Taliban Says China Will Be Afghanistan’s ‘Most Important Partner’ The US is withholding Afghan funds from the new Taliban-led government
Afghan Central Bank Board Member Urges US, IMF to Release Frozen Funds Afghanistan is facing a potential economic crisis, but the US is using its financial power as leverage over the Taliban
Milley: ‘It’s Possible’ the US Could Coordinate With the Taliban on ISIS-K The US has previously flown air support for the Taliban against ISIS-K
Fighting Rages in Afghanistan’s Contested Panjshir Valley Both sides claim the other took heavy casualties
White House Chief of Staff Not Sure US Will Ever Recognize Taliban The Taliban wants the US to reopen its embassy in Kabul and open up diplomatic relations
Biden Cites ‘Serious Competition With China’ as a Reason to Leave Afghanistan Washington has to grapple with how a Taliban government fits in with its new Cold War with China
Taliban in Talks With Turkey, Qatar to Manage Kabul Airport The plan is to get the airport running as soon as possible so people can leave Afghanistan on commercial flights
‘We are Not Done With You Yet,’ Biden Threatens More Airstrikes Against ISIS-K in Afghanistan A drone strike in Kabul that the US claims targeted ISIS-K killed 10 civilians, including 7 children
Taliban Wants US and Other Countries to Reopen Embassies in Afghanistan The Taliban seeks a diplomatic and trade relationship with the US
Blinken Says Taliban Has to Earn ‘International Legitimacy’ The US moved Afghanistan-related diplomatic operations to Qatar
