Taliban vows women's rights, security under Islamic rule of Afghanistan
The Taliban is seeking to convince the world that it has changed from the group that imposed a brutal rule on the country in the 1990s.
The Taliban is seeking to convince the world that it has changed from the group that imposed a brutal rule on the country in the 1990s.
Female anchor interviews Taliban official on Afghan TV
Beheshta Arghand, a female host for the Afghan broadcaster Tolo News, interviewed a Taliban official on camera after the group’s takeover.
Beheshta Arghand, a female host for the Afghan broadcaster Tolo News, interviewed a Taliban official on camera after the group’s takeover.
Taliban seizes Afghanistan: What happened and what could come next
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan weeks before the complete U.S. troop withdrawal. Here’s a look at what happened and what could happen next.
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan weeks before the complete U.S. troop withdrawal. Here’s a look at what happened and what could happen next.
New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID-19 case found
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
George W. Bush expresses 'deep sadness' over Afghanistan situation
Former President George W. Bush, who ordered the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, expressed “deep sadness” over the unfolding situation.
Former President George W. Bush, who ordered the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, expressed “deep sadness” over the unfolding situation.
Minnesotans react to news of chaos, fear in Afghanistan
As the frantic evacuation quickly unfolds in Afghanistan, so many who served there for over two decades are dealing with complex and mixed emotions.
As the frantic evacuation quickly unfolds in Afghanistan, so many who served there for over two decades are dealing with complex and mixed emotions.
Parents of Minnesota soldier killed in Afghanistan react to withdrawal
A Minnesota Gold Star family, who lost their son in Afghanistan in 2010, says watching the Taliban takeover feels like salt on an open wound.
A Minnesota Gold Star family, who lost their son in Afghanistan in 2010, says watching the Taliban takeover feels like salt on an open wound.
Afghan Americans in Minnesota 'shattered' over Taliban takeover
Watching this situation unfold in Afghanistan from thousands of miles away, some Afghan Americans in Minnesota are dealing with survivor’s guilt, and they are upset because they feel Afghans are being blamed for this situation.
Watching this situation unfold in Afghanistan from thousands of miles away, some Afghan Americans in Minnesota are dealing with survivor’s guilt, and they are upset because they feel Afghans are being blamed for this situation.
Biden authorizes $500M in aid relief to Afghan refugees amid Taliban takeover
The president authorized $500 million on Monday in aid relief to assist Afghan refugees amid chaos as the Taliban take over the country.
The president authorized $500 million on Monday in aid relief to assist Afghan refugees amid chaos as the Taliban take over the country.
Pentagon to resettle 22,000 Afghan refugees seeking asylum after Taliban takeover
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.
Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.
Haiti earthquake devastation captured in before-and-after satellite images
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti left 1,297 people dead and tens of thousands homeless, according to the country’s Civil Protection Agency.
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti left 1,297 people dead and tens of thousands homeless, according to the country’s Civil Protection Agency.
Haiti earthquake: Death toll rises to 1,419 as severe weather looms
Haitian authorities have raised the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Haiti over the weekend to 1,419.
Haitian authorities have raised the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Haiti over the weekend to 1,419.
Satellite images show chaos at Kabul airport as people flee Afghanistan
One video showed people clinging to a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane as it taxied for takeoff.
One video showed people clinging to a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane as it taxied for takeoff.
Taliban plan to declare Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan from the presidential palace
Officials say Taliban fighters have entered Kabul and are seeking the unconditional surrender of the central government.
Officials say Taliban fighters have entered Kabul and are seeking the unconditional surrender of the central government.
Haiti earthquake: Death toll soars beyond 700; at least 2,800 injured
A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti has claimed at least 724 lives and injured a minimum of 2,800 people.
A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti has claimed at least 724 lives and injured a minimum of 2,800 people.
Taliban fighters capture Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan's 4th largest city
Afghanistan's fourth-largest city fell into the hands of Taliban fighters Saturday, according to a lawmaker.
Afghanistan's fourth-largest city fell into the hands of Taliban fighters Saturday, according to a lawmaker.
Haiti earthquake kills more than 200, civil protection agency says
Hundreds died Saturday when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti.
Hundreds died Saturday when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti.
German nurse allegedly injects saline into thousands of patients instead of COVID-19 vaccine
The alleged injections took place between March and April and s believed to have impacted over 10,000 people, according to a district counselor’s Facebook page.
The alleged injections took place between March and April and s believed to have impacted over 10,000 people, according to a district counselor’s Facebook page.
US sends 3K troops to evacuate embassy staff in Kabul amid Taliban offensive
The U.S. is sending an additional 3,000 troops to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
The U.S. is sending an additional 3,000 troops to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
US sending 837K Pfizer shots to Caribbean amid anti-vaccine protests
The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.
The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.