Where is the Taliban’s supreme leader?
In the days since taking power in Afghanistan, a wide range of Taliban figures have entered Kabul -- hardened commandos, armed madrassa students and greying leaders back from years of exile.…
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12 US troops killed, 15 wounded in Kabul attacks: US general
Twelve US servicemen were killed and 15 wounded in suicide bombing attacks in Kabul on Thursday by Islamic State militants, the head of US Central Command said.
"A number of Afghan…
Afghans rush to flee Taliban as hopes emerge for more time
Afghans on Thursday hurried to escape Taliban rule, but Western officials said the group had made assurances that some evacuations would be permitted after next week's US withdrawal…
Talks with Taliban must continue to preserve gains: Merkel
The international community must maintain dialogue with the Taliban if it is to protect improvements made in Afghanistan during two decades of NATO deployment, German Chancellor Angela…
Uncertainty, distress for Afghan cricketers after Taliban takeover
The crack of bat on ball echoes around Kabul's international stadium as Afghanistan's top cricketers prepare for their next tour -- just days after the country fell to the Taliban.
The…
China welcome to join Afghanistan rebuilding process: Taliban
China has played a constructive role in promoting peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan and is welcome to contribute to the country's rebuilding process, Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen…
Taliban kill relative of DW journalist in Afghanistan: broadcaster
Taliban fighters in Afghanistan have shot and killed a relative of a Deutsche Welle journalist while hunting for him, the German public broadcaster said.
The militants were conducting a…
US steps up Kabul evacuation, says Taliban pledged ‘safe passage’
The White House said Tuesday the Taliban had promised that civilians could travel safely to the Kabul airport as the US military stepped up its airlift for Americans and Afghans fleeing the…
Taliban fighters enjoy amusement park rides after Kabul takeover
The Taliban swarmed Afghanistan's capital Kabul last weekend after years of conflict, with Taliban officials announcing that the country's "war is over."
Taliban fighters are…
Taliban announce ‘general amnesty’ for govt officials: statement
KABUL: The Taliban Tuesday declared a general amnesty for all government officials and urged them to return to work, two days after taking power following a lightning sweep through the…
‘Not an enemy’ any more: Why Russia is courting the Taliban
While many countries are scrambling to empty their embassies and remove their staff from Afghanistan, Russia is staying put -- it has long prepared for the arrival of the Taliban in Kabul.…
Biden to ‘soon’ speak on Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
AFP: US President Joe Biden will soon speak on Afghanistan's takeover by the Afghan Taliban, an aide of the US president confirmed Monday.
President Joe Biden will deliver comments "soon"…
Iran says US ‘defeat’ in Afghanistan will usher in peace for country
Iran, reacting to the Taliban takeover of Kabul on Monday, hoped that the US "defeat" in Afghanistan will help usher in an era of peace and prosperity in the country.
These sentiments…
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flees country as Taliban reach Kabul
President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan on Sunday, a top official said, effectively ceding power to the Taliban as they reached the capital Kabul to seal a nationwide military victory in…
Afghan soldiers seek Taliban amnesty after fall of Herat
Herat, Afghanistan, Aug 15, 2021 (AFP) -Thousands of Afghan soldiers thronged the governor´s office in the western city of Herat looking for the Taliban -- not to battle them but to seek…