Taliban takeover prompts fears of a resurgent al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda has the capacity in the near future to carry out catastrophic attacks on America.
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'Stranded' tourist describes evacuation flight from Kabul
Tourist "tired but glad to be out," as thousands still wait for flights.
Afghan mercy dash: First NZDF flight lands at Kabul, picks up desperate evacuees
RNZAF C-130 spends just 30 minutes on tarmac - just hours after deadly gunfight.
'Trigger a reaction:' Extremist group warns of consequences if allies stay
Taliban has said "all fake news" towards their extreme display of violence over weeks.
Afghan soldier killed in firefight outside Kabul airport
Shooting breaks out as Talban warns US any delay in withdrawal will 'provoke a reaction'.
Kabul chaos: Shooting, stampedes, gas attacks; family of 16 evacuated to NZ
Father who fled Taliban reduced to tears by news of family's dramatic rescue.
Miscue after miscue, US exit of Afghanistan unravels
New York Times: Biden struggles to explain how the withdrawal went so badly wrong.
First Kiwis evacuated from Kabul arriving home today
Partner nations flew the Kiwis out of Kabul airport - the scene of chaos and death.
Taliban searching for people who worked for NZ - interpreter
The Taliban are going door-to-door looking for those who worked with the government.
Taliban 'flog young Afghans for wearing jeans'
Claims fighters are beating people for wearing non-religious clothing.
Six commercial airlines ordered to help Kabul airlift
18 civilian aircraft will be helping to fly evacuees from Afghanistan.
At Kabul's airport, the situation grows increasingly dire
New York Times: Thousands of desperate Afghans are trying to flee the Taliban.
Chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal 'boost to militant Islam'
President to address the nation for third time in a week, in an effort to quell criticism.
'Imbecilic': Ex-UK leader Tony Blair slams Afghan withdrawal
Blair accuses Joe Biden of being "in obedience to an imbecilic political slogan".
First Kiwis evacuated from Afghanistan
A second group of New Zealanders is expected to be evacuated as soon as possible.
Afghanistan: Seven killed in crowd crush at Kabul airport
Crowds outside the airport are trying to flee the Taliban after Afghanistan fell to them.
Taliban 'mock US' with propaganda photo
Video also shows elite unit in full military gear with modern US-made weapons.
'Saudi Arabia of lithium': Taliban sits on $1 trillion of minerals, China may seek business
Afghanistan's vast supplies of lithium key to global push to develop green technologies.
Harry and Meghan's awkward royal snub
Harry and Meghan have turned their backs on Kate Middleton's projects in a palace snub.
'Leave Kabul ASAP': Evacuating people 'being crushed to death'
"I've seen many bad things, but right now I can't think of anything worse." - UK reporter.
PM: Afghan rescue effort 'hampered', 'too soon' to increase refugee intake
It comes as other nations pledge to increase refugee quotas as the crisis deepens.
Exclusive: Taliban leader vows safe exit of NZ nationals from Kabul
Hard-line Islamist group wants strong relationship with NZ government as nation rebuilds.
Afghan woman set on fire by Taliban for 'bad cooking', others used as sex slaves
Women being forced to cook for the militants; girls as young as 12 traded as sex slaves.
US helicopters pick up Kabul evacuees
US President Joe Biden pledged firmly to bring all Americans home from Afghanistan.
Horrifying execution: Taliban kill police chief to show power
Taliban had said "they pardoned all former govt officials" and no need for anyone to flee.
For America, and Afghanistan, the post-9/11 era ends painfully
New York Times: An era that began two decades ago has drawn to a close.
Frontline: Kiwi journalist witnesses historic fall of Kabul
"There are very few journalists left," says NZ-born Al Jazeera correspondent.
Greece worried Afghan unrest will revive migrant crisis
Turkey is home to 3.6 million Syrians, but Greece has its everlasting financial woes.
'No way out': Afghan forces hunted, hiding and praying for salvation
New York Times: Militants are searching for Afghan soldiers and security officials.
Afghanistan falls: First Kiwis safely evacuated from Kabul airport
MFAT warns the situation is fragile and "changing rapidly".
Hundreds of Afghan refugee bids on stalled Immigration list
Oldest refugee application from interpreter-linked family is March 2015.
Taliban face dissent over new rule as economic crisis beckons
The Taliban will need international recognition if they are to save the crumbling economy.
'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.