The Taliban have taken control of Ghazni and Herat in the same day, capturing 11 provincial capitals in less than a week, leaving the civilian Afghan government more isolated than ever.

Kabul: The defence of Mazar-e-Sharif continues to hold, with the Taliban failing to breach the city’s defensive perimeter despite repeated assaults.

Herat: Afghanistan security forces on Tuesday night thwarted Taliban terrorists attempt to attack India-built  Salma Dam in Herat province, country's government confirmed on Wedn ...