Two Taliban fighters and a civilian were killed Wednesday by gunmen who attacked a checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan, security sources and witnesses said. The attack in Jalalabad city is the latest on Taliban targets in Nangarhar province, which for years was the main operating base of the Islamic State group's Afghanistan chapter.

Two Taliban among three killed in Jalalabad attack

The Taliban, which recently took power in Afghanistan, have reportedly asked the United Nations to allow their foreign minister to represent the country and deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly that is currently being held in New York.

Afghanistan's Taliban wants to address the UN General Assembly meeting this week

America's botch-up in Afghanistan has derailed the fight against terrorism. How will South Asia deal with an unstable Afghanistan? Palki Sharma discusses with a special panel of guests.

Gravitas US Edition: How should South Asia deal with an unstable Afghanistan?

The Taliban's foreign minister has asked to address world leaders at United Nations General Assembly, a UN spokesman said on Tuesday. The UN is yet to decide who will represent Afghanistan at the world body.

Taliban want to address UN General Assembly, appoint new envoy

A video has been doing the rounds on the social media reportedly showing Taliban fighters removing a Pakistani flag that was attached to a truck carrying aid materials to Afghanistan.

Taliban fighters rip off Pakistani flag from truck carrying aid, 4 arrested

The Taliban's new foreign minister has asked to address world leaders at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Watch this report for more details.

Afghanistan's new Foreign Minister asks to address UNGA

By naming more ministers and deputies, the Taliban have expanded their interim Cabinet on Tuesday. They still failed to appoint any women and have doubled down on a hardline course despite the international outcry that followed their initial presentation of an all-male government lineup earlier this month.

Taliban announce expansion to interim Cabinet, fail to include women again despite outcry

Molavi Hamdullah Nomani, the Taliban-appointed Kabul Mayor speaks exclusively to the WION. During the conversation, he stated that the crime rate in Kabul at zero since the Taliban takeover. Watch this report for more details.

Kabul Mayor: Crime rate in Kabul at zero since the Taliban takeover

Two persons were arrested while further search is taking place across India, in connection with the seizure of around 3,000 kgs of heroin, originating from Afghanistan, from a port in India's Gujarat state.

Massive drug haul: Indian authorities reveal how heroin worth $2.7 bn was busted on way from Afghanistan

After the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan has witnessed several attacks from ISIS-K, now the Taliban has given a statement that they know how to neutralize ISIS-K. Watch this video for more details.

Taliban: Know how to neutralize Islamic State Khorasan

Girls in Afghanistan have been given ray of hope, the Taliban has stated that girls and women in Afghanistan will be allowed to return to school as soon as possible. So far, the world has been helplessly watching the systematic exclusion of women in public places.

Afghanistan: Taliban says 'girls to return to school soon'

The Taliban said on Tuesday that they admire Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan`s efforts for peace, stability and an inclusive government in Afghanistan, the Express Tribune reported.

Taliban admire Pakistan PM Imran Khan's efforts for Afghanistan

In the latest sign of Taliban gradually veering away from their initial assurance of respecting women's rights, Kabul's acting Mayor Hamdullah Nohmani has been quoted as saying that only those women who were doing jobs males couldn't do were allowed by Taliban to return to work.

Only job for women is cleaning female bathrooms, says Kabul's acting mayor: Report

The ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the attacks against the Taliban in the Afghan city of Jalalabad. Watch this video for more details.

Islamic State- Khorasan claims attacks against Taliban in Jalalabad

After Taliban took control of Panjshir valley in the recent blitzkrieg, several stories of resistance have emerged from the region. In fighting the new rulers of Afghanistan in the valley, many people, including women, took active part along with the resistance forces under the leadership of Ahmad Massoud and former vice president Amrullah Saleh.

'Fought Taliban with stones': Stories of resistance from Panjshir emerge

I would expect India to support the resistance, says Amina Zia Massoud, and she spokes on various important issues. Watch this video for more details.

Afghanistan Dialogues | Amina Zia Massoud: India has been Afghanistan's all-weather friend

The ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the attacks against the Taliban in the Afghan city of Jalalabad. The terrorist group claimed three separate bomb attacks targeting three Taliban vehicles in Jalalabad on Saturday, and another bomb attack on Sunday on a Taliban vehicle.

ISIS-K claims attacks against Taliban in Afghanistan's Jalalabad

Islamic State Khorasan has claimed responsibility for attacks against the Taliban in the Afghan city Jalalabad. The group claimed three separate bomb attacks targeting three Taliban vehicles, watch this bulletin for more.

Afghanistan: Islamic State-Khorasan claims responsibility for attacks on Taliban in Jalalabad

A case was registered against infamous Islamic cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz in Islamabad on Sunday after Afghan Taliban flags were found hoisted on his seminary, reported Dawn.

Pakistan: Infamous cleric booked for hoisting Taliban flag on seminary in Islamabad

The ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the attacks against the Taliban in the Afghan city of Jalalabad. At least seven people were killed and another 30 injured.

ISIS-K claims responsibility for Jalalabad blasts

Three explosions reportedly targeting the Taliban militants killed at least two people and injured over 20, including women and children, in Jalalabad city of eastern Nangarhar province.

At least 2 killed, over 20 injured in consecutive blasts in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city

A day after three consecutive blasts targeting Taliban militants killed two people and wounded over 20, another bomb blast occurred on Sunday in Afghanistan’s northern Jalalabad city again targeting Taliban fighters.

Blasts target Taliban truck in Jalalabad a day after series of explosions rocked city

Warning about the negative consequences of Afghan girls not attending school, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Saturday called on all relevant actors in Afghanistan to ensure girls’ schools reopen.

UNESCO calls on Afghanistan’s new rulers to ensure girls’ schools reopen

After Taliban's siege of Afghanistan, women are turning out to be the most oppressed chunk of population. Secondary school education is not being allowed for female students under the Taliban regime.

Taliban regime in Afghanistan oppresses women

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