Kabul Airport

A Republican report criticises President Biden's handling of the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, reigniting debate over the chaotic end of America's longest war. Democrats argue it's a politically timed attack.

United Arab Emirates set to run Kabul airport in deal with Taliban, sources say

An agreement would help the Islamist militants ease their isolation from the outside world as they govern an impoverished country beset by drought, widespread hunger and economic crisis.

Taliban ask airlines to resume international flights to Afghanistan

The airport, which was damaged during the evacuation, has since been reopened with the assistance of technical teams from Qatar and Turkey.

Afghanistan| Taliban resume some flights, press assault on final holdout

As Taliban leaders hold meetings and promise a government in the coming days, technical teams from Qatar and Turkey are working to get the civilian airport operational.

Kabul airport reopens to receive aid, civilian flights to operate soon: Qatari ambassador

The runway at Kabul airport has been repaired in cooperation with authorities in Afghanistan, the ambassador said, according to Al Jazeera.

Afghanistan Crisis | Fears of Afghan exodus boost pressure on EU ministers

The return of the hardline Islamist group to power has plunged the future of many Afghans into uncertainty and sparked concern that millions may seek refuge in neighbouring countries and Europe.

Afghanistan Crisis | NATO chief vows will not 'forget' Afghans left behind

The last US military flight departed from Kabul's airport late Monday after a rushed airlift to rescue more than 123,000 allied personnel and Afghans who worked alongside them during the conflict.

Afghanistan Crisis | Security, logistics, repair: what next for Kabul's airport?

The symbolism of the airport was underlined Tuesday when the Taliban's top spokesman stood on its runway and declared victory over the United States. But what happens next remains unclear.

China says Afghanistan has 'turned new page' after US withdrawal

China has repeatedly slammed what it sees as a hasty and ill-planned US withdrawal and has said it is ready to deepen "friendly and cooperative" relations with the Taliban following their takeover.

Afghanistan Crisis | What lies ahead for Afghanistan under the Taliban?

Many are afraid that the group will once again impose their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, brutally punishing their opponents and locking away Afghan women as they did during their 1996-2001 regime.

Rockets fired at Kabul airport as US troops race to complete evacuation

The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said as many as 5 rockets were fired, though it was not clear if all were brought down by the defense system.

Afghanistan-Taliban Crisis Highlights | Afghan Hindus, Sikhs allowed to travel to India with valid documents, says Taliban official: Report

Afghanistan-Taliban Crisis Highlights: Joe Biden, a Democrat, has been criticized by Republicans, who have accused his administration of bungling the Aug. 31 withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan after a two-decade war in the South Asian nation.

Joe Biden attends grim homecoming for US troops killed in Afghanistan attack

Joe Biden, his wife, Jill, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and senior military officials stood somberly as U.S. troops carried the cases down the ramp of an Air Force C-17 aircraft at Dover Air Force Base. Crying could be heard and a woman collapsed as the remains were loaded into vans for transport to a facility where they will undergo identification and autopsies.

Afghanistan Crisis | Militant fire across Afghan border kills two Pakistani soldiers, says army

The incident in Pakistan's Bajaur district is the first of its kind reported since the Taliban took over Kabul on August 15.

Afghanistan Crisis | US carry out air strike on explosive-laden car in Kabul after terror warning

A Taliban spokesman confirmed the incident, saying a car bomb destined for the airport had been destroyed -- and that a possible second strike had hit a nearby house.

In Pics | Last British troops begin arriving from Afghanistan

Britain ended its evacuation flights from Afghanistan on Saturday, though Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised to “shift heaven and earth” to get more of those at risk from the Taliban to Britain by other means.

Afghanistan Crisis | Future of Kabul airport subject of intense negotiations

Next week, on September 1, Hamid Karzai International Airport will be under the control of the hardline Islamists, who already on Friday claimed to have moved into certain areas of the military side of the facility.

US strikes IS targets in Afghanistan, pushes airlift into final stage

With the airlift window narrowing sharply ahead of an August 31 deadline, more than 5,000 people remained inside Kabul airport awaiting evacuation on Saturday.

'Total panic' as deadly blasts rock Kabul airport

The coordinated explosions tore through crowds of people hoping to board evacuation flights to safety, away from the country's new Taliban rulers.

US braces for more ISIS attacks after carnage at Kabul airport

Kabul health officials were quoted as saying 60 civilians were killed in the attack on Thursday. Video shot by Afghan journalists showed dozens of bodies strewn around a canal on the edge of the airport. At least two blasts and gunfire rocked the area, witnesses said.

Kabul Airport blast death toll rises to 90

While the Pentagon said casualties were unclear, a Taliban official said at least 13 people including children were killed in what appeared to be a suicide attack. The bombing was reported amid back-to-back warning issued by western countries of a potential terrorist attack that could be perpetrated by the ISIS-Khorasan group.

Exclusive | India scrambling to wrap up Afghanistan evacuation before August 31 deadline

New Delhi is jostling with other nations to evacuate its citizens, as well as Afghan Sikhs and Hindus from Kabul airport in next 3 days. While nearly 800 people have been brought back, an estimated 350 still remain in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

All countries should assist people of Afghanistan to start a new chapter of their lives: Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen

Suhail Shaheen asserted that Taliban is ready to reciprocate if India showed constructive posturing after the insurgent group’s takeover of Afghanistan

What is the Islamic State threat in Afghanistan?

President Joe Biden said there is "an acute and growing risk" of an attack at the airport by the group's regional chapter, called Islamic State-Khorasan or ISIS-K. The United States, Britain and Australia have told people to leave the area for safer locations.

Taliban will not allow Afghans to enter Kabul Airport, board evacuation flights

The Taliban have sternly reiterated that they want all foreign evacuations from the country to be completed by August 31.