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Chinese foreign minister meets Taliban delegation in Tianjin
According to ANI, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi publicly acknowledged the Taliban as a “crucial military and political force in Afghanistan that is expected to play an important role in the peace, reconciliation and reconstruction process of the country”, during one of the delegations that took place between the insurgent group and China in Tianjin.
Atleast five people killed at Kabul airport in firing
According to witnesses, it's not clear whether the victims were killed because of the gunshots or stampede, Reuters reported.
Air India flights to Kabul cancelled due to closure of Afghan airspace
The 12:30 pm flight from Delhi to Kabul was initially scheduled to fly at 8:30 pm on Sunday. Air India's AI 126 Chicago-Delhi flight was diverted to Gulf airspace.
60 countries urge Taliban to let diplomats, international citizens leave Afghanistan
“Given the deteriorating security situation, we support, are working to secure, and call on all parties to respect and facilitate, the safe and orderly departure of foreign nationals and Afghans who wish to leave the country," the statement read.
Afghanistan: Taliban declares ‘war is over’ after taking control of presidential palace
Taliban spokesperson Mohammad Naeem told Al Jazeera, "Today is a great day for the Afghan people and the mujahideen. They have witnessed the fruits of their efforts and their sacrifices for 20 years."
‘Left country to avoid bloodshed’: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
He also said that the Taliban won because of swords and guns and not because of compassion.
‘I will never, ever bow to Taliban’: Afghanistan’s first Vice President Amrullah Saleh
Amrullah Saleh gave the words amid ongoing crises that he will never bow down to the Taliban under any circumstances.
NATO continues diplomatic presence in Kabul as Taliban moving ahead
However, the official did not respond to questions on whether or not NATO planned to conduct a crisis meeting to deliberate the situation in Afghanistan.
British Airways skips Afghan airspace as Taliban captures Kabul
British Airways not using Afghanistan Airspace amid Taliban attacks under the city.
UK PM deliberates over Afghanistan crisis, recalls parliament
Parliament on Sunday added that "It had approved Johnson's request to call back MPs on Wednesday for an urgent debate on what Britain, which lost 457 troops in the two-decade-long war, should do next."
Afghanistan: US Embassy warns of ‘changing situation’ at Kabul airport
The US Embassy said in a Security Alert and are expecting gunfire at the Airport.
Afghanistan: Taliban captures capital city Kabul; President Ghani lefts country for Tajikistan
Taliban’s spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid told Reuters that Taliban fighters were on a “standby on all entrances of Kabul until a peaceful and satisfactory transfer of power is agreed."
Afghanistan: Taliban captures Jalalabad; approaches to capital city
On Saturday, the Taliban attacked Mazar-e-Sharif, the fourth largest city in Afghanistan, thereby establishing control over North Afghanistan. This brings them one step closer to capturing the entire nation.
New York Governor resigned on allegations of sexual harassment
On August 10, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reportedly resigned from his post due to an inquiry on him for sexually harassing 11 women with added legal pressure and high demand for his departure by President Joe Biden and others officials.
US Senate passes bipartisan infrastructure bill
On Tuesday, the US Senate issued a $1 trillion infrastructure package mentioning it as a top priority for US President Joe Biden.
US issues terrorism threat advisory ahead of 9/11 anniversary
The January alert of the attack on the US Congress by supporters of former President Donald Trump, when DHS said, "The country faced "increasingly complex and volatile" threats from anti-government and racially motivated extremists, often stirred up by online influence from abroad."