Afghanistan
'US left behind over 100 Javelin portable anti-tank missile systems in Afghanistan'
Shoigu now believes that the militant group is better equipped than the Ukrainian Army, RT News reported. He told the YouTube channel Solovyov Live that the terrorists' considerable cache of weapons, and vehicles, is a massive risk for Afghanistan, the report said. "Javelins are supplied to Ukraine from the US," Shoigu said. "I don't remember how many, a few dozen, or so," he added.
Heavily armed Taliban take control of Kabul airport
The Taliban members walked through sheds on the military side. Subsequently, the movement's leaders celebrated their victory by walking across the runway, Pajhwok News reported. In a live stream, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said: "This is the enjoyable moment of victory."
Taliban cuts off telecom network to defiant Panjshir
Panjshir residents say that the lack of phone and internet networks is causing serious challenges, TOLO News reported. "They have cut off telecommunication services in Panjshir for the last two days. Panjshir people are facing challenges in this regard and cannot get in touch with their relatives living in other parts of the country," said Gul Haidar, a resident.
Taliban attacks resistance in Panjshir
The sources claimed that the attacks which were conducted in different locations were repelled and the Taliban fighters retreated but the latter has not commented on the issue yet, Khaama News reported. In the meantime, people in Panjshir complained against the absence of telephonic services. They say that the Taliban has blocked telecommunication services which have subjected them to bigger problems.
France sets conditions for recognition of Taliban govt
"We are working to form the largest possible international consensus on this subject in cooperation with our partners," Xinhua news agency quoted the spokesman as saying on Monday. The country's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian had set five conditions for the recognition of the Taliban government.
US completes complete withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan after 20 years of war
Joe Biden drew heavy criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike for his handling of the Afghanistan situation. US Intel forces predicted that it would take at least three months for the Taliban to capture Kabul. However, it took only a few days for the Taliban to take the majority of Afghanistan under its control.
Taliban welcomes completion of US withdrawal from Afghanistan
The last US soldiers were evacuated from the Kabul airport at midnight on Monday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on Twitter. "In this way, our country became completely free and independent," he said. The formal stance of the Taliban about the US withdrawal is yet to be made amid the absence of any statement.
Female TV anchor who interviewed first Taliban spokesman has left Afghanistan
CNN reported that Beheshta Arghand, a female anchor at TOLO, an Afghan news network, interviewed a senior Taliban representative on the air. The interview garnered headlines around the world. Two days later, Arghand did it again, interviewing Malala Yousafzai, the activist who survived a Taliban assassination attempt.
Taliban have more Black Hawk choppers than 85% countries
Banks, who served in Afghanistan as an officer in charge of supplying weapons, said: "Due to the negligence of this administration, the Taliban now have access to $85 billion worth of military equipment." The militant group's metamorphosis from rag-tag guerrilla force to highly professional, impressively equipped army has been at the expense of Western taxpayers, the report said.
UNSC resolution against terrorism in Afghanistan applies to J-e-M, L-e-T: Shringla
The resolution was adopted on Monday under India's presidency by a divided Council where China and Russia were the outliers who abstained on the vote on the resolution, but refraining from vetoing it in view of the overwhelming global support for the sentiments behind it. All the other 13 members voted for it.
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