US intel agencies split on Covid origins

Washington (IANS) The US intelligence community has failed to reach a consensus on the origin of Covid-19 disease, while ruling out the possibility that China developed the virus as a biological weapon, according to key takeaways from a classified…

Once wanted terrorists, now prominent Taliban members of 2021 (Part I)

News Delhi (IANS) The Taliban in a shockingly rapid move took over Afghanistan after capturing Kabul on August 15. The world's best intelligence and security establishments were in awe with the quick takeover by the banned Islamist terror group,…

Biden vows retribution as death toll rises to 103 in Kabul bombings

Washington/Kabul (IANS) US President Joe Biden has said that he will avenge the twin bombings at the Kabul airport that have killed at least 103 people, including 13 American service members, adding the ongoing evacuation in Afghanistan will continue…

Blast at Kabul Airport; 11 dead, say Taliban

Kabul (IANS) A blast rocked the Kabul airport, which is thronged by crowds of desperate Afghans seeking to flee the country after the Taliban takeover, on Thursday, causing numerous casualties.

"We can confirm an explosion outside the Kabul…

EU to allocate $236mn in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan

Brussels (IANS) The European Union (EU) will increase its humanitarian aid to Afghanistan to more than 200 million euros ($236 million), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced.

"At today's G7 Leaders call, I will announce…

Afghanistan's fall spells trouble for China's Belt and Road Initiative

Kabul/Islamabad (IANS) The Talibans unpredictable takeover of Afghanistan has ushered in a tumultuous second innings for the country, as the world watches the developments closely.

Many countries have made key investments in Afghanistan, and…

UK PM to urge G-7 leaders to step up support for Afghans

London (IANS) UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to urge the world leaders at a virtual G-7 meeting to step up support for refugees fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Johnson will chair a G-7 Leaders' meeting on Tuesday afternoon

He…

Afghanistan's disintegrating economy puts pressure on Taliban

Kabul (IANS) No longer facing serious military opposition, Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers are grappling with a new threat: An economic collapse that could fuel renewed challenges to their rule and has already put pressure on them to share power.

Japan to send Self-Defense Forces planes to Afghanistan

Tokyo (IANS) Japan will send three Self-Defense Forces (SDF) planes to Afghanistan to evacuate Japanese nationals and local staff who worked for the country's embassy and other organisations, the top government spokesperson said on Monday.

Rally supporting Taliban held in POK

New Delhi (IANS) Pakistan once again stands exposed with its claims of not supporting terror groups across the globe proving to be an eye wash.

In Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), a rally was organised by Taliban supporters on Monday morning,…