Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan appears to be endorsing the Taliban as they take control of Afghanistan. According to Imran Khan, Afghans have "broken the chains of slavery in the country".

'Chains of slavery broken' after Taliban takeover says Pakistan PM Imran Khan

The 15-member United Nations Security Council met on Monday to discuss Afghanistan under India's presidency as the Taliban has taken control over the country and the capital city Kabul is under its grips.

15-member UN Security Council holds emergency meet on Afghanistan

As the Taliban claims victory over the country, thousands of terrified residents have been desperately attempting a final bid to flee. In a video, two unidentifiable objects can be seen falling from the body of a plane as it flies overhead.

Terrifying video of Afghans falling off a US military plane

Opposition parties in Pakistan have urged the Imran Khan government to brief the parliament on the current situation in Afghanistan. They want the Prime Minister to come up with a policy statement and develop a national consensus to deal with the possible consequences the nation can face after the establishment of Taliban rule in the war-torn country.

Pakistan opposition asks Imran Khan govt to brief parliament on Afghan crisis

On the first morning under the Taliban rule, hundreds of civilians tried to escape Kabul city flooding the international airport. The Taliban patrolled the streets of Kabul trying to project calm. The national flag of Afghanistan was seen lower in the capital city.

WION Ground Report: Kabul's first morning under Taliban rule, Afghan's national flag lowered

Over 60 countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, and Canada urged “all parties” to safeguard the departure of foreign nationals and Afghans who wish to leave the war-torn country, and said that roads, airports, and border crossing must remain open.

Over 60 countries urge Taliban to let foreign nationals, Afghans leave

Critics are asking if the war in Afghanistan for UK troops was a complete failure? WION's London Bureau Chief Mandy Clark highlights the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's stance on not recognising the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.

Critics ask if war in Afghanistan for UK troops was a complete failure?

Nepal government has sent letters to the various countries and the United Nations to keep Nepali nationals working with various diplomatic missions and international organizations in Kabul in safe places and help their repatriation home.

Nepal seeks international help to evacuate its nationals from Afghanistan

As the Taliban take over Afghanistan, China says it seeks ‘friendly and cooperative’ relations with the group. Beijing has sought to maintain unofficial ties with the Taliban throughout the entire withdrawal process.

China says it seeks ‘friendly and cooperative’ ties with Taliban after rout

After the Taliban took over Kabul, the residents are desperate to flee Afghanistan's beleaguered capital. A mass exodus is underway in the capital city. Amid all this chaos and mayhem at the Kabul airport, 5 people have lost their lives and the reason is yet to be ascertained.

Desperate Kabul residents try to flee the capital after Taliban take power

The United Nations has issued a statement on the situation unfolding in the war-ravaged country, Afghanistan. The UN chief Antonio Guterres has urged the Taliban to follow utmost restraint in order to protect rights and ensure humanitarian needs can be addressed. Antonio Guterres is particularly concerned about the future of women and girls in the country.

Antonio Guterres urges restraint as Taliban reach Kabul

The US military has secured the perimeter of Kabul airport as its diplomats were being evacuated from war-torn Afghanistan amid the Taliban takeover. Commercial flights have mostly been suspended, stranding hundreds of Afghans and other foreign nationals.

US secures Kabul airport to evacuate staff from country

Former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani has put out his first statement after he fled Kabul on Sunday. Defending his stance to leave the country, Ghani said that he has resigned to prevent bloodshed in the county.

Ashraf Ghani speaks out after he fled Kabul, 'resigned to prevent bloodshed'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the violence and said that Canada is 'heartbroken' at the situation the Afghan people find themselves in today. He also added that Canada remains committed to the Afghan people and to the country.

Canada ‘heartbroken’ over situation in Afghanistan says Justin Trudeau

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that Afghanistan must not "become a breeding ground for terror" and the west must work together to ensure this, as the Taliban enters capital Kabul.

Boris Johnson says Afghanistan must not 'become breeding ground for terror'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken blamed Afghan forces for the Taliban’s takeover. He forcefully defended the administration’s decision to withdraw the military from Afghanistan after 20 years of war.

US Secretary of State Blinken says Afghan troops haven't been able to defend country

Abdullah Abdullah, head of the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), has addressed Ashraf Ghani as the "former President" of Afghanistan after he left for Tajikistan. However, it is not yet clear whether Ghani has resigned as president.

Taliban in Kabul: HCNR head Abdullah Abdullah addresses Ghani as 'former President'

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani left for Afghanistan following the Taliban's advance into the capital Kabul. According to reports, Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh has also left the country.

Taliban in Kabul: Both Afghan Prez and Vice Prez have left the country

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has left the capital for Tajikistan as the Taliban took control of Kabul on Sunday and are on their way to take control of the government.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani leaves for Tajikistan as Taliban enters Kabul

Taliban terrorists have entered the outskirts of Kabul and are awaiting a 'peaceful transfer' of the power. Negotiation talks for the transition of power are underway but the government workers are fleeing the city in helicopters.

Afghanistan: Negotiation talks for transition of power are underway

Taliban fighters have entered the outskirts of the Afghanistan capital, Kabul and said that they are awaiting a “peaceful transfer” of the city after promising not to take it by force.

Afghanistan: Taliban enters Kabul, awaits 'peaceful transfer' of power

Afghan women are looking into the future with uncertainty and fear as the Taliban terrorists are sweeping across the country taking one province after another. The Taliban now control more than two-thirds of the country, just two weeks before the U.S. plans to withdraw its last troops.

Afghan women fear for their future as Taliban gain foothold

The Taliban terrorists have entered the outskirts of Afghanistan's capital Kabul from all sides. The Taliban's spokesperson has said that they have instructed their forces to stay at the gate of the capital.

Afghanistan: Taliban enters the outskirts of Kabul

Khalid Noor, the youngest member of the Afghanistan Peace Negotiating Team and son of Atta Muhammad Noor has said that the leader in the Mazar E Sharif will not "abandon the people". Atta Muhammad Noor, a prominent Afghan leader who holds sway in northern Afghanistan especially Balkh province has now himself taking the charge even as the Taliban making territorial gains. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Khalid Noor speaking from Mazar E Sharif said," I will be taking part in defending the city. I will be taking part in defending my people and their right. We will not abandon our people." He has graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England and then from George Mason University in the US, majoring in conflict analysis and resolution. Khalid is seen as Afghanistan's next generation of leaders and in a way carrying his father's legacy.

Exclusive: Will not abandon our people, says Afghan's Next General Leader Khalid Noor

Taliban is on a blitzkrieg in Afghanistan. 6 provinces have fallen in 72 hours. 90% of the border has been 'seized'. Key routes to Kabul are blocked. A woman has been killed for wearing 'tight clothes'. Palki Sharma gets you a report on the Taliban's onslaught.

Gravitas: Taliban's 72-hour blitzkrieg in Afghanistan

Herat, the third-largest city in Afghanistan remains precarious. The Taliban continues to make rapid territorial gains in the country. WION's correspondent reports from the heart of the conflict.

WION Ground Report: Third largest city of Afghanistan fears Taliban takeover