The UK's defence chief promised Friday to “get to the bottom of” a security lapse that saw documents identifying Afghan staff members and job applicants left behind at the abandoned British Embassy in Kabul.

Times of London reporter Anthony Loyd said he found the papers scattered on the ground as he toured Kabul's abandoned diplomatic district with a Taliban escort this week.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said “clearly it's not good enough” that the documents were left unsecured. He said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson “will be asking some questions” about what had happened.

“We'll find out and get to the bottom of it,” Wallace told LBC radio.

Thousands of citizens who worked with Western forces have been trying to leave Afghanistan, fearing reprisals now that the Taliban control the country.

Loyd said the documents included the name and address of a senior embassy staff member, the contact details for other employees and the resumes and addresses of people applying to be interpreters.

He called the phone numbers he found and learned that some of the staffers had already left Afghanistan but others were still in the country, including three Afghan employees and eight family members stranded outside Kabul's airport as they tried to leave.

The government said they were eventually found and taken to safety. The Times said the fate of at least two of the job applicants remains unknown.

The House of Commons' Foreign Affairs Committee said it would hold an inquiry into how the documents got abandoned during the hurried departure of U.K. diplomats from the embassy as the Taliban advanced on Kabul earlier this month.

The Foreign Office said in a statement that “during the drawdown of our embassy every effort was made to destroy sensitive material.”

The UK's defence chief promised Friday to “get to the bottom of” a security lapse that saw documents identifying Afghan staff members and job applicants left behind at the abandoned British Embassy in Kabul.

The UK's defence chief promised Friday to “get to the bottom of” a security lapse that saw documents identifying Afghan staff members and job applicants left behind at the abandoned British Embassy in Kabul. Times of London reporter Anthony Loyd said he found the papers scattered on the ground as he toured Kabul's abandoned diplomatic district with a Taliban escort this week. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said “clearly it's not good enough” that the documents were left unsecured. He said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson “will be asking some questions” about what had happened. “We'll find out and get to the bottom of it,” Wallace told LBC radio. Thousands of citizens who worked with Western forces have been trying to leave Afghanistan, fearing reprisals now that the Taliban control the country. Loyd said the documents included the name and address of a senior embassy staff member, the contact details for other employees and the resumes and addresses of people applying to be interpreters. He called the phone numbers he found and learned that some of the staffers had already left Afghanistan but others were still in the country, including three Afghan employees and eight family members stranded outside Kabul's airport as they tried to leave. The government said they were eventually found and taken to safety. The Times said the fate of at least two of the job applicants remains unknown. The House of Commons' Foreign Affairs Committee said it would hold an inquiry into how the documents got abandoned during the hurried departure of U.K. diplomats from the embassy as the Taliban advanced on Kabul earlier this month. The Foreign Office said in a statement that “during the drawdown of our embassy every effort was made to destroy sensitive material.”

Afghanistan staff details left behind at UK Kabul embassy: Report

The Taliban urged Afghan preachers to emphasise the importance of obeying rulers in their sermons during Friday prayers, according to Reuters, citing a statement issued by the Islamist hardline group.

This follows the suicide bombings outside Kabul's Hamid Karzai airport on Thursday, which killed over 100 people and injured dozens more.&nbsp;

According to reports, the Taliban urged Afghan imams last week to try to counter negative media reports about the movement and persuade people not to flee the country ahead of the first Friday prayers since the seizure of Kabul on August 15. 
 
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The Taliban said in a message that it hoped all imams in Kabul and the provinces would promote the benefits of the Islamic system and urge unity as massive crowds gathered outside Kabul airport for flights out of the country.&nbsp; 
 
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It stated that they should "encourage our compatriots to work for the development of the country, rather than attempting to leave the country," as well as respond to "the enemy's negative propaganda."

As popular opposition to the Taliban grew, flag-waving protesters took to the streets of more Afghan cities.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Taliban urged Afghan preachers to emphasise the importance of obeying rulers in their sermons during Friday prayers, according to Reuters, citing a statement issued by the Islamist hardline group.

The Taliban urged Afghan preachers to emphasise the importance of obeying rulers in their sermons during Friday prayers, according to Reuters, citing a statement issued by the Islamist hardline group. This follows the suicide bombings outside Kabul's Hamid Karzai airport on Thursday, which killed over 100 people and injured dozens more. According to reports, the Taliban urged Afghan imams last week to try to counter negative media reports about the movement and persuade people not to flee the country ahead of the first Friday prayers since the seizure of Kabul on August 15. Also read | What is your strategy to stop Taliban from acquiring nuclear weapons? US lawmakers to Biden The Taliban said in a message that it hoped all imams in Kabul and the provinces would promote the benefits of the Islamic system and urge unity as massive crowds gathered outside Kabul airport for flights out of the country. Watch | Reports: ISIS-K behind Kabul blasts It stated that they should "encourage our compatriots to work for the development of the country, rather than attempting to leave the country," as well as respond to "the enemy's negative propaganda." As popular opposition to the Taliban grew, flag-waving protesters took to the streets of more Afghan cities. (With inputs from agencies)

Preach about importance of obeying rulers at Friday prayers: Taliban to Afghan imams

Up to half a million Afghans could flee their homeland by year-end, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said on Friday, appealing to all neighbouring countries to keep their borders open for those seeking safety. 
 
As a crisis unfolds in the country, a few thousand Afghans have been recorded as entering Iran daily, while traders continue going back and forth from Afghanistan to Pakistan, said Kelly Clements, deputy U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. 
 
"In terms of numbers we are preparing for around 500,000 new refugees in the region. This is a worst case scenario," Clements told a Geneva news briefing. 
 
"While we have not seen large outflows of Afghans at this point, the situation inside Afghanistan has evolved more rapidly than anyone expected," she added. 
 
There had been a "small uptick" in the outflow to Pakistan in the recent days, she said. 
 
UNHCR`s contingency planning figure of half a million Afghan refugees over the next four months includes departures to Iran and Pakistan and to countries of Central Asia, Clements said. 
 
She did not elaborate on what developments might trigger such a sudden increase in refugee numbers where an Islamic State attack on Thursday killed 85 people outside Kabul airport. 
 
Filippo Grandi, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, has held talks with the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other donors regarding financial support for the agency`s plan to shelter and care for new arrivals, she added. 
 
People are calling an Afghan crisis helpline, reporting "executions and beatings and clampdowns on media and radio stations", said Najeeba Wazedafost, CEO of the Asia Pacific Refugee Network, who voiced special concern for women`s safety. 
 
"They tell us their fear of being killed simply for being a female," she said.

Up to half a million Afghans could flee their homeland by year-end, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said on Friday, appealing to all neighbouring countries to keep their borders open for those seeking safety.

Up to half a million Afghans could flee their homeland by year-end, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said on Friday, appealing to all neighbouring countries to keep their borders open for those seeking safety. As a crisis unfolds in the country, a few thousand Afghans have been recorded as entering Iran daily, while traders continue going back and forth from Afghanistan to Pakistan, said Kelly Clements, deputy U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. "In terms of numbers we are preparing for around 500,000 new refugees in the region. This is a worst case scenario," Clements told a Geneva news briefing. "While we have not seen large outflows of Afghans at this point, the situation inside Afghanistan has evolved more rapidly than anyone expected," she added. There had been a "small uptick" in the outflow to Pakistan in the recent days, she said. UNHCR`s contingency planning figure of half a million Afghan refugees over the next four months includes departures to Iran and Pakistan and to countries of Central Asia, Clements said. She did not elaborate on what developments might trigger such a sudden increase in refugee numbers where an Islamic State attack on Thursday killed 85 people outside Kabul airport. Filippo Grandi, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, has held talks with the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other donors regarding financial support for the agency`s plan to shelter and care for new arrivals, she added. People are calling an Afghan crisis helpline, reporting "executions and beatings and clampdowns on media and radio stations", said Najeeba Wazedafost, CEO of the Asia Pacific Refugee Network, who voiced special concern for women`s safety. "They tell us their fear of being killed simply for being a female," she said.

Half a million Afghans could flee across borders: UNHCR

Medical staff at Kabul`s Emergency Hospital worked through the night into Friday treating casualties from the twin blasts that tore through crowds waiting outside the airport. They are fearful about what comes next. 
 
At least 85 people were killed in the attack, claimed by Islamic State in a terrifying return of suicide bombings that were a regular part of life before the Taliban`s conquest of the city less than two weeks ago. 
 
"Everybody is concerned at this moment in Kabul, nobody knows what to expect in the coming hours," said Rossella Miccio, president of the Italian aid group that runs the hospital. 
 
She said staff in its three operating theatres had worked into the early hours of the morning to handle more than 60 patients, of whom 16 died of their injuries as they arrived. 
 
"It was very tiring, exhausting. They finished with the last patient around 4 a.m. this morning, so the three theatres have been working all night long basically," she said. 
 
"Fortunately all the colleagues that were supposed to come to work today are ... there and they didn`t face any major problem on the way to the hospital." 
 
But with rumours circulating that numbers of Islamic State may be at large in Kabul, the mood in the city was tense, with some expecting more attacks to come as the chaotic evacuation continued at the airport. 
 
While the Taliban have been dismantling the concrete blast walls put up around the city over the years, the airport attack was a bitter reminder that the fall of the Western-backed government may not mean the end of suicide bombings in Kabul. 
 
"I think people are scared that there is a sort of suspended feeling, atmosphere, people are so scared of going around," said Miccio.

Medical staff at Kabul`s Emergency Hospital worked through the night into Friday treating casualties from the twin blasts that tore through crowds waiting outside the airport.

Medical staff at Kabul`s Emergency Hospital worked through the night into Friday treating casualties from the twin blasts that tore through crowds waiting outside the airport. They are fearful about what comes next. At least 85 people were killed in the attack, claimed by Islamic State in a terrifying return of suicide bombings that were a regular part of life before the Taliban`s conquest of the city less than two weeks ago. "Everybody is concerned at this moment in Kabul, nobody knows what to expect in the coming hours," said Rossella Miccio, president of the Italian aid group that runs the hospital. She said staff in its three operating theatres had worked into the early hours of the morning to handle more than 60 patients, of whom 16 died of their injuries as they arrived. "It was very tiring, exhausting. They finished with the last patient around 4 a.m. this morning, so the three theatres have been working all night long basically," she said. "Fortunately all the colleagues that were supposed to come to work today are ... there and they didn`t face any major problem on the way to the hospital." But with rumours circulating that numbers of Islamic State may be at large in Kabul, the mood in the city was tense, with some expecting more attacks to come as the chaotic evacuation continued at the airport. While the Taliban have been dismantling the concrete blast walls put up around the city over the years, the airport attack was a bitter reminder that the fall of the Western-backed government may not mean the end of suicide bombings in Kabul. "I think people are scared that there is a sort of suspended feeling, atmosphere, people are so scared of going around," said Miccio.

Exhausted Kabul hospital staff fear more attacks may come

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the deadly bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday (August 26) as reported by AFP. The suicide attacks killed more than 60 people including, 13 US soldiers as told by Afghan and US officials.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the deadly bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday (August 26) as reported by AFP. The suicide attacks killed more than 60 people including, 13 US soldiers as told by Afghan and US officials. The US Defense Department said that the number of American troops killed in the suicide bomb blasts at Kabul airport rose by one to 13 as earlier, there were reports that 12 US soldiers have lost their lives. "A thirteenth US service member has died from his wounds suffered as a result of the attack on Abbey Gate," Central Command spokesman Captain Bill Urban said in a statement. ALSO READ | ISIS- Khorasan: What you should know Reports and eyewitnesses have claimed that suicide bombers and gunmen attacked people outside Kabul airport, who were desperate to flee Afghanistan — a country now ruled by the Taliban. In a tragic turn of events, the blasts on Thursday transformed the already tensed scenes at Kabul airport into complete chaos and horror as several videos and photos, allegedly from Kabul airport, surfaced on social media that displayed devastating scenes. As per reports, some Western officials had warned of a major attack hours before the suicide bomb blasts took place and people were urged to leave the airport area but those who were desperate to leave the country stayed. ALSO READ | Pakistan is second home to the Taliban, says spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid The airport blasts came as the August 31 deadline looms for the United States to withdraw its troops, and for it and other Western countries to end a massive airlift that has already evacuated nearly 100,000 people. Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), an affiliate of militants who previously battled US forces in Syria and Iraq, claimed responsibility for the attack. Watch: × Joe Biden condemned the blasts US President Joe Biden condemned the suicide attacks and promised that the United States would hunt down those responsible for the explosions. "We will not forgive, we will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay," Biden said in remarks at the White House. Biden promised US evacuations would continue as he did not indicate of a change in next Tuesday's US pullout target. Watch as I deliver remarks on the terror attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and the U.S. service members and Afghan victims killed and wounded. https://t.co/NBv02m3Bpm — President Biden (@POTUS) August 26, 2021 × The American service members who gave their lives were heroes. Heroes who have been engaged in a dangerous, selfless mission to save the lives of others. We have a continuing obligation — a sacred obligation — to their families that will last forever. — President Biden (@POTUS) August 26, 2021 × "I have also ordered my commanders to develop operational plans to strike ISIS-K assets, leadership and facilities. We will respond with force and precision at our time, at the place we choose and the moment of our choosing," Biden said. Biden appeared to be fighting back tears and his voice cracked with emotion as he talked about the American "heroes" who died. "It's been a tough day," he said. The president said he had told the U.S. military that he would grant additional force if they needed it: "Whatever they need, if they need additional force, I will grant it." (with inputs from agencies)

Afghanistan: ISIS claim responsibility for Kabul blasts that killed dozens, including 13 US soldiers

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

The United States President Joe Biden said that he has seen "no evidence" that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State militants in carrying out the deadly suicide bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday (August 26).&nbsp;

Biden condemned the attacks and promised that the United States would "hunt down" those responsible for the explosions that caused mayhem at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport amid the mass evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan.&nbsp;

"There is no evidence thus far that I've been given as a consequence by any of the commanders in the field that there has been collusion between the Taliban and ISIS in carrying out what happened today," Biden said in an address at the White House.&nbsp;

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During the press briefing after deadly blasts at Kabul airport, Biden was asked about the ongoing criticism about the dependence on the Taliban to secure the perimeter of the airport.&nbsp;

To which Biden replied, "The fact is that we’re in a situation — we inherited a situation, particularly since, as we all know, that the Afghan military collapsed 11 days before — in 11 days — that it is in the interest of, as Mackenzie said, in the interest of the Taliban that, in fact, ISIS-K does not metastasize beyond what it is, number one. And number two, it’s in their interest that we are able to leave on time, on target."

"As a consequence of that, the major things we've asked them — moving back the perimeter; give me more space between the wall; stopping vehicles from coming through, et cetera; searching people coming through — it is not what you’d call a tightly commanded, regimented operation like the US is — the military is — but they’re acting in their interest — their interest," Biden added.&nbsp;

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The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks that killed at least 13 soldiers including US Marines and navy medic, along with scores of Afghans, who were waiting outside Kabul airport to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.&nbsp;

Biden also informed that he has asked the Pentagon to develop plans to strike back at Islamist militants. He said, "I've also ordered my commanders to develop operational plans to strike ISIS-K assets, leadership and facilities."&nbsp;

The United States President Joe Biden said that he has seen "no evidence" that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State militants in carrying out the deadly suicide bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday (August 26).

The United States President Joe Biden said that he has seen "no evidence" that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State militants in carrying out the deadly suicide bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday (August 26). Biden condemned the attacks and promised that the United States would "hunt down" those responsible for the explosions that caused mayhem at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport amid the mass evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan. "There is no evidence thus far that I've been given as a consequence by any of the commanders in the field that there has been collusion between the Taliban and ISIS in carrying out what happened today," Biden said in an address at the White House. ALSO READ | Nigerian gunmen free dozens of kidnapped seminary pupils, says teacher During the press briefing after deadly blasts at Kabul airport, Biden was asked about the ongoing criticism about the dependence on the Taliban to secure the perimeter of the airport. To which Biden replied, "The fact is that we’re in a situation — we inherited a situation, particularly since, as we all know, that the Afghan military collapsed 11 days before — in 11 days — that it is in the interest of, as Mackenzie said, in the interest of the Taliban that, in fact, ISIS-K does not metastasize beyond what it is, number one. And number two, it’s in their interest that we are able to leave on time, on target." "As a consequence of that, the major things we've asked them — moving back the perimeter; give me more space between the wall; stopping vehicles from coming through, et cetera; searching people coming through — it is not what you’d call a tightly commanded, regimented operation like the US is — the military is — but they’re acting in their interest — their interest," Biden added. Watch Joe Biden's address here: Watch as I deliver remarks on the terror attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and the U.S. service members and Afghan victims killed and wounded. https://t.co/NBv02m3Bpm — President Biden (@POTUS) August 26, 2021 × The American service members who gave their lives were heroes. Heroes who have been engaged in a dangerous, selfless mission to save the lives of others. We have a continuing obligation — a sacred obligation — to their families that will last forever. — President Biden (@POTUS) August 26, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'Will hunt you down': Joe Biden warns Kabul bombers, vows to avenge deaths of US soldiers The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks that killed at least 13 soldiers including US Marines and navy medic, along with scores of Afghans, who were waiting outside Kabul airport to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Biden also informed that he has asked the Pentagon to develop plans to strike back at Islamist militants. He said, "I've also ordered my commanders to develop operational plans to strike ISIS-K assets, leadership and facilities."

Kabul blasts: Joe Biden says no sign of 'collusion' between Taliban and Islamic State in attacks

India strongly condemned the deadly bomb blasts that rocked Afghanistan's capital city Kabul on Thursday (August 26), killing at least 13 US soldiers, along with dozens of Afghans, who were waiting outside Kabul airport to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

India strongly condemned the deadly bomb blasts that rocked Afghanistan's capital city Kabul on Thursday (August 26), killing at least 13 US soldiers, along with dozens of Afghans, who were waiting outside Kabul airport to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The statement released on Thursday (August 26) by India's Ministry of External Affairs read: "India strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Kabul today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of this terrorist attack." ALSO READ | Kabul blasts: Joe Biden says no sign of 'collusion' between Taliban and Islamic State in attacks "Our thoughts and prayers also go out to the injured. Today’s attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists," the statement added. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks and the United States President Joe Biden said that he has seen "no evidence" that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State militants in carrying out the deadly attacks. IN PICS | Dozens of civilians, at least 13 US troops killed in Kabul airport attack The US President condemned the blasts and promised that the United States would "hunt down" those responsible for the explosions that caused mayhem at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport amid the mass evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan. Biden also informed that he has asked the Pentagon to develop plans to strike back at Islamist militants. He said, "I've also ordered my commanders to develop operational plans to strike ISIS-K assets, leadership and facilities." More than 100,000 people have been flown out of Afghanistan since the Taliban swept into power on August 15, with Afghans desperate to escape the feared hardline rule of the fundamentalist Islamists. The Taliban had allowed US-led forces to conduct the airlift, while planning to finalise their own government as soon as the American troops left. The suicide bombers targeted people trying to reach access gates at the airport, creating scenes of terror and devastation. Footage shared on social media showed men and women in a tangled mess in the shin-deep water of a drainage canal. Stunned survivors pulled themselves to their feet, while others desperately shouted for help in searching the carnage for loved ones. The Italian NGO Emergency said the hospital it operates in Kabul had been overwhelmed by a "massive influx" of more than 60 casualties, 16 of whom were pronounced dead on arrival. (with inputs from agencies)

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Afghanistan's capital city Kabul was stunned by more than one suicide bomb blast at the airport on Thursday (August 26), that killed dozens of people including US troops as the&nbsp;United States President Joe Biden issued a stern warning to those who are&nbsp;responsible for the attacks.&nbsp;

The death toll from devastating blasts has risen as the latest US media reports, citing an official with Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health, revealed that more than 90 people have been killed, including civilians and 13 US troops.&nbsp;

Biden has vowed to avenge the fallen soldiers, who he said were engaged "in a dangerous mission to save the lives of others".&nbsp; He said that the United States will "hunt down" the attackers and "make them pay".&nbsp;

"For those who carried out this attack as well as anyone who wishes America harm, know this: We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay," Biden said in an address at the White House on Thursday.&nbsp;

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The blasts have deepened the Afghan crisis further in the final days of an already tensed evacuation efforts by the West from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.&nbsp;

"There are many women and children among the victims. Most of the wounded people are in trauma and shock," one of the officials said as quoted by AFP, adding the toll only accounted for those taken to city hospitals.

The US Defense Department confirmed the number of American troops killed in the suicide bomb blasts at Kabul airport rose by one to 13.&nbsp;

"A thirteenth US service member has died from his wounds suffered as a result of the attack on Abbey Gate," Central Command spokesman Captain Bill Urban said in a statement.&nbsp;

Biden also informed that he has asked the Pentagon to develop plans to strike back at Islamist militants. He said, "I've also ordered my commanders to develop operational plans to strike ISIS-K assets, leadership and facilities."&nbsp;

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The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks, however, Biden said that he has seen "no evidence" that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State militants in carrying out the deadly attacks.&nbsp;

Former US president Donald Trump and other Republican lawmakers have lashed out at Biden over deaths of US soldiers.&nbsp;

"This tragedy should never have been allowed to happen, which makes our grief even deeper and more difficult to understand," said Trump, who is a staunch critic of Biden over the Afghan crisis.&nbsp;

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Afghanistan's capital city Kabul was stunned by more than one suicide bomb blast at the airport on Thursday (August 26), that killed dozens of people including US troops as the United States President Joe Biden issued a stern warning to those who are responsible for the attacks.

Afghanistan's capital city Kabul was stunned by more than one suicide bomb blast at the airport on Thursday (August 26), that killed dozens of people including US troops as the United States President Joe Biden issued a stern warning to those who are responsible for the attacks. The death toll from devastating blasts has risen as the latest US media reports, citing an official with Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health, revealed that more than 90 people have been killed, including civilians and 13 US troops. Biden has vowed to avenge the fallen soldiers, who he said were engaged "in a dangerous mission to save the lives of others". He said that the United States will "hunt down" the attackers and "make them pay". "For those who carried out this attack as well as anyone who wishes America harm, know this: We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay," Biden said in an address at the White House on Thursday. ALSO READ | India condemns Kabul blasts, says 'need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism' The blasts have deepened the Afghan crisis further in the final days of an already tensed evacuation efforts by the West from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. "There are many women and children among the victims. Most of the wounded people are in trauma and shock," one of the officials said as quoted by AFP, adding the toll only accounted for those taken to city hospitals. The US Defense Department confirmed the number of American troops killed in the suicide bomb blasts at Kabul airport rose by one to 13. "A thirteenth US service member has died from his wounds suffered as a result of the attack on Abbey Gate," Central Command spokesman Captain Bill Urban said in a statement. Biden also informed that he has asked the Pentagon to develop plans to strike back at Islamist militants. He said, "I've also ordered my commanders to develop operational plans to strike ISIS-K assets, leadership and facilities." ALSO READ | India condemns Kabul blasts, says 'need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism' Watch: × The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks, however, Biden said that he has seen "no evidence" that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State militants in carrying out the deadly attacks. Former US president Donald Trump and other Republican lawmakers have lashed out at Biden over deaths of US soldiers. "This tragedy should never have been allowed to happen, which makes our grief even deeper and more difficult to understand," said Trump, who is a staunch critic of Biden over the Afghan crisis.

Kabul blasts: More than 90 dead as Joe Biden vows to 'hunt down' those responsible

Former US president Donald Trump and other Republican lawmakers have lashed out at Joe Biden after deadly bomb blasts rocked Afghanistan's capital Kabul, killing at least 13 US soldiers among others on Thursday (August 26).&nbsp;

"This tragedy should never have been allowed to happen, which makes our grief even deeper and more difficult to understand," said Trump, who is a staunch critic of Biden over the Afghan crisis.&nbsp;

Soon after the explosions, Biden addressed the media at the White House. He condemned the attacks and paid tributes to the US soldiers who lost their lives in the suicide bomb blasts outside Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport.&nbsp;

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Several Republicans also slammed Biden.

"Joe Biden is responsible," said Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri. "It is now clear beyond all doubt that he has neither the capacity nor the will to lead. He must resign."&nbsp;

"Joe Biden has blood on his hands," tweeted Representative Elise Stefanik, the third-ranking Republican in the House. "The buck stops with the President of the United States," Stefanik said.&nbsp;

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The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks as more than 60 people have lost their lives; Biden has promised to avenge the fallen soldiers, who according to the President were engaged "in a dangerous mission to save the lives of others" and said that the United States will "hunt down" the attackers and "make them pay".&nbsp;

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"It is time for Congress to act quickly to save lives," Representative Kevin McCarthy said. "Our enemies have taken advantage of the chaotic nature of the withdrawal."

McCarthy said House speaker Nancy Pelosi "must bring Congress back into session before August 31 so that we can be briefed thoroughly and comprehensively by the Biden administration."

McCarthy also called on Biden to "take decisive action to protect our troops, our citizens, and our allies without regard for an arbitrary deadline."&nbsp;

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Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell called the Kabul attack "enraging" and said, "we need to redouble our global efforts to confront these barbarian enemies who want to kill our Americans and attack our homeland."&nbsp;

As he concluded the media interview, Biden informed that he has asked the Pentagon to develop plans to strike back at Islamist militants. He said, "I've also ordered my commanders to develop operational plans to strike ISIS-K assets, leadership and facilities."&nbsp;

Former US president Donald Trump and other Republican lawmakers have lashed out at Joe Biden after deadly bomb blasts rocked Afghanistan's capital Kabul, killing at least 13 US soldiers among others on Thursday (August 26).

Former US president Donald Trump and other Republican lawmakers have lashed out at Joe Biden after deadly bomb blasts rocked Afghanistan's capital Kabul, killing at least 13 US soldiers among others on Thursday (August 26). "This tragedy should never have been allowed to happen, which makes our grief even deeper and more difficult to understand," said Trump, who is a staunch critic of Biden over the Afghan crisis. Soon after the explosions, Biden addressed the media at the White House. He condemned the attacks and paid tributes to the US soldiers who lost their lives in the suicide bomb blasts outside Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport. ALSO READ | India condemns Kabul blasts, says 'need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism' Several Republicans also slammed Biden. "Joe Biden is responsible," said Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri. "It is now clear beyond all doubt that he has neither the capacity nor the will to lead. He must resign." "Joe Biden has blood on his hands," tweeted Representative Elise Stefanik, the third-ranking Republican in the House. "The buck stops with the President of the United States," Stefanik said. Joe Biden has blood on his hands. The buck stops with the President of the United States. This horrific national security and humanitarian disaster is solely the result of Joe Biden’s weak and incompetent leadership. He is unfit to be Commander-in-Chief. — Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) August 26, 2021 × The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks as more than 60 people have lost their lives; Biden has promised to avenge the fallen soldiers, who according to the President were engaged "in a dangerous mission to save the lives of others" and said that the United States will "hunt down" the attackers and "make them pay". ALSO READ | Kabul blasts: Joe Biden says no sign of 'collusion' between Taliban and Islamic State in attacks "It is time for Congress to act quickly to save lives," Representative Kevin McCarthy said. "Our enemies have taken advantage of the chaotic nature of the withdrawal." McCarthy said House speaker Nancy Pelosi "must bring Congress back into session before August 31 so that we can be briefed thoroughly and comprehensively by the Biden administration." McCarthy also called on Biden to "take decisive action to protect our troops, our citizens, and our allies without regard for an arbitrary deadline." Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell called the Kabul attack "enraging" and said, "we need to redouble our global efforts to confront these barbarian enemies who want to kill our Americans and attack our homeland." As he concluded the media interview, Biden informed that he has asked the Pentagon to develop plans to strike back at Islamist militants. He said, "I've also ordered my commanders to develop operational plans to strike ISIS-K assets, leadership and facilities."

'Biden has blood on his hands': Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers slam US president after Kabul blasts

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

More than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, a deadly blast outside the Kabul Airport has brought back horrifying memories for the country.

The Kabul International Airport has been a heated place in Afghanistan for the past few weeks as several locals and other national citizens have been trying to leave the country. Afghans have been spotted crowding the walls and gates of the airport in the hope of getting a chance to leave the country and flee from the control of the Taliban.

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However, to add to their existing deadly problems various intelligence agencies reported that there is a growing risk of a possible terrorist attack at the airport, even though the US troops have been trying to secure the area.

Recently, the US&nbsp;President Joe Biden said there is "an acute and growing risk" of an attack at the airport by the group's regional chapter, called Islamic State-Khorasan or ISIS-K.

Following the warning, the US and UK asked their citizens in Kabul to stay away from the airport. However, many did not heed to the advise and twin deadly blasts rocked the area, killing at least 13 people and injuring several others.

<h2>What is Islamic State-Khorasan?</h2>

ISIS-K is an independent and self-proclaimed branch of&nbsp;Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. This terrorist group includes breakaway fighters from the Pakistani Taliban group who joined the militants of Afghanistan and announced their own rule in Syria and Iraq in 2014.

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However, it gained support and acknowledgment from the central Islamic State leadership a year after its formation. The support came after the leadership was satisfied with the effect and the roots the group had established in the northeastern Afghanistan, especially in&nbsp;Kunar, Nangarhar and Nuristan provinces.

<h2>Islamic State-Khorasan's relationship with&nbsp;the Taliban?</h2>

IS-Khorasan and the Taliban are both rigid Sunni Islamist militants who claim to be the true flag bearers of jihad.&nbsp;

The two groups have not looked eye to eye on several matters and that has often led to a bloody fight between the two, in which the Taliban has usually been declared victorious.

Reportedly,&nbsp;Islamic State-Khorasan was also not very happy with the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan.

<h2>Is the Kabul Airport blast by&nbsp;Islamic State-Khorasan?</h2>

There is a possibility that the Thursday twin bomb attack on the Kabul Airport was carried out by members of Islamic State-Khorasan.

The&nbsp;Islamic State-Khorasan has been responsible for some of the deadliest attacks in the recent years . Their members have not left any place untouched and have massacred people in mosques, shrines, public spaces, hospitals, public squares.

One of the deadliest attacks carried out by this group was last year when a gunman from this terrorist group open-fired in&nbsp;a maternity ward in a predominantly Shiite neighbourhood of Kabul, killing 16 mothers and mothers-to-be.

The US also believes that this attack on Kabul Airport have been carried out by members of&nbsp;Islamic State-Khorasan. Officials of US government have told local media that the&nbsp;airport attack has "all the hallmarks" of an ISIS-K attack.

More than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, a deadly blast outside the Kabul Airport has brought back horrifying memories for the country. The Kabul International Airport has been a heated place in Afghanistan for the past few weeks as several locals and other national citizens have been trying to leave the country.

More than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, a deadly blast outside the Kabul Airport has brought back horrifying memories for the country. The Kabul International Airport has been a heated place in Afghanistan for the past few weeks as several locals and other national citizens have been trying to leave the country. Afghans have been spotted crowding the walls and gates of the airport in the hope of getting a chance to leave the country and flee from the control of the Taliban. LIVE: Terror strikes Kabul international airport, 60 killed in twin blasts However, to add to their existing deadly problems various intelligence agencies reported that there is a growing risk of a possible terrorist attack at the airport, even though the US troops have been trying to secure the area. Recently, the US President Joe Biden said there is "an acute and growing risk" of an attack at the airport by the group's regional chapter, called Islamic State-Khorasan or ISIS-K. Following the warning, the US and UK asked their citizens in Kabul to stay away from the airport. However, many did not heed to the advise and twin deadly blasts rocked the area, killing at least 13 people and injuring several others. What is Islamic State-Khorasan? ISIS-K is an independent and self-proclaimed branch of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. This terrorist group includes breakaway fighters from the Pakistani Taliban group who joined the militants of Afghanistan and announced their own rule in Syria and Iraq in 2014. WATCH | However, it gained support and acknowledgment from the central Islamic State leadership a year after its formation. The support came after the leadership was satisfied with the effect and the roots the group had established in the northeastern Afghanistan, especially in Kunar, Nangarhar and Nuristan provinces. Islamic State-Khorasan's relationship with the Taliban? IS-Khorasan and the Taliban are both rigid Sunni Islamist militants who claim to be the true flag bearers of jihad. The two groups have not looked eye to eye on several matters and that has often led to a bloody fight between the two, in which the Taliban has usually been declared victorious. Reportedly, Islamic State-Khorasan was also not very happy with the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan. Is the Kabul Airport blast by Islamic State-Khorasan? There is a possibility that the Thursday twin bomb attack on the Kabul Airport was carried out by members of Islamic State-Khorasan. The Islamic State-Khorasan has been responsible for some of the deadliest attacks in the recent years . Their members have not left any place untouched and have massacred people in mosques, shrines, public spaces, hospitals, public squares. One of the deadliest attacks carried out by this group was last year when a gunman from this terrorist group open-fired in a maternity ward in a predominantly Shiite neighbourhood of Kabul, killing 16 mothers and mothers-to-be. The US also believes that this attack on Kabul Airport have been carried out by members of Islamic State-Khorasan. Officials of US government have told local media that the airport attack has "all the hallmarks" of an ISIS-K attack.

ISIS- Khorasan: What you should know

Twin bomb blasts rocked the Kabul Airport on Thursday, killing at least 60 people and injuring more than 140 people.<o:p></o:p>

These blasts have happened more than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, and may not be an act of the ruling terrorist group in the country.<o:p></o:p>

A little after the blasts caused chaos and bloodshed near the Kabul Airport, Taliban openly condemned these blasts labelling it to be 'evil circles'.

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"The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns the bombing of civilians at Kabul airport, which took place in an area where US forces are responsible for security,"&nbsp;a tweet from the official Twitter account of the spokesman of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, read. "The Islamic Emirate is paying close attention to the security and protection of its people, and evil circles will be strictly stopped."

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As of now, the US is suspecting that these attacks have been carried out by the members of Islamic State-Khorasan. ISIS-K and Taliban have not looked eye to eye on several matters and that has often led to a bloody fight between the two, in which the Taliban has usually been declared victorious. Reportedly,&nbsp;Islamic State-Khorasan was also not very happy with the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan.

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<o:p>Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/isis-khorasan-what-you-should-know-408623">&nbsp;ISIS- Khorasan: What you should know</a></o:p>

The US had been warning against a high possibility of such an attack, and the UK and the US governments had warned their citizens in Kabul to stay away from the area due to the same reason.<o:p></o:p>

These twin blasts happened in the late hours of the Thursday evening as hundreds of people had gathered around the area in hope of getting an opportunity to board an evacuation flight.<o:p></o:p>

While some US soldiers have been reportedly injured, the UK has confirmed that as of now there have been no reports of casualties in their troops.<o:p></o:p>

Twin bomb blasts rocked the Kabul Airport on Thursday, killing at least 60 people and injuring more than 140 people. These blasts have happened more than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, and may not be an act of the ruling terrorist group in the country.

Twin bomb blasts rocked the Kabul Airport on Thursday, killing at least 60 people and injuring more than 140 people. These blasts have happened more than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, and may not be an act of the ruling terrorist group in the country. A little after the blasts caused chaos and bloodshed near the Kabul Airport, Taliban openly condemned these blasts labelling it to be 'evil circles'. Live | Twin blasts rock Kabul: 60 killed, 140 injured at Afghan evacuation site "The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns the bombing of civilians at Kabul airport, which took place in an area where US forces are responsible for security," a tweet from the official Twitter account of the spokesman of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, read. "The Islamic Emirate is paying close attention to the security and protection of its people, and evil circles will be strictly stopped." #غبرګون: اسلامي امارت د کابل په هوايي ډګر کې په ملکي خلکو چاودنه په کلکه غندي، یاده چاودنه په هغه سیمه کې ترسره شوې چې د‌ امنيت مسئولیت يې د امريکايي ځواکونو په لاس کې دی. اسلامي امارت د خپلو خلکو امنيت او ساتنې ته کلک متوجه دی، د شر غوښتونکو کړيو مخه به په کلکه سره ونيول شي. — Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) (@Zabehulah_M33) August 26, 2021 × As of now, the US is suspecting that these attacks have been carried out by the members of Islamic State-Khorasan. ISIS-K and Taliban have not looked eye to eye on several matters and that has often led to a bloody fight between the two, in which the Taliban has usually been declared victorious. Reportedly, Islamic State-Khorasan was also not very happy with the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan. Also read | ISIS- Khorasan: What you should know The US had been warning against a high possibility of such an attack, and the UK and the US governments had warned their citizens in Kabul to stay away from the area due to the same reason. These twin blasts happened in the late hours of the Thursday evening as hundreds of people had gathered around the area in hope of getting an opportunity to board an evacuation flight. While some US soldiers have been reportedly injured, the UK has confirmed that as of now there have been no reports of casualties in their troops.

'Evil circles': Taliban condemns Kabul airport blast

As the Kabul is still trying to hold its ground after the deadly twin blasts near the international airport, Germany has announced a stop on its evacuation process.<o:p></o:p>

Germany’s Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, on Thursday, announced that the country has successfully pulled out all its soldiers from Afghanistan as its last evacuation flight took off from the Taliban-controlled country on Thursday.<o:p></o:p>

"All soldiers, members of the foreign ministry and federal police who have led this mission to a safe end for us on the ground have been flown out of Kabul," she said.

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She also added that the Merkel government is "relieved that our soldiers who carried out this dangerous operation have safely left Afghan airspace."<o:p></o:p>

The minister clarified that the European nation has evacuated 5,347 people since August 15 — a day after Taliban took control of Afghanistan.<o:p></o:p>

Germany’s&nbsp;Federal Defence Minister,&nbsp;Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer also added that a hospital plane has been kept on standby to fly to Kabul and help evacuate people who have been injure din the Kabul airport attack.

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Meanwhile, the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, assured that his government will continue evacuation despite the deadly attack.<o:p></o:p>

"We've been ready for it," he said of the attack. "We're going to continue with that operation, we're now coming towards the very end of it in any event."<o:p></o:p>

Assuring that swift action will be taken, he added, "We're going to work flat out... getting people through as fast as they can still, and we're going to keep going up until the last moment."

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UK’s ministry of defence has also confirmed that no UK troops were injured in the attack. "There have been no reported UK military or UK government casualties following the incidents in Kabul," the department tweeted. "UK forces are working closely with our partners to provide security and medical assistance."<o:p></o:p>

As the Kabul is still trying to hold its ground after the deadly twin blasts near the international airport, Germany has announced a stop on its evacuation process.

As the Kabul is still trying to hold its ground after the deadly twin blasts near the international airport, Germany has announced a stop on its evacuation process. Germany’s Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, on Thursday, announced that the country has successfully pulled out all its soldiers from Afghanistan as its last evacuation flight took off from the Taliban-controlled country on Thursday. "All soldiers, members of the foreign ministry and federal police who have led this mission to a safe end for us on the ground have been flown out of Kabul," she said. Live | Twin blasts rock Kabul: 60 killed, 1400 injured at Afghan evacuation site She also added that the Merkel government is "relieved that our soldiers who carried out this dangerous operation have safely left Afghan airspace." The minister clarified that the European nation has evacuated 5,347 people since August 15 — a day after Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Germany’s Federal Defence Minister, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer also added that a hospital plane has been kept on standby to fly to Kabul and help evacuate people who have been injure din the Kabul airport attack. Also read | 'Evil circles': Taliban condemns Kabul airport blast Meanwhile, the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, assured that his government will continue evacuation despite the deadly attack. "We've been ready for it," he said of the attack. "We're going to continue with that operation, we're now coming towards the very end of it in any event." Assuring that swift action will be taken, he added, "We're going to work flat out... getting people through as fast as they can still, and we're going to keep going up until the last moment." WATCH | UK’s ministry of defence has also confirmed that no UK troops were injured in the attack. "There have been no reported UK military or UK government casualties following the incidents in Kabul," the department tweeted. "UK forces are working closely with our partners to provide security and medical assistance."

Germany completes evacuation from Afghanistan; UK to continue rescue operation

The terror attack on Kabul airport on Thursday struck the crowded gates of the airport. The two explosions claimed at least 13 lives and at least 60 people were injured. The dead include children.

Injured were rushed to hospitals. A surgical hospital run by an Italian charity said it was treating more than 60 injured.

The blasts created chaos at the Kabul airport where hundreds of Afghan were trying to flee the country.

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There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blasts, but Washington and its allies had been urging civilians to stay away from the airport on Thursday because of a threat of a suicide attack by Islamic State militants, enemies of both the West and the Taliban.

Western countries have evacuated nearly 100,000 people, mostly Afghans who helped them, in the past 12 days. But they acknowledge that thousands more will be left behind following President Joe Biden's order to pull out all troops by Aug 31.

Several U.S. officials said the blast appeared to be a suicide attack. A witness in Kabul saw many wounded men, women and children waiting for treatment outside a hospital.

The Taliban official said many Taliban guards, who are securing the airport, were among the wounded.

(With inputs from agencies)

The terror attack on Kabul airport on Thursday struck the crowded gates of the airport. The two explosions claimed at least 13 lives and at least 60 people were injured.

The terror attack on Kabul airport on Thursday struck the crowded gates of the airport. The two explosions claimed at least 13 lives and at least 60 people were injured. The dead include children. Injured were rushed to hospitals. A surgical hospital run by an Italian charity said it was treating more than 60 injured. The blasts created chaos at the Kabul airport where hundreds of Afghan were trying to flee the country. Click here for LIVE updates There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blasts, but Washington and its allies had been urging civilians to stay away from the airport on Thursday because of a threat of a suicide attack by Islamic State militants, enemies of both the West and the Taliban. Western countries have evacuated nearly 100,000 people, mostly Afghans who helped them, in the past 12 days. But they acknowledge that thousands more will be left behind following President Joe Biden's order to pull out all troops by Aug 31. Several U.S. officials said the blast appeared to be a suicide attack. A witness in Kabul saw many wounded men, women and children waiting for treatment outside a hospital. The Taliban official said many Taliban guards, who are securing the airport, were among the wounded. (With inputs from agencies)

Kabul airport attack: Wounded rushed to hospital

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

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

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/terror-threat-at-kabul-airport-say-us-and-allies-amid-evacuation-408392">Afghan</a> girl who was born aboard a US military plane which unlimately landed in Germany has been named "Reach" after the aircraft's code name.

The plane landed in Germany last week as the medical staff helped the woman deliver the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-woman-gives-birth-to-baby-girl-on-us-aircraft-at-germany-air-base-407619">baby </a>in the cargo hold of the plane.

The US aircraft was a C-17 cargo plane and the code name of the plane was Reach 828.

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General Tod Wolters, head of US European Command said the parents along with the baby are now headed to the US along with other refugees who had landed in Germany last week.

At least 7,000 people have reportedly passed through US bases in Europe in the past week as the Biden administration ramped up evacuation efforts with the August 31 deadline to evacuate all personnel including Afghans looming as&nbsp;with the Taliban threatening "consequences" if the US did not meet its deadline date.

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At least 20 people have died at Kabul airport in the past fortnight since the US began its evacuation operations on August 14. There were reports of a gun battle between security personnel and assailants at the airport in which one Afghan guard was reportedly killed.

In harrowing scenes witnessed earlier, an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nearly-100-afghan-evacuees-may-have-ties-with-islamic-state-reports-408262">Afghan</a> youth football player reportedly died after falling off a US military plane last week as people clung to the plane in a desperate bid to flee from the Taliban.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/fleeing-an-uncertain-future-afghan-all-girl-robotics-team-members-land-in-mexico-408255">Also Read:&nbsp;Fleeing an uncertain future, Afghan all-girl robotics team members land in Mexico</a>

Thousands of Afghans are still stranded at Hamid Karzai international airport as the US and its allies evacuate personnel from the airport. Several have however reached the US including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/spirit-of-sport-afghanistans-cricket-team-attends-training-session-in-kabul-see-pics-407546">Afghan interpreters</a> who helped the American troops for the last 20 years in their fight against the Taliban.

The pressure to airlift all personnel has intensified over the past week as more Afghans entered the airport area even as the Taliban warned citizens without valid documents should go back home. The US has reportedly evacuated 88,000 people in the past 24 hours.

(With inputs from Agencies)

The Afghan girl who was born aboard a US military plane which unlimately landed in Germany has been named "Reach" after the aircraft's code name. The plane landed in Germany last week as the medical staff helped the woman deliver the baby in the cargo hold of the plane.

The Afghan girl who was born aboard a US military plane which unlimately landed in Germany has been named "Reach" after the aircraft's code name. The plane landed in Germany last week as the medical staff helped the woman deliver the baby in the cargo hold of the plane. The US aircraft was a C-17 cargo plane and the code name of the plane was Reach 828. Watch: General Tod Wolters, head of US European Command said the parents along with the baby are now headed to the US along with other refugees who had landed in Germany last week. At least 7,000 people have reportedly passed through US bases in Europe in the past week as the Biden administration ramped up evacuation efforts with the August 31 deadline to evacuate all personnel including Afghans looming as with the Taliban threatening "consequences" if the US did not meet its deadline date. In Pics: Shocking images of children trapped at Kabul airport amid evacuation At least 20 people have died at Kabul airport in the past fortnight since the US began its evacuation operations on August 14. There were reports of a gun battle between security personnel and assailants at the airport in which one Afghan guard was reportedly killed. In harrowing scenes witnessed earlier, an Afghan youth football player reportedly died after falling off a US military plane last week as people clung to the plane in a desperate bid to flee from the Taliban. Also Read: Fleeing an uncertain future, Afghan all-girl robotics team members land in Mexico Thousands of Afghans are still stranded at Hamid Karzai international airport as the US and its allies evacuate personnel from the airport. Several have however reached the US including Afghan interpreters who helped the American troops for the last 20 years in their fight against the Taliban. The pressure to airlift all personnel has intensified over the past week as more Afghans entered the airport area even as the Taliban warned citizens without valid documents should go back home. The US has reportedly evacuated 88,000 people in the past 24 hours. (With inputs from Agencies)

Afghan baby girl born aboard US military plane named 'Reach' after aircraft's code name

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

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

Here is a round-up of&nbsp;WION's Daily Morning News Brief on&nbsp;what’s happening around the world today.

As the US continues to evacuate its personnel from Kabul airport, the Biden administration along with allied countries issued a terror warning asking people to stay away from the airport.

Meanwhile, China hit out at US report on COVID-19 origins.&nbsp;In Japan, authorities have decided to stop the use of 1.63 million doses of Moderna's Covid vaccine after reports of contamination.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/terror-threat-at-kabul-airport-say-us-and-allies-amid-evacuation-408392">'Terror threat' at Kabul airport, say US and allies amid evacuation</a>

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Thousands of Afghans continue to be stranded at Kabul airport even as the US ramped up its evacuation operations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-us-of-politicisation-and-scapegoating-over-covid-19-origin-report-408395">China accuses US of 'politicisation' and 'scapegoating' over COVID-19 origin report</a>

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After&nbsp;the release of an intelligence report on the COVID-19, China demanded,&nbsp;without any evidence, that American labs be investigated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-halts-use-of-163-million-moderna-covid-19-vaccine-over-contamination-408390">Japan halts use of 1.63 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine over contamination</a>

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Drugmaker Takeda&nbsp;said it had 'received reports from several vaccination centres that foreign substances have been found inside unopened vials from specific lots'.

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"The next step will be a national team, if there is a possibility," Guardiola was quoted by Spanish daily Marca.

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Here is a round-up of WION's Daily Morning News Brief on what’s happening around the world today. As the US continues to evacuate its personnel from Kabul airport, the Biden administration along with allied countries issued a terror warning asking people to stay away from the airport.

Here is a round-up of WION's Daily Morning News Brief on what’s happening around the world today. As the US continues to evacuate its personnel from Kabul airport, the Biden administration along with allied countries issued a terror warning asking people to stay away from the airport. Meanwhile, China hit out at US report on COVID-19 origins. In Japan, authorities have decided to stop the use of 1.63 million doses of Moderna's Covid vaccine after reports of contamination. 'Terror threat' at Kabul airport, say US and allies amid evacuation Thousands of Afghans continue to be stranded at Kabul airport even as the US ramped up its evacuation operations. China accuses US of 'politicisation' and 'scapegoating' over COVID-19 origin report After the release of an intelligence report on the COVID-19, China demanded, without any evidence, that American labs be investigated. Japan halts use of 1.63 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine over contamination Drugmaker Takeda said it had 'received reports from several vaccination centres that foreign substances have been found inside unopened vials from specific lots'. Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City in 2023 "The next step will be a national team, if there is a possibility," Guardiola was quoted by Spanish daily Marca. Watch- Gravitas: Is Hibatullah Akhundzada the new Emir of the Islamic Emirate?

Morning news brief: China slams US over COVID-19 origin report & more

The US and NATO forces have just seven days to evacuate all Afghans and leave the Kabul Airport. The US is bending to the Taliban's will. President Biden wants US forces to leave by August 31st - even when American allies are calling an extension. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: US & Allies have 7 days to evacuate all Afghans

US warned of terror threat at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-russia-agree-to-jointly-counter-threats-from-afghanistan-408366">Kabul airpor</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-russia-agree-to-jointly-counter-threats-from-afghanistan-408366">t</a> amid the evacuation effort as thousands gathered outside the airport perimeter continued to push to fly out of the country.

"Those at the Abbey Gate, East Gate, or North Gate now should leave immediately," US State Department asserted citing "security threats" at the airport.

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Australia which has already evacuated 1,000 personnel from the airport said that there was an "ongoing and very high threat of terrorist attack."&nbsp;

"Do not travel to Kabul Hamid Karzai International Airport. If you are in the area of the airport, move to a safe location and await further advice," the security advisory said.

President Biden had set August 31 as the date for evacuation of Americans from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/commander-of-afghan-army-speaks-out-we-were-betrayed-by-politics-and-presidents-408279">Afghanistan </a>even though UK, France and Germany had said they might take more days to pull "at-risk" Afghans.&nbsp;

The United Kingdom issued a similar warning saying, "if you can leave Afghanistan safely by other means, you should do so immediately".

Reports say 20 people have died at the airport amid the chaos with a gun battle reportedly taking place between assailants and security officials a few days ago in which one Afghan guard had died.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated "safe passage" for Afghans as promised by the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tajikistans-red-line-on-taliban-will-not-recognise-government-formed-through-oppression-408358"> Taliban </a>even as the militant group warned if the US stretched the evacuation deadline then there would be "consequences" calling it a "red line".

The Biden administration had earlier warned of Islamic State's threat to the airport as Afghan women, men and children poured into the airport.

"Be aware of your surroundings at all times, especially in large crowds," the US warning said.

(With inputs from Agencies)

US warned of terror threat at Kabul airport amid the evacuation effort as thousands gathered outside the airport perimeter continued to push to fly out of the country.

US warned of terror threat at Kabul airport amid the evacuation effort as thousands gathered outside the airport perimeter continued to push to fly out of the country. "Those at the Abbey Gate, East Gate, or North Gate now should leave immediately," US State Department asserted citing "security threats" at the airport. Watch: Australia which has already evacuated 1,000 personnel from the airport said that there was an "ongoing and very high threat of terrorist attack." "Do not travel to Kabul Hamid Karzai International Airport. If you are in the area of the airport, move to a safe location and await further advice," the security advisory said. President Biden had set August 31 as the date for evacuation of Americans from Afghanistan even though UK, France and Germany had said they might take more days to pull "at-risk" Afghans. The United Kingdom issued a similar warning saying, "if you can leave Afghanistan safely by other means, you should do so immediately". Reports say 20 people have died at the airport amid the chaos with a gun battle reportedly taking place between assailants and security officials a few days ago in which one Afghan guard had died. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated "safe passage" for Afghans as promised by the Taliban even as the militant group warned if the US stretched the evacuation deadline then there would be "consequences" calling it a "red line". The Biden administration had earlier warned of Islamic State's threat to the airport as Afghan women, men and children poured into the airport. "Be aware of your surroundings at all times, especially in large crowds," the US warning said. (With inputs from Agencies)

'Terror threat' at Kabul airport, say US and allies amid evacuation

A man claiming to be an Australian citizen has released a video in which he claims to have been beaten by the Taliban while attempting to reach Kabul airport.

Blood was dripping from the man's forehead in the footage, which he recorded himself.

In the footage, he can also be heard saying, "They hit me. I am an Australian citizen. They hit me "while armed Taliban members look on. 
 
“I am an Australian citizen. I am not Afghan. You cannot hit me. This happened to me when I was trying to reach airport,” the Australian man is heard saying in Dari.

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The Australian citizen was beaten and kidnapped by the Taliban as he attempted to flee the country, but was eventually released following his family's pleas.

In Afghanistan, he is still hiding. His brother and wife are in Australia. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/muscles-sliced-off-strangled-with-scarf-nine-men-of-the-hazara-minority-killed-by-taliban-407237">Also read | Muscles sliced off, strangled with scarf: Nine men of the Hazara minority killed by Taliban</a>

The man is a member of the Hazara community, an ethnic and religious minority that has endured decades of Taliban persecution and bloodshed.

As tens of thousands of people flee to Kabul's airport, allegations of Hazaras being singled out for severe harassment at Taliban checkpoints and denied admission to the airport have become common. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-taliban-burn-down-amusement-park-in-afghanistan-406897">Watch: Taliban burn down amusement park in Afghanistan</a>

In early July, the Taliban tortured and murdered nine Hazara men in Afghanistan, looting their homes in Ghazni province, according to human rights organisation Amnesty International.

Three of the nine guys were tortured to death, according to eyewitnesses, including one who was strangled with a scarf and had his muscles cut off.

According to eyewitnesses, Taliban terrorists broke a 45-year-old man's wrists and legs, shot him, and ripped his hair out.

(With inputs from agencies)

A man claiming to be an Australian citizen has released a video in which he claims to have been beaten by the Taliban while attempting to reach Kabul airport. Blood was dripping from the man's forehead in the footage, which he recorded himself.

A man claiming to be an Australian citizen has released a video in which he claims to have been beaten by the Taliban while attempting to reach Kabul airport. Blood was dripping from the man's forehead in the footage, which he recorded himself. In the footage, he can also be heard saying, "They hit me. I am an Australian citizen. They hit me "while armed Taliban members look on. “I am an Australian citizen. I am not Afghan. You cannot hit me. This happened to me when I was trying to reach airport,” the Australian man is heard saying in Dari. This is the violent and barbaric Taliban that the world is leaving the people of #Afghanistan to live under. He is saying ‘They hit me both… I am an Australian citizen”. pic.twitter.com/ptZTV1AK9J — Shabnam Nasimi (@NasimiShabnam) August 25, 2021 × The Australian citizen was beaten and kidnapped by the Taliban as he attempted to flee the country, but was eventually released following his family's pleas. In Afghanistan, he is still hiding. His brother and wife are in Australia. Also read | Muscles sliced off, strangled with scarf: Nine men of the Hazara minority killed by Taliban The man is a member of the Hazara community, an ethnic and religious minority that has endured decades of Taliban persecution and bloodshed. As tens of thousands of people flee to Kabul's airport, allegations of Hazaras being singled out for severe harassment at Taliban checkpoints and denied admission to the airport have become common. Watch: Taliban burn down amusement park in Afghanistan In early July, the Taliban tortured and murdered nine Hazara men in Afghanistan, looting their homes in Ghazni province, according to human rights organisation Amnesty International. Three of the nine guys were tortured to death, according to eyewitnesses, including one who was strangled with a scarf and had his muscles cut off. According to eyewitnesses, Taliban terrorists broke a 45-year-old man's wrists and legs, shot him, and ripped his hair out. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Hazara man, an Australian citizen, bludgeoned, abducted by Taliban while trying to exit

As the US ramped up its evacuation operation from Kabul airport, the US military said its planes were taking off from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/terror-threat-at-kabul-airport-say-us-and-allies-amid-evacuation-408392">Hamid Karzai international airport</a> every "equivalent of every 39 minutes".

At least 19,000 people were evacuated on Tuesday by the US military taking the total tally to over 88,000 people even as several thousand people remain stranded outside the airport perimeter waiting to fly out of the country.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said at least 4,500 American citizens and their families have been evacuated so far, however, thousands of Afghans still remain to be airlifted from the country.

Blinken added that the Taliban had reportedly made a commitment to the US to allow the departure of Americans, "at-risk"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-afghanistan-minister-now-delivers-pizzas-in-germany-report-408316"> Afghans</a> and others even after the August 31 deadline.

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The US secretary of state informed that if people had the right documents could leave after the deadline.

President Biden had set August 31 as the date for the final pullout of US personnel from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/after-talibans-takeover-afghanistan-pakistan-trade-increased-by-50-408239">Afghanistan</a>. The Taliban asserted that there would be "consequences" if the US withdrawal wasn't completed till then warning it was a "red line".

The United Nations has informed at least 3,000 Afghan staff will remain at the mission even as the British foreign office warned of an ongoing terrorist threat&nbsp;at Kabul airport amid the evacuation chaos.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghan-baby-girl-born-aboard-us-military-plane-named-reach-after-aircrafts-code-name-408427">Also Read: Afghan baby girl born aboard US military plane named 'Reach'&nbsp;</a>

Meanwhile, US ally Belgium informed that it was ending its operations at Kabul airport after evacuating nearly 1,100 people. European nations Germany, France and UK had earlier said it would not be possible to airlift all personnel including "at-risk Afghans" by August 31.

Amid the evacuation, the US deployed fresh troops at the airport as the Pentagon indicated that the operations would have wind down days in advance if the deadline is to be met.

Taliban spokesman had earlier appealed to skilled <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-rumsfeld-architect-of-war-in-afghanistan-is-laid-to-rest-408234">Afghans</a> not to leave the country asserting that the country needed "expert" Afghans such as doctors and engineers.

(With inputs from Agencies)

 
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As the US ramped up its evacuation operation from Kabul airport, the US military said its planes were taking off from Hamid Karzai international airport every "equivalent of every 39 minutes".

As the US ramped up its evacuation operation from Kabul airport, the US military said its planes were taking off from Hamid Karzai international airport every "equivalent of every 39 minutes". At least 19,000 people were evacuated on Tuesday by the US military taking the total tally to over 88,000 people even as several thousand people remain stranded outside the airport perimeter waiting to fly out of the country. Watch: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said at least 4,500 American citizens and their families have been evacuated so far, however, thousands of Afghans still remain to be airlifted from the country. Blinken added that the Taliban had reportedly made a commitment to the US to allow the departure of Americans, "at-risk" Afghans and others even after the August 31 deadline. Exclusive: Ghani leaving the country a stain on our history, says former Afghan vice-president The US secretary of state informed that if people had the right documents could leave after the deadline. President Biden had set August 31 as the date for the final pullout of US personnel from Afghanistan. The Taliban asserted that there would be "consequences" if the US withdrawal wasn't completed till then warning it was a "red line". The United Nations has informed at least 3,000 Afghan staff will remain at the mission even as the British foreign office warned of an ongoing terrorist threat at Kabul airport amid the evacuation chaos. Also Read: Afghan baby girl born aboard US military plane named 'Reach' Meanwhile, US ally Belgium informed that it was ending its operations at Kabul airport after evacuating nearly 1,100 people. European nations Germany, France and UK had earlier said it would not be possible to airlift all personnel including "at-risk Afghans" by August 31. Amid the evacuation, the US deployed fresh troops at the airport as the Pentagon indicated that the operations would have wind down days in advance if the deadline is to be met. Taliban spokesman had earlier appealed to skilled Afghans not to leave the country asserting that the country needed "expert" Afghans such as doctors and engineers. (With inputs from Agencies)

Afghanistan evacuation rush: US military planes take off equivalent of every 39 minutes

The Pentagon said that there had been no change so far in Joe Biden's plan to meet the evacuation deadline for Afghanistan by the end of the month and that the pace of evacuations is picking up in Kabul.

Pentagon sticks to August 31 deadline for troops withdrawal

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

Western nations warned their citizens on August 26 to immediately leave the surrounds of Kabul airport over a terrorist threat, as thousands of people try to reach a dwindling number of evacuation flights.

Western Nations warn of terror attack at Kabul airport

Pentagon says no change in timeline of Afghan withdrawal

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

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