Afghanistan News Highlights: NATO chief Stoltenberg vows will not 'forget' Afghans left behind
The Taliban have proclaimed “full independence” for Afghanistan after the last US soldiers flew out following 20 years of war. The US confirmed its last forces withdrew ahead of a Tuesday deadline, ending America's longest war and a frantic two-week evacuation effort. The Taliban seized most of the country in a matter of days earlier this month.
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'India won't abandon Afghan people, but recognition of Taliban not on radar'
India is walking a thin line on Afghanistan, navigating a path which can allow continuation of projects and people-to-people contacts, without recognising a Taliban-led government, at least for now.
UK says 'ready' to launch strikes against ISIS-K in Afghanistan
The UK has said that it is "ready" to launch strikes at the ISIS-K terror network in Afghanistan after the Pentagon revealed that there are at least 2,000 fighters of the outfit in the war-torn country.
Apparently TB's "Badri 313" unit carried out a clearing operation at Kabul Airport. Footage released by Manba al-Jihad Studio. #Afghanistanpic.twitter.com/0zNZ8hmFf3
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said they want to have a relationship, based on international law and mutual respect, with the rest of the world, especially the United States. (Ariana news)