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

Germany will continue to evacuate its own nationals from Afghanistan for 'as long as possible', says Chancellor Angela Merkel. She also added that the return of the Taliban to Afghanistan is bitter.

Angela Merkel: Germany to continue Afghanistan evacuations 'for as long as possible'

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 US military will continue evacuating people from Kabul airport until an August 31 deadline if needed but will prioritise the removal of troops and military equipment in the last couple of days.

US to prioritize troop evacuation in last two days of Kabul operation

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

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

With the Taliban warning the US of “consequences” if the August 31 deadline for evacuation process is delayed, the United Kingdom and Spain have said it would be impossible to evacuate all Afghans who worked with the western forces within the deadline.

Not everyone will get out of Afghanistan within August 31 deadline, warn UK, Spain

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Tuesday that the August 31 deadline for Kabul evacuations will not be extended. He goes on to say that there is enough time to get foreign nationals out before the deadline.

Evacuations must be completed by August 31, Afghans not allowed to go to airport: Taliban

Afghans are fleeing the country due to the Taliban's takeover. Foreign embassies spearheaded evacuation efforts. At least 18,000 Afghans were flown out in the past 24 hours. Qatari air force also helped the Afghans flee at the Kabul airport.

Kabul airport witnesses rush after people flee Afghanistan owing to Taliban's siege

India on Tuesday formally named one of its “complicated” rescue operation 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.

‘Operation Devi Shakti’: 78 more evacuees from Afghanistan land in India, 800 rescued so far

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 expected to decide within 24 hours on Afghan evacuation deadline

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.

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

Desperation grows among people to flee from Afghanistan

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

India evacuates more than 20 afghan Sikhs from Kabul amid Taliban takeover, evacuees include Afghanistan's only female Sikh MP Anarkali Honaryar and Sikh MP Narendra Singh Khalsa. The flight landed at Hindan airbase a short while ago.

Indian flight from Kabul lands at Hindan airbase

In a bid to bring hundreds of Indians trapped in Taliban-held Afghanistan back home, an evacuation flight from Kabul landed in Delhi this morning. It was the first passenger flight by Air India carrying over 85 Indians. The Air India flight had departed from Tajikistan, assisted and supported by the Indian embassy in Dushanbe. Other flights are also on their way to India bringing Indian nationals.

Kabul: India evacuates 20 Afghan Sikhs, 2 Sikh MPs

India is trying to evacuate hundreds of its officials and citizens from the capital Kabul, which is gripped by fear and panic after the rapid developments.

India evacuates Indian nationals from Afghanistan

Australia has said that it will not be able to help all Afghans that assisted its military. Australia becomes a second country after the United Kingdom to admit to this possibility.

Australia & UK admit to being unable to evacuate all Afghan helpers

India on Tuesday safely evacuated over 150 citizens, including diplomats from Afghanistan amid chaos following Taliban takeover. The aircraft C-17 Globemaster took off at 7 a.m. this morning.

India evacuates its diplomats from Afghanistan amid chaos

As the Taliban have taken control over Kabul Afghans have already started fleeing the country. India is also gearing up to evacuate its citizens. A fleet of C-17 Globemaster military aircraft has been kept on standby.

India prepares to evacuate its citizens after Taliban capture Kabul

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