The UNSC meeting prevailed under the Indian presidency had formulated a resolution on Afghanistan, demanding the Taliban to abide by its pledges, but China and Russia abstained seeing the loopholes within it. Once more, this debacle strengthens the China-Russian cooperation in the region, showing their likemindedness and resolve on Afghanistan.

The transition presents an enormous test for the Islamists in a desperately poor, diplomatically isolated country where deep-seated political and social problems have been compounded by more than four decades of war.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid led a group of officials onto the runway, his usual stoic expression replaced by a broad grin.

Cultural activities are allowed, they say, so long as they do not go against Sharia law and Afghanistan’s Islamic culture.

The Taliban will soon disclose their plans for the governance of Afghanistan now that the US withdrawal is completed.

Aqeel Karim Dhedhi, Pakistan's foremost stock market doyen and top Karachi business tycoon, speaks frankly to support the PTI government's achievements in the past three years. They [PTI government] gave the injured patient the medicine it needed to recover, and he postulates the economy is now going to move from strength to strength. He does not remember how long it has been since he has invested outside the country and says he is fully invested in Pakistan with all his heart, mind, and soul!

The EC updates its travel recommendations every two weeks, based on Covid-19 infection levels.

More than 123,000 people, including 6,000 American citizens, have been safely flown out of Afghanistan, according to Blinken.

Kerry's visit to Japan and China comes after the U.S. Treasury said earlier this month the United States would oppose most involvement of multilateral development banks like the World Bank in fossil fuel projects.

The Taliban seeks international legitimacy and support. Our position is any legitimacy and support will have to be earned.

In a recent interview with an international media agency, the Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid promised to deal with the Islamic State and said that the formation of the new government is underway. He also said that the IS attacks would stop once the US withdrawal is complete by August 31st.

A devastating suicide bomb attack claimed by IS outside Kabul airport on Thursday killed scores of people who were hoping to flee the country, as well as 13 US service members.