Ghani Flees Afghanistan; Taliban’s Mullah Baradar Likely to Take Power | US evacuates embassy, prepares to depart

The collapse was almost inevitable

Taliban Is Surrounding Kabul as Battle Looms | Territory falls, and Kabul is one of the last cities standing

Afghan Commander Ismail Khan Captured by Taliban in Herat | Long-time commander was handed over in deal with Taliban

Taliban Sweep Through Southern Afghanistan in Latest Territory Push | More capitals fall in the face of Taliban offensive

Embassy staff has been instructed to destroy sensitive materials

Fall of Ghazni Leaves Afghanistan’s Capital Exposed | Kabul is clearly in Taliban sights as offensive mounts

The West is accepting the fact that the Taliban will lead a future govt

Herat and Kandahar, Two Major Afghan Cities, Fall to Taliban | 12 provincial capitals have fallen in week-long push

The US is launching between 1 and 3 airstrikes each day