Girls, who played for the under-14, under-16, and under-18 teams, cross the land border dressed in burqas

After cancelling August trip over Afghanistan crisis, outgoing German chancellor plans to travel to Jewish state next month, following the German national election

Envoy Nasir Ahmad Andisha tells Human Rights Council that 'humanitarian crises are unfolding in the country' while 'women's voices are disappearing from the landscape'

UN chief warns that 1 in 3 people in Afghanistan don't know where their next meal will come from; some officials urge that aid be dependent on Taliban commitment to human rights

White House says US president will travel to New York on September 21 for speech at confab being held in hybrid format; Biden will be among 100 leaders set to attend in person

Top American diplomat due to insist to House committee that Biden administration prepared for range of scenarios, with lawmakers expected to challenge him over Taliban takeover

Move comes amid concerns of instability and upended humanitarian efforts after Taliban takeover, compounded by an ongoing drought

Unclear what US will do with infamous detention center or with the inmates it isn't ready to release; Biden administration says it has no timeline for the ongoing process

Islamist rulers of Afghanistan say hijabs will be mandatory, subjects being taught will be reviewed

NYT reports strike, which family says killed 10 including 7 children, targeted worker who hoped to resettle in America, not a terrorist