Since the Afghanistan takeover by the Taliban, Islamophobia has gained momentum in India.

Here is the latest top stories from Press TV on August 16, 2021.

An Iranian businessman says trade between Afghanistan had stopped amid tensions in the country.

The Taliban take control of the first provincial capital since intensified attacks on the Afghan government.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns of a risk of the violence in Afghanistan spilling over to neighboring countries, as the Taliban militant group increases its activities in the war-ravaged country.

Iran says it supports Afghan peace talks to end the violence in Afghanistan.

The unrest triggered by the jailing of South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma intensifies across the country, with dozens of people reported killed during the violence.