Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, several countries have been running evacuation flights for their citizens and passport holders. While the world is applauding this humanitarian help, some people might be misusing it for selfish reasons.

Nearly 100 Afghan evacuees may have ties with Islamic State: Reports

Afghans are growing desperate to escape life under the Taliban's rule. This comes as US President Joe Biden makes it official that US-led evacuations will end next week. Many Afghans fear a repeat of the brutal five-year Taliban regime that was toppled in 2001.

Afghanistan: US-Led evacuations to conclude next week

In a bid to revive his prospects after announcing a snap election, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday promised to introduce a two-year ban on foreign buyers if re-elected to the office.

Amid tight election race, Canadian PM Trudeau promises 2-year ban on foreign home buyers

The trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has grown by 50% in the previous week following the Taliban's capture of Afghan borders and dry ports. Despite the difficulties in transit, Afghanistan's chamber of commerce and industry reported that trade had increased, according to local media sources.

After Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan-Pakistan trade increased by 50%

A horse-drawn caisson with a flag-draped coffin passed slowly through the gates of Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, a hushed tableau against a city loud with recriminations about the lost war in Afghanistan.

Donald Rumsfeld, architect of war in Afghanistan, is laid to rest

Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed who fled from her home country amid the rise of power of Taliban, opened up about her harrowing escape and the current scenario of Afghanistan.

I felt I would die: Pop star Aryana Sayeed who fled Afghanistan recounts her escape from Taliban

Afghanistan's Taliban has appointed former Guantanamo detainee Mullah Abdul Qayyum Zakir as acting defense minister, Qatar-based Al Jazeera news channel reported on Tuesday, citing a source in the Islamist movement.

Taliban appoints ex-Guantanamo detainee as acting defence minister: Report

Former Afghan envoy to the UK and founder of the Massoud foundation Ahmad Wali Massoud speaks exclusively to WION divulging the details about the current situation in Afghanistan.

WION Exclusive: 'Resistance movement will never die in Afghanistan', says Ahmad Wali Massoud

Afghanistan’s first female Sikh MP, Anarkali Kaur Honaryar, who reached Delhi on Sunday, expressed concerns over the developing situation in her country, asking the international community to support and speak up.

‘Why is world silent?’, asks Afghanistan’s first female Sikh MP

The Organisation of Islamic cooperation urged the Taliban to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terror haven. But OIC stops short of punishing terror-backing members like Pakistan. Palki Sharma tells you why these divisions render OIC toothless.

Gravitas: Muslim world divided on Taliban

Thousands of Afghan refugees are fleeing the Taliban's brutal rule. Where are these refugees going? Which countries have agreed to take them? Palki Sharma gets you a comprehensive report.

Where are Afghan refugees going?

Afghanistan's first female Sikh MP Anarkali Kaur Honaryar who reached Delhi on Sunday expressed concerns over the developing situation in her country asked the international community to support and speak up. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Delhi, she said, "The world is silent, why? are people of Afghanistan not human, aren't they supposed to be safe. Every 15 years or so, or 20 years, we become a refugee, why Afghans built their homes, only to be destroyed".

'Why is world silent?', asks Afghan's First Female Sikh MP Anarkali Kaur Honaryar

An Afghan mayor, who fled to Germany after the Taliban takeover, revealed on Tuesday that the Taliban had a list of persons who took a liberal stance during past internationally recognised governments.

Pakistan's role in Afghan crisis is clear, every child knows this: Female Afghan mayor

The first-ever bilateral series between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been postponed until next year over logistic and multiple issues, both boards decided on Tuesday.

Pakistan-Afghanistan ODI series postponed until next year

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 500 tonnes of medical supplies including surgical equipment and severe malnutrition kits due to be delivered to Afghanistan this week are stuck because of Kabul airport restrictions.

Reports: WHO says Kabul airport curbs blocking medical supplies for Afghans

Iran has resumed fuel exports to Afghanistan following a request from the Taliban. The price of gasoline in the country has turned $900 per tonne as many panicked Afghans drove out of cities, fearing reprisals from the Taliban.

Iran resumes fuel exports to Afghanistan after Taliban request

China said on Tuesday that slapping sanctions on the Taliban in Afghanistan would be harmful, and urged the international community to support the country's opportunities for good change.

Imposing sanctions on Taliban will be counterproductive: China

Briefing the media for the second time after its capture of Afghanistan, the Taliban spokesperson said that they are talking to every stakeholder for govt formation. He also said that they are training Talibs on how to speak to women and advised women to stay at home.

Talking to every stakeholder for govt formation: Taliban

As the Taliban takes charge of Afghanistan, women fear losing everything that they have worked for in the last 20 years. WION brings you a report.

Fear and frustration run high among Afghan women as Taliban take charge

The Biden administration's plan of withdrawing all American personnel out of Afghanistan by August 31 has not changed, according to US Defence Department Press Secretary John Kirby.

'No change' to August 31 withdrawal deadline: Pentagon’s John Kirby

With the Taliban warning the US of “consequences” if the August 31 deadline for evacuation process is delayed, the United Kingdom and Spain have said it would be impossible to evacuate all Afghans who worked with the western forces within the deadline.

Not everyone will get out of Afghanistan within August 31 deadline, warn UK, Spain

In the last couple of days, the world has witnessed the fear of the Taliban militants on the innocent people of Afghanistan. There is mayhem everywhere and people are fleeing the country in a bid to escape the atrocities of the militant group which has taken over Afghanistan by force. However, amid all this turmoil, a small place in Afghanistan draws our attention because unlike the rest of the country here there is no chaos, no one is fleeing, no one is forced to hide or be afraid of knocking at the door. This place is called the Panjshir Valley, the bastion of the Northern Alliance. Here's everything you need to know about this beautiful Valley of Afghanistan.

Panjshir: Here's everything you need to know about the Valley of Resistance

Emergency G7 summit is being held on the Afghanistan crisis. G7 leaders are seeking unity on Taliban sanctions.

WION Live Broadcast: G7 meet on Afghan pullout deadline

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