Kabul's fall to the Taliban, 1 year later
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, commander of CENTCOM, about the fall of Kabul, Afghanistan, to the Taliban one year later.
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We visited a Taliban leader's compound to examine his vision for Afghanistan
On the day a U.S. drone strike killed the leader of al-Qaida in Afghanistan, NPR sat down for an interview with the man in charge of the country's defense.
Amnesty International's report criticizing Ukraine is dividing the rights group
A report says Ukraine placed its forces near noncombatants, putting them in danger. Government officials say they evacuate civilians from combat areas, and that the report depicts "a false reality."
China halts climate and military dialogue with the U.S. over Pelosi's Taiwan visit
Tensions are rising rapidly as China retaliates against Nancy Pelosi's visit. The White House summoned China's ambassador to protest what it called China's "irresponsible" actions since the visit.
On Japan's Yonaguni island, fears of being on the front line of a Taiwan conflict
Japan's westernmost island lies in sight of Taiwan, less than 70 miles away. On Thursday, a Chinese missile landed near Yonaguni. Japan has been strengthening defenses across its southwest islands.
New Zealand considers changing its name to confront its troubled colonial past
As the people of New Zealand confront their nation's troubled past with colonization, a return to the Maori name of Aotearoa is being presented to a parliamentary committee.
China's military drills around Taiwan show how it is closing the gap with the U.S.
A series of military drills launched in the wake of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan this week show how China's military has made dramatic gains since the last crisis over the island democracy.
A fire at a music pub in eastern Thailand kills at least 13
Video circulating on social media showed people fleeing the pub while thick black smoke billowed from the door and then the entrance through which people were escaping was suddenly engulfed in flames.
Ukraine condemns Amnesty International report that troops were too close to civilians
Amnesty International has criticized Ukraine for setting up military bases in residential areas. Ukrainian officials say It's Russian forces that are putting Ukrainian civilians lives in jeopardy.
Japan is strengthening defenses near its southwestern islands in case of conflict
Japan's Westernost Island could become a target in a conflict between China and Taiwan. So Yonaguni Island has drawn up plans to evacuate residents, in case of an emergency.