Taliban face dissent over new rule as economic crisis beckons
The Taliban will need international recognition if they are to save the crumbling economy.
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'Take our children': Taliban block evacuees at airport
Thousands desperate to leave Afghanistan await their chance amid confusion.
Taliban block evacuees at airport, shoot at crowd - reports
The jihadi group has previously said it would allow safe passage for evacuees.
With Afghan collapse, Moscow takes charge in Central Asia
New York Times: Pakistan, China and Russia gained broad influence in security matters.
Opinion | As the Taliban's grip on Afghanistan tightens, New Zealand must commit to taking more refugees
Opinion: It is government's responsibility to help those who once helped our efforts.
Allies embraced Biden. Did Kabul lay bare 'great illusion'
US President's decision to get out of Afghanistan put an end to Europe's adulation of him.
Taliban hunting Western aides
UN document reveals Taliban fighters are threatening to take family members hostage.
'So predictable': Ignored warnings led to chaotic Afghanistan evacuation
US officials estimate that as many as 10,000 Americans remain in Afghanistan.
Taliban laughing about idea of 'women politicians' goes viral
The jihadi group has promised to uphold women's rights.
No extra Afghan refugees, says NZ
NZ will not accept more Afghan refugees following a meeting of immigration ministers.
Taliban kill protesters who dared to take down their flag
One person was killed, fuelling fears of further tyranny from the militants.
Mercy dash to Kabul: NZ military plane leaves for evacuation mission
NZDF would not confirm whether any special forces operatives were on board.
Kiwi soldiers shock: Taliban topples statue outside old NZ base
Bamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".
'Pool of blood, loved ones around her': Taliban kill woman for not wearing burqa
The Taliban said it would honour women's rights. A day later they murdered a woman.
Controversial 9/11 museum's secret drama unearthed by film
Unhappy museum officials have objected and sought changes to the film.
'Power to you': Kiwi female journalist's brave questions at Taliban conference
Charlotte Bellis is a NZ-born journalist who has been reporting on the ground from Kabul.
For Afghan women, Taliban stir fears of return to a repressive past
New York Times: Afghan women try to assess what will befall them as Taliban take control.
The fall of Kabul: Who is NZ leaving behind?
"I am shocked the NZ Government will not help me," says interpreter fearing for his life.
Taliban allowing 'safe passage' out of Afghanistan - US officials
It appears Afghanistan's new rulers plan not to disrupt the evacuation.
Taliban's whopping $2.3 billion to fund war
Chilling predictions the Taliban could soon be set to come into even more money.
Supreme Court Justice calls on Govt to provide safe passage for female Afghan judges
Female judges are receiving calls from the Taliban threatening 'where will you hide now?'
Who are the Taliban, and what do they want?
New York Times: A look at the origin story of the Taliban and their record as rulers.
German rescue mission from Kabul airport evacuates just 7 people
'We have a very chaotic, dangerous and complex situation,' German defence minister said.
Ghosts of Afghanistan haunt the United States
Opinion: Like the Soviet Union, the US has left with its 'tail between its legs'.
Taliban announces 'amnesty' in Afghanistan as reports emerge of beatings, home invasions
"[Women] should be in government structure according to Shariah law" - Taliban spokesman.
Killed soldier's dad: Kiwis showed Afghanistan 'glimpse of freedom'
Dad of first Kiwi soldier killed in Afghanistan has a message for those who served there.
After seven years of failing to fix Afghanistan, Ghani makes a hasty escape
New York Times: Critics blame ex-PM for chaos in Kabul, saying he betrayed his people.
Billions spent on Afghan army ultimately benefited Taliban
They grabbed not only political power but also US-supplied firepower.
PM: 200 Afghan locals could be rescued by NZ extraction operation
Extraction priority will be for the locals who assisted NZ's Defence Force: PM
Stunning photo inside US air force plane leaving Kabul
The now viral image is being seen as a sign of the despair felt by Afghan people.
'It's been coming': Former Kiwi soldier unsurprised by Taliban takeover
But he's proud of New Zealand's contribution to the war in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan explainer: What we know and what's next
The Taliban captured all major cities in Afghanistan in a matter of days.
Student stranded in Kabul has 'no regrets' for Afghanistan holiday
"I've bitten off more than I can chew and something has not gone to plan"
Defiant Biden: US will not commit more troops in Afghanistan
US will not enter 'third decade' of war that has spanned four American presidencies.