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  For a new generation of Marines, 9/11 is history

  For many Americans, 9/11 is now simply a date to mark, much like December 7th and the Pearl Harbor attacks. Even the military war colleges are moving on.

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  They fought alongside the U.S. — now this female Afghan military platoon is in limbo

  After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, members of the Female Tactical Platoon came to America under a temporary humanitarian program. Many are now in immigration limbo.
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  'I am crying at my salon': Taliban orders Kabul beauty parlors to shut down

  All beauty salons in Kabul must close by the end of July. These businesses are one of the few places where women can work and congregate under the Taliban regime.
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  Charities say Taliban intimidation diverts aid to Taliban members and causes

  Aid workers in Afghanistan claim the Taliban is using threats and violence to control the way aid is distributed at a time when aid is more critical than ever.

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  A pop-up restaurant in Kabul is run by women for women. The Taliban is watching

  This start-up aims to provide both food and economic opportunity to Afghan women. But success means first overcoming economic crises, cultural taboos and Taliban interference.

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  The Taliban again bans Afghan women aid workers. Here's how the U.N. responded

  The Taliban has banned Afghan women working for the U.N. or other aid agencies. The repercussions could be devastating for programs in which women play a vital role.

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  3 months into a school ban for girls and women, a report from Kabul

  One of the boys started out and just said, “I apologize. I hate walking out the door every morning to go to school and my sister can’t.”
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  'A Thousand Splendid Suns' is a journey through three decades of Afghan life

  Last month, the Seattle Opera hosted “Jashin: a celebration of Afghan arts," highlighting Afghan history, culture, and arts — topics that can be lost between constant news stories of war and violence. That show led to the opera's current production — the world premiere of "A Thousand Splendid Suns."
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  The Taliban ended college for women. Here's how Afghan women are defying the ban

  The December ban on college education for women has led some to turn to online options. But that pption comes with its own set of problems.

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  Taliban begins to enforce education ban, leaving Afghan women with tears and anger

  Teachers report security forces barging into classrooms and shouting at girls to go home, while the international community swiftly condems the Taliban's move.

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