World Aug 21 IS threat forces US changes to evacuations at Kabul airport The official said that small groups of Americans and possibly other civilians will be given specific instructions on what to do, including movement to transit points where they can be gathered up by the military. The official spoke on condition…
World Aug 19 Afghans protest Taliban in emerging challenge to their rule The Taliban have moved quickly to suppress any dissent, despite their promises that they have become more moderate since they last ruled Afghanistan with draconian laws.
World Aug 18 Taliban violently disperse protest; 1 killed, 6 wounded The Taliban violently broke up a protest in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least one person as they quashed a rare public show of dissent. The militant group meanwhile met with former officials from the toppled Western-backed government.
World Aug 16 U.S. officials say 7 killed in Kabul airport evacuation chaos Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of the capital's airport on Monday as thousands tried to flee the country after the Taliban seized power.
World Aug 10 U.S. vows to isolate Taliban if they take power by force A US peace envoy has brought a warning to the Taliban that any government that comes to power through force in Afghanistan won’t be recognized internationally.
World Aug 09 Pakistan official says a protracted Afghan war would be ‘nightmare scenario’ Pakistan's national security advisor says a protracted war in neighboring Afghanistan is Pakistan's "nightmare scenario." He also slammed relentless blaming of Islamabad for the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan.
World Jul 23 To reach a peace deal, Taliban say Afghan president must go The spokesman for the Afghan Taliban says the insurgents don't want to monopolize power. But he says there won't be peace in Afghanistan until there is a new, negotiated government in Kabul and President Ashraf Ghani is removed from office.
World Jul 16 Reuters photographer killed as Afghan forces fight Taliban Reuters said Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Danish Siddiqui, who was embedded with the Afghan special forces, was killed as a commando unit sought to recapture Spin Boldak.
World Jul 15 U.S., Afghan’s neighbors scramble to address Taliban surge A Taliban surge has put the insurgents in control of key border posts, opened up fresh sources of revenue and rattled many of Afghanistan's neighbors.
Nation Jul 12 Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan hands over command Gen. Scott Miller relinquished his command at a ceremony in Kabul, taking the United States a step closer to ending its 20-year war. The move came as Taliban insurgents continue to gain territory across the country.