Latest "Taliban" stories

State Department spokesman Ned Price speaks during a news conference at the State Department, March 10, 2022, in Washington.

Taliban releases 2 Americans held in Afghanistan

State Department spokesman Ned Price called the release an apparent goodwill gesture on the part of the Taliban.

3 months ago

This undated photo provided to The AP shows Mark Frerichs, a U.S. veteran and civilian contractor held more than 2 years in Afghanistan by the Taliban.

Taliban releases Navy veteran held hostage in Afghanistan

Mark Frerichs, a Navy veteran who was abducted in January 2020, was released in exchange for a convicted Taliban drug lord jailed in the United States.

6 months ago

Helicopter crash kills 3 in Kabul during training session

The Taliban’s defense ministry said at least three Afghan crew members were killed when a U.S.-manufactured Black Hawk helicopter they were flying crashed.

6 months ago

US ending Operation Allies Welcome, shift to new Afghan refugee help

White House officials said the move is meant to improve efforts to assist Afghan refugees.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

The desperate pleas from Afghanistan in our inbox

Last August, as the Taliban advanced on Kabul and the U.S. military began its hectic withdrawal from Afghanistan, emails began trickling into our inboxes.

By Mike Gruss

7 months ago

Fewer troops in CENTCOM? No problem, says 3-star air boss

“How do we share information? How do we share intelligence? How do we gain a common understanding with each other?” Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago