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Afghanistan's disintegrating economy puts pressure on Taliban
There has been no legitimate government in Afghanistan since President Ashraf Ghani and most of his ministers escaped from Kabul on August 15. In the eight days since then, banks and money exchanges have remained shut and prices for basic commodities have surged. Economic activity has ground to a halt, the Wall Street Journal reported.
China hits out at US over Afghan withdrawal
China said that the US had used the rhetoric of a rules-based global order to defend its own "bullying, hegemonic behaviour", reports the BBC. "The US can wantonly conduct military intervention in a sovereign country and does not need to be responsible for the suffering of the people in that country," China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a press briefing.
Taliban human rights abuse: Draft resolution by Pak led OIC more of an insult than response
As reports mount of grave human rights abuses by the Taliban in Afghanistan, the United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an emergency session on Tuesday. It should immediately mandate the strongest possible monitoring mechanism, HRW said. HRW also said that unfortunately, there are ominous signs that UN member countries may fail to show the leadership needed.
Modi speaks to Putin on Afghanistan, bilateral matters
"Had a detailed and useful exchange of views with my friend President Putin on recent developments in Afghanistan. We also discussed issues on the bilateral agenda, including India-Russia cooperation against COVID-19. We agreed to continue close consultations on important issues," Modi said in a tweet. In the 45-minute-long discussion with the Russian President, Modi also discussed bilateral issues.
Afghanistan: After UK, Spain warns that people will be left behind
Speaking to a prominent Spanish radio network on Tuesday, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said that the country will evacuate as many people as possible but there are people who will left behind due to the "dramatic" situation on the ground. "Not everyone would be evacuated before the 31 August deadline agreed with the Taliban," a report by the BBC quoted Wallace as saying.
Humanitarian crisis, global refugee body urges not to recognize Taliban
With an aim to counter the challenges posed by Afghan militia, an international body, the World Refugee & Migration Council (WRMC) has urged the global leaders to withhold the recognition of the Taliban's new government and access to financing. The ongoing situation in Afghanistan has brought focus to the war-torn people seeking refuge in several countries amidst their uncertain futures.
US President Joe Biden does not trust Taliban, says NSA Jake Sullivan
Sullivan’s comment comes a day after Biden said that the Taliban is seeking legitimacy and has made vows to change. The Taliban said that it will move away from its previous government of 2001, but Washington will see if "they mean or not.”
Ukrainian plane sent for evacuation hijacked in Kabul
"Last Sunday, our plane was hijacked by other people. On Tuesday, the plane was practically stolen from us, it flew into Iran with an unidentified group of passengers onboard instead of airlifting Ukrainians. Our next three evacuation attempts were also not successful because our people could not get into the airport," he said, Tass reported.
Kamala Harris slams Beijing for 'coercion' in South China Sea
The remark by the US Vice President was made during a speech made in Singapore on the first leg of a South East Asian tour. Harris' trip is seen as an attempt to reaffirm US commitment to the region, reports the BBC. She also talked about the US pull-out from Afghanistan, where she insisted the the decision was "courageous and right". On China, Harris criticised its claims "to the vast majority of the South China Sea," which she said were based on intimidation and coercion.
Alarm over anti-Taliban protests in Afghanistan
Symbols matter when it comes to expression of public sentiment and the Afghan flag became the rallying point. Within four days of the Taliban taking control of Kabul, many Afghans observed their traditional New Year on the day of Nowroz by flying their colourful national flag, removing the Taliban flag that is white with Quranic inscriptions.
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