Kabul Airport
Taliban sign deal with UAE's GAAC corporation to run Afghan airports
Speaking at the contract signing event, Mullah Baradar stated that the country's security is strong and that the Islamic Emirate is willing to work with foreign investors
 "Taliban sign deal with UAE's GAAC corporation to run Afghan airports")
Turkey, Qatar enters into deal with Taliban on running airport of Kabul
Turkey and Qatar have entered into an agreement with the Taliban on the management over the international airport of Kabul and four other airports in Afghanistan
Senate approves Congressional gold medals for troops killed in Kabul in Aug
The US Senate has unanimously approved to award Congressional Gold medals for troops killed in Kabul airport attack
 "Senate approves Congressional gold medals for troops killed in Kabul in Aug")
Taliban asks airlines to restart int'l flights, promises cooperation
While passenger and aid flights have been operating from the airport, normal commercial services are yet to resume since last month's chaotic evacuation
It's much harder for fleeing Afghans to reach Europe than six years ago
New concrete, metal and razor wire walls, drone surveillance, beefed up border patrols and catch-and-return policies have made the route to Europe more difficult, dangerous and costly
 "It's much harder for fleeing Afghans to reach Europe than six years ago")
Qatar's top diplomat says it's not clear when Kabul airport will reopen
Qatar's top diplomat said that experts are racing to reopen Kabul's airport but warned it was not clear when flights would resume, with many still desperate to flee Afghanistan's new Taliban leaders
 "Qatar's top diplomat says it's not clear when Kabul airport will reopen")
Opponent says Saudi Crown Prince had role in Kabul airport attack
A Saudi opponent has spoken of the alleged role of Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman in supporting the ISIL elements during the August 26 Kabul airport attack, Iran's Mehr News reported
 "Opponent says Saudi Crown Prince had role in Kabul airport attack")
With Kabul airport closed, fearful Afghans rush for the border
The Taliban is talking with Qatar and Turkey over how to run Kabul's airport, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said
 "With Kabul airport closed, fearful Afghans rush for the border")
With Kabul airport closed, fearful Afghans rush for the border
Thousands seen at border crossings with Pakistan, Iran; crowds gather at banks in Kabul
Explained: What happens now that US troops have left Afghanistan?
The end of the US military involvement in the troubled country raises a new set of questions for US President Joe Biden and his administration
 "Explained: What happens now that US troops have left Afghanistan?")
Afghanistan: Taliban declare victory from Kabul airport, promise security
Standing on the tarmac, Taliban leaders pledged to secure the country, quickly reopen the airport and grant amnesty to former opponents
 "Afghanistan: Taliban declare victory from Kabul airport, promise security")
Islamic State claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport
The Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan has claimed responsibility for Monday's rocket attack in Kabul, saying it fired at least six Katyusha rockets at the airport in the Afghan capital
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Indian Air Force C-17, C-130J aircraft back from Afghan evacuation ops
After helping in the evacuation of more than 500 Indians from Afghanistan, Indian Air Force (IAF) transport aircraft have returned to their respective home bases in the country
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Afghanistan: Rockets fired at Kabul airport amid US withdrawal hit homes
Rocket fire apparently targeting Kabul's international airport struck a nearby neighbourhood on Monday, the eve of the deadline for American troops to withdraw from the country's longest war
US evacuation ops continue uninterrupted at Kabul Airport after attack: WH
The evacuation operations at Kabul airport continue to remain "uninterrupted" following the rocket attack, confirmed the White House on Monday.
 "US evacuation ops continue uninterrupted at Kabul Airport after attack: WH")
US in final phase of evacuations from Kabul; Taliban seize 3 airport gates
"The whole airport is slowly coming under the control of the Taliban," Enhamullah Samangani, a member of the group's Cultural Commission, said by telephone
Afghan crisis: US drone strikes vehicle with 'bombers' on way to airport
US President warns second Kabul airport terror attack likely in hours
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There's little in common between US' ignoble exit from Vietnam, Afghanistan
Once the war was over, Vietnam was eager to embrace America against its historic enemy, China
 "There's little in common between US' ignoble exit from Vietnam, Afghanistan")
US airstrike hits suicide bomber targeting airport: Taliban spokesman
A Taliban spokesman says a US military airstrike has targeted a suicide bomber in a vehicle who wanted to target the Kabul international airport amid the American evacuation there
Blast reported near Kabul airport as evacuation missions near end
The incident comes hours after US President Joe Biden warned that another attack in the airport area was highly likely.
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