The Taliban declared on Friday that they had taken full control of Afghanistan "by the mercy of Allah almighty," destroying the Panjshir opposition.

"We have complete control of Afghanistan, thanks to Allah Almighty's blessing. The insurgents have been defeated, and Panjshir is now under our control," As per Reuters, one Taliban commander stated.&nbsp;

Resistance leaders, on the other hand, maintained that the conflict was still going on.&nbsp;

Former Vice President Amrullah Saleh, one of the opposition's top leaders, told Tolo News that allegations that he had fled the country were false.&nbsp;

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On Thursday night, the fighting became more intense, prompting former President Hamid Karzai to call on both sides to stop fighting, saying that additional killing is not good for Afghanistan or the Afghan people.&nbsp;

According to a Twitter account that appears to belong to Panjshir leader Ahmad Massoud, the report of the Panjshir takeover circulating in Pakistani media is a fake. 
 
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"Inshallah, conquering Panjshir will be my final day in Panjshir," he wrote.

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According to reports, the Taliban teamed up with al-Qaida to invade Afghanistan's formerly impenetrable province. 
 
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Al Arabiya TV stated that "Al-Qaida militant elements are helping the Taliban in invading Panjshir."&nbsp;

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The Taliban declared on Friday that they had taken full control of Afghanistan "by the mercy of Allah almighty," destroying the Panjshir opposition. "We have complete control of Afghanistan, thanks to Allah Almighty's blessing.

The Taliban declared on Friday that they had taken full control of Afghanistan "by the mercy of Allah almighty," destroying the Panjshir opposition. "We have complete control of Afghanistan, thanks to Allah Almighty's blessing. The insurgents have been defeated, and Panjshir is now under our control," As per Reuters, one Taliban commander stated. Resistance leaders, on the other hand, maintained that the conflict was still going on. Former Vice President Amrullah Saleh, one of the opposition's top leaders, told Tolo News that allegations that he had fled the country were false. امرالله صالح، یکی از فرماندهان جبهه مقاومت، به طلوع‌نیوز می‌گوید که وی در پنجشیر است و هم اکنون نبردهای شدید میان جبهه مقاومت و گروه طالبان جریان دارد. #طلوع‌نیوز pic.twitter.com/HGnRLFqtog — TOLOnews (@TOLOnews) September 3, 2021 × On Thursday night, the fighting became more intense, prompting former President Hamid Karzai to call on both sides to stop fighting, saying that additional killing is not good for Afghanistan or the Afghan people. According to a Twitter account that appears to belong to Panjshir leader Ahmad Massoud, the report of the Panjshir takeover circulating in Pakistani media is a fake. Also Read | Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar to lead new Afghan government: Sources "Inshallah, conquering Panjshir will be my final day in Panjshir," he wrote. News of Panjshir conquests is circulating on Pakistani media. This is a lie. Conquering Panjshir will be my last day in Panjshir, inshallah. — Ahmad Massoud (@Mohsood123) September 3, 2021 × According to reports, the Taliban teamed up with al-Qaida to invade Afghanistan's formerly impenetrable province. Also read | Hunted by the men they jailed, Afghanistan's women judges seek escape Al Arabiya TV stated that "Al-Qaida militant elements are helping the Taliban in invading Panjshir." (With inputs from agencies)

Panjshir: Taliban declare victory over last holdout, resistance leaders deny

In a rare instruction, Taliban leaders have ordered their militants not to open fire in form of celebratory gunfire, as it has led to death of several locals.

Taliban militants have been happily engaging in celebratory gunfire in Kabul to mark their victory over the US troops.

The order has come after two people were killed and at least 12 people were injured due to a similar celebratory airfiring. When militants heard rumours about Taliban’s victory over the anti-Taliban resistance, some members open fired in the air to celebrate the news. However, it resulted in people getting injured and killed.

However,m later the leader of the anti-Taliban resistance denied the reports and stated that his fighters are still fighting the Taliban militants.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid took to Twitter to urge his militants to stop the violent celebrations right away. Addressing to his militants as 'Notable Mujahideen in Kabul and across the country', he said, "Avoid shooting in the air and thank God instead.&nbsp;Weapons and ammunition are in your hands, no one has the right to waste them.&nbsp;Cold bullets are more likely to harm civilians; So don't shoot unnecessarily," the tweet read.

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Mujahid told his fellow terrorists that such casual airfiring also results in wastage of ammunition, which the Taliban does not encourage.

Taliban took over Afghanistan on August 15 as the former President Ashraf Ghani fled the country, leaving locals on their own. Since then, Taliban have taken over the whole country, with the Panjshir Valley being an exception, and are also in the final stages of announcing their new government.

In a rare instruction, Taliban leaders have ordered their militants not to open fire in form of celebratory gunfire, as it has led to death of several locals. Taliban militants have been happily engaging in celebratory gunfire in Kabul to mark their victory over the US troops.

In a rare instruction, Taliban leaders have ordered their militants not to open fire in form of celebratory gunfire, as it has led to death of several locals. Taliban militants have been happily engaging in celebratory gunfire in Kabul to mark their victory over the US troops. The order has come after two people were killed and at least 12 people were injured due to a similar celebratory airfiring. When militants heard rumours about Taliban’s victory over the anti-Taliban resistance, some members open fired in the air to celebrate the news. However, it resulted in people getting injured and killed. However,m later the leader of the anti-Taliban resistance denied the reports and stated that his fighters are still fighting the Taliban militants. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid took to Twitter to urge his militants to stop the violent celebrations right away. Addressing to his militants as 'Notable Mujahideen in Kabul and across the country', he said, "Avoid shooting in the air and thank God instead. Weapons and ammunition are in your hands, no one has the right to waste them. Cold bullets are more likely to harm civilians; So don't shoot unnecessarily," the tweet read. کابل ښار او ټول هیواد کې د مجاهدینو د پام وړ: له هوایي ډزو څخه جدا ډډه وکړئ او پر ځای یې د الله تعالی شکر اداء کړئ. ستاسي په لاس کې وسله او مرمۍ بیت المال دي، هیڅوک یې د ضائع کیدو حق نلري. سړې مرمۍ عامو خلکو ته د زیان اړولولو قوي احتمال لري؛ نو بناء بې ځایه ډزې مه کوئ. — Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) (@Zabehulah_M33) September 3, 2021 × Mujahid told his fellow terrorists that such casual airfiring also results in wastage of ammunition, which the Taliban does not encourage. Taliban took over Afghanistan on August 15 as the former President Ashraf Ghani fled the country, leaving locals on their own. Since then, Taliban have taken over the whole country, with the Panjshir Valley being an exception, and are also in the final stages of announcing their new government.

'Don't waste bullets', Taliban instruct militants to stop shooting in air after 2 Afghans die

An ongoing protest led by a group of women activists against the Taliban demanding political and working rights turned violent on Saturday after the militia group reportedly lobbed tear gas on them when they were on their way to the Presidential Palace in Kabul.

Footage showing a brief confrontation between a Taliban guard and some of the women, went viral on social media where he could be purportedly saying to the protesting women to "Go away!" before chanting resumed.

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What is happening with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/women?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#women</a> marches in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kabul?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kabul</a>. 
 
It seems civilian and political protest are not allow any more. 
 
Taliban trying to stop women march which happening second day in row. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Afghanistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Afghanistan</a> <a href="https://t.co/vqa8QONLOj">pic.twitter.com/vqa8QONLOj</a>
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Taliban violently dispersed protest held by Afghan women today in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kabul?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kabul</a> 
 
Women demanding their rights to work and education 
 
This woman was one of those who suffered injuries 
 
Taliban has banned many women from working outside their homes, girls from attending school/university. <a href="https://t.co/KU37Cguhi1">pic.twitter.com/KU37Cguhi1</a>
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A women was also injured during the agitation. In a video shared by a news reporter based in Afghanistan, the woman, identified as Rabia Sadat, was seen with a bleeding forehead.

According to the eyewitnesses, the Taliban opened gunshots to disperse the women and asked the journalists to leave the scene, reported The Khaama Press News Agency .

Saturday's protest was the fourth all-women protest held in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover. Earlier protests were held in western Herat province and in the Afghan capital respectively. There have been widespread concerns among women about Taliban suppressing their political, working and education rights.

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Last month, Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said women should not go to work for their own safety.

Mujahid said the guidance to stay at home would be temporary, and would allow the group to find ways to ensure that women are not "treated in a disrespectful way" or "God forbid, hurt." He admitted the measure was necessary because the Taliban's soldiers "keep changing and are not trained."

In early July, Taliban militants walked into the offices of Azizi Bank in the southern city of Kandahar and ordered nine women working there to leave, Reuters reported. The female bank tellers were told that male relatives would take their place.

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An ongoing protest led by a group of women activists against the Taliban demanding political and working rights turned violent on Saturday after the militia group reportedly lobbed tear gas on them when they were on their way to the Presidential Palace in Kabul.

An ongoing protest led by a group of women activists against the Taliban demanding political and working rights turned violent on Saturday after the militia group reportedly lobbed tear gas on them when they were on their way to the Presidential Palace in Kabul. Footage showing a brief confrontation between a Taliban guard and some of the women, went viral on social media where he could be purportedly saying to the protesting women to "Go away!" before chanting resumed. Look to the footage: What is happening with #women marches in #Kabul. It seems civilian and political protest are not allow any more. Taliban trying to stop women march which happening second day in row. #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/vqa8QONLOj — Zaki Daryabi (@ZDaryabi) September 4, 2021 × Taliban violently dispersed protest held by Afghan women today in #Kabul Women demanding their rights to work and education This woman was one of those who suffered injuries Taliban has banned many women from working outside their homes, girls from attending school/university. pic.twitter.com/KU37Cguhi1 — Frud Bezhan فرود بيژن (@FrudBezhan) September 4, 2021 × A women was also injured during the agitation. In a video shared by a news reporter based in Afghanistan, the woman, identified as Rabia Sadat, was seen with a bleeding forehead. According to the eyewitnesses, the Taliban opened gunshots to disperse the women and asked the journalists to leave the scene, reported The Khaama Press News Agency . Saturday's protest was the fourth all-women protest held in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover. Earlier protests were held in western Herat province and in the Afghan capital respectively. There have been widespread concerns among women about Taliban suppressing their political, working and education rights. Also read | Women protest in Afghanistan's Herat over right to education, work Last month, Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said women should not go to work for their own safety. Mujahid said the guidance to stay at home would be temporary, and would allow the group to find ways to ensure that women are not "treated in a disrespectful way" or "God forbid, hurt." He admitted the measure was necessary because the Taliban's soldiers "keep changing and are not trained." In early July, Taliban militants walked into the offices of Azizi Bank in the southern city of Kandahar and ordered nine women working there to leave, Reuters reported. The female bank tellers were told that male relatives would take their place. (With inputs from agencies)

Kabul women's protest demanding equal rights turn violent, Taliban resort to tear gas

There is a major humanitarian crisis spiraling out of control in Afghanistan. More than half the population lives in poverty. The country witnessed its second major drought in two years and people rely heavily on aid services for even the most basic commodities.

Afghanistan: Economic and humanitarian crisis in Taliban led country

It is still not certain what the Taliban 2.0 will mean for the people but the afghans are wary of their future. A war-ravaged country crippling economy food shortage and no sight of any certainty.

Afghanistan: Kabul streets turn chaotic as armed Taliban leaders attacked

The world has its eyes set on Afghanistan. The Taliban is going to announce their new government soon. The new regime has been projecting a more moderate self-image. Schools are reopening across Afghanistan under the Taliban.

Schools reopen across Afghanistan under Taliban

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that the&nbsp;country and the international community expects the Taliban to form an inclusive government with representations from different communities and interests.

At a news conference,&nbsp;Blinken said,&nbsp;"As we've said and as countries around the world have said, there is an expectation that any government that emerges now will have some real inclusivity, and that it will have non-Talibs in it, who are representative of different communities and different interests in Afghanistan."

Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Western nations plan to dump Afghan refugees in Asia&nbsp;

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After the takeover of Afghanistan&nbsp;on August 15, the Taliban is expected to announce the formation of the new government.

The secretary of state said, "We will see what, in fact, emerges, but I have to tell you that as important as what the government looks like is, more important still is what any government does. And that's what we're really looking at. We're looking at what actions, what policies any new Afghan government pursues. That's what matters the most."

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The expectation is to see inclusivity in government, but ultimately the expectation is to see a government that makes good on commitments that the Taliban have made, particularly in freedom of travel, not allowing Afghanistan to be used as a launching ground for terrorism directed at the US or any of the allies and partners, upholding the basic rights of the Afghan people, including women and minorities, and not engaging in reprisals, the official added.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that the country and the international community expects the Taliban to form an inclusive government with representations from different communities and interests.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that the country and the international community expects the Taliban to form an inclusive government with representations from different communities and interests. At a news conference, Blinken said, "As we've said and as countries around the world have said, there is an expectation that any government that emerges now will have some real inclusivity, and that it will have non-Talibs in it, who are representative of different communities and different interests in Afghanistan." Watch | Gravitas: Western nations plan to dump Afghan refugees in Asia × After the takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, the Taliban is expected to announce the formation of the new government. The secretary of state said, "We will see what, in fact, emerges, but I have to tell you that as important as what the government looks like is, more important still is what any government does. And that's what we're really looking at. We're looking at what actions, what policies any new Afghan government pursues. That's what matters the most." Also Read | 9/11 attacks: US president moves to declassify documents as 20th anniversary approaches The expectation is to see inclusivity in government, but ultimately the expectation is to see a government that makes good on commitments that the Taliban have made, particularly in freedom of travel, not allowing Afghanistan to be used as a launching ground for terrorism directed at the US or any of the allies and partners, upholding the basic rights of the Afghan people, including women and minorities, and not engaging in reprisals, the official added. (With inputs from agencies)

Expect Taliban to form inclusive government in Afghanistan, says Blinken  

Three weeks after the Taliban took over Kabul, the capital's biggest currency exchange market, the Sarai-e-Shadzada market is operational once again. The market opened on Saturday morning with hundreds and thousands of afghans lining up in Kabul's busy old neighborhood trying to withdraw and exchange money as their life took an uncertain turn.

Major money exchange market opens in Afghanistan

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The Taliban has surrounded the only remaining province resisting its rule since the fall of Kabul. The valleys of Panjshir has been the only province to hold out against the group. The Taliban has called for the national resistance front who defend Panjshir to lay down their arms.

Taliban surround Panjshir valley, the province resisting its rule since the fall of Kabul

Heavy fighting continues in Panjshir as the Taliban attempt to gain control of the last hold-out province defying their rule. The fighting comes amid claims of the Taliban that the Panjshir valley is now in their control.

Heavy fighting in Panjshir valley- An hour from Kabul

This week Indian diplomats formally met with Taliban leaders for the first time. The talks in Doha were seen as a desperate call for a desperate situation. Turkish Envoy Firat Sunel has spoken with WION.

Turkish Envoy Firat Sunel Speaks To WION on India's engagement with Taliban

With the Taliban struggling to form a new government, Pakistan intelligence chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed visited Kabul on Saturday,&nbsp;leading a delegation of Pakistan officials.

Although it is not clear as to what was the purpose of his visit,&nbsp;a senior official in Pakistan had said earlier in the week that Hameed could help the Taliban reorganise the Afghan military.

Pakistan journalist Hamza Azhar Salam said Hameed was invited by the Taliban to discuss the future of the two countries.

“DG ISI, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has arrived in #Kabul leading a delegation of Pakistani officials on the invitation of the Taliban to discuss the future of #Pakistan and #Afghanistan ties under the new Taliban government,” he tweeted.

The Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid on Saturday said they had to postpone&nbsp;the formation of a new government in Afghanistan for next week, as the insurgent group struggles to give shape to a broad-based and inclusive administration acceptable to the international community.

This is the second time that the Taliban have delayed the formation of the new government in Kabul since their toppling of the US-backed Afghanistan government. The insurgent group was expected to announce the formation of the new government led by its co-founder Mulla Abdul Ghani Baradar on Friday, but later postponed it by a day to Saturday.

Notably, the Taliban leadership had its headquarters in Pakistan and were often said to be in direct contact with the&nbsp;Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency.

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Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-taliban-leaders-born-and-trained-in-pakistan-says-imran-khans-minister-sheikh-rashid-410222">Taliban leaders 'born and trained' in Pakistan, says Imran Khan's Minister Sheikh Rashid</a>

Although Pakistan routinely denied giving the Taliban military aid, the accusation was often made by several countries, including the Afghan government and Washington.

Earlier, Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla on Friday said Pakistan has “supported and nurtured” the Taliban that replaced the elected government.

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On September 2, Pakistan's interior minister Sheikh Rashid during his interaction with a local news channel admitted that the country has been a “custodian” of Taliban leaders.

Rashid also said that Pakistan has “taken care of Taliban for a long time”.&nbsp;

“These top Taliban leaders were born in Pakistan and they got education in Pakistan.&nbsp;We have taken care of them for a long time. We have done&nbsp;everything for them,”&nbsp;Sheikh Rashid said.

(With inputs from agencies)

With the Taliban struggling to form a new government, Pakistan intelligence chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed visited Kabul on Saturday, leading a delegation of Pakistan officials.

With the Taliban struggling to form a new government, Pakistan intelligence chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed visited Kabul on Saturday, leading a delegation of Pakistan officials. Although it is not clear as to what was the purpose of his visit, a senior official in Pakistan had said earlier in the week that Hameed could help the Taliban reorganise the Afghan military. Pakistan journalist Hamza Azhar Salam said Hameed was invited by the Taliban to discuss the future of the two countries. “DG ISI, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has arrived in #Kabul leading a delegation of Pakistani officials on the invitation of the Taliban to discuss the future of #Pakistan and #Afghanistan ties under the new Taliban government,” he tweeted. The Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid on Saturday said they had to postpone the formation of a new government in Afghanistan for next week, as the insurgent group struggles to give shape to a broad-based and inclusive administration acceptable to the international community. This is the second time that the Taliban have delayed the formation of the new government in Kabul since their toppling of the US-backed Afghanistan government. The insurgent group was expected to announce the formation of the new government led by its co-founder Mulla Abdul Ghani Baradar on Friday, but later postponed it by a day to Saturday. Notably, the Taliban leadership had its headquarters in Pakistan and were often said to be in direct contact with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency. “Whatever meetings I will be having, my Ambassador @ambmansoorkhan will be the one arranging them. We are working for peace and stability in Afghanistan”, says DG ISI Lt Gen Faiz Hameed during an off the cuff interaction with the media upon arrival in Kabul. #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/VgUTf9azr4 — Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) September 4, 2021 × Watch: Taliban leaders 'born and trained' in Pakistan, says Imran Khan's Minister Sheikh Rashid Although Pakistan routinely denied giving the Taliban military aid, the accusation was often made by several countries, including the Afghan government and Washington. Earlier, Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla on Friday said Pakistan has “supported and nurtured” the Taliban that replaced the elected government. Also read | China, Pakistan to set up a media house to counter western narratives: Report On September 2, Pakistan's interior minister Sheikh Rashid during his interaction with a local news channel admitted that the country has been a “custodian” of Taliban leaders. Rashid also said that Pakistan has “taken care of Taliban for a long time”. “These top Taliban leaders were born in Pakistan and they got education in Pakistan. We have taken care of them for a long time. We have done everything for them,” Sheikh Rashid said. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan ISI chief visits Kabul as Taliban struggle to form new government

In Kabul, a delegation of senior Pakistani military officials has arrived. The delegation is headed by Pakistan's Intelligence Chief General Faiz Hameed.

News Alert: Pakistan ISI Chief Faiz Hameed in Kabul

US diplomatic and defense Chiefs will travel next week to Qatar and other allies on the Afghanistan crisis. The visit holds significance on the sidelines of Doha, presenting itself as a regional mediator.

Secretary of State: US will learn from Afghanistan withdrawal

Western Nations might have left Afghanistan in a hastel-hasty manner but they remain on the edge and have maintained a close watch on the crisis.

Western Nations maintains close watch on Afghanistan crisis

The situation for displaced Afghans is woeful. Neighboring countries and others have started bracing for a massive migrant crisis. The United Nations refugee agency has now warned that half a million afghans could flee the country by the end of this year.

Afghanistan: The Taliban keep a check on Pakistani identity cards

The Taliban has surrounded the only remaining province resisting its rule since the fall of Kabul. The valleys of Panjshir have been the only province to hold out against the group. The Taliban has called for the national resistance front who defend Panjshir to lay down their arms.

Taliban captures Panjshir Valley, says 'negotiations failed'

Qatar`s ambassador to Afghanistan said a technical team was able to reopen Kabul airport to receive aid and that it would be prepared for civilian flights soon, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.

The runway at Kabul airport has been repaired in cooperation with authorities in Afghanistan, the ambassador said, according to Al Jazeera. The Qatari news channel also said two domestic flights were operated from Kabul to the cities of Mazar-i-Sharif and Kandahar.

Qatar`s ambassador to Afghanistan said a technical team was able to reopen Kabul airport to receive aid and that it would be prepared for civilian flights soon, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.

Qatar`s ambassador to Afghanistan said a technical team was able to reopen Kabul airport to receive aid and that it would be prepared for civilian flights soon, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday. The runway at Kabul airport has been repaired in cooperation with authorities in Afghanistan, the ambassador said, according to Al Jazeera. The Qatari news channel also said two domestic flights were operated from Kabul to the cities of Mazar-i-Sharif and Kandahar.

Kabul airport reopens to receive aid, civilian flights to operate soon: Qatari ambassador

Google has temporarily locked down an unspecified number of Afghan government email accounts, according to a person familiar with the matter, as fears grow over the digital paper trail left by former officials and their international partners.

In the weeks since the Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan from a US-backed government, reports have highlighted how biometric&nbsp;and Afghan payroll databases might be exploited by the new rulers to hunt their enemies.

In a statement on Friday, Alphabet Inc's Google stopped short of confirming that Afghan government accounts were being locked down, saying that the company was monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and "taking temporary actions to secure relevant accounts."

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One employee of the former government has told Reuters, the Taliban are seeking to acquire former officials' emails. 
Late last month, the employee said that the Taliban had asked him to preserve the data held on the servers of the ministry he used to work for.

"If I do so, then they will get access to the data and official communications of the previous ministry leadership," the employee said.

The employee said he did not comply and has since gone into hiding. Reuters is not identifying the man or his former ministry out of concern for his safety.

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Publicly available mail exchanger records show that some two dozen Afghan government bodies used Google's servers to handle official emails, including the ministries of finance, industry, higher education, and mines.&nbsp;Afghanistan's office of presidential protocol also used Google, according to the records, as did some local government bodies.

Commandeering government databases and emails could provide information about employees of the former administration, ex-ministers, government contractors, tribal allies and foreign partners.

Google has temporarily locked down an unspecified number of Afghan government email accounts, according to a person familiar with the matter, as fears grow over the digital paper trail left by former officials and their international partners.

Google has temporarily locked down an unspecified number of Afghan government email accounts, according to a person familiar with the matter, as fears grow over the digital paper trail left by former officials and their international partners. In the weeks since the Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan from a US-backed government, reports have highlighted how biometric and Afghan payroll databases might be exploited by the new rulers to hunt their enemies. In a statement on Friday, Alphabet Inc's Google stopped short of confirming that Afghan government accounts were being locked down, saying that the company was monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and "taking temporary actions to secure relevant accounts." Watch | Afghanistan: Armed Fighters battle Taliban in Panjshir valley × One employee of the former government has told Reuters, the Taliban are seeking to acquire former officials' emails. Late last month, the employee said that the Taliban had asked him to preserve the data held on the servers of the ministry he used to work for. "If I do so, then they will get access to the data and official communications of the previous ministry leadership," the employee said. The employee said he did not comply and has since gone into hiding. Reuters is not identifying the man or his former ministry out of concern for his safety. Also Read: Expect Taliban to form inclusive government in Afghanistan, says Blinken Publicly available mail exchanger records show that some two dozen Afghan government bodies used Google's servers to handle official emails, including the ministries of finance, industry, higher education, and mines. Afghanistan's office of presidential protocol also used Google, according to the records, as did some local government bodies. Commandeering government databases and emails could provide information about employees of the former administration, ex-ministers, government contractors, tribal allies and foreign partners.

Google locks Afghan government accounts as Taliban seek emails: Source

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Rounds of celebratory fires were heard all around the capital city Kabul as the Taliban erupted in joy when the last contingent of US troops left Afghanistan. However, the Taliban now feel betrayed.

A few days after the US troops completed withdrawal process from Afghanistan, the Taliban have said they “feel betrayed” because the American army disabled majority of the helicopters and planes before leaving Afghanistan.

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Taliban expected the US Army to leave the helicopters and planes in one piece, but were highly disappointed when they entered the hangar and realised the military had disabled parts of the highly-equipped planes and choppers.<o:p></o:p>

"We believe it is a national asset and we are the government now and this could have come to great use for us,"&nbsp;sources from Taliban were quoted by Al Jazeera.

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When the US troops left Afghanistan on August 31, Taliban militants were seen entering the terminals at the Kabul airport to celebrate their takeover. However, when they entered the terminal, they found several piles of clothes, burnt documents and luggage scattered in the area. Taliban also spotted several CH-46 helicopters and, more than 70 aircrafts and nearly 30 humvees, but not all of them were in one piece.<o:p></o:p>

The US Army claims it disabled 27 Humvees and 73 aircraft before the last US soldier boarded the last evacuation flight from Afghanistan on August 31. Now, the Taliban have nearly 48 aircraft left, but it is still not clear that how many of these are operational.

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Taliban's technical teams are repairing and cleaning the airport to make it operational again, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid reported.<o:p></o:p>

Meanwhile, Taliban is busy showcasing the American weapons, clothes and Humvees etc that they have managed to seize from the US Army.<o:p></o:p>

Rounds of celebratory fires were heard all around the capital city Kabul as the Taliban erupted in joy when the last contingent of US troops left Afghanistan. However, the Taliban now feel betrayed.

Rounds of celebratory fires were heard all around the capital city Kabul as the Taliban erupted in joy when the last contingent of US troops left Afghanistan. However, the Taliban now feel betrayed. A few days after the US troops completed withdrawal process from Afghanistan, the Taliban have said they “feel betrayed” because the American army disabled majority of the helicopters and planes before leaving Afghanistan. Also read | Taliban may announce new government after Friday afternoon prayers: Reports Taliban expected the US Army to leave the helicopters and planes in one piece, but were highly disappointed when they entered the hangar and realised the military had disabled parts of the highly-equipped planes and choppers. "We believe it is a national asset and we are the government now and this could have come to great use for us," sources from Taliban were quoted by Al Jazeera. Also read | Taliban shows off its might by carrying out parade with US army's weapons When the US troops left Afghanistan on August 31, Taliban militants were seen entering the terminals at the Kabul airport to celebrate their takeover. However, when they entered the terminal, they found several piles of clothes, burnt documents and luggage scattered in the area. Taliban also spotted several CH-46 helicopters and, more than 70 aircrafts and nearly 30 humvees, but not all of them were in one piece. The US Army claims it disabled 27 Humvees and 73 aircraft before the last US soldier boarded the last evacuation flight from Afghanistan on August 31. Now, the Taliban have nearly 48 aircraft left, but it is still not clear that how many of these are operational. WATCH | Taliban's technical teams are repairing and cleaning the airport to make it operational again, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid reported. Meanwhile, Taliban is busy showcasing the American weapons, clothes and Humvees etc that they have managed to seize from the US Army.

Taliban feel ‘betrayed’ as US army disabled helicopters and planes before leaving Afghanistan

Amid concerns in India that Afghan soil under the Taliban regime can be used for terrorist activities against it, the insurgent group has said it has the right to speak out in favour of Muslims anywhere, including in Kashmir, though it does not have a policy of conducting "armed operations" against any country.

Suhail Shaheen, Taliban spokesman for its political office in Doha, in an exclusive interview to BBC through video link on September 2, said, "We will raise our voice and say that Muslims are your own people, your own citizens and they are entitled to equal rights under your law." As Muslims, it was the group's right to speak out for Muslims living in Kashmir and any other country, Suhail Shaheen said while speaking from Doha.

While recalling the terms of the Doha agreement with the U.S., he said they had "no policy of conducting armed operations against any country".

Shaheen's remarks came days after the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said Indian envoy to Qatar Deepak Mittal met Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, the head of the Taliban's Political Office in Doha, at the request of the group. In the meeting, Mittal conveyed to Stanekzai that Afghanistan's soil should not be used for anti-Indian activities and terrorism.

It was the first publicly acknowledged formal diplomatic engagement that came two weeks after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at his weekly briefing on September 2 that India's immediate focus in Afghanistan is to ensure that Afghan soil is not used for terrorist activities against it and it was still "very early days" to talk about any possible recognition to the Taliban.

On a question on Mittal's meeting with Stanekzai, he said, "We used the opportunity to convey our concerns, whether it is in getting people out of Afghanistan or on the issue of terrorism. We received a positive response. "

Regarding the Haqqani Network, Shaheen said that the propaganda against the Haqqanis was based on mere claims. He said Haqqani is not a group but they are part of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. "They are the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan," he added.

His remarks came after Al-Qaeda, through its Al-Sahab media, asked the Muslim community to "free" other Muslim lands after the liberation of Afghanistan, putting Kashmir on the list of targets of jihad.

Besides Kashmir, it shortlisted the Levant, comprising Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon; the Maghreb, or the region in northwest Africa consisting of Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, Tunisia, and Somalia; and Yemen as its priorities.

Amid concerns in India that Afghan soil under the Taliban regime can be used for terrorist activities against it, the insurgent group has said it has the right to speak out in favour of Muslims anywhere, including in Kashmir, though it does not have a policy of conducting "armed operations" against any country.

Amid concerns in India that Afghan soil under the Taliban regime can be used for terrorist activities against it, the insurgent group has said it has the right to speak out in favour of Muslims anywhere, including in Kashmir, though it does not have a policy of conducting "armed operations" against any country. Suhail Shaheen, Taliban spokesman for its political office in Doha, in an exclusive interview to BBC through video link on September 2, said, "We will raise our voice and say that Muslims are your own people, your own citizens and they are entitled to equal rights under your law." As Muslims, it was the group's right to speak out for Muslims living in Kashmir and any other country, Suhail Shaheen said while speaking from Doha. While recalling the terms of the Doha agreement with the U.S., he said they had "no policy of conducting armed operations against any country". Shaheen's remarks came days after the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said Indian envoy to Qatar Deepak Mittal met Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, the head of the Taliban's Political Office in Doha, at the request of the group. In the meeting, Mittal conveyed to Stanekzai that Afghanistan's soil should not be used for anti-Indian activities and terrorism. It was the first publicly acknowledged formal diplomatic engagement that came two weeks after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at his weekly briefing on September 2 that India's immediate focus in Afghanistan is to ensure that Afghan soil is not used for terrorist activities against it and it was still "very early days" to talk about any possible recognition to the Taliban. On a question on Mittal's meeting with Stanekzai, he said, "We used the opportunity to convey our concerns, whether it is in getting people out of Afghanistan or on the issue of terrorism. We received a positive response. " Regarding the Haqqani Network, Shaheen said that the propaganda against the Haqqanis was based on mere claims. He said Haqqani is not a group but they are part of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. "They are the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan," he added. His remarks came after Al-Qaeda, through its Al-Sahab media, asked the Muslim community to "free" other Muslim lands after the liberation of Afghanistan, putting Kashmir on the list of targets of jihad. Besides Kashmir, it shortlisted the Levant, comprising Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon; the Maghreb, or the region in northwest Africa consisting of Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, Tunisia, and Somalia; and Yemen as its priorities.

We have right to raise voice for Muslims anywhere including Kashmir, say the Taliban 

As thousands of Afghans tried to flee the country after the Taliban took control of the nation, some women have opened up about forced marriages.<o:p></o:p>

US officials who have been processing Afghan refugees abroad have also alerted the State Department that many women and girls have been forced to get married to Afghan men in order to evacuate from the country.

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Afghan men have been forcing women to pose as their wife so that they can flee the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. These men have, reportedly, forcefully asked women outside the Kabul airport to pose as their wife, but may now be taking undue advantage of these girls and women.<o:p></o:p>

As per officials, some reputed families also paid thousands of dollars to men, who were eligible for evacuation, to pose as husbands for these women and help them escape the Taliban rule.<o:p></o:p>

Following these warnings form the US diplomats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the US State Department has vowed to work with the Department of Homeland Security and the Defense Department and identify such cases of human trafficking.

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The US has been taking help of other countries who are acting as a stopover for Afghan refugees. The evacuees are first taken to other countries, such as the UAE, where the officials vet and process individuals and house them in local refugee centre for some time before flying them back to the US.<o:p></o:p>

While people have been desperately trying to flee the country to get away from the new Taliban regime, women and minority communities are in the most vulnerable spot right now.<o:p></o:p>

People were trying their best to send their daughters, wives and other female relatives out of Afghanistan after several initial reports claimed that the Taliban were collecting a list of all unmarried and widowed women and girls to make them ‘wives of Taliban’.<o:p></o:p>

As thousands of Afghans tried to flee the country after the Taliban took control of the nation, some women have opened up about forced marriages. US officials who have been processing Afghan refugees abroad have also alerted the State Department that many women and girls have been forced to get married to Afghan men in order to evacuate from the country.

As thousands of Afghans tried to flee the country after the Taliban took control of the nation, some women have opened up about forced marriages. US officials who have been processing Afghan refugees abroad have also alerted the State Department that many women and girls have been forced to get married to Afghan men in order to evacuate from the country. Also read | Taliban may announce new government after Friday afternoon prayers: Reports Afghan men have been forcing women to pose as their wife so that they can flee the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. These men have, reportedly, forcefully asked women outside the Kabul airport to pose as their wife, but may now be taking undue advantage of these girls and women. As per officials, some reputed families also paid thousands of dollars to men, who were eligible for evacuation, to pose as husbands for these women and help them escape the Taliban rule. Following these warnings form the US diplomats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the US State Department has vowed to work with the Department of Homeland Security and the Defense Department and identify such cases of human trafficking. WATCH | The US has been taking help of other countries who are acting as a stopover for Afghan refugees. The evacuees are first taken to other countries, such as the UAE, where the officials vet and process individuals and house them in local refugee centre for some time before flying them back to the US. While people have been desperately trying to flee the country to get away from the new Taliban regime, women and minority communities are in the most vulnerable spot right now. People were trying their best to send their daughters, wives and other female relatives out of Afghanistan after several initial reports claimed that the Taliban were collecting a list of all unmarried and widowed women and girls to make them ‘wives of Taliban’.

Afghan women being forcefully married to flee the country: US officials

After Taliban's power grab in Afghanistan there was apprehensions about social rights of women and other sections of the society. Though Taliban have apparently taken softer than before stance about women's rights, a media report says that disability rights activists are being increasingly targetted in the country

The Nation published a report describing the ordeal of disability rights activist identified as 'A', who is on the run because of Taliban.

Reports say that Taliban fighters have been to A's house asking about their whereabouts. Such visits have been made three times till now. A is moving from house to house to evade capture.

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During the time when US troops maintained their presence the disability rights activists worked to empower such members of Afghan society. With United States' help, the activists even got involved in campaigns that sought to make buildings more accessible to the disabled.

In past, the Taliban have recruited disabled Afghans to be suicide bombers. With little or no facilities or means to live a basic life, many of them have chosen to lose their lives just to make a little money for their families.

After Taliban's power grab in Afghanistan there was apprehensions about social rights of women and other sections of the society. Though Taliban have apparently taken softer than before stance about women's rights, a media report says that disability rights activists are being increasingly targetted in the country The Nation published a report describing the ordeal of disability rights activist identified as 'A', who is on the run because of Taliban.

After Taliban's power grab in Afghanistan there was apprehensions about social rights of women and other sections of the society. Though Taliban have apparently taken softer than before stance about women's rights, a media report says that disability rights activists are being increasingly targetted in the country The Nation published a report describing the ordeal of disability rights activist identified as 'A', who is on the run because of Taliban. Reports say that Taliban fighters have been to A's house asking about their whereabouts. Such visits have been made three times till now. A is moving from house to house to evade capture. Also Read | China is our most important partner, says Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid During the time when US troops maintained their presence the disability rights activists worked to empower such members of Afghan society. With United States' help, the activists even got involved in campaigns that sought to make buildings more accessible to the disabled. In past, the Taliban have recruited disabled Afghans to be suicide bombers. With little or no facilities or means to live a basic life, many of them have chosen to lose their lives just to make a little money for their families.

Disability-rights activists being targetted in Afghanistan, says report

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has rejuvenated the fear of terror within South Asia. In such discussions, we talk less about the implications of the movement of the foreign fighters in Bangladesh. WION tells you what will be the consequences of the Taliban's victory over Bangladesh.

Taliban takeover rejuvenates fear of terrorism in Bangladesh

Recently, a US lawmaker has said that the Pakistan intel agency had aided the Taliban and played a key role in Afghanistan takeover. To understand Canada's stance on the Taliban, WION speaks with Chris Alexander, former envoy to Pakistan.

'No permanent ceasefire in Afghanistan without sanctions against Pak', says Chris Alexander

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said that India's immediate focus is to ensure that Afghan soil is not used for terrorist activities directed against it.

MEA: India's concern is to prevent use of Afghan soil for terrorist activities

US President Joe Biden faced criticism from 9/11 era NYPD commissioner who said that blame for situation in Afghanistan lay with Biden. The former commissioner had an exclusive interaction with WION. Meanwhile, Taliban have praised China. Taliban spokesperson Zavihullah Mujahid called China Afghanistan's most important partner. Read this and more in Top 10 World News

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With the help of China, the Taliban will fight for an economic comeback in Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid tells Italian newspaper.

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In an interview with KP Radio on Thursday, Gennady Zyuganov, the leader of Russia's communist party, the KPRF, made the explosive remarks. "The first communist on the earth... was Jesus Christ," he claims.

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While some women judges were able to flee in recent weeks, most were left behind and are still trying to get out, said judges and activists working around the clock to help them escape.&nbsp;

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The strong words from British Foreign Secretary Ben Wallace came just days after final withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan.

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Speaking to WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal, Turkey's Ambassador to India, Envoy Sunel explained, "We believe that steady and gradual engagement with the Taliban is one of the key factors for stability in Afghanistan."

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US President Joe Biden faced criticism from 9/11 era NYPD commissioner who said that blame for situation in Afghanistan lay with Biden. The former commissioner had an exclusive interaction with WION.

US President Joe Biden faced criticism from 9/11 era NYPD commissioner who said that blame for situation in Afghanistan lay with Biden. The former commissioner had an exclusive interaction with WION. Meanwhile, Taliban have praised China. Taliban spokesperson Zavihullah Mujahid called China Afghanistan's most important partner. Read this and more in Top 10 World News Exclusive: Blame for Afghanistan 'lies on President Biden', says 9/11-era NYPD commissioner The former commissioner of New York City Police had some strong words to offer on state of affairs China is our most important partner, says Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid With the help of China, the Taliban will fight for an economic comeback in Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid tells Italian newspaper. Christ was first Communist, would have joined us: Russian Marxist leader Zyuganov In an interview with KP Radio on Thursday, Gennady Zyuganov, the leader of Russia's communist party, the KPRF, made the explosive remarks. "The first communist on the earth... was Jesus Christ," he claims. Hunted by the men they jailed, Afghanistan's women judges seek escape While some women judges were able to flee in recent weeks, most were left behind and are still trying to get out, said judges and activists working around the clock to help them escape. US no longer a superpower, suggests UK defence secretary The strong words from British Foreign Secretary Ben Wallace came just days after final withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan. Turkish Envoy Firat Sunel welcomes India-Taliban engagement; bats for furthering Ankara-Delhi ties Speaking to WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal, Turkey's Ambassador to India, Envoy Sunel explained, "We believe that steady and gradual engagement with the Taliban is one of the key factors for stability in Afghanistan." Shenandoah Valley women choose to not get vaccinated, here is why The nurses' employer, Valley Health, the parent company of Winchester Medical Center had given the nurses an ultimatum: Get the shot or face termination. EU and AstraZeneca settle vaccine supply dispute out of court Fake Banksy NFT sold for £244k through artist's website The auction ended early after the man offered 90 per cent more than rival bidders. Banksy's team told the BBC "any Banksy NFT auctions are not affiliated with the artist in any shape or form" UK to create new pet abduction offence after rise in dog thefts The offence is among the recommendations of a task force launched in May to tackle the reported rise in dog and other pet thefts, which have soared during the coronavirus crisis

Top 10 World News: Biden faces criticism, Taliban praise China, more

The Taliban could announce their government any time in the coming week. Earlier there were reports that the Taliban might announce its government during today sometime this evening. Watch this report to know more.

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