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‘No apologies for what I did’: President Joe Biden reflects on US' Afghanistan exit

"There is no way to get out of Afghanistan after 20 years easily. Not possible, no matter when you did it. And I make no apologies for what I did," said Biden as he completed a year in the office. 

Jan 20, 2022, 06:53 AM IST

Brokering exit from Afghanistan, US envoy Khalilzad became face of diplomatic debacle

Khalilzad, while a major figure in America's humiliating end to a 20-year involvement in Afghanistan, was one of many people who made mistakes during four administrations - two Republican and two Democratic.

Sep 10, 2021, 23:00 PM IST

Taliban's first official press conference, here's everything you need to know- In pics

The Afghan Taliban said on Tuesday (August 17) they wanted peaceful relations with other countries and would respect the rights of women within the framework of Islamic law, as they held their first official news briefing since their shock seizure of Kabul.

Aug 17, 2021, 23:27 PM IST

'Afghanistan potential base for Pak-backed terrorism, India needs to be cautious,' says Shashi Tharoor

Afghanistan`s government collapsed on Sunday with President Ashraf Ghani leaving the country and the Taliban`s entry into the capital.

Aug 17, 2021, 22:01 PM IST

Afghanistan: Committee to Protect Journalists asks US to ensure safety of Afghan scribes as Taliban takes over

Committee to Protect Journalists expressed deep concern about the safety of hundreds of local journalists and media workers who could be targeted by the emerging Taliban regime

Aug 17, 2021, 17:35 PM IST

Afghanistan: Evacuation flights start again at Kabul Airport as US President Joe Biden defends US withdrawal

Despite the scenes of bedlam in Kabul, U.S. President Joe Biden defended his decision here to withdraw U.S. forces after 20 years of war - the nation's longest - that he described as costing more than $1 trillion.

Aug 17, 2021, 15:34 PM IST