August 26, 2021 ISIS-K: What to know about Taliban rival seen as threat to Afghanistan evacuation ISIS-K poses a major threat that experts say could be catastrophic. The Islamic State group is located in Afghanistan and was formed after a faction with the Taliban.
August 26, 2021 Kabul airport may see 'imminent attack,' perhaps in 'hours,' British official warns The possibility of an "imminent attack," perhaps within "hours," loomed over Kabul’s airport on Thursday, according to a British official.
August 26, 2021 Kamala Harris says evacuating Americans, Afghan allies is Biden admin's 'highest priority' Vice President Kamala Harris said evacuating Americans and U.S. allies in Afghanistan is the administration’s "highest priority" while answering reporters’ questions in Vietnam on Thursday.
August 26, 2021 Harris emphasizes human and worker rights in Vietnam U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris turned her attention to issues surrounding worker rights and civil liberties Thursday as she closed out her visit to Southeast Asia, elevating activists in a region of the world known for its challenges and restrictions to human rights.
August 26, 2021 Meghan McCain shades Kamala Harris over John McCain memorial visit: 'If you want to honor my dads legacy ... ' Meghan McCain shaded Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday, hours after Harris paid her respects at a Hanoi, Vietnam, memorial to McCain's father, the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, three years after the senator's death.
August 25, 2021 Americans at Kabul airport gates urged by US Embassy in Afghanistan to 'leave immediately' The United States embassy in Afghanistan has issued a statement warning Americans trapped in the country not to travel to the airport due to security threats.
August 25, 2021 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he'll run for VP next year Tough-talking Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed rumblings that he will run next year for vice president, in what critics say is an attempt at an end-run around constitutional term limits.
August 25, 2021 Kamala Harris visits John McCain monument in Vietnam, 3 years after his death Vice President Kamala Harris laid flowers Wednesday at the Vietnamese memorial site where late Sen. John McCain was shot down in 1967 by the North Vietnamese when he was a Navy fighter pilot.
August 24, 2021 Kamala Harris arrives in Vietnam after delay over possible 'Havana syndrome' case Vice President Kamala Harris finally arrived in Vietnam from Singapore early Wednesday after a potential case of the mysterious “Havana Syndrome” was reported, causing her flight a three-hour delay.
August 24, 2021 White House leaves door open to potentially extending Afghanistan withdrawal deadline The White House has not completely shut the door on leaving U.S. troops in Afghanistan beyond Aug. 31.