Taliban parade as Biden defends US pulloutThe Taliban now face the challenge of governing Afghanistan. KABUL: The Taliban prepared on Wednesday to stage a parade showcasing some of the military hardware they captured during their takeover of Afghanistan, after President Joe Biden defended his decision to end the two-decade war. The United Nations warned, meanwhile, of a looming "humanitarian catastrophe", underscoring the daunting challenges that the Taliban face as they transform from insurgent group to governing power. - 'Not done' with IS-K -Authorities from several countries have already begun meeting with Taliban leadership, the latest being India. The evacuation was complicated by a threat from the regional offshoot of the Islamic State group, rivals of the Taliban.

Source: Bangkok Post September 01, 2021 09:33 UTC