The crossing with Afghanistan was reopened after consultations with the Taliban who are the day-to-day affairs in areas under their control.

WION in Afghanistan: Traders and truckers pay twice at border

US President Joe Biden informed today that "an important milestone" had been reached as the first flight carrying Afghans who worked as interpreters for the US defence forces landed in America.

'Important milestone': First flight of Afghan interpreters arrives in US

Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was not merely killed in a crossfire but "brutally executed" by the Taliban after they verified his identification, an expert has claimed.

'Taliban verified Danish Siddiqui's identity, then killed him': Expert

Mullah Baradar, who made the surprise visit to China, termed Beijing as a trustworthy friend and assured that his group will not permit any force to use Afghanistan's territory.

Taliban seeks support of China for expanding footprint in Afghanistan

The Afghan government faces an "existential crisis" after the Taliban doubled their attacks following the February 2020 US deal with the insurgents, a watchdog report said Thursday.

Taliban surge poses 'existential crisis': US watchdog

As Taliban representatives met Chinese officials, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said China's involvement towards "peaceful resolution of the conflict" and "truly representative and inclusive" was a "positive thing".

Positive thing, says US Secretary of State Blinken on China's talks with Taliban

What are Taliban delegates doing in China? In a meeting with China's Foreign Minister, Taliban sought China's help in establishing an 'Emirate' in Afghanistan. What did Beijing ask for in return? Watch this report by WION's Palki Sharma to find out.

Gravitas: Chinese FM hosts Taliban delegation

A Taliban delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar held talks in China with foreign minister Wang Yi on Wednesday against the backdrop of growing concerns in Beijing over the activities of the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM). This is the first time a senior Taliban leader has visited China since the group launched a massive offensive to capture territory across Afghanistan, coinciding with the rapid drawdown of US and NATO forces.

Taliban delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar holds talks with Chinese FM Wang Yi

In an attempt to hold talks on peace process and security issues, Taliban’s nine-member delegation has visited China. In the two-day visit, the delegation met the foreign minister of the country, the group's spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Taliban delegation meets Chinese foreign minister, holds talks

UN secretary general's special representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons, while addressing the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB) meeting at the Presidential Palace, said on Wednesday, if there is no progress in the peace talks the world will not work with the Taliban.

World will not work with Taliban if no progress in talks, says UN representative to Afghanistan  

Questioning the United States motive of Afghan invasion, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said the US has 'really messed it up in Afghanistan'. At first, he questioned Afghan invasion of the US and then the superpower’s several attempts of seeking a peaceful solution with the adversary Taliban from a position of weakness.

US really messed it up, says Pakistan PM over Afghanistan’s situation 

Afghanistan's delegation assured Chinese President Xi's regime on Wednesday that it will not use its soil as a base against another country. The Taliban has been sweeping rural areas and provinces for the past two months as the US troops pull out from the region.

Amid fighting between Taliban and Afghan troops, Russia to bolster Tajikistan's military

Pakistan's double standard on Afghanistan has been exposed again. On one hand, Islamabad and Beijing are planning anti-terror operations in Afghanistan, and on the other hand, Pakistan continues to send terrorists to the country.

China & Pakistan to launch joint operations in Afghanistan to drive out terrorist forces

Pakistan reopened its southwestern border crossing with Afghanistan allowing goods to cross into the country as NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urged "negotiated settlement" with the Taliban amid heavy heavy fighting with Afghan troops.

'Deeply challenging': NATO urges 'negotiated settlement' with Taliban

Taliban shot and killed 43 civilians and security forces personnel in the central province of Ghazni in an attack by the group on the Malistan district earlier this month, claim residents.

Taliban killed 43 people in Afghanistan’s Ghazni, claim residents

Even as the situation remains precarious in Afghanistan with the Taliban making territorial gains, India has backed constitutional continuity in Kabul in case of any power-sharing pact.

Amid power-sharing talks, India backs constitutional continuity in Kabul

Amid escalation in Taliban's offensive in Afghanistan, US Marine General Kenneth McKenzie has said that the "United States is prepared to continue this heightened level of support in the coming weeks if the Taliban continue their attacks".

US general vows airstrikes to support Afghan troops amid Taliban offensive

Afghan Army chief General Wali Mohammad Ahmadzai's India visit has been postponed as Taliban assault has gained strength in the country. General Wali was to begin his India visit from Tuesday (July 27).

Afghan Army chief postpones India visit as Taliban assault intensifies

McKenzie acknowledged that there were tough days ahead for the Afghan government. "The Taliban are attempting to create a sense of inevitability about their campaign. They are wrong," he said.

Afghan forces carry out airstrikes in 14 provinces in 24 hours

United Nations on Monday warned that Taliban offensives may cause 'unprcedented' civilian deaths in Afghanistan if the offensive is not halted. Violence in Afghanistan has surged since May when the insurgents went on the offensive to coincide with the withdrawal of foreign troops.

UN warns of 'unprecedented' Afghan civilian deaths due to Taliban offensives

As many as 33 people were killed in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province in two weeks. Religious scholars, tribal elders, journalists are being sacrificed in targeted attacks. The Taliban forces are conducting searches and carrying out attacks on these people.

Around 33 people killed in Afghanistan's Kandahar province in targeted attacks

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday that the Afghan security forces' first job was to make sure they could slow the Taliban's momentum before attempting to retake territory, as Afghan forces plan to consolidate forces around strategically important parts of the country.

First task for Afghan forces is to slow Taliban's momentum: Lloyd Austin

United Nations (UN) has sounded alarm over increasing teror threat in Afghanistan. The UN has said that threat from terror groups like Daesh and Al-Qaeda is increasing in many places in Afghanistan.

UN sounds alarm over situation in Afghanistan: Report

In an attempt to counter threats from the Taliban in the Tajikistan and Afghanistan border areas, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Tajik counterpart Sherali Mirzo on Saturday discussed several joint measures to be taken, reported Russia’s TASS news agency.

Russian Defence Minister, Tajik counterpart discuss ways to check Taliban threat

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