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In Kabul, celebration and dread the day after U.S. troops withdraw
Largely empty city streets suggest that for many Afghans, the departure of foreign forces marks the beginning of another period of uncertainty as they wait to see what kind of government, if any, will follow.
Live Afghanistan updates: Biden defends U.S. departure: ‘It was time to end this war’
President Biden on Tuesday defended the U.S. evacuation effort in Afghanistan, which was capped with the Taliban taking control of the Kabul airport after the last American military flight left the country.
This U.S. soldier’s boots were the last on the ground in Afghanistan
Army Maj. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, was photographed in night-vision green as the last U.S. service member to depart Afghan soil.
Afghanistan is under Taliban control. Here’s who leads the organization.
Here are some of the main leaders of the Taliban and what you need to know about them.
Airline employees took on new mission in Afghanistan conflict’s final days: Getting evacuees to the U.S.
The stories they told and the bruises on their bodies brought tears to her eyes. But her time with them also brought something else.
Taliban takeover propels tiny Qatar into outsize role in Afghanistan
Praised for its vital role in evacuations, the Persian Gulf state is a crucial mediator between the militants and the West.
Geronimo the alpaca killed by British officials after failed legal battle to save him
The most controversial alpaca in Britain was euthanized after testing positive for bovine tuberculosis.
Costa Rica’s environmental minister wants to build a green economy. She just needs time.
Andrea Meza has ambitious plans for the country’s fight against climate change. But between a warming planet and limited time in her role, she’s on a tight deadline.
An Afghan politician spent her life working for women’s rights. She barely made it out of the country.
Once she was negotiating with the Taliban over the country's future. On Monday she caught one of the last flights out.
U.S. troops depart a dramatically changed Afghanistan after 2 weeks of chaos and 20 years of war
The threat of more terrorist attacks like last week’s suicide bombing could undercut the finality of the U.S. withdrawal.
What we lost in Afghanistan: Readers share their sacrifices from 20 years of war
A trauma nurse, an Afghan refugee and other Washington Post readers share how they’re grappling with the chaotic end to the war.
As U.S. completes Afghan withdrawal, American allies in Syria watch warily
The top Kurdish commander is looking to the Biden administration to keep its promises and maintain U.S. troops in Syria.
Gay Games in Hong Kong face attacks as China’s proxies target LGBT groups
The controversy comes as mainland authorities clamp down on advocates of sexual minority rights.
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As U.S. leaves Afghanistan, Europe sours on Biden
The sudden Taliban takeover in Afghanistan and the seemingly chaotic handling of the American withdrawal have shaken European faith in Biden’s decision-making and political priorities.
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, a mad scientist in the recording studio, dies at 85
The Jamaican producer worked with artists including Bob Marley, the Clash and the Beastie Boys.
10 civilians killed by U.S. drone strike in Kabul, family says
The dead were all from a single extended family who were exiting a car in their driveway when the strike hit a nearby vehicle, relatives said.
Last U.S. military flight leaves Kabul; Biden to address nation Tuesday
Rockets were fired at Kabul airport early Monday, but as many as five were intercepted by a missile defense system.
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China restricts young people to playing video games three hours a week
The Chinese government introduced new measures to restrict children from gaming during the week.
European Union recommends new travel restrictions for unvaccinated Americans
The proposed travel restrictions come with caveats: They are not legally binding, and it's up to E.U. members to decide whether to implement them.
Venezuelan opposition to participate in regional elections
Venezuelan opposition parties say they will participate in the regional and municipal elections scheduled for November, a reversal from their boycotts of recent balloting
UN chief urges countries to help Afghans in "hour of need"
The United Nations chief is urging all nations to help the people of Afghanistan “in their darkest hour of need.”
Victorious Taliban focus on governing after US withdrawal
The Taliban are reveling in their victory after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, while reiterating their pledge to bring peace and security to the country after decades of war
Israel lets building goods into Gaza, easing postwar closure
Israel has allowed dozens of truckloads of construction materials into the Gaza Strip, easing a tight blockade it has maintained on the Hamas-ruled territory since an 11-day war in May
Afghan translator safe in Italy, worries for family he left
A 39-year-old man who served as a translator for the Italian military and embassy in Afghanistan says he is relieved to be safe in Italy but worries about how his wife and four young children are faring back in Kabul
