Afghanistan

The announcement is the latest curb on the rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls, following edicts barring them from education, public spaces and most forms of employment.

The decree, which calls for women to only show their eyes and recommends they wear the head-to-toe burqa, evoked similar restrictions during the Taliban's previous rule between 1996 and 2001.

Afghan refugees who fled their country following the Taliban takeover six months ago are struggling to find affordable housing in the high-cost U.S. cities where they’ve chosen to settle.

U.S. defense officials say no U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action

More than three months after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, about 35,000 Afghans are still housed at six U.S. military installations

Legislative Emergency Board will consider the request based on a 12-month plan outlined by Rep. Khanh Pham and Sen. Kayse Jama who have led Oregon’s effort to welcome Afghan refugees.

Operation Allies Welcome expects to place around 120,000 refugees in communities across the U.S. by the end of 2021.

The Taliban have ruled out cooperation with the U.S. to contain extremist groups in Afghanistan.

On the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, at a time when many veterans are troubled by the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the stresses of the pandemic, advocates have a message for those struggling with mental health: Help is available.

U.S. President Joe Biden says he will stick with his Aug. 31 deadline for finishing a U.S.-led evacuation of Americans, at-risk Afghans and others