The Americans called him “Mikey,” and as an interpreter for the Special Forces he did not just bridge language gaps. He did everything from easing negotiations with local Afghans loyal to the Taliban to warning a convoy away from an ambush.

A stranded interpreter, and the soldiers who would not let go

The United States President Joe Biden paid tribute to US soldiers who lost their lives in suicide bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday (August 26) and hailed them as "selfless heroes".

'Will hunt you down': Joe Biden warns Kabul bombers, vows to avenge deaths of US soldiers

At least 10 US troops, including four Marines, have been killed in the twin bomb attack that took place near the Kabul Airport on Thursday, and several others have been injured.

At least 10 US troops killed and many injured in Kabul airport attack: Pentagon

Joe Biden vowed to hunt down the masterminds behind the Kabul blasts. But with no ground presence in Afghanistan, will Biden have to depend on tacit support from the Taliban? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Biden vows to hunt down Kabul attack masterminds

A group of US lawmakers has urged President Joe Biden to prevent the Taliban, Afghanistan's de facto rulers, from destabilising Pakistan and acquiring nuclear weapons.

What is your strategy to stop Taliban from acquiring nuclear weapons? US lawmakers to Biden

The UK's defence chief promised Friday to “get to the bottom of” a security lapse that saw documents identifying Afghan staff members and job applicants left behind at the abandoned British Embassy in Kabul.

Afghanistan staff details left behind at UK Kabul embassy: Report

The Taliban urged Afghan preachers to emphasise the importance of obeying rulers in their sermons during Friday prayers, according to Reuters, citing a statement issued by the Islamist hardline group.

Preach about importance of obeying rulers at Friday prayers: Taliban to Afghan imams

Up to half a million Afghans could flee their homeland by year-end, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said on Friday, appealing to all neighbouring countries to keep their borders open for those seeking safety.

Half a million Afghans could flee across borders: UNHCR

Medical staff at Kabul`s Emergency Hospital worked through the night into Friday treating casualties from the twin blasts that tore through crowds waiting outside the airport.

Exhausted Kabul hospital staff fear more attacks may come

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the deadly bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday (August 26) as reported by AFP. The suicide attacks killed more than 60 people including, 13 US soldiers as told by Afghan and US officials.

Afghanistan: ISIS claim responsibility for Kabul blasts that killed dozens, including 13 US soldiers

The United States President Joe Biden said that he has seen "no evidence" that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State militants in carrying out the deadly suicide bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday (August 26).

Kabul blasts: Joe Biden says no sign of 'collusion' between Taliban and Islamic State in attacks

India strongly condemned the deadly bomb blasts that rocked Afghanistan's capital city Kabul on Thursday (August 26), killing at least 13 US soldiers, along with dozens of Afghans, who were waiting outside Kabul airport to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

India condemns Kabul blasts, says 'need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism'

Afghanistan's capital city Kabul was stunned by more than one suicide bomb blast at the airport on Thursday (August 26), that killed dozens of people including US troops as the United States President Joe Biden issued a stern warning to those who are responsible for the attacks.

Kabul blasts: More than 90 dead as Joe Biden vows to 'hunt down' those responsible

Former US president Donald Trump and other Republican lawmakers have lashed out at Joe Biden after deadly bomb blasts rocked Afghanistan's capital Kabul, killing at least 13 US soldiers among others on Thursday (August 26).

'Biden has blood on his hands': Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers slam US president after Kabul blasts

More than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, a deadly blast outside the Kabul Airport has brought back horrifying memories for the country. The Kabul International Airport has been a heated place in Afghanistan for the past few weeks as several locals and other national citizens have been trying to leave the country.

ISIS- Khorasan: What you should know

Twin bomb blasts rocked the Kabul Airport on Thursday, killing at least 60 people and injuring more than 140 people. These blasts have happened more than a week after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, and may not be an act of the ruling terrorist group in the country.

'Evil circles': Taliban condemns Kabul airport blast

As the Kabul is still trying to hold its ground after the deadly twin blasts near the international airport, Germany has announced a stop on its evacuation process.

Germany completes evacuation from Afghanistan; UK to continue rescue operation

Taliban had emphasised that US defense secretary James Mattis and NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg were their targets

Watch: Taliban claims responsibility for Kabul airport attack