Taliban 'mock US' with propaganda photo
Video also shows elite unit in full military gear with modern US-made weapons.
Video also shows elite unit in full military gear with modern US-made weapons.
Afghanistan's vast supplies of lithium key to global push to develop green technologies.
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"I've seen many bad things, but right now I can't think of anything worse." - UK reporter.
It comes as other nations pledge to increase refugee quotas as the crisis deepens.
Hard-line Islamist group wants strong relationship with NZ government as nation rebuilds.
Women being forced to cook for the militants; girls as young as 12 traded as sex slaves.
US President Joe Biden pledged firmly to bring all Americans home from Afghanistan.
Taliban had said "they pardoned all former govt officials" and no need for anyone to flee.
Turkey is home to 3.6 million Syrians, but Greece has its everlasting financial woes.
New York Times: Militants are searching for Afghan soldiers and security officials.
MFAT warns the situation is fragile and "changing rapidly".
Oldest refugee application from interpreter-linked family is March 2015.
The Taliban will need international recognition if they are to save the crumbling economy.
Thousands desperate to leave Afghanistan await their chance amid confusion.
The jihadi group has previously said it would allow safe passage for evacuees.
New York Times: Pakistan, China and Russia gained broad influence in security matters.
Opinion: It is government's responsibility to help those who once helped our efforts.
US officials estimate that as many as 10,000 Americans remain in Afghanistan.
The jihadi group has promised to uphold women's rights.
NZ will not accept more Afghan refugees following a meeting of immigration ministers.
One person was killed, fuelling fears of further tyranny from the militants.
NZDF would not confirm whether any special forces operatives were on board.
Bamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".
The Taliban said it would honour women's rights. A day later they murdered a woman.
Unhappy museum officials have objected and sought changes to the film.
Charlotte Bellis is a NZ-born journalist who has been reporting on the ground from Kabul.
New York Times: Afghan women try to assess what will befall them as Taliban take control.
"I am shocked the NZ Government will not help me," says interpreter fearing for his life.
It appears Afghanistan's new rulers plan not to disrupt the evacuation.