Planes with evacuees unable to leave Afghanistan, unclear as to why
At least four planes chartered to evacuate several hundred people seeking to escape the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan have been unable to leave the country for days, officials said Sunday.
New Zealand attack: Police kill 'terrorist' after 6 stabbed at supermarket
New Zealand authorities say they shot and killed a violent extremist after he entered a supermarket and stabbed and injured six shoppers.
15 Marines being treated at Walter Reed following Kabul airport attack
Fifteen U.S. Marines are being treated at Walter Reed Medical Center for injuries sustained in the Aug. 26 airport bombings in Kabul.
COVID-19 ‘mu’ strain: WHO tracks latest ‘variant of interest’
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
More than 30 California children still stuck in Afghanistan
More than 30 California children are stuck in Afghanistan after they traveled to the country to see their relatives weeks before the Taliban seized power and were unable to get out before U.S. forces left, according to school districts where the kids are enrolled.
Biden defends departure from Afghanistan, ending 'forever war'
President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, defending the U.S. military airlift to extract some 120,000 Afghans, Americans and other allies to end a 20-year war, calling it an “extraordinary success."
North Korea appears to resume nuclear weapons fuel production, IAEA says
The U.N. atomic agency says North Korea appears to have restarted the operation of its main nuclear reactor used to produce weapons fuels.
Afghanistan war ends as last US plane leaves Kabul airport, officials say
The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a sad two-decade chapter in military history.
Task Force Pineapple: New York teacher, an ex-Green Beret, among US vets assisting Afghanistan evacuations
The "Pineapple Express" pipeline is funneling people to safety amid Taliban threat.
Ramp ceremony held for 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan attack
The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.
Family from Milpitas escapes Afghanistan during Taliban takeover
Sultan Mansoor and his family feel extremely lucky to be back in Milpitas. They are worried about other family members they had to leave behind in Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover.
Over 500 Afghan refugees arrive at Philadelphia International Airport
Two planeloads of refugees who were rescued from an increasingly chaotic U.S.-led evacuation effort in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan landed at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend.
Cousin of Bay Area man among those killed in Afghanistan suicide bombing
Qiamuddin Safi learned Thursday that a loved one died in a suicide bombing while trying to get into the Kabul airport.
US airstrike targets Islamic State member in Afghanistan
U.S. Central Command said the U.S. conducted a drone strike against an Islamic State member in Nangahar believed to be involved in planning attacks against the U.S. in Kabul.
Loved ones fear Bay Area man abducted in Afghanistan after trying to rescue wife
Sean Khalji, who lives in the Bay Area, went to Kabul three weeks ago to rescue his wife. Now his bosses believe he too needs rescuing.
US presses on with Afghanistan evacuations despite fears of more attacks
The U.S. continued with evacuations in Kabul on Friday with tighter security measures amid warnings of more possible attacks.
Afghan translator who helped California Army captain and family escapes to Belgium
Reza and his family have made it out of Afghanistan, hours before the suicide bombing. They're now in Brussels. Their sister in California has no idea what will happen next.
Half a million more people may flee Afghanistan, UN Refugee Agency says
U.N. refugee agency said Friday that a half-million people or more could flee Afghanistan in a “worst-case scenario” in the coming months.
Three Southern California families get out of Afghanistan to safety
“Nobody is doing well,” said Fraidoon Hassemi, an Afghan who works as a community liaison who has spoken to the families. “They are trying their best to get to the airport, get to their gates and get on an airplane. The situation is very horrible.”
Airbnb allowing anyone to host Afghanistan refugees, not just hosts
The company said Tuesday that it would be covering the cost of temporary housing for 20,000 refugees