Taliban leader Abdul Qahar Balkhi speaks about group’s future
Abdul Qahar Balkhi, from the Taliban’s Cultural Commission, has spoken exclusively to Al Jazeera's Charlotte Bellis.
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Taliban retakes power, but it faces mounting challenges ahead
Al Jazeera takes a look at six challenges facing the armed group as it prepares to rule the country of 38 million.
Europe fears Afghan refugee crisis after Taliban takeover
Following the 2015 refugee crisis fuelled by Syria's war, European leaders seek to avoid an influx of Afghans.
Ex-UK PM Blair slams American ‘abandonment’ of Afghanistan
'The abandonment of Afghanistan and its people is tragic, dangerous, unnecessary,' Tony Blair writes.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalised with COVID-19
Jackson and his wife Jacqueline are being treated at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Australian PM defends lockdown strategy as daily cases hit record
Scott Morrison says lockdown strategy will stay until at least 70 percent of Australia's population is fully vaccinated.
Deadly chaos continues at Kabul airport: Live news
Biden admin says 18 aircraft will be used to speed up the evacuation process as chaos continues at Kabul airport.
Gaza border clashes wound 41 Palestinians
Violence erupts after hundreds of Palestinians protested against Israel's stifling blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Kamala Harris begins Southeast Asia trip amid Afghan chaos
US vice president faces task of convincing Southeast Asia of US reliability amid its chaotic pullout from Afghanistan.
Lebanon to raise fuel prices in bid to ease crippling shortages
Lebanese leaders hold emergency meeting, decide to change the exchange rate used to price petroleum products.
US, Germany warn of growing security threats at Kabul airport
'Potential security threats' prompt US and German embassies to warn their citizens against travelling to Kabul airport.
Afghan Americans scramble to support diaspora
After rapid Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, Afghans across the US work to support their diaspora community.
Dozens hurt as Israel raids Gaza, fires at Palestinian protesters
Two Palestinians, including 13-year-old boy shot in the head by Israeli forces, are in a critical condition.
Afghanistan shows ‘limitations’ of US military, experts say
Swift collapse of the Afghan government demonstrates US military's inability to engage in nation-building, experts say.
French protesters rally against COVID health pass
For sixth straight Saturday, protesters march against COVID health pass they describe as a restriction of freedom.
More than dozen killed in southwest Niger village attack
At least 16 people killed in Thiem in the country's Tillaberi region by unknown gunmen, according to a local mayor.
US coastal evacuations urged as Hurricane Henri heads north
Officials tell millions of people in Hurricane Henri's path to brace themselves for torrential rain and storm surges.
Chad says will withdraw half its troops from G5 Sahel force
N'Djamena says the 'strategic redeployment' is to better adapt to the organisation of rebel groups in the region.
Afghans need to accept Taliban rule, says Hashmat Ghani
Hashmat Ghani tells Al Jazeera that accepting the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan is essential to avoid instability.
Qaamqaam: The Somali village where chopping trees is banned
Village elders impose hefty fines and expel residents for cutting down trees as they seek to protect the environment.