Several clashes took place after a verbal fight between factions affiliated with Mullah Abdul Manan Niazi, the leader of a dissident faction from the Taliban who recently died, and another affiliated with the local authorities in the western city of Herat.

Verbal clashes take place between Taliban factions, sources tell WION

In what could be a message aimed at Afghanistan's neighbours, Taliban defence minister Mullah Yaqoob looked to assure its cadre that it is in the process of forming a strong army that would defend its land and sovereignty.

Taliban defence minister’s message over regime’s army looks to warn neighbours

The newly appointed Taliban defense minister has now claimed that they are bringing in new modernized weapons to build up the national army. During an exclusive conversation with WION's correspondent Anas Mallick Taliban's defence minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob said that they have started to form a strong army that would defend its land and sovereignty. This comes as Afghanistan continues to battle repeated attacks by isis affiliated groups following the Taliban takeover.

Bringing in new modernized weapons to build up the national army: Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said that the bloc's allies and partners are trying to hold the Taliban accountable for all the pledges they made on terrorism, not allowing their soil to be used against others, human rights, and providing safe passage for those who are willing to leave Afghanistan, reported local media.

NATO holding Taliban accountable on counterterrorism, says chief Jens Stoltenberg

The Red Cross on Friday urged the international community to engage with Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers, saying that aid groups on their own would be unable to stave off a humanitarian crisis.

Red Cross warns aid groups not enough to stave off Afghan humanitarian crisis

Reports say the Taliban have launched an operation to take on the ISIS-K. Why is it so important for the Taliban to fight another terror group? Can the Taliban even afford to fight ISIS? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Report: Taliban launches operation to fight ISIS

Reports say the Taliban have launched an operation to defeat the ISIS-K terrorists. Why is it so important for the Taliban to fight another terror group? Can the Taliban even afford to fight ISIS? Know in this video.

Taliban launches offensive operation to defeat ISIS-K, a regional affiliate of Islamic State Group

The Islamic State militant group said on Friday that it was responsible for an explosion that brought down electricity lines and caused a major power outage in Kabul province.

Islamic State claims responsibility for causing Kabul power outage

Thousands of people have been forced from their homes by Taliban officials in the north and south of Afghanistan. Human Rights Watch has warned that this has amounted to collective punishment.

Thousands of people forced from their homes by Taliban officials

A day after Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said Afghanistan's foreign assets should be unfrozen, the leader has claimed that Russia is pondering over removing Taliban from list of extremist groups.

Russia may remove Taliban from list of extremist groups: Putin

A Twitter spat between Pakistan’s human rights minister and her daughter had its echoes during the Moscow consultations on Afghanistan, when Pakistan's special envoy on Afghanistan and other officials were found discussing about the tiff, which was heard by scores of others as the diplomats forgot to switch off their mikes.

Goof-up: Pak diplomats discussing minister’s Twitter spat forget to turn off mike during Moscow talks

On the heels of the crucial Moscow format talks on Afghanistan, Pakistan has invited Taliban to Islamabad to iron out a range of issues which includes the refugee crisis and border issues. The formal invite comes after Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi made his first trip to Kabul since the taliban takeover in August.

Pakistan invites Taliban to Islamabad to iron out issues inclusing refugee crisis

On the heels of the crucial Moscow format talks, Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has met the Taliban's acting PM Mullah Hasan Akhund and the deputy CM Abdul Salam Hanafi for bilateral talks. Our correspondent Anas Mallick brings you all the latest developments.

Pakistan minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's first trip to Kabul since Taliban Takeover

An explosion resulted in a major power outage in Afghan capital Kabul on Thursday. Though the cause of the blast was not known, it came as another blow to Taliban's efforts to stabilise situation in the country two months after they seized control.

Explosion causes major power outage in Kabul

Amid continuing tensions on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Islamabad’s foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held talks with Taliban leaders in Kabul.

Exclusive: Pak FM Qureshi, Taliban's Muttaqi share details with WION on Kabul talks

Backdrop Taliban’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Moscow Format meeting attended by 10 countries, held on October 20, 2021 assured that they have moved as quickly as possible on opening up their government, guaranteeing rights to women and Afghanistan will never allow its soil to be used as a base for anyone to threaten the security of another country.

Opinion: Afghan Women hostage under Taliban rule despite promises

After the Taliban's return to Afghanistan, various former diplomats, military experts have expressed concerns over the collapse of the Islamabad government as the Taliban has expressed its intention about developing its nuclear programme, said foreign policy expert Fabien Baussart.

International community worried over Pakistani nukes falling into Taliban's hand

The crucial Moscow format summit on the Afghanistan crisis was held today in Russia, representatives of 10 countries were in attendance and so was the Taliban administration. As Moscow holds the meet over the Afghan crisis, Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister stated that he recognises the Taliban's efforts.

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov addresses Moscow meet; summit to explore inclusive govt, prevent crises

The crucial Moscow format summit on the Afghanistan crisis is underway, representatives of 10 countries are in attendance and so is the Taliban administration. As Moscow holds the meet over the Afghan crisis, Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister stated that he recognises Taliban's efforts.

Moscow Summit | Sergey Lavrov: We recognise Taliban's efforts

Moscow summit on Afghanistan situation held in Russia, threat of ISIS flagged as a major concern

The crucial Moscow format summit on the Afghanistan crisis is underway. Representatives of 10 countries are in attendance so is the Taliban administration, Anas Mallick brings you more.

Afghanistan crisis: Moscow format meeting underway, Taliban gets an invitation

The Moscow format meeting is all set to begin today (October 20) in Russia. This is the first Moscow format dialogue since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August.

India, Taliban to meet at Moscow format in Russia on October 20

Russia asked Taliban officials to fulfill international communtiy's expectaions at the Moscow Format meet. Earlier, Indian delegation offered humanitarian aid to the regime in Kabul.

Moscow Format meet: Fulfil International community's expectations, says Russia to Taliban

Indian officials reportedly met Taliban Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi at the Moscow format meeting and offered humanitarian aid to the regime in Kabul. This would be the first time India has officially announced aid for Afghanistan after the August 15 takeover of Kabul by the Taliban.

Moscow Format meet: India, Taliban hold talks

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