Russian FM Lavrov speaks with Chinese counterpart, discusses political coordination regarding situation in Afghanistan

Fellow Gulf state Qatar says it is seeking a peaceful transition in Afghanistan

Aviation authority did not specify which military, given collapse of security forces in face of Taliban offensive

Some of money was left lying on the tarmac as it would not all fit in, says Russian embassy spokesperson

Aircraft tried to violate the border, says Uzbekistan’s defence ministry

Britain fears the vacuum left by the West's chaotic withdrawal will allow militants to gain a foothold in Afghanistan

No Israeli casualties during the incident in the city of Jenin says Israeli police

We are not here to harm innocent civilians, adds the Taliban

We are witnessing difficult times, adds Merkel

President will get a domestic shot