CIA Chief Says Taliban in Strongest Military Position Since 2001 The CIA is trying to maintain some capabilities in Afghanistan
Taliban Wants Afghan President to Step Down Before Ceasefire A Taliban spokesman said women would have more rights under the new government than during earlier Taliban rule
Russia Sending Military Equipment to Tajik-Afghan Border Tajikistan asked Russia for assistance after Afghan soldiers crossed the border
US Launches Airstrikes Against the Taliban The Pentagon says the US bombed Afghanistan in support of the Afghan government over 'the last several days'
Milley: Taliban Has Almost Half of Afghan District Centers Says Afghan forces are trying to regroup in population centers
Erdogan: Turkey Planning Talks With the Taliban Over Kabul Airport Turkey plans to leave troops in Afghanistan to control the airport, but the Taliban is against a continued Turkish presence
Afghan Govt Accuses Pakistan of Giving Military Support to the Taliban Pakistan rejected an accusation that it is providing the Taliban air support
Afghan Govt, Taliban Both Claim Control of Key Border Crossing Govt claims to have reclaimed crossing lost Wednesday
Taliban Offers Ceasefire in Exchange for Prisoner Release Afghan govt spokesman said the offer is a 'big demand'
