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If the "Valley of the Lions" falls... PHOTO / VIDEO
Although both sides say they want a solution through negotiations, there is no progress when it comes to the fate of that strategic area, which is the biggest point of resistance to the Taliban who took control of Afghanistan.
Two congressmen made a mess when they suddenly landed in Kabul, making army furious
Iraqi war veteran and congressman of the Democrats from Massachusetts, Seth Moulton, and the Republican from Michigan, also a military veteran Peter Meijer, landed on a charter flight on Tuesday and spent several hours at the airport in Kabul, AP reports.
The Russians are sending four military transporters to Kabul
According to the Russian media, the Russian Minister of Defense, Sergei Shoigu, organized the evacuation of over 500 citizens of Russia, but also citizens of the member countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and citizens of Ukraine.
Civilians, US troops among dozens killed in Kabul airport attack
Suicide bombers struck the crowded gates of Kabul airport with at least two explosions on Aug. 26, causing a bloodbath among civilians and U.S. troops and effectively shutting down the Western airlift of Afghans desperate to flee.
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Explosion outside Kabul airport, casualties unclear: Pentagon
The U.S. Pentagon press secretary on Aug. 26 said there had been an explosion outside Kabul airport, adding it was unclear if there were casualties.
Explosion outside Kabul airport, casualties include children
An explosion outside Kabul airport killed at least 13 people, including children, and wounded many Taliban guards, Reuters quoted a Taliban official as saying on Aug. 26.
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The official said many Taliban guards were wounded.
Western nations race to complete Afghan evacuation as deadline looms
Western nations rushed to complete the evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan on Aug. 25 as the Aug. 31 deadline for the withdrawal of foreign troops drew closer with no sign that the country's new Taliban rulers might allow an extension.
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Çavuşoğlu, Blinken discuss latest developments in Afghanistan
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan in a phone call, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said early on Aug. 25.
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Japanese Emperor Opened Paralympics Tokyo 2020
The Tokyo Paralympics opened on Tuesday (Aug 24) in a near empty stadium after a year-long delay, as Japan struggles with its worst Covid-19 outbreak so far, record daily cases and an overwhelmed medical system.
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The Taliban are closing the airport; "Let the women stay at home" VIDEO
He said that "due to the chaotic situation", the Taliban no longer allow Afghan citizens to go to the airport in Kabul.
"We are working to help, but unfortunately, the Americans are still continuing their policy and trying to get the Afghans out of the country and take them to an uncertain future," Mujahid said.