The Biden administration on Wednesday took steps to ease the pressure that sanctions on the Taliban are having on Afghanistan, as the combination of the pandemic, a severe drought, the loss of foreign aid and frozen currency reserves have left the country’s fragile economy on the brink of collapse.

US eases pressure of sanctions on Afghanistan

The Taliban claim to have complete control over Afghanistan. However, recent evidence points to the contrary. Despite the Taliban government's best efforts, even after three months of the group's takeover of the country, the National Resistance Front (NRF) remains a thorn in its side.

Afghanistan | 3 months since takeover, is NRF still a thorn in the Taliban's side?

As Kabul was falling to the Taliban in August, the young Afghan air force pilot flew his PC-12 turboprop from Afghanistan to neighbouring Tajikistan to escape. Like other Afghan officers who fled in dozens of military aircraft to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, the pilot had faith that his American military partners would rescue him.

Afghan military pilots, on the run, feel abandoned by US

Why are the Taliban stripping away so many of Afghan women’s hard-won freedoms? That may seem like a facetious question. When the Taliban ruled the country in the 1990s, after all, their regime was known for having some of the world’s harshest restrictions on women.

Why the Taliban’s repression of women may be more tactical than ideological

A few days after the US completed withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, some people from the western nation are still expressing their disappointment over their President's decision.

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A day after American troops left Afghanistan, the Taliban said it expects the US to reopen their embassy in Kabul. “America should have only a diplomatic presence in Kabul.

We expect US to reopen embassy in Kabul, have trade relations: Taliban

Even as Taliban promises to be different this time, there are signs of terrorist organisations aligning themselves with the new de facto rulers of Afghanistan, with al Qaeda setting its sights on India's Kashmir in a 'congratulatory letter'.

Al Qaeda 'congratulates' Taliban; mentions Kashmir, Palestine in letter

On Tuesday, several youngsters ran to school in Kabul as the Taliban symbolically strolled over the runway of the capital's airport, celebrating their victory following the pullout of US soldiers.

Not afraid of Taliban, why should I be: Afghan schoolgirl after US troops' departure 

After being left behind in the country following the evacuation of international forces, an Afghan interpreter believes working with British and American troops was the "biggest mistake of his life.

Working with UK and US 'biggest mistake of my life': Afghan interpreter left in Kabul

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Tuesday urged Taliban soldiers to 'treat the people well', adding that they were entitled to 'peace'. His remarks came hours after the last of the United States and allied troops withdrew from Kabul airport.

Taliban spokesperson asks soldiers to 'treat the people well', citizens however remain sceptic

A US C-17 flight was the final flight to leave Afghanistan as America ended its 20-year campaign in the country. The flight reportedly left with just a few passengers on board.

This US soldier was the last to leave Afghanistan

As the US troops left Afghanistan, the Taliban engaged in celebratory gunfire in Kabul as reports claimed the group had taken control of Kabul airport. "The last US soldier has left Kabul airport and our country gained complete independence," Taliban spokesman Qari Yusuf said.

Watch: Taliban engages in celebratory gunfire as US troops leave; 2 fighters die due to gunshot wound

Tuesday was the first day that the hardline Islamist Taliban have been in total control of Afghanistan. As the group celebrates the withdrawal of US troops, many Afghan residents of Kabul fear a return of the earlier infamous rule of the Taliban.

As Taliban gain complete control of Afghanistan, Kabul residents hold on to hope for a 'peaceful' future

The United States announced it has completed its withdrawal ending its engagement in Afghanistan which lasted for 20 years and claimed the lives of at least 2,400 US service members.

US completes military withdrawal from Afghanistan

As the US reached its final phase of evacuation from Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden warned of another attack in the next 24-36 hours just days after the deadly attack at Kabul airport in which 13 US troops were killed including several Afghan civilians.

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Just days after the deadly blast at Kabul airport, US President Joe Biden said the threat of terrorist attacks on the airport "remains high". "The situation on the ground continues to be extremely dangerous, our commanders informed me that an attack is highly likely in the next 24-36 hours," the US president said.

Attack highly likely in next 24-36 hours, says Biden on Kabul airport

Britain on Wednesday warned the Taliban against attempts to coercively seal off Afghanistan from the rest of the world and urged the militant group to keep its borders open.

UK warns Taliban against sealing Afghanistan off from the world

Taking aim at US president Joe Biden's Afghan policy, former President Donald Trump expressed concern that thousands of terrorists might have been flown out from Afghanistan as part of the evacuation process.

Trump takes aim at Biden's Afghan policy, alleges thousands of terrorists might have been airlifted out of Kabul

As the US ramped up its evacuation effort on Monday amid chaotic scenes at Kabul airport, Reuters news agency quoting a US State Department official said the commitment to pull out "at-risk" Afghans extended beyond the August 31 deadline set by the Biden administration.

'At risk' Afghans: US grapples with August 31 evacuation deadline

When asked if he believes in the Taliban, US President Joe Biden, who has faced criticism at home and abroad for his handling of the Afghan issue, responded, "I don't trust anybody.

'I don't trust anybody': US President Biden on being asked if he trusts Taliban 

The Biden administration has ordered six civilian aircraft to speed up the evacuation process calling in Delta, American Airlines, Atlas, Omni, Hawaiian and United Airlines to help US citizens and other personnel to leave the airport in limited time.

Biden orders US commercial airlines to help in Afghan evacuation

Taliban swept Afghanistan in a little over a week, claiming the capital Kabul on August 15. As a result of the escalation, many Afghans have fled the war-torn country, and the US administration has rushed to evacuate its embassy workers.

Black Hawk choppers to armoured Humvees: Billions in US weaponry seized by Taliban

The Taliban is intensifying a search for people who worked with the US and NATO forces, a confidential United Nations document says, despite the militants vowing no revenge against opponents.

Taliban 'intensifying' door-to-door search for Afghans who helped US, claims UN document

The Taliban reportedly raided the shuttered Indian Consulates in Kandahar and Herat two days ago, seizing documents from both missions. The militants allegedly stormed into the Consulate premises and took away parked vehicles, according to reports.

Taliban broke into Indian consulates, took away documents and parked vehicles