humanitarian crisis and support the Afghan people to secure the gains of the last 20 years," Johnson said on Twitter on Sunday. Sanctions against the Taliban are unlikely to be adopted immediately, one Western diplomat said. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab first raised the possibility of sanctions to pressure the Taliban last week.

Britain to push for sanctions on Taliban at G7 meeting: Sources

The Taliban have said that hundreds of their fighters are heading for the Panjshir Valley, which is currently the centre of the resistance in war-ravaged Afghanistan.

Taliban say hundreds of fighters headed to holdout Panjshir Valley

A senior Taliban leader blamed the United States for the chaotic situation at Kabul airport. He said America has failed to bring order to the airport. He also added that apart from Kabul airport situation in the rest of Afghanistan is peaceful.

Taliban blames US for Kabul airport chaos, says situation in rest of Afghanistan is peaceful

Days after the Taliban vowed to respect women’s rights, images of women have been covered up or vandalised on storefronts around Kabul. The absence of women from public places has become a defining feature of the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Taliban's war against women: Images of women vandalised outside beauty salons in Kabul

The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban has prompted hundreds of Afghans to rush to Kabul airport in an effort to flee. WION tells you which nation is doing what to support Afghanistan refugees.

Afghan Refugee Crisis: All eyes on what stand Muslim nations are taking

President Joe Biden once again defended the decision of US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan. He said that changes had been made in Kabul to ease the ability of Americans and Afghan allies to flee the country amid emerging threats, and admitted there are discussions about extending the August 31 deadline for US troops to leave Afghanistan.

Biden says US troops widened 'safe zone' in Kabul airport

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal stated that the government was organising the return of Nepalis who were rescued from Kabul and arrived in Doha, Dubai, London, and New Delhi.

Afghanistan crisis: 504 Nepalis have returned home

Reports announced that the Taliban won't make announcements on any new government until the last US troops left Afghanistan. However, the Taliban held the first jirga after capturing Kabul. Nearly 800 Muslim scholars attended the event.

Taliban holds first loya jirga after capturing Kabul

Britain is expected to push for sanctions on the Taliban in the G7 group of advanced economies meet on Tuesday to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan.

WION Live Broadcast: G7 Meet: Britain to push for sanctions on Taliban

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will brief parliamentary leaders of various political parties on August 26 on the developments in war-torn Afghanistan.&nbsp;Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said the physical briefing will take place at 11 am on Thursday in the Parliament House Annexe.

"Floor Leaders of Political Parties would be briefed by EAM @DrSJaishankar on the present situation in Afghanistan, on 26th August, 11am in Main Committee Room, PHA, New Delhi. Invites are being sent through email. All concerned are requested to attend," Joshi tweeted.

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Jaishankar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi instructed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)) to brief the floor leaders of the political parties. "In view of developments in Afghanistan, PM @narendramodi has instructed that MEA brief Floor Leaders of political parties. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs @JoshiPralhad will be intimating further details," Jaishankar tweeted earlier.

The government's briefing is expected to focus on its evacuation mission from Afghanistan as well as its assessment of the situation in that country. The Taliban swept across Afghanistan this month, seizing control of almost all key towns and cities, including Kabul, following the withdrawal of the US forces from the country.

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As part of its evacuation mission from Afghanistan, India has already brought back around 730 people including members of the Afghan Sikh and Hindu communities. India on Monday 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 war-torn country.

On Sunday, 392 people including two Afghan lawmakers were evacuated in three different flights under the evacuation mission. The Taliban seized control of Kabul on August 15. Within two days of the Taliban's capture of Kabul, India had evacuated 200 people, including the Indian envoy and other staffers of its embassy in the Afghan capital.

The first evacuation flight brought back over 40 people, mostly staffers at the Indian embassy, on August 16. The second aircraft evacuated around 150 people including Indian diplomats, officials, security personnel and some stranded Indians from Kabul on August 17.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will brief parliamentary leaders of various political parties on August 26 on the developments in war-torn Afghanistan. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said the physical briefing will take place at 11 am on Thursday in the Parliament House Annexe.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will brief parliamentary leaders of various political parties on August 26 on the developments in war-torn Afghanistan. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said the physical briefing will take place at 11 am on Thursday in the Parliament House Annexe. "Floor Leaders of Political Parties would be briefed by EAM @DrSJaishankar on the present situation in Afghanistan, on 26th August, 11am in Main Committee Room, PHA, New Delhi. Invites are being sent through email. All concerned are requested to attend," Joshi tweeted. Watch: 146 Indians evacuated from Kabul repatriated to Delhi via Doha × Jaishankar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi instructed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)) to brief the floor leaders of the political parties. "In view of developments in Afghanistan, PM @narendramodi has instructed that MEA brief Floor Leaders of political parties. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs @JoshiPralhad will be intimating further details," Jaishankar tweeted earlier. The government's briefing is expected to focus on its evacuation mission from Afghanistan as well as its assessment of the situation in that country. The Taliban swept across Afghanistan this month, seizing control of almost all key towns and cities, including Kabul, following the withdrawal of the US forces from the country. Also Read | Kabul evacuations: Several Indians return to home country from many destinations As part of its evacuation mission from Afghanistan, India has already brought back around 730 people including members of the Afghan Sikh and Hindu communities. India on Monday 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 war-torn country. On Sunday, 392 people including two Afghan lawmakers were evacuated in three different flights under the evacuation mission. The Taliban seized control of Kabul on August 15. Within two days of the Taliban's capture of Kabul, India had evacuated 200 people, including the Indian envoy and other staffers of its embassy in the Afghan capital. The first evacuation flight brought back over 40 people, mostly staffers at the Indian embassy, on August 16. The second aircraft evacuated around 150 people including Indian diplomats, officials, security personnel and some stranded Indians from Kabul on August 17.

Indian external affairs minister Jaishankar to brief political party leaders on developments in Afghanistan

The Nepal government on Sunday confirmed the safe return of 504 Nepali nationals to Kathmandu from Afghanistan and affirmed that it is further coordinating and facilitating efforts to bring back its citizens who were rescued from Kabul and are in other countries.&nbsp;

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement and outlined that the government was coordinating the return of Nepali citizens who were rescued from Kabul and reached Doha, Dubai, London and New Delhi.&nbsp;

“More Nepali nationals rescued from Afghanistan are in the process of returning to Nepal. So far, 504 people have been rescued and have returned to Kathmandu," the statement said.&nbsp;

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As many as 356 Nepalis in Afghanistan have registered their whereabouts on the Department of Consular Services’ web portal, expressing their interest to return home.&nbsp;

The Task Force formed to facilitate the rescue of Nepali nationals from Afghanistan said it was coordinating with other nations who are conducting rescue flights to and from Kabul to bring back Nepali migrants.&nbsp;

The evacuees were tested for COVID-19 on their arrival and put in isolation centres.

The Nepal government on Sunday confirmed the safe return of 504 Nepali nationals to Kathmandu from Afghanistan and affirmed that it is further coordinating and facilitating efforts to bring back its citizens who were rescued from Kabul and are in other countries.

The Nepal government on Sunday confirmed the safe return of 504 Nepali nationals to Kathmandu from Afghanistan and affirmed that it is further coordinating and facilitating efforts to bring back its citizens who were rescued from Kabul and are in other countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement and outlined that the government was coordinating the return of Nepali citizens who were rescued from Kabul and reached Doha, Dubai, London and New Delhi. “More Nepali nationals rescued from Afghanistan are in the process of returning to Nepal. So far, 504 people have been rescued and have returned to Kathmandu," the statement said. Also read | 127 people including 118 Nepalis return to Kathmandu from Afghanistan As many as 356 Nepalis in Afghanistan have registered their whereabouts on the Department of Consular Services’ web portal, expressing their interest to return home. The Task Force formed to facilitate the rescue of Nepali nationals from Afghanistan said it was coordinating with other nations who are conducting rescue flights to and from Kabul to bring back Nepali migrants. The evacuees were tested for COVID-19 on their arrival and put in isolation centres.

504 Nepali citizens rescued from Afghanistan so far: Government

Days after the Taliban vowed to respect women’s rights, images of women, have been covered up or vandalised on storefronts around Kabul. The absence of women from public places has become a defining feature of the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Women's rights become biggest casualties of Taliban rule

In its statement the Taliban has said that hundreds of its fighters are heading to the Panjshir valley, one of those parts in Afghanistan where the group has not seized control.

Taliban's fighters head to Panjshir valley after capturing major provincial cities of Afghanistan

India has brought back 146 of its nationals in four different flights from Qatar's capital Doha. They were evacuated from Afghanistan by NATO and American aircraft in view of the deteriorating security situation in the war-torn country.

India brings back 146  nationals in four different flights from Doha

When asked if he believes in the Taliban, US President Joe Biden, who has faced criticism at home and abroad for his handling of the Afghan issue, responded, "I don't trust anybody."&nbsp;

Joe Biden defended his decision to remove American soldiers from Afghanistan at a press conference at the White House on Sunday, saying it was now on to the Taliban to look for the country's people.&nbsp;

When a journalist asked if he now trusted the Taliban, Biden said, "I don't trust anyone. "Taliban must make a critical decision. Is the Taliban going to try to bring Afghanistan's people together and cater for their needs, as no other party has done in the last 100 years?"&nbsp; 
 
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"Taliban has said and we will see whether they mean or not. They are seeking legitimacy to determine whether or not they would be recognised by other countries. They have told other countries as well as us that they do not want us to move our diplomatic presence completely. All this talk now, so far Taliban has not taken actions against US forces," he added.

His remarks come as countries continue to evacuate their citizens from Afghanistan through the Kabul airport, which is under US forces'' control.

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The evacuations are being carried out as the security situation has deteriorated in Afghanistan following the takeover by the Taliban and the collapse of Ashraf Ghani's government.

Since August 14, the US military has evacuated roughly 25,100 people from Afghanistan, with a total of 30,000 since the end of July. 
 
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Biden stated that he is in talks with senior military leaders about extending the Afghan evacuation mission beyond the August 31 deadline.&nbsp;

"Kabul evacuation is among the largest and most difficult airlifts in history," Biden had said.

The US has enlarged the safe zone surrounding the Kabul airport, according to Biden.

"We've made a lot of improvements, including expanding the safe zone and increasing access surrounding the airport," he added.

Biden described the withdrawal from Afghanistan as the "most difficult and biggest airlift in history" on Friday.

He had promised that all Americans and friends would be evacuated from the war-torn country.

(With inputs from agencies)

When asked if he believes in the Taliban, US President Joe Biden, who has faced criticism at home and abroad for his handling of the Afghan issue, responded, "I don't trust anybody.

When asked if he believes in the Taliban, US President Joe Biden, who has faced criticism at home and abroad for his handling of the Afghan issue, responded, "I don't trust anybody." Joe Biden defended his decision to remove American soldiers from Afghanistan at a press conference at the White House on Sunday, saying it was now on to the Taliban to look for the country's people. When a journalist asked if he now trusted the Taliban, Biden said, "I don't trust anyone. "Taliban must make a critical decision. Is the Taliban going to try to bring Afghanistan's people together and cater for their needs, as no other party has done in the last 100 years?" In Pics: Shocking images of children at Kabul airport amid evacuation "Taliban has said and we will see whether they mean or not. They are seeking legitimacy to determine whether or not they would be recognised by other countries. They have told other countries as well as us that they do not want us to move our diplomatic presence completely. All this talk now, so far Taliban has not taken actions against US forces," he added. His remarks come as countries continue to evacuate their citizens from Afghanistan through the Kabul airport, which is under US forces'' control. #WATCH | "I don’t trust anybody, including you, I love you but there is not a lot of people I trust. Taliban has to make a fundamental decision," says US President Joe Biden on being asked --do you trust them (Taliban) now? pic.twitter.com/LDREjZm5Yn — ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2021 × The evacuations are being carried out as the security situation has deteriorated in Afghanistan following the takeover by the Taliban and the collapse of Ashraf Ghani's government. Since August 14, the US military has evacuated roughly 25,100 people from Afghanistan, with a total of 30,000 since the end of July. Watch | Taliban 'mock US' with propaganda photo copying Iwo Jima flag raising Biden stated that he is in talks with senior military leaders about extending the Afghan evacuation mission beyond the August 31 deadline. "Kabul evacuation is among the largest and most difficult airlifts in history," Biden had said. The US has enlarged the safe zone surrounding the Kabul airport, according to Biden. "We've made a lot of improvements, including expanding the safe zone and increasing access surrounding the airport," he added. Biden described the withdrawal from Afghanistan as the "most difficult and biggest airlift in history" on Friday. He had promised that all Americans and friends would be evacuated from the war-torn country. (With inputs from agencies)

'I don't trust anybody': US President Biden on being asked if he trusts Taliban 

Although Taliban have given assurances that their regime would be different than&nbsp;the one in the 90s, apprehensions remain in Afghan society as to whether words will translate into positive action. The latest indicator of this sentiment surfaced as founder of the country's only all-girls boarding school&nbsp;burnt student records to protect them from Taliban's ire.

In a series of tweets, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, also posted video of the records being burnt.

"... I’m burning my students’ records not to erase them, but to protect them and their families..." she said in one of her tweets.

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She struck a defiant and valiant tone as she declared that she would continue to work for Afghan women's education.

"...As the world focuses on the dramatic - those Afghans who are managing to get out - the fire in me to invest in the education of Afghan girls who have no way out grows brighter, stronger, and louder," she tweeted.

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During their regime in late 90s, the Taliban asserted their hardline beliefs against women's rights and women's education. The fearful memories haven't faded from collective Afghan conscience.

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This is not the only case where attempts are made to destroy women students' educational records.

A few days ago, soon after Taliban's takeover of power in Kabul, a 24-year-old Afghan woman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-womans-impassioned-blog-makes-waves-online-406127">shared her similar ordeal in a blog</a> that made waves online.

Although Taliban have given assurances that their regime would be different than the one in the 90s, apprehensions remain in Afghan society as to whether words will translate into positive action.

Although Taliban have given assurances that their regime would be different than the one in the 90s, apprehensions remain in Afghan society as to whether words will translate into positive action. The latest indicator of this sentiment surfaced as founder of the country's only all-girls boarding school burnt student records to protect them from Taliban's ire. In a series of tweets, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, also posted video of the records being burnt. "... I’m burning my students’ records not to erase them, but to protect them and their families..." she said in one of her tweets. Nearly 20 years later, as the founder of the only all-girls boarding school in Afghanistan, I’m burning my students’ records not to erase them, but to protect them and their families. 2/6 pic.twitter.com/JErbZCSPuC — Shabana Basij-Rasikh (@sbasijrasikh) August 20, 2021 × She struck a defiant and valiant tone as she declared that she would continue to work for Afghan women's education. "...As the world focuses on the dramatic - those Afghans who are managing to get out - the fire in me to invest in the education of Afghan girls who have no way out grows brighter, stronger, and louder," she tweeted. As the world focuses on the dramatic - those Afghans who are managing to get out - the fire in me to invest in the education of Afghan girls who have no way out grows brighter, stronger, and louder. 3/6 — Shabana Basij-Rasikh (@sbasijrasikh) August 20, 2021 × During their regime in late 90s, the Taliban asserted their hardline beliefs against women's rights and women's education. The fearful memories haven't faded from collective Afghan conscience. Also Read: Afghan woman gives birth to baby girl on US aircraft at Germany air base This is not the only case where attempts are made to destroy women students' educational records. A few days ago, soon after Taliban's takeover of power in Kabul, a 24-year-old Afghan woman shared her similar ordeal in a blog that made waves online.

Afghanistan: Founder of only all-girls school burns records for students' safety

India on Monday brought back 146 of its nationals in four different flights from Qatar's capital Doha, days after they were evacuated from Afghanistan by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-orders-us-commercial-airlines-to-help-in-afghan-evacuation-407670">NATO </a>and American aircraft in view of the deteriorating security situation in the war-torn country.

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 following its takeover by the Taliban over a week back, they said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kabul-evacuations-several-indians-return-to-home-country-from-many-destinations-407551">Also Read:&nbsp;Kabul evacuations: Several Indians return to home country from many destinations</a>

It was the second batch of Indians to be brought back from Doha after their evacuation from Kabul.

A total of 135 Indians were flown back to Delhi from Doha in a special flight on Sunday.

Out of the second batch of Indians who returned home from Doha, 104 people were brought back in a Vistara flight, 30 by a Qatar Airways flight and 11 of them returned by an Indigo flight. One person returned by an Air India flight, they said.

India on Sunday brought back 392 people including two Afghan lawmakers in three different flights under the evacuation mission amid a continued scramble by various countries to rescue their citizens from Kabul.

The total number of people evacuees included the first batch of 135 Indians who were flown back from Doha.

It is learnt that the Indians evacuated to Doha from Kabul were employees of a number of foreign companies that were operating in Afghanistan and they were flown out of Kabul by NATO and American aircraft.

The Taliban seized control of Kabul on August 15. Within two days of the Taliban's capture of Kabul, India evacuated 200 people, including the Indian envoy and other staffers of its embassy in the Afghan capital.

The first evacuation flight brought back over 40 people, mostly staffers at the Indian embassy, on August 16.

The second aircraft evacuated around 150 people including Indian diplomats, officials, security personnel and some stranded Indians from Kabul on August 17.

The Taliban swept across Afghanistan this month, seizing control of almost all key towns and cities, including Kabul, in the backdrop of the withdrawal of the US forces.&nbsp;

India on Monday 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 war-torn country.

India on Monday 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 war-torn country. 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 following its takeover by the Taliban over a week back, they said. Also Read: Kabul evacuations: Several Indians return to home country from many destinations It was the second batch of Indians to be brought back from Doha after their evacuation from Kabul. A total of 135 Indians were flown back to Delhi from Doha in a special flight on Sunday. Out of the second batch of Indians who returned home from Doha, 104 people were brought back in a Vistara flight, 30 by a Qatar Airways flight and 11 of them returned by an Indigo flight. One person returned by an Air India flight, they said. India on Sunday brought back 392 people including two Afghan lawmakers in three different flights under the evacuation mission amid a continued scramble by various countries to rescue their citizens from Kabul. The total number of people evacuees included the first batch of 135 Indians who were flown back from Doha. It is learnt that the Indians evacuated to Doha from Kabul were employees of a number of foreign companies that were operating in Afghanistan and they were flown out of Kabul by NATO and American aircraft. The Taliban seized control of Kabul on August 15. Within two days of the Taliban's capture of Kabul, India evacuated 200 people, including the Indian envoy and other staffers of its embassy in the Afghan capital. The first evacuation flight brought back over 40 people, mostly staffers at the Indian embassy, on August 16. The second aircraft evacuated around 150 people including Indian diplomats, officials, security personnel and some stranded Indians from Kabul on August 17. The Taliban swept across Afghanistan this month, seizing control of almost all key towns and cities, including Kabul, in the backdrop of the withdrawal of the US forces.

Afghanistan evacuation: India brings back 146 nationals from Doha

Pakistan's state-run Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily suspended Kabul flight operations, said media reports.&nbsp;

PIA on Saturday "temporarily suspended Kabul flight operations owing to lack of facilities and heaps of garbage at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport tarmac", Geo News reported on Saturday.

PIA was the only commercial airline that was operating flights to and from Kabul. This was done to aid evacuation of diplomats and foreign nationals from Afghanistan.

Geo News quoted sources to say that there were no immigration officials and security checks at the Kabul airport. Sanitation workers were also not performing their duties since the Taliban took control of the country.

The garbage at the airport's tarmac could cause a tragic accident, feared the sources.

The security of Kabul airport is with the US and they were interested in military aircraft only, the report quoted the sources as saying.

Radio Pakistan also reported that PIA has "temporarily" suspended its flight operation to Afghanistan due to unavailability of necessary facilities at Kabul airport.

Quoting PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez, the report said the flight operation will remain closed for a couple of days.

"We have talked to Afghan Civil Aviation Authority for restoration of all required facilities at Kabul airport as soon as possible so that PIA could resume its flight operation," Hafeez said, adding that PIA has so far evacuated 1,500 people, including journalists, UN officials and Pakistani national, in five flights.

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Pakistan's state-run Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily suspended Kabul flight operations, said media reports. PIA on Saturday "temporarily suspended Kabul flight operations owing to lack of facilities and heaps of garbage at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport tarmac", Geo News reported on Saturday.

Pakistan's state-run Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily suspended Kabul flight operations, said media reports. PIA on Saturday "temporarily suspended Kabul flight operations owing to lack of facilities and heaps of garbage at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport tarmac", Geo News reported on Saturday. PIA was the only commercial airline that was operating flights to and from Kabul. This was done to aid evacuation of diplomats and foreign nationals from Afghanistan. Geo News quoted sources to say that there were no immigration officials and security checks at the Kabul airport. Sanitation workers were also not performing their duties since the Taliban took control of the country. The garbage at the airport's tarmac could cause a tragic accident, feared the sources. The security of Kabul airport is with the US and they were interested in military aircraft only, the report quoted the sources as saying. Radio Pakistan also reported that PIA has "temporarily" suspended its flight operation to Afghanistan due to unavailability of necessary facilities at Kabul airport. Quoting PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez, the report said the flight operation will remain closed for a couple of days. "We have talked to Afghan Civil Aviation Authority for restoration of all required facilities at Kabul airport as soon as possible so that PIA could resume its flight operation," Hafeez said, adding that PIA has so far evacuated 1,500 people, including journalists, UN officials and Pakistani national, in five flights. (With inputs from agencies)

Kabul: Pakistan temporarily suspends flight operations due to 'garbage' 

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had called a virtual G7 leaders’ meeting for Tuesday to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan and urged governments to find ways to prevent conditions from getting worse.

Britain calls virtual G7 meeting on Afghanistan crisis

The Biden administration has ordered six civilian aircraft to speed up the evacuation process calling in &nbsp;Delta, American Airlines, Atlas, Omni, Hawaiian and United Airlines to help US citizens and other personnel to leave the airport in limited time.

President Joe Biden while speaking on the ongoing evacuation of US personnel from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/hundreds-of-taliban-fighters-head-towards-panjshir-valley-407664">Kabul</a> airport said that it has to be done amid "pain, loss" and "heartbreaking images".

"There is no way to evacuate this many people without pain and loss and heartbreaking images you see," the Biden&nbsp;said, adding that he hopes it will not extend over the August 31 deadline.

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The evacuation process has been hampered with thousands of Afghans at the airport clamouring to get out of the country to escape the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-to-soon-form-new-government-in-afghanistan-407661">Taliban </a>rule. On Sunday, at least seven people died as people continued to pour into Hamid Karzai international airport.

"We know that terrorists may seek to exploit the situation," the US president said, adding, "It's still a dangerous operation." &nbsp;&nbsp;

According to the US president, at least 15,000 Americans need to fly out of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-convenes-g7-to-discuss-afghanistan-crisis-407639">Afghanistan</a> along with 50,000 Afghans&nbsp;including interpreters who helped the US army in the last 20 years during the fight against the Taliban.

The US government has accelerated the evacuation process with 23 military flights on Sunday airlifting 3,900 people with coalition partners also joining the operation on a mass scale.

"We have a long way to go and a lot could still go wrong," Biden said. However, the Taliban blamed the Americans saying it "failed to bring order to the airport".

Biden said at least 28,000 people have been flown out of Kabul since last Sunday as the Taliban took control of the capital.

(With inputs from Agencies)

The Biden administration has ordered six civilian aircraft to speed up the evacuation process calling in Delta, American Airlines, Atlas, Omni, Hawaiian and United Airlines to help US citizens and other personnel to leave the airport in limited time.

The Biden administration has ordered six civilian aircraft to speed up the evacuation process calling in Delta, American Airlines, Atlas, Omni, Hawaiian and United Airlines to help US citizens and other personnel to leave the airport in limited time. President Joe Biden while speaking on the ongoing evacuation of US personnel from Kabul airport said that it has to be done amid "pain, loss" and "heartbreaking images". "There is no way to evacuate this many people without pain and loss and heartbreaking images you see," the Biden said, adding that he hopes it will not extend over the August 31 deadline. Watch: The evacuation process has been hampered with thousands of Afghans at the airport clamouring to get out of the country to escape the Taliban rule. On Sunday, at least seven people died as people continued to pour into Hamid Karzai international airport. "We know that terrorists may seek to exploit the situation," the US president said, adding, "It's still a dangerous operation." According to the US president, at least 15,000 Americans need to fly out of Afghanistan along with 50,000 Afghans including interpreters who helped the US army in the last 20 years during the fight against the Taliban. The US government has accelerated the evacuation process with 23 military flights on Sunday airlifting 3,900 people with coalition partners also joining the operation on a mass scale. "We have a long way to go and a lot could still go wrong," Biden said. However, the Taliban blamed the Americans saying it "failed to bring order to the airport". Biden said at least 28,000 people have been flown out of Kabul since last Sunday as the Taliban took control of the capital. (With inputs from Agencies)

Biden orders US commercial airlines to help in Afghan evacuation

The German army said on Monday that an Afghan guard was killed after German and US forces joined in a gun battle at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-orders-us-commercial-airlines-to-help-in-afghan-evacuation-407670">Kabul airport</a> as Afghan guards and unknown assailants exchanged fire.

"This morning at 4.13 am, there was an exchange of fire between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/at-least-20-dead-in-kabul-airport-evacuation-operation-report-407689">Afghan</a> guards and unknown assailants at the north gate of Kabul airport. An Afghan guard was killed, three others injured," the German army said adding that none&nbsp;of its soldiers was killed during the exchange of fire.

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Thousands of Afghans including women and children have been camping outside Kabul airport in an attempt to get inside the compound to catch flights out of Afghanistan.

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UK's defence ministry had earlier said that at least seven Afghans were killed around the airport amid the chaos on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/shocking-images-of-children-at-kabul-airport-amid-evacuation-407731">In Pics:&nbsp;Shocking images of children at Kabul airport amid evacuation</a>

The US and coalition partners have been carrying out mass evacuation airlifting diplomats, personnel including Afghans who helped in the fight against the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-leader-amrullah-saleh-ashraf-ghani-can-return-to-afghanistan-407637">Taliban</a> for the past 20 years.

President Biden on Sunday enlisted the support of major airlines in order to speed up the evacuation process as thousands continued to be stranded at the airport.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin enacted Civil Reserve Air Fleet in order to help ease the bottleneck of people stranded at the Hamid Karzai international airport.

The US has already evacuated nearly 25,000 personnel since August 14 even as tens of thousands still remain to be pulled out of Afghanistan.

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The German army said on Monday that an Afghan guard was killed after German and US forces joined in a gun battle at Kabul airport as Afghan guards and unknown assailants exchanged fire.

The German army said on Monday that an Afghan guard was killed after German and US forces joined in a gun battle at Kabul airport as Afghan guards and unknown assailants exchanged fire. "This morning at 4.13 am, there was an exchange of fire between Afghan guards and unknown assailants at the north gate of Kabul airport. An Afghan guard was killed, three others injured," the German army said adding that none of its soldiers was killed during the exchange of fire. Watch: Thousands of Afghans including women and children have been camping outside Kabul airport in an attempt to get inside the compound to catch flights out of Afghanistan. At 5 p.m., Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas will chair another meeting of the Federal government’s crisis unit. The situation in #Kabul remains very difficult, gates are either fully or temporarily closed today. Evacuations of people on the airport continue. #Afghanistan — GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) August 22, 2021 × UK's defence ministry had earlier said that at least seven Afghans were killed around the airport amid the chaos on Saturday. In Pics: Shocking images of children at Kabul airport amid evacuation The US and coalition partners have been carrying out mass evacuation airlifting diplomats, personnel including Afghans who helped in the fight against the Taliban for the past 20 years. President Biden on Sunday enlisted the support of major airlines in order to speed up the evacuation process as thousands continued to be stranded at the airport. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin enacted Civil Reserve Air Fleet in order to help ease the bottleneck of people stranded at the Hamid Karzai international airport. The US has already evacuated nearly 25,000 personnel since August 14 even as tens of thousands still remain to be pulled out of Afghanistan. (With inputs from Agencies)

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