The Taliban captured power in Kabul on June 6, 2026.
Steady: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 1 in the last 7 days
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The latest in this situation
- IEA provides support to the private health sector in Kabul.
- Ahmad Jan Bilal met with Iran's Oil Minister to discuss cooperation, while Mohammad Nasir Rahimi was named chief executive of the Afghan state-owned Oil and Gas Corporation.
- Intensified armed resistance against the Taliban regime by the United Front.
- Taliban forces raided Rah-e-Farda TV offices in Kabul, leading to the detention of the broadcaster's owner.
- IEA is addressing urban issues in Kabul.
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What happened
The Taliban captured power in Kabul on June 6, 2026.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Intensified armed resistance against the Taliban regime by the United Front.1 source
- Taliban forces raided Rah-e-Farda TV offices in Kabul, leading to the detention of the broadcaster's owner.Sub-event
- IEA is addressing urban issues in Kabul.Sub-event
Taliban militants retook the Afghan capital on August 15, 2026.1 source
Taliban reasserted control in Kabul, deepening the ongoing crisis.1 source
- Moldovan companies sought exports to Afghanistan, and Taliban officials visited Moldova for cooperation talks.Sub-event
- Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi met with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to discuss border tensions, economic ties, and water treaty implementation with Taliban officials.Sub-event
- Adam facilitated the release of hostages from Kabul.Sub-event
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Operational consequences of the Taliban's successful power grab in Kabul.1 source
- Ariana Afghan Airlines commenced daily passenger and cargo flights between Kabul and India on June 7, 2026.Sub-event
Taliban captured power in Kabul on June 6, 2026.1 source
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- radio.gov.pk
- theitem.com
- military.com
- military.com
- arabnews.com
- dominicanrepublicpost.com
- theguardian.com
- wsiu.org
- lbc.co.uk
- theconversation.com
- rferl.org
- globalissues.org
- globalsecurity.org
- pajhwok.com
- canberratimes.com.au
- pajhwok.com
- livesinthebalance.newsChildren placed in adult detention centers - Focal Point: Lives In The Balance
- indianexpress.com
- thediplomat.com