The Taliban have left hundreds of people stranded in Afghanistan awaiting approval for departure.
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U.S. Citizens and Afghans Wait for Evacuation Flights From Country’s North
The Taliban have left hundreds of people stranded in Afghanistan, but officials deny they are being held hostage.
China Tells Kerry Strained Ties Could Sink Climate Cooperation
President Biden’s climate envoy ended talks in China with a pledge to continue negotiations. But Beijing warned that broader U.S.-China tensions hurt cooperation.
Ramstein Air Base in Germany Becomes a Refuge for Afghans
About a fifth of all people evacuated from Kabul were brought to Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where they await the next leg of their journey, to the United States.
Blinken’s Speech on Afghanistan: Full Transcript
Shortly after the last U.S. troops left Afghanistan, the secretary of state outlined a plan to use diplomacy to try to extract remaining Americans and Afghan allies.
Transcript of Blinken’s Speech on ‘New Chapter’ in Afghanistan
Shortly after the last U.S. troops left Afghanistan, the secretary of state outlined a plan to use diplomacy to try to extract remaining Americans and Afghan allies.
US Diplomats Unlikely to Stay in Afghanistan After Troops Leave
The U.S. mission to Afghanistan will likely open in a country elsewhere in the region.
Military Ramps Up Evacuations From Kabul, but Bottlenecks Persist
The Pentagon has increased the number of flights, but questions remain about whether the military can sustain the pace as the deadline to end the operation draws near.
Taliban Reject Extended Deadline as U.S. Races to Finish Evacuation
Tens of thousands are still hoping for rescue, with priority recently being given to Americans over Afghan allies, according to a U.S. official and those involved in the effort.
Videos Show Rush to Burn, Destroy U.S. Equipment as Kabul Fell
The New York Times verified videos and photos taken by U.S. contractors of garbage bins full of destroyed equipment and staff burning documents as workers fled the U.S. embassy.