Move comes after Sudan’s military takes power, declares a state of emergency, and arrests interim PM Abdalla Hamdok.
President Michel Aoun vows to bring perpetrators to justice, as six killed by gunfire and more than 30 others wounded.
Annual General Debate kicks off in New York with speeches from UN chief and leaders of US, China and Iran.
Biden says an open-ended mission in Afghanistan had ‘no clear purpose’ and choice was between leaving or escalating.
Taliban hails withdrawal of US forces as a ‘historic moment’ and says the country has now gained ‘full independence’.
Pentagon officials also said they believe the attack outside Kabul airport was a result of one explosion, not two.
At least 60 civilians killed and dozens more wounded as Pentagon confirms 13 US service members died in two blasts.
Western countries urge crowds trying to access Kabul airport to leave the area citing ‘high threats’ of attack.
US president sticks to withdrawal deadline as Taliban asks Washington to stop urging highly skilled Afghans to leave.
US president to decide on extension of August 31 withdrawal deadline as Taliban warns against ‘extending occupation’.