Former Defence Minister of Afghanistan Bismillah Khan Mohammadi demanded that president Ashraf Ghani, who abdicated and departed Afghanistan, be arrested for "selling away the homeland.

'Selling out the motherland': Afghan defence minister demands Ghani's arrest

For Afghans living across the United States, the last few days have been full of panic and anxiety as they fear for the safety of their families back home. Most of them are blaming the US for this crisis.

Afghans living in US fear for their families' safety

The women of Afghanistan fear the worst, a repeat of what they had to endure during the Taliban's previous rule. As the Taliban return to power - what does the future hold for Afghan women?

A WION special: Women in Taliban country

Videos of women and children being beaten and whipped by the Taliban fighters have surfaced showing the brutal face of the insurgents. They have also burnt down an amusement park in the country.

Taliban unleash its wicked face: Open fire, Women and children beaten at Kabul airport

The Taliban have stopped all imports and exports with India after entering Kabul and taking over the country on Sunday. Dr Ajay Sahai, Director General (DG) of Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) told ANI that currently, the Taliban has stopped the movement of cargo through the transit routes of Pakistan, thereby stopping imports from the country.

Taliban stop exports, imports from India

An uneasy calm was witnessed in Afghanistan on its independence day today as the Taliban patrolled the streets.

Afghanistan witnesses uneasy calm on independence day

As the United States continued its pullout from Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden said US troops could stay longer in the country to ensure all Americans leave the country.

'I don't know how that happens': President Biden says there was no way to withdraw from Afghanistan without 'chaos ensuing'

Taliban fighters opened fire at the demonstrators in Afghanistan's Jalalabad Protesters were demanding Afghan flag to be reinstalled on government buildings Some journalists covering the protest were also assaulted by Taliban fighters

Watch: Taliban fighters open fire at protesters Afghanistan

In a recent video that has emerged on the internet, Taliban militants can be seen laughing after a journalist asked a question pertaining to democracy and female politicians in the country.

Watch: Taliban members break into laughter when asked about democracy and female politicians

Al-Qaeda in Yemen on Wednesday congratulated the Taliban and vowed to continue their own military campaigns "This victory and empowerment reveals to us that jihad and fighting represent the (Islamic law)-based, legal, and realistic way to restore rights (and) expel the invaders and occupiers," Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) said in a statement.

Yemen Al-Qaeda congratulates Taliban, vows to continue Jihad

SITE monitoring group said on Wednesday that senior Taliban members met former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and top official Abdullah Abdullah. Abdullah had led the government's peace council during failed talks between the warring sides in Qatar.

Senior Taliban leaders meet ex-Afghan president Hamid Karzai: Report

Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani addressed the world on his official Facebook page on Wednesday after fleeing the country. Ghani, who is currently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 'humanitarian grounds,' left the nation shortly after surrendering to the Taliban as the Taliban advanced on Kabul, the capital city, to 'avoid more carnage.

Watch | 'I was evicted, money rumours false': Ashraf Ghani defends decisions

While most of the western countries have denied accepting the Taliban's rule, some have promoted reconciliation. In the latest, the Afghan embassy Tajikistan has removed the picture of former President Ashraf Ghani. WION tracks the Taliban blitz and the resistance in Kabul.

Tracking the Taliban blitz and the resistance

During the first press conference held by the Taliban since taking power in Kabul on Sunday, the group said they seek no “revenge” on opponents and that everyone will be “forgiven.”

Taliban holds presser, says it does not seek 'revenge,' & that all will be 'forgiven'

An administration official revealed Tuesday that the US has blocked almost $9.5 billion in assets belonging to the Afghan central bank and halted cash shipments to the country in an effort to prevent a Taliban-led government from obtaining the funds.

US chokes Taliban funds, freezes $9.5 billion of Afghan central bank

The bustling streets of Kabul are now empty. Some cautious residents venture outside of their homes to see what life is like under the Taliban. Taliban fighters were seen driving around the Afghan capital.

Bustling streets of Kabul remain empty as Taliban fighters patrol the streets

US officials say that they are in contact with Taliban and that they are making sure that flight operations in Kabul remain safe.

US officials say that they are making sure that flight operations in Kabul remain safe

Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, who fled Kabul as the Taliban took over the country, is now settled in UAE. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said that the country has welcomed President Ashraf Ghani and his family on humanitarian grounds.

UAE: Welcome Ghani, family on humanitarian grounds

It has been three days since the Taliban controlled Kabul and seized control over the dreams of millions of Afghans, the women in Afghanistan fear the worst at this point. WION tells you what does future holds for Afghan women?

As the Taliban return to Kabul, what does future holds for Afghan women?

Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has returned to Afghanistan after decades. Baradar is the second senior-most leader in the Taliban hierarchy after Haibatullah Akhundzada.

Taliban's co-founder Mullah Baradar returns to Afghanistan after decades

As the Taliban becomes a dominant force in Afghanistan, sources say that Pakistan-based terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) are making presence in parts of the civil-war torn country Afghanistan.

Sources: Pak terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba built check posts in Kabul

The Taliban has reportedly captured Salima Mazari, one of the first women governors in Afghanistan and the woman who took up arms to fight them. Mazari has been captured by the Taliban after the insurgents gained control over the entire nation and the Afghan leadership.

Salima Mazari, who took up arms against Taliban captured in Afghanistan

World Health Organisation on Wednesday warned against interruptions in humanitarian aid to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. The WHO said that Afghanistan's fragile health system was vulnerable.

Humanitarian aid to Afghanistan must continue, says WHO

With the fall of Kabul on August 15 in the hands of the Taliban, India's biggest focus was to bring back its Diplomatic officials and several stranded nationals, which included journalists, ITBP officials.

India's Kabul evacuation: US, Tajik support & a long drive crossing 15 Taliban check posts

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