Afghanistan
Taliban to decide format and rules of new Afghanistan
The Taliban are bringing in a senior delegation to finalise governing arrangements and hinting at less strict rules
AfghanistanAfghan turmoil raises migration fears in Europe
The advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan could lead to a substantial rise in irregular migration
AfghanistanBiden's Kabul speech does well at home, less so abroad
Speaking yesterday, President Joe Biden again explained his reasons for ending the US military presence in Afghanistan.
United StatesIran will cautiously engage with Afghan Taliban rule
The situation across the border presents historical and current challenges for the Islamic Republic
IranRussia claims success in its Taliban engagement
Taliban negotiators are talking to Afghan politicians as Russia sees itself as an early mover on engagement
AfghanistanAfghan Taliban draw breath as they decide how to rule
The Taliban have captured Kabul unopposed but have yet to declare a government
AfghanistanAfghan fall strengthens Biden's conviction on leaving
The White House faced wide criticism yesterday as US media coverage likened the Afghan collapse to the fall of Saigon
United StatesAfghan elite wavers in face of Taliban onslaught
The Taliban have taken 13 provincial centres in a week and there is no indication their advance can be slowed
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