An Islamic State affiliate that is a sworn enemy of both the Taliban and the United States threatens a large-scale attack against the mission at the airport.
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Taliban Spokesman, in Interview, Says, ‘We Want to Build the Future’
He was once a faceless spokesman for an insurgent group. On Wednesday, Zabihullah Mujahid, a top Taliban official, held forth in the seat of government.
In Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley, Taliban Resistance Faces Long Odds
For now, the fighters have merely two assets: a narrow valley with a history of repelling invaders and the legacy of a storied mujahedeen commander.
Taliban Urges Afghan Women to Stay Home for Their Safety
“We don’t want our forces, God forbid, to harm or harass women,” a Taliban spokesman said.
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.
How Many People in Afghanistan Need to be Rescued? The Number Remains Elusive.
U.S. officials are reluctant to provide an estimate of the one number that matters most in their stream of evacuation updates.
The World Bank is freezing aid disbursements to Afghanistan.
The bank had committed nearly $800 million to the country in 2021.
Under Taliban Rule, Life in Kabul Transforms Once Again
Though the streets are quiet, Kabul residents describe a struggle to make ends meet in a reeling economy where banks and government offices are closed, and uncertainty reigns.
C.I.A. Director Had Secret Talks With Taliban in Kabul
The meetings are the highest-level in-person talks between a Biden administration official and Afghanistan’s new leadership.
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.