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After a hellish month, the president wants to focus on domestic matters – but Republicans won’t let Afghanistan drop from the radarOnce again Joe Biden found himself talking about nation-building, the fragility of democracy and the threat that religiou…
Attempts to legitimise warfare should be met with scepticism, argues Andrew Clapham. Plus letters from Prof Keith Hayward, Blaine Stothard and Margaret VandecasteeleSamuel Moyn is right to emphasise how humanising war has distracted attention from ques…
Those on board the cramped military plane weren’t granted a last glimpse of their homeland before the difficult journey ahead, while all knew thousands still waited desperately belowThe American marine shouted “push!”. And hundreds of people did, shovi…
Mark Milley says it’s possible the US will seek to coordinate on strikes in Afghanistan, though defence secretary Lloyd Austin remains scepticalUS Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has said it was “possible” the United St…
After sending a brief message of congratulation to his troops, Major General Chris Donahue became the last pair of American ‘boots on the ground’Afghanistan – latest newsAfter two decades, America’s last soldier left without pomp, without ceremony, cer…
Taliban spokesman says Afghanistan has ‘gained complete independence’ as fighters enter hangars occupied by US forces hours earlierAfghanistan – live updatesReport: after 20 years, last US flight departs KabulAs the last US military transport aircraft …
Last Americans, including acting ambassador, have now left, ending near 20-year occupationOpinion: Men like McMaster and Panetta are addicted to warAmerica’s longest war came to an end just before midnight local time in Afghanistan, when the last evacu…
Several rockets were fired at Kabul airport on Monday, less than 48 hours before the United States is due to complete its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Eyewitnesses said the rockets were launched from a car and were aimed towards the airport …
US vows to press on with operations after rockets fired at international airport, as Afghan official says children among victims of earlier US drone strike Afghanistan – latest newsSeveral rockets were fired at Kabul airport on Monday, less than 48 hou…
Thwarted attack comes after reports of civilian deaths following drone strikes by the US in the Afghan capitalShoeless, shivering, passing out: Afghan refugees arrive in the UKKabul airport comes under rocket fire as US evacuation enters final phaseSee…
Secretary of state to bereaved father: ‘I’m deeply sorry’Adviser: US will help people leave after deadlineAfghanistan – live coverageThe White House on Sunday reasserted its promise to capture or kill the perpetrators of the deadly attacks on Kabul air…
A rapid Taliban takeover, a chaotic evacuation and a deadly terror attack have shaken confidence in the commander-in-chief and US leadershipJoe Biden bowed his head at the lectern, as if the weight of the world were on his shoulders. In his breast pock…
US says there were no known civilian casualties but community elder claims women and children among victimsAfghanistan latest news – liveThe US drone strike in Afghanistan targeted a mid-level “planner” from the Islamic State’s local affiliate who was …
Drone strike carried out east of Kabul as Pentagon warns of further ‘specific, credible’ threats against airportThe US has conducted a drone strike against an Islamic State target in Afghanistan on Saturday, as the airlift of those desperate to flee mo…
The majority of Americans support the withdrawal from Afghanistan. That’s why his approval ratings will bounce back in the long-runPresident Biden’s decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, and the country’s nearly immediate fall to the Taliban…