Taliban's grip on power in Afghanistan is a forgone conclusion. But there is qualitative difference in their hold than when they ruled Afghanistan in the late 90s.

Explainer: What is Badri 313 unit? Taliban's so-called 'special force'

The Taliban, fully in control of power in Afghanistan in the wake of US withdrawal have been pinning letters asking those Afghans who assisted Western powers to 'surrender or die'.

'Surrender or die': Taliban pin chilling letters on doors, says report

Taliban conducts first press briefing after US' exit from Afghanistan. "We need to bring out eternal talents," says the Taliban and adds that they "need economic experts to step forward."

Taliban conducts first press briefing after US' exit from Afghanistan

In pics | America's longest war in Afghanistan comes to a close after 20 years

Taliban's Badri 313 military unit takes control of Kabul airport

As the US troops left Afghanistan on Monday night, the Taliban in a statement said, "Congratulations to Afghanistan... this victory belongs to us all." The Taliban added that it is a "big lesson for other invaders and for our future generation," adding: "It is also a lesson for the world.

Big lesson for other invaders and for our future generation, says Taliban as US troops leave Afghanistan

The Taliban has understood the power of social media. But the question is - will tech giants like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter recognise the Taliban as the legitimate government and let them host content on their services? We explore that in this video.

How social media platforms are dealing with the Taliban

According to reports, Afghan Hindus and Sikhs will be allowed to travel to India if they possess valid documents. WION's Anas Mallick brings you a report from Kabul airport.

Report: Afghan Hindus, Sikhs can travel to India with valid documents

The head of foreign relations for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan Ali Maisam Nazary has said that the current situation in Panjshir is stable and forces of aggressor have been pushed back.

Panjshir stable, forces of aggressor pushed back, says Afghan Resistance Front's Ali Maisam 

Najma Sadeqi, 20, a popular YouTuber in Afghanistan in a chilling message said: “and through this video say goodbye to you all”. She was killed days later in the suicide attack at Kabul airport.

'We all had to record you a last video': Afghan YouTuber's chilling message

It was a moment of joy when Hossain Rasouli, an athlete from Afghanistan, appeared on track at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 and pointed towards the Afghanistan Paralympic Committee logo on his white vest on Tuesday (August 31).

Afghan athlete Hossain Rasouli's participation at Tokyo Paralympics is an insignia of hope and courage

According to local reports, Afghan Sikhs and Hindus will be allowed to travel to India provided they possess valid travel documents. The report cited Taliban Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, who has told Afghan media that there are no obstacles on the travel of Hindus and Sikhs.

Afghan Sikhs, Hindus with valid documents can travel to India: Taliban

After a long and hard day at work, Zemari Ahmadi drove to his home in Khwaja Burgha, a working-class neighbourhood just a few miles west of Kabul airport, when the ill-fated US drone attacked a vehicle, initially claimed by the US military that it was laden with bombs and driven a member of the Islamic State group.

Ground report: Chilling details of 10 victims killed by US drone strike in Afghanistan

The United States has evacuated all local Afghan staffers at its embassy in Kabul, as well as their families, ABC News reports, citing an internal report. As of 00:30 GMT on Sunday, a total of 2,800 Afghans had left the capital city's airport, with no evacuees remaining at Kabul airport awaiting processing, according to an internal report.

US successfully evacuated all Afghan employees from the Kabul embassy

Less than 24 hours are left before the deadline of 31st August 2021 will end. Taliban has issued strict warning that things may take an ugly turn if deadline is not met.

Opinion | What lies on the other side of the red line in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's healthcare system is on the verge of collapse, reported Reuters quoting two major aid agencies. Foreign donors have stopped donations after Taliban takeover.

Aid agencies warn Afghanistan's healthcare system near collapse

Afghanistan is the biggest headline. Everyone has a take. Experts, commentators, power brokers, politicians, anchors, reporters are all weighing in. But what about the people of Afghanistan? Who is talking to them? Starting a new series tonight on WION. Watch Afghanistan Dialogues , WION's special series with WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

Afghanistan Dialogues: A WION Special Series

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will adopt a resolution on Afghanistan later today, the first such resolution on the country this month as crisis deepens.

United Nations Security Council to adopt resolution on Afghanistan tonight

The US is all set to host a Foreign Minister's virtual meeting on Afghanistan future policy. The foreign minister Anthony Blinken will host the conference with America's key partners.

United States to host a virtual Foreign Minister's meet

A day after promising to protect women's rights in Afghanistan, the Taliban has issued a ban on co-education. Shaikh Abdulbaqi Haqqani, acting minister of higher education in Afghanistan, stated that all educational activities will be conducted in accordance with Sharia Law.

Taliban issues ban on co-education in Afghanistan

The Taliban control 5 out of 6 gates at the Kabul International airport. US military stationed at abbey gate ahead of exit deadline.

Afghanistan: The Taliban control 5 out of 6 gates at the airport

Just hours after President Biden warned of another terror attack, the United States carried out a drone strike in Kabul destroying an explosive-laden car which was reportedly meant to carry out another attack at the airport.

US conducts drone strike on explosive-laden car in Kabul

A drone strike hits ISIS bombers in Afghanistan. United States drone strike blew up vehicle carrying 'Multiple Suicide Bombers'. Watch the report to know more.

US drone strike blew up vehicle carrying 'Multiple Suicide Bombers'

In a brutal slaying, the Taliban have shot dead a renowned Afghan folk singer in the country's north eastern Baghlan Province. Fawad Andrabi was allegedly dragged out of his home and killed by the Taliban.

Renowned Afghan folk singer killed in Afghanistan's Baghlan Province

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