In an unprecedented discussion, a female presenter interviewed a Taliban spokesperson on an Afghanistan television channel over the group’s plans for the country on Tuesday.

In a first, Taliban spokesman gets interviewed by female presenter on Afghan TV 

During the first press conference held by the Taliban since taking power in Kabul on Sunday, the group said they seek no “revenge” on opponents and that everyone will be “forgiven.”

Taliban holds presser, says it does not seek 'revenge,' & that all will be 'forgiven'

In their first press conference after the seizure of Kabul, the Taliban reiterated the promise of amnesty and said that they did not seek revenge. They were addressing the presser from the presidential palace in Kabul.

Taliban reiterates promise of amnesty, say they did not seek revenge

'Times have changed': Pictures of Afghan women before Taliban rule go viral

The Taliban's rapid takeover of Afghanistan poses challenges for multiple major social media and messaging platforms on what and who should be allowed on their platforms.

What are social media giants doing to curb Taliban amid Afghanistan crisis?

On the streets of Kabul, the Taliban members were seen asking people- what they thought about them taking over Kabul? This comes a day after the Taliban entered Afghanistan's capital city.

'I am really very happy and it's very peaceful' says Afghan citizen after the Taliban takes Kabul

Former US President Donald Trump called for his successor Joe Biden to resign over the swift takeover of Afghanistan by Taliban militants, as US troops withdrew from the country after nearly 20 years on the ground.

Trump calls on Biden to resign over unfolding crisis in Afghanistan

The United Nations Security Council held a meeting in New York over the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The session was called at the request of Estonia and Norway by India, which holds the presidency of the UNSC for the month of August.

UNSC holds special session on Afghanistan requested by Estonia and Norway

Yasmin Nigar Khan, the great-granddaughter of late Afghan political leader Abdul Ghaffar Khan, often known as "Frontier Gandhi," has expressed concern over the country's ongoing violence and the fate of vulnerable populations such as women and children.

Abdul Ghaffar Khan’s granddaughter says Taliban want to take women back to the medieval age

Taliban held their first press conference in Kabul after consolidating their hold on Afghanistan. Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid spoke on many issues including media, women's rights and more.

Taliban want free media but 'suggestions' apply

Classified assessments by American spy agencies over the summer painted an increasingly grim picture of the prospect of a Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and warned of the rapid collapse of the Afghan military, even as President Joe Biden and his advisers said publicly that was unlikely to happen as quickly, according to current and former U.

Intelligence warned of Afghan military collapse, despite Biden’s assurances

The Taliban's rapid takeover of Afghanistan poses a new challenge for big US tech companies on handling content created by a group considered to be terrorists by some world governments.

Facebook bans Taliban and its supporting content, designates it as a terrorist group

In just a month, the Taliban took over Afghanistan after it had been run by the West for 20 years. Despite the many trillions of dollars the US spent and the significant time, they spent in Afghanistan - 20 years since 9/11 - everything has been nullified by the Taliban assault on the country.

Afghanistan: Two-decade war that cost Americans $20,000 each

The Taliban addressed their first press conference since taking over Kabul on Tuesday. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid asserted that the rights of women will be protected "within the limits of Islamic law".

Committed to the rights of women within Islamic law, says Taliban in first PC after Afghan takeover

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

The lightning advance of the Taliban in retaking the country has led Afghan Americans, former generals and leading statesmen to blame President Joe Biden for a hasty US withdrawal. Former US President Donald Trump has also criticized Biden's actions.

Backlash grows against US President Joe Biden for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the government is considering a "bespoke arrangement" for Afghan refugees that will be announced soon. New resettlement schemes will focus on making the UK more accessible to those most in need, such as women and girls.

UK considering a resettlement programme for Afghans: Dominic Raab

The burqa was a symbol of the Taliban's oppressive regime from 1996 to 2001. As they capture power once again, Afghan women fear they will be relegated behind the burqa again. Shopkeepers say burqa sales have shot up since the Taliban takeover. Anas Mallick reports.

WION Ground Report: As Taliban capture Kabul, burqa shops are reopening in Afghanistan

In the last 20 years, Afghan women have built a career in the news media. The Taliban's return threatens their hard-earned professional success and fame. WION's Anas Mallick visited a major news station in Kabul and interacted with female journalists there.

WION Ground Report: Afghan female journalists remain worried about their own fate

Fall of Kabul: Striking photos point to uncertain future

Afghanistan has witnessed a huge rise in internally displaced people- since the withdrawal of US troops. WION's Anas Mallick travelled to one of the camps in Kabul to see what the situation is like.

WION Ground Report: Internally displaced Afghan families being sheltered at refugee camps

Afghans are scrambling to leave Kabul fearing persecution by the Taliban, but there are few who decided to stay even though they know that the dark days are coming, one of them is Afghanistan's last jew Zebulon Simentov.

Afghanistan's last Jew Zebulon Simentov decides to stay on  amid humanitarian crisis

The interim head of Afghanistan's central bank has left as the country's currency plummets to new lows following the Taliban's takeover. According to Bloomberg, the Afghani dropped 1.

Afghanistan's currency drops to a record low as Taliban take over

As the Taliban gained control of Afghanistan, Amrullah Saleh, the country's first vice president, declared himself caretaker president. "Clarity: As per d constitution of Afg, in the absence, escape, resignation or death of the President the FVP becomes the caretaker President.

Afghanistan's Vice President Amrullah Saleh declares himself as caretaker President

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