Kabul
Taliban frees three Pakistani soldiers in Saudi-mediated move
Their release comes after October clashes between the Taliban and Pakistani forces, during which dozens were killed before a fragile ceasefire was agreed upon.
Taliban will offer aid to Tehran if US strikes Iran, group spokesperson confirms
Blast kills seven at Chinese-run restaurant in Afghan capital, Islamic State claims responsibility
Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - explainer
Afghanistan's winners: Qatar, Russia, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran
Most of these countries have hosted the Taliban or tacitly backed them.
Kabul breached: Taliban seize presidential palace, declare 'war is over'
The Taliban said there will be no transitional government and demanded immediate control after Afghan President Asraf Ghani fled the country.
Afghanistan debacle message for US allies, including Israel - analysis
We know what that shop looks like in places like Lebanon, it’s a bankrupt operation. The US needs to reassure allies that it will stick by the region in this difficult time.
US begins evacuation of Kabul embassy
US President Joe Biden authorized the deployment of about 5,000 US troops in Afghanistan to facilitate "orderly and safe drawdown" of personnel.
Taliban claims responsibility for attack on minister's house in Kabul
Clashes between Afghan forces and the Taliban have intensified across the country with the insurgent group gaining control over check points, trading posts and infrastructure projects.
Afghanistan: Blast near defense facility in Kabul, civilians injured
A blast near a National Directorate of Security compound came hours after a car bomb and clashes near Kabul's diplomatic district, in which eight people including four attackers were killed.
US says diplomatic presence in Kabul requires 'secure airport'
The Taliban's position poses serious questions for the United States, other countries and international organizations with missions in Kabul
Afghan rivals to resume talks as civilian killings sow suspicion
Afghan government officials have in recent weeks accused the Taliban of a string of high-profile murders, including of bureaucrats and journalists, and bomb attacks.
Afghan journalist shot dead in car ambush
A civil society activist was also killed on Friday by unknown militants.
Nine dead as Kabul car bombing targets Afghan lawmaker
Lawmaker Khan Mohammad Wardak survived the blast but is among 20 injured including women and children, Afghan Interior Minister Massoud Andarabi said.
