Tag: Kabul

UK Says No Staff or Military Hurt in Kabul Blasts

LONDON—Britain’s defence ministry said none of its military or government staff in Kabul were amongst the casualties from explosions near the city’s airport earlier on Thursday. “There have been no reported UK military or UK Government casualties following the incidents in Kabul,” the Ministry of Defence said. “UK forces are working closely with our partners…


Animal Shelter Convey Led by Former UK Marine ‘Stuck’ at Kabul Airport

The former Royal Marine who is trying to get some 68 people and 200 animals out of Kabul says he is “stuck” with his convoy outside the airport, where he has arranged for a charter plane. Paul Farthing, also known as Pen, runs an animal shelter in Kabul. After the fall of Kabul, he refused…


Animal Shelter Convoy Led by Former UK Marine ‘Stuck’ at Kabul Airport

The former Royal Marine who is trying to get some 68 people and 200 animals out of Kabul says he is “stuck” with his convoy outside the airport, where he has arranged for a charter plane. Paul Farthing, also known as Pen, runs an animal shelter in Kabul. After the fall of Kabul, he refused…


Briton Begs for Help After Mother and Sister Left Behind in Afghanistan

A British man who fled Afghanistan with his pregnant wife has begged for help after UK authorities turned his mother and sister away from his evacuation flight. Mohammad, whose name has been changed to protect his family, arrived at a compound in Kabul for an evacuation flight last week with his wife, who is due…


UK Troops Have Now Rescued Over 12,000 from Kabul

British troops have rescued a total of more than 12,000 people from Afghanistan, according to the UK armed forces minister, including nearly 2,000 in the past 24 hours. The evacuation mission is entering its final days and hours, as troops prepare to wind up operations and get themselves out before the Aug. 31 deadline. About…


Poland, Belgium End Afghan Evacuation as Clock Ticks Down

WARSAW, Poland—Poland and Belgium ended their evacuations from Afghanistan, but other European nations vowed Wednesday to press on for as long as possible, as the clock ticks down on a dramatic airlift of people fleeing Taliban rule ahead of a full American withdrawal. President Joe Biden said he will stick to his Aug. 31 deadline…


NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Aug. 25)

Evacuation efforts got 19,000 people out from the Kabul airport in the past 24 hours, President Joe Biden talks cybersecurity with key leaders in the private sector, and New York updates its COVID-19 death toll.


No Americans Have Been Rescued Outside of Kabul: Pentagon

U.S. troops have not rescued any Americans in Afghanistan outside of Kabul, though they have the capability to do so, the Pentagon said Wednesday. Only three rescue missions have been conducted by American soldiers since the Taliban took over the country, according to military officials. But all three took place within Kabul, Pentagon spokesman John…


Afghans With Authorized Papers to be Allowed to Travel After Aug. 31: Taliban

The Taliban terrorist group said that Afghan nationals who are able to show authorized travel documentation will be allowed to leave the country even after international troops have completely withdrawn, said a senior German diplomat. Markus Potzel, the envoy, confirmed the latest development on Wednesday as he traveled to Doha and negotiated with the head…


UK Defence Secretary Clears Private Airlift for Animal Shelter from Kabul

The defence secretary has cleared a private flight out of Kabul arranged by a British Royal Marine veteran who is determined to evacuate not only the staff who work at his animal shelter, but also some 200 cats and dogs. Paul Farthing founded the Nowzad shelter after serving with the British Army in Afghanistan in…