Thursday’s flight to Doha was a major step in resolving an impasse that has left scores of foreigners stranded in Afghanistan.
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China Promises Aid to Afghanistan in Cautious Courtship
China’s foreign minister pledged $30 million in food and supplies, plus Covid-19 vaccines, in an overture to the new Taliban government.
Trial Begins Over November 2015 Paris Terrorist Attacks
The assaults carried out by Islamic State extremists that killed 130 people deeply rattled France and sent shock waves across Europe. The proceedings are scheduled to last at least nine months.
The Taliban’s Leadership, Explained: Who Are They?
Many of the acting cabinet ministers appointed Tuesday have played similar roles within the Taliban for years, but there were some surprises.
From Afghanistan to the World Cup, Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Steps Up
The Gulf state played a major role in the American airlift, the latest evidence of the small but gas-rich country punching above its weight on the world stage.
From Afghanistan to the World Cup, Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Steps Up
The Gulf state played a major role in the American airlift, the latest evidence of the small but gas-rich country punching above its weight on the world stage.
Military Analysis Raises Questions About Deadly Drone Strike in Kabul
A preliminary analysis said that it was “possible to probable” that explosives were in the car and that drone operators took only a cursory scan of the courtyard before launching an attack.
Taliban Fighters Crush a Women’s Protest Amid Flickers of Resistance
The women were assaulted with rifle butts, tear gas and metal clubs, while anti-Taliban rebels in the north vowed to repel an assault by the Islamist group.
After Stabbing Attack, New Zealand Examines Its Antiterrorism Efforts
A man who wounded seven people in a supermarket had been under surveillance for months. Officials say a loophole in the country’s laws needs to be closed.
6 Stabbed in New Zealand Supermarket ‘Terrorist Attack’
The man was under surveillance when he injured six people at a West Auckland supermarket on Friday, officials said. The prime minister called it a “terrorist attack.”