West faces wrenching choice on dealing with Taliban After two decades trying to destroy the Taliban, Western powers face the wrenching decision of whether to deal with the Islamist insurgents who have taken … World • 18 Aug 21
Biden, Johnson agree to hold G7 summit on Afghanistan US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed Afghanistan yesterday and announced a virtual summit of the G7 leaders on the crisis, … World • 18 Aug 21
US says Taliban blocking Afghans leaving from airport The United States is pressing the Taliban to let Afghans flee through the US-controlled airport after violations of their promises, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy … World • 18 Aug 21
Flight to safety - Image captures chaotic Kabul exodus A photo shows more than 600 Afghans -- women, men, children and the elderly -- sitting packed on the floor of a cavernous US military … World • 17 Aug 21
Afghan women fear worst after return to Taliban rule Scenes from Kabul airport the weekend showed vividly the desperation felt by many Afghans at the impending change in regime. World • 17 Aug 21
UK tourist who hid from Taliban evacuated from Kabul A British student who travelled to Afghanistan on holiday has been evacuated to Dubai after being forced in to hiding by the advance of the … World • 17 Aug 21
As it happened: Taliban holds first news conference Live coverage of all of today's developments in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes control of the country Afghanistan • 17 Aug 21
Life returning to a new normal as Taliban in power Life was returning to a new normal in Kabul as cautious residents ventured out of their homes to see what life would be like under … World • 17 Aug 21
300 Afghan citizens expected to arrive in Ireland Around 300 Afghan citizens are expected to arrive in Ireland in the coming weeks under refugee and family reunification programmes. Ireland • 17 Aug 21
Was the Taliban win inevitable? The swift collapse of the Afghan government has reinforced President Joe Biden's argument that nothing more could have been done. But was the Taliban's victory … World • 17 Aug 21
NATO chief blames Afghan leadership for Kabul collapse NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the alliance was surprised by the speed of the Taliban victory in Afghanistan but blamed Afghan leaders for … World • 17 Aug 21
Women to have rights within Islamic law, says Taliban The Taliban have held their first official news conference in Kabul since the shock seizure of the city, declaring they wanted peaceful relations with other … World • 18 Aug 21
Biden: Mission was never supposed to be nation-building US President Joe Biden has said the mission of the United States in Afghanistan was never supposed to be nation-building as he defended his decision … World • 16 Aug 21
Irish woman in Kabul tells of 'panic all over the city' An Irish woman currently in Kabul has said she is hoping she will be able to leave and return home in the next 48 hours. World • 17 Aug 21
'We cannot and must not abandon the people' - Guterres As thousands of civilians desperate to flee Afghanistan thronged Kabul airport today, there has been strong reaction from the international community to the Taliban takeover. World • 16 Aug 21
As it happened: Biden defends move to leave Afghanistan Live coverage of all the latest developments from Afghanistan as the Taliban take control of the capital Kabul and thousands attempt to leave the country. Afghanistan • 16 Aug 21
Airlines warned to stay away from Afghanistan Afghanistan's aviation authority has said that national airspace had been released to the military following the Taliban's takeover, and it advised transit planes to keep … Business • 16 Aug 21
Swift Taliban takeover leaves US image in tatters After two decades in Afghanistan, America's longest war was ending with the image of the United States in tatters. World • 16 Aug 21
How did the Taliban take over Afghanistan so quickly? The Taliban's stunning and rapid takeover of Afghanistan was the result not only of their battlefield strength, but also a sustained push to force surrenders … Afghanistan • 16 Aug 21
15 Irish citizens looking to leave Afghanistan Fifteen Irish citizens are currently looking to leave Afghanistan, after the Taliban took control of the country's capital city Kabul yesterday. Ireland • 16 Aug 21
Timeline: Key dates in Afghanistan since 2001 With the Taliban back in control of Afghanistan, here is a recap of landmark events in the war-torn country since the group's first regime was … World • 17 Aug 21
Kabul airport chaos as desperate Afghans seek to flee Five people have been killed in chaos at Kabul airport, witnesses have said, as people tried to flee the day after Taliban insurgents seized the … World • 16 Aug 21
European countries scramble to evacuate from Kabul European countries have moved to evacuate their nationals and local staff in Afghanistan as the Taliban entered the country's capital city Kabul. World • 15 Aug 21
Afghanistan Taliban - a background The Taliban previously governed the country between 1996 and 2001, imposing a strict interpretation of Islamic sharia law before being ousted and launching an insurgency. World • 15 Aug 21
