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Russia is the first country to formally recognized the Taliban.
‘COURAGEOUS STEP’

Russia First Country to Recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban Rule

Russia has been gradually strengthening its relationship with the Taliban over the years.

Jasmine Venet

Joe Biden was left speechless when he was told about an article coming out that quoted the families of fallen U.S. soldiers making critical comments about him too frequently mentioning the death of his own son, Beau.
SILENCED

Psaki: Biden Speechless at Gold Star Families’ Criticisms

The president was allegedly stunned to hear they felt he’d spoken too much about his late son, Beau.

Dan Ladden-Hall

The Biden administration released a review on the State Department's response to the fall of Afghanistan in 2021
POSTMORTEM

State Department Botched Afghanistan Evacuation, Report Says

The report found mistakes made under both the Biden and Trump administrations resulted in the chaotic withdrawal.

Chris Hippensteel

The ISIS leader said to be responsible for a 2021 attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan was killed earlier this month by the Taliban.
TAKEN OUT

Taliban Kill ISIS Leader Behind Kabul Airport Attack: Report

The 2021 bombings killed 13 U.S. troops and at least 170 Afghans.

Josh Fiallo

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INSIDE MAN?

Why America Just Set Free the ‘Pablo Escobar of Afghanistan’

The U.S. took a big risk by releasing this infamous Afghan drug lord and Taliban ally. It could very well backfire.

Ruchi Kumar

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‘HORRIFIC ATTACK’

Afghan Suicide Bombing Kills 19+ During Students’ Exam

The blast took place in an area populated by a minority previously targeted by ISIS.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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REAL-LIFE HORROR

HBO Doc Goes Inside the Afghanistan Evacuation From Hell

Director Jamie Roberts tells us about securing raw footage for his harrowing HBO documentary, interviewing the Taliban, and getting the Biden administration on board.

Adam Manno

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HORRIFYING

Massive Explosion at Kabul Mosque Kills at Least 10

A Taliban spokesman vowed that the “perpetrators of such crimes will soon be brought to justice and will be punished.”

AJ McDougall

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TERROR AND A TICKING CLOCK

Burned Uniforms and Tossed Luggage: Kabul’s Chaotic Fall

Hour by hour on Aug. 15, 2021, in the U.S. Embassy, in Afghan army installations, and in ordinary homes, panic and confusion reigned as the Taliban approached.

Scott Mann

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VIEWS TO DIE FOR

Al Qaeda Boss Blitzed on Balcony of My ‘Frat Party’ House

What do an American veteran and an al Qaeda figurehead have in common? An address in Kabul, with a killer view.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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‘BARBARIC’

ISIS Says It Launched Deadly Attack on Sikh Temple in Kabul

The three-hour firefight left at least one person dead and seven others injured.

Corbin Bolies

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