Timeline: Key dates in Afghanistan since 2001 KABUL: With the Taliban back in control of Afghanistan, here is a recap of landmark events in the war-torn country... Published 16 Aug, 2021 09:49am
World Biden to speak Thursday about Afghanistan amid swift US pullout Biden would update American people on the situation and that no major policy pronouncements were expected Updated 08 Jul, 2021 05:36pm
Opinion Biden seeks to turn debacle in Afghanistan to victory at home The US pullout from the Pentagon’s once mighty Bagram Air Base in the dead of night, while Taliban fighters pour... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
US pullout from Afghanistan over 90% complete: Pentagon The United States is expected to keep a reported 650 or more military personnel to protect the US embassy and diplomats. Updated 06 Jul, 2021 09:42pm
World Afghan forces deploy to counter Taliban assault "We are planning to launch a big offensive to retake the lost territories from the enemy," spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said. Published 06 Jul, 2021 04:02pm
World Afghan troops struggle to replace Americans at key base The sprawling military complex was at one point home to tens of thousands of US and allied soldiers Published 06 Jul, 2021 09:44am
World Taliban seize key Kandahar district after fierce fighting Panjwai district governor said Afghan forces and the Taliban clashed during the night, resulting in government forces retreating from the area. Updated 04 Jul, 2021 06:52pm
World Families flee as Taliban seize key Kandahar district The fall of Panjwai district comes just two days after US and NATO forces vacated their main Bagram Air Base near Kabul. Updated 04 Jul, 2021 05:08pm
World Era ends, uncertainty looms as US forces quit main Afghanistan base US to leave behind only an embassy protection force Taliban sweeping into districts as foreign troops go home Effective end to war launched after Sept. 11 attacks Published 03 Jul, 2021 08:52am
World Complete Afghan withdrawal imminent as last US troops leave Bagram Bagram Air Base served as the linchpin for US operations in the country Published 02 Jul, 2021 11:54am
World US to hand Bagram base to Afghan forces in 20 days, says official An Afghan security official said the handover was expected in about 20 days and the defence ministry had set up special committees to manage it. Published 01 Jun, 2021 06:50pm
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