Asia

A look at Afghanistan 1 month into Taliban control

5:01am October 01, 2021

by John Ruwitch

A month into the Taliban taking control over Afghanistan, how are they intending to run the country? And what has their take-over meant for women, the economy or economic security?

Economy

Afghanistan's economy is in trouble after the Taliban took control

5:01am October 01, 2021

by Erika Beras

We've heard a lot about Afghanistan and its varying crises after the Taliban takeover. One of those crises is an economic one dealing with currency. Planet Money explains Afghanistan's money problems.

Humanitarian Leader Warns Of Economic Collapse In Afghanistan

5:00pm September 30, 2021

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, about the looming economic crisis since Afghanistan's western-backed government collapsed to the Taliban.

Imam Mohamed Herbert of the Islamic Society of Tulsa, the city's only mosque, whose congregation is preparing to aid in resettling the 850 Afghan refugees bound for the city.

Oklahoma Welcomes Hundreds Of Afghan Refugees — Despite The State GOP's Objections

7:09pm September 29, 2021

by Chris Polansky

Oklahoma is welcoming more Afghan refugees than any state besides California and Texas. The state Republican party opposes it, but elected GOP leaders are defying it and eager to help new arrivals.

Afghanistan's Economy Has Worsened Since The Taliban Took Power

4:55pm September 29, 2021

by John Ruwitch

Afghanistan's struggling economy is teetering on the brink of collapse more than a month after the Taliban seized power, with salaries going unpaid and families tightening their belts to survive.

Beijing Winter Olympics Will Allow Spectators — But Only From Mainland China

4:49pm September 29, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

The International Olympic Committee says having fans present will create a favorable atmosphere at the games. Spectators will have to meet COVID-19 requirements, but those have not yet been outlined.

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait following a news conference Wednesday at Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo after his election as party president.

World News

An Uncontroversial Consensus Builder Is Poised To Become Japan's Next Leader

12:22pm September 29, 2021

by Anthony Kuhn

Fumio Kishida, a former foreign minister, seemed to acknowledge popular wishes for a kinder, more responsive and socially progressive party.

In this photo provided by the Manny Pacquiao MediaComms, Senator Manny Pacquiao raises his hands during a national convention of his PDP-Laban party in Quezon city, Philippines on Sunday Sept. 19, 2021. Philippine boxing icon and senator Manny Pacquiao sa

World News

Boxing Great Manny Pacquiao Retires, Sets His Sights On Philippine Presidency

8:17am September 29, 2021

by The Associated Press

The eight-division world champion and Philippines senator on Wednesday announced his retirement from the ring, ending a nearly 30-year career in boxing.

Politics & Government

The U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Gets A Hearing In The House

8:13am September 29, 2021

Top U.S. military officials will testify Wednesday before a House committee on the withdrawal from Afghanistan. On Tuesday, there were sharp exchanges during similar questioning by senators.

Politics & Government

House Hearing Will Pick Up Where Senate Panel Left Off On Afghan Withdrawal

8:13am September 29, 2021

NPR's Noel King speaks to GOP Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a veteran of Afghanistan, about Wednesday's House hearing on the Afghan withdrawal.