The Taliban declared on Friday that they had taken full control of Afghanistan "by the mercy of Allah almighty," destroying the Panjshir opposition. "We have complete control of Afghanistan, thanks to Allah Almighty's blessing.

Panjshir: Taliban declare victory over last holdout, resistance leaders deny

After the US completed its evacuation from Kabul on Monday night, the United Kingdom has begun engaging in talks with the Taliban to secure safe passage out of Afghanistan for British nationals and Afghans still stranded in the country.

Britain in talks with Taliban in Doha for further evacuations

Amir Khan Muttaqi, a senior Taliban leader who has been negotiating with anti-Taliban militia fighters, said on Wednesday that Talks have officially failed on Panjshir.

Taliban appoint governor of Panjshir, urge resistance to avoid conflict

The US military has been present in Afghanistan for 20 years, attempting to "civilise" the people, but its presence has only resulted in catastrophes, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.

America's 20-year presence in Afghanistan only resulted in tragedies, says Putin

The Taliban on Wednesday called on the holdout bastion of the Panjshir Valley to lay down their arms, as resistance fighters said they had repulsed heavy attacks.

The last holdout: In Afghanistan's Panjshir, anti-Taliban forces fight on 