The government accused the Islamic State of being behind the attack, which struck at the heart of the Taliban’s power structure after years of essentially unchallenged dominance.
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What to Know About the Countries Still Fighting in Syria After al-Assad’s Ouster
Bashar al-Assad is gone, and Russia and Iran have stepped back. But Israel, Turkey and the United States are carrying out airstrikes.
In a Region of Majestic Beauty, Sunnis and Shiites Wage Bloody War
In Kurram, near the Afghan border, Pakistan has been helpless to stop the latest outbreaks of a sectarian conflict that goes back decades.
What We Learned Talking to the Taliban’s Most Fearsome Leader
Sirajuddin Haqqani, who has a $10 million American bounty on his head, is now positioning himself as a figure of relative moderation.
World Opens to the Taliban Despite Their Shredding of Women’s Rights
Taliban officials have scored a series of diplomatic victories this year that have started a subtle shift toward normalizing their government.
Is Afghanistan’s Most-Wanted Militant Now Its Best Hope for Change?
Sirajuddin Haqqani has tried to remake himself from blood-soaked jihadist to pragmatic Taliban statesman. Western diplomats are shocked — and enticed.
Pakistan Bans Protest Movement in Renewed Crackdown on Dissent
Analysts say the military is expanding its efforts to squash opposition.
White House Says G.O.P.’s Afghanistan Report Offers ‘Little or Nothing New’
President Biden’s spokesman denounced the House Republican investigation of the chaotic 2021 withdrawal as partisan and one-sided.
Trump Blames Biden for Wars Abroad. Here’s a Look at Their Records.
Former President Donald J. Trump blames President Biden for crises around the globe. But the reality is that presidents inherit a world already hurtling through history.
On Anniversary of Taliban Takeover, Glee, Mourning and an Embrace of Jihad
Celebrations marking the third year since the U.S. withdrawal are amplifying a divide in Afghanistan over what principles it should be governed by.