To discuss the situation in Afghanistan, the Centre has called an all-party meeting. During the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed floor leaders of various political parties on the evacuation status of Indians in Afghanistan.

37 leaders from 31 political parties hold meeting on Afghanistan

According to Russian media reports, Afghan leaders Hamid Karzai and Abdullah Abdullah have been put under house arrest. Reports state that the former Afghan President Karzai is under house arrest in Kabul as of now while Abdullah Abdullah too has been put under house arrest.

Report: Hamid Karzai, Abdullah Abdullah put under house arrest

Officials from the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia have warned of a 'highly credible' threat of an attack at Kabul airport by Islamic State militants.

UK, US and Australia warn of terror threat at Kabul airport

US and Israeli administrations are meeting in Washington. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is on a two-day tour to the US capital. Bennett met with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's two day tour to US Capital

Gravitas | If you're from China & have graduated, be thankful. The Chinese regime is taking over schools & rewriting textbooks to match the vision of Xi Jinping. It plans to incorporate 'Xi Jinping's thought', a political doctrine in its national curriculum. WION's Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: 'Xi Jinping's thought' to be taught at Chinese schools

The US Vice President is on a 7-day tour of Southeast Asia to rally the anti-China alliance. But after the debacle in Afghanistan, will America's partners march on Washington's orders? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Kamala Harris in Southeast Asia after Afghan debacle

Gravitas | Taliban's flag was unfurled at a seminary linked to 'Lal Masjid' in Islamabad. In 2007, this mosque launched a movement to impose Sharia in Pakistan & overthrow the govt of Pervez Musharraf. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Imran Khan should learn from history.

Gravitas: A mosque that wants Sharia in Pakistan

Gravitas | Pakistan is profiting from the Afghan Crisis. Bilateral trade has jumped 50%. 400 trucks laden with supplies are crossing the border daily. Traders say the 'business is smoother' than it was. Trade volume could cross $1 billion. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan is profiting from Afghan Crisis

Recent reports say the Taliban are going door-to-door kidnapping girls above the age of 15 for marriage. Is this the new normal in the regime of Taliban 2.0? WION's Palki Sharma urges WION's global audience to help #SaveAfghanWomen.

#SaveAfghanWomen: A Gravitas Campaign

Political parties in Kerala are clashing over the Taliban's return in Afghanistan. Islamist groups in the state are openly cheering the events in Kabul. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the Kabul shake-up is affecting Kerala.

Gravitas: Taliban's return triggers debate in Kerala

Syed Ahmed Sadat served as Afghanistan's Minister of Communication. Now, he is delivering pizzas to sustain himself in Germany. Will thousands of Afghan evacuees face a similar fate? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Afghans are being treated as second-class citizens.

Gravitas: Afghan Evacuees are being treated as second class citizens

The US and NATO forces have just seven days to evacuate all Afghans and leave the Kabul Airport. The US is bending to the Taliban's will. President Biden wants US forces to leave by August 31st - even when American allies are calling an extension. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: US & Allies have 7 days to evacuate all Afghans

Former Vice President of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh speaks with WION about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. Watch his exclusive interview in this report of WION.

Former Vice President of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh speaks with WION

Gravitas | Who is the leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan? Is it Hibatullah Akhundzada? If yes, then where is he? WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the Taliban must answer this at their next & now famous 'press conference'.

Gravitas: Is Hibatullah Akhundzada the new Emir of the Islamic Emirate?

Washington Post is whitesplaining curry. The American daily says curry is a stew, its columnist Gene Weingarten thinks curry is a spice- one that is used in all Indian food. Netizens are now teaching him a lesson. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Washington Post in soup over Indian curry column

On Wednesday, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said that India had anticipated the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, only the timelines had changed.

India's Chief of Defence Staff on Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

The Pentagon said that the US won't be responsible for Kabul airport after its troops are out of Afghanistan. It said the US military will continue its evacuation effort from Kabul airport until the 31st August deadline if needed.

News Alert: United States ramps up Afghan evacuation efforts

Taliban has deployed their people to guard airport gates. Even the Taliban is checking each document before allowing entrance. Watch this report to know more.

Taliban deploys their people to guard airport gates

The Jacob Zuma Foundation has sent out a plea on its official Twitter page to ask people to open up their wallets and donate towards South Africa's Former President's mounting legal bills.

South Africa's Former President Jacob Zuma unable to pay legal fees

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.

United Nations body calls Afghanistan a perfect storm

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is going to meet top United States officials in the 2-day visit. Watch this report to know more.

Israel's PM Naftali Bennett to meet top US officials in 2-day visit

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. On the second hand, World Health Organization is running out of medical supplies in Afghanistan, and WHO is also concerned about rising COVID cases in the country.

WHO running out Of medical supplies In Afghanistan

Ducati has launched its updated range of the Scrambler motorcycles in India, including the base ICON variant. The motorcycle has received the BS6 update for the engine, along with a few minor cosmetic revisions. But how good the Scrambler ICON feels on the Indian roads? That's what we are going to tell you in this video.

WION Pitstop: 2021 Scrambler Ducati ICON review

<p>Ahmad Wali Massoud, the brother of the legendary anti-Taliban warlord&nbsp;Ahmad Shah Massoud, said on Wednesday that resistance would not die in Afghanistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking exclusively with WION, Massoud described the situation in Afghanistan as "chaotic".</p>

<p>"There is no government...People are panicking, they are running for their lives. Everyone wants to come out of Kabul and different cities," he said.</p>

<p>With surprising speed, Taliban took control of&nbsp;Afghanistan on August 15, following&nbsp;pullout of US troops.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Massoud asserted that resistance to Taliban rule had already started, with Panjshir Valley being at the core of the resistance.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-exclusive-resistance-movement-will-never-die-in-afghanistan-says-ahmad-wali-massoud-408207/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Panjshir Valley lies north of Kabul and is famed for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/opinion-panjshir-valley-a-graveyard-for-invaders-408018">being extremely hard to conquer</a>. Taliban forces have surrounded it but they have not been able to enter and are calling for negotiations.</p>

<p>Massoud warned that if a political solution is not found, the resistance will not remain limited to Panjshir Valley and will spread to entire country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/opinion-panjshir-valley-a-graveyard-for-invaders-408018"><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;&nbsp;Panjshir Valley: A graveyard for invaders</strong></a></p>

<p>He said that the younger generation, women and civil society were already part of the resistance.</p>

<p>He was dismissive of Taliban's recent statements about their new rule being different than the last one.</p>

<p>"At the moment they have not shown if they are different than the old Taliban," he said.</p>

<p>Taliban's previous rule was marked by their hardcore religious views and opposition to women's rights.</p>


Ahmad Wali Massoud, the brother of the legendary anti-Taliban warlord Ahmad Shah Massoud, said on Wednesday that resistance would not die in Afghanistan. Speaking exclusively with WION, Massoud described the situation in Afghanistan as "chaotic".

Ahmad Wali Massoud, the brother of the legendary anti-Taliban warlord Ahmad Shah Massoud, said on Wednesday that resistance would not die in Afghanistan. Speaking exclusively with WION, Massoud described the situation in Afghanistan as "chaotic". "There is no government...People are panicking, they are running for their lives. Everyone wants to come out of Kabul and different cities," he said. With surprising speed, Taliban took control of Afghanistan on August 15, following pullout of US troops. However, Massoud asserted that resistance to Taliban rule had already started, with Panjshir Valley being at the core of the resistance. × Panjshir Valley lies north of Kabul and is famed for being extremely hard to conquer. Taliban forces have surrounded it but they have not been able to enter and are calling for negotiations. Massoud warned that if a political solution is not found, the resistance will not remain limited to Panjshir Valley and will spread to entire country. Also Read | Panjshir Valley: A graveyard for invaders He said that the younger generation, women and civil society were already part of the resistance. He was dismissive of Taliban's recent statements about their new rule being different than the last one. "At the moment they have not shown if they are different than the old Taliban," he said. Taliban's previous rule was marked by their hardcore religious views and opposition to women's rights.

Exclusive: Resistance will not die in Afghanistan, says late anti-Taliban leader's brother

The US Congress has now approved a whopping 3.5 trillion dollar budget blueprint, setting the stage for the democrats to implement President Joe Biden's economic agenda.

United States House approves President Joe Biden's budget plan

Afghanistan: US-Led evacuations to conclude next week

The world has been watching heartbreaking scenes coming from Afghanistan. Around 16,000 Afghans were evacuated by the US in 24 hours from the Kabul International Airport. What about those left behind?

Afghanistan: What will happen to those left behind ?

In flack for mishandling the Afghanistan crisis, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab dismissed all allegations against him of not dealing with the issue effectively.

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab dismisses calls to resign

Five members of an all-girl Afghan robotics team arrived in Mexico, fleeing an uncertain future at home after the recent collapse of the US-backed government and takeover by the Taliban militant group.

Members of Afghan all-girls Robotics team reaches Mexico

More than 5 Billion COVID-19 vaccination have been administered around the world but vaccine inequity continues to be a huge cause for concern.

Coronavirus Update: Vaccine inequity damaging international solidarity

Ahmad Wali Massoud, Founder and President of Massoud Foundation, speaks with WION on the ongoing situation of Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

Founder and President of Massoud foundation, Ahmad Wali Massoud speaks with WION

wion

Wion, News on Wion, stories on Wion, articles on Wion, Wion stories at Wion, Wion news, Wion latest news