The UK has denied claims it pressured U.S. forces to keep Kabul Airport's Abbey Gate open hours before a suicide bombing killed 170+ civilians and 13 U.S. troops last week. Political drama meets tragedy as Politico reports allege British officials sought extended access for evacuation efforts—a claim Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called 'just not true.'
Evacuation Race & Left-Behind Crisis 🚨
Over 17,000 people were evacuated by the UK, but 'low hundreds' of Britons reportedly remain stranded—many due to paperwork issues or large family sizes. With U.S. troops gone, fears grow for those navigating Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
World Leaders in 'Wait-and-See' Mode
As Taliban declares 'full independence,' global powers hedge bets on engagement. PM Johnson's office stressed it's 'too early' to formalize relations, while the UN warns of looming famine and economic collapse. Can the Taliban stabilize a nation battered by 40+ years of war? The world is watching. 👀
