Afghanistan

Watch: Biden blames Afghan government for stalled evacuation

Biden warned the Taliban against targeting American troops carrying out evacuation attempts in the country.

Pentagon asked: 'Any vestige of 300,000 Afghan security forces?'

See what Press Secretary for Dept. of Defense had to say when asked about the 300,000 US-trained Afghan forces remaining in the country.

Last Jew in Afghanistan vows to stay despite Taliban takeover

While Afghans scramble to flee Kabul from the Taliban, a few have chosen to stay behind despite being able to leave years ago.

Chinese media: America betrayed, failed its allies

Arabic speaking Chinese TV host said the American withdrawal from Afghanistan proves the US is a 'Paper Tiger.'

State Department Spokesman: Kabul airport 'safe & secure'

Spokesman for State Department said the Taliban had promised safe passage of American civilians as well as those from other countries.

Pence: Biden showed weakness toward the Taliban

Former Vice President rips Biden over his handling of Afghanistan.

Democrat rejects Biden's comments on Afghanistan: Utter BS

Rep. Seth Moulton rejects Biden’s claim that some Afghans weren’t evacuated from the country sooner because they didn’t want to leave.

Ex-CIA director: Afghanistan is 'Dunkirk moment' for US

Former commander of US forces in Afghanistan: We created a catastrophe for the Afghans who supported us.

Watch: Afghans Prepare for Life Under Taliban Rule

Taliban attempts to calm citizens' fears as the Islamist group assumes power again in Afghanistan.

The president America deserves, the mess we saw coming

It's a mess wherever America looks: Afghanistan. the southern border. urban crime, inflation. brainwashing children with CRT. Op-ed.

Shapiro: Why Afghanistan fell so quickly

Ben Shapiro discusses magnitude of Biden's abandonment of Afghanistan.

Haley vs. Biden: The terrorists are getting what they wanted

Nikki Haley, former US amb., slams Biden administration for giving the Taliban what it wanted, making America less safe than it was.

What Israel must learn from the US retreat from Afghanistan

The cost of disgrace is not cheap, but Americans will get over the humiliation of the Afghanistan disaster. Not so Israel. Op-ed.

US: Relations with Afghan government depend on Taliban's actions

State Department says US will only recognize a Taliban government if it respects the rights of women and shuns movements such as Al-Qaeda.

Hamas welcomes Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

Hamas says Taliban takeover of Afghanistan proves that "the Palestinian people will achieve victory."

'Biden has no one to blame for this debacle but himself'

Senator Lindsey Graham criticizes Biden’s handling of the situation in Afghanistan.

McConnell slams Biden: An unmitigated disaster

Senate Minority Leader blasts President Joe Biden amid deterioration in Afghanistan.

Watch: ABC correspondent slams Biden

ABC's Terry Moran following Biden statement on Afghanistan: He didn't answer the question as to how his administration bungled this.

Biden: I stand behind my decision to withdraw troops

US President: We will continue to support the Afghan people, our military action in Afghanistan should have ended long ago.

Concern for Afghanistan's last Jew

Zabulon Simantov had pledged to leave Afghanistan after the High Holidays. His fate is unknown after Taliban seize Kabul.

'When allowed by politicians - you killed the enemy'

"The disaster in Kabul", says Congressman Chip Roy, "is the direct consequence of the failed leadership of American politicians".

UN calls for end to violence in Afghanistan

Security Council releases statement calling on all sides to respect human rights and negotiate after Taliban seizes control of country.

Rashida Tlaib: US backed Taliban - before it existed?

Squad rep. claims in a tweet that America backed the Taliban in the 1980s but many point out that the group was founded in 1994.

Why America can't win wars

The same establishment that excels at fighting culture wars against Americans fails miserably outside the western world. Why? Op-ed.

'US to be generous in resettling Afghans in our country'

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield calls for doors to be open for Afghanis fleeing the Taliban to seek refuge.

2 killed falling from US plane fleeing Afghanistan

Desperate Afghanis chase, cling to US military aircraft as it takes off from Kabul airport amid Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

Kabul Mayor: US withdrawal from Afghanistan 'not brave'

Mayor of Afghanistan capital says history will judge American pullout cruelly after city seized by the Taliban.

'Not everyone's going to make it out' says UK Defence Secretary

Pandemonium at Kabul airport as frantic Afghans & foreign nationals attempt to flee Taliban regime.

Taliban flag over Kabul

Shame on the West, and Biden, who, if not for a mainstream press that is the Democratic Party orchestra, would be blamed by everyone. Op-ed.

International community 'ready to assist' people of Afghanistan

US State Department releases joint statement with international signatories, calling for Taliban to allow departure of those who wish it.

UN chief urges 'utmost restraint' in Afghanistan

UN Secretary-General urges Taliban and all other parties to exercise the “utmost restraint” in order to protect lives in Afghanistan.

US lowers flag on its embassy in Kabul

Embassy staff relocated staff to airport, where US forces are taking over air traffic control.

Taliban declares the war in Afghanistan over

Taliban spokesman: We will not allow anyone to use our lands to target anyone, and we do not want to harm others.

Blinken: This is manifestly not Saigon

Secretary of State defends Biden’s decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan.

Taliban triumph in Afghanistan

Taliban to declare: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Foreign embassies evacuating staff under fire as airport, sole remaining exit-route from Kabul, is attacked by fighters.

Taliban on doorstep of Afghanistan's capital

Terrorist organization has control of most of Afghanistan, ready to march on capital as US prepares to complete its withdrawal.

Watch: Afghan president defiant as Taliban near full takeover

The Taliban are on the verge of achieving something they waited 20 years to complete - a return to power.

Afghanistan's fall will have grave consequences for the West

The forces of Western civilisation are scuttling, leaving 38 million Afghans to their fate. The results for the West are profound. Op-ed.

Taliban force women from careers

Armed militants ordered women to leave public jobs, saying that they could send male relatives to take their place.

Now that the Taliban has won

The ongoing violence in Afghanistan is one aspect of the brutal Taliban return, but it is also leading to a massive refugee problem. Op-ed.

US to send troops to evacuate embassy staff from Afghanistan

The move comes amid a rapid Taliban advance across the country.

EU official: Taliban now in control of 65% of Afghanistan

As US and foreign troops draw down in the country, the Taliban is making large territorial gains and is aiming to take Kabul.

Taliban kill Afghan gov spokesman, capture provincial capital

Capture of Zarani, capital city of Nimroz province, seen as major blow to Afghanistan's government.

Afghanistan in the wake of the US withdrawal

The major players in the Afghanistan situation would do well to make sure the Taliban keep the idea of an Islamic Emirate at bay. Op-ed.

Afghanistan: Suicide bombing leaves 6 dead, at least 10 wounded

The blast took place in an upscale neighborhood of the city, home to a number of senior government officials.

Afghan journalist: No one can 'rein in' the Taliban

A news correspondent from Kabul says the Taliban are an ideological group and those who believe they can be negotiated with are mistaken.

Afghan woman: 'The Taliban and my own family will come for me'

Can we at least save this one woman’s life? Op-ed.

The West is a featherweight

Three countries competing in Tokyo and which have just withdrawn from Afghanistan. It is as if they had never been there. Op-ed.

Today's Chamberlain 'will work with the Taliban'

Are we talking about the same Taliban that killed 457 British soldiers and beheaded 17 people just because they sang and danced? Op-ed.

Can we rescue Afghan women who fought for equal rights first?

America and the West have mainly vowed to rescue the men who interpreted for our troops.We need to rescue endangered women too. Op-ed.

Watch: Taliban militants execute Afghan soldiers

The terrorists appeared to be foreign mercenaries. Warning: Graphic violence

Watch: Afghan officials under Taliban fire during prayer service

At least 3 rockets landed in the direct vicinity of the presidential palace as high-ranking officials took part in services making Eid.

U.S. army vets: 'We lost the war'

With Biden removing the last remaining troops from the war-ridden country, soldiers say their sacrifice was in vain.

Learning Afghanistan's lessons

There is something intractable about Islamist regimes that Westerners might not be able to defeat. But they must protect and save. Op-ed.

Osama Bin Laden predicted a weak Joe Biden

America is a superpower devoid of strength. Op-ed

Watch: Afghan special forces search for Taliban insurgents

Afghan special forces called on to search for Taliban militants following reports of hundreds of fighters occupying local province.

U.S. vows to 'protect Afghanistan from afar'

The US pledged to provide Afghanistan protection from the Taliban offensive, poised to take over the entire country.

'The Americans destroyed everything before leaving the country'

Afghan troops allege the US withdrew without notifying them, leaving thousands of prisoners behind and a certainty the enemy would return.

With US, NATO out, Taliban crushing opposition en-route to Kabul

Reports of Afghan forces fleeing, deserting their arms without a fight abound as Taliban seem poised to take the capital in coming months.

Watch: Biden snaps at reporters asking about Afghanistan

The US President demanded reporters ask him 'happy questions' before lauding his own accomplishments.