Taliban, Kabul and Serena

Taliban govt takes over management of Kabul Serena hotel
The management of Kabul's famed Serena hotel has been taken by Afghanistan's Taliban government on Saturday, read a hotel statement, a luxury property which saw several attacks during the
Taliban govt-run corporation takes over luxury Kabul Serena hotel
Afghanistan's Taliban government took over management of Kabul's famed Serena hotel on Saturday, a hotel statement said, a luxury property targeted by Taliban attacks during their insurgency. The Serena has been the target of multiple deadly attacks by the Taliban before they swept to power in 2021,
The Taliban take over Afghanistan’s only luxury hotel
The Taliban are taking over the operations of Afghanistan ’s only luxury hotel in Kabul, more than a decade after they launched a deadly attack there that killed nine people. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Taliban take over Afghanistan’s only luxury hotel, more than a decade after attacking it
The Taliban are taking over the operations of Afghanistan’s only luxury hotel in Kabul, more than a decade after they launched a deadly attack there that killed nine people. The Serena Hotel said Friday it was closing its operations in the Afghan capital on Feb.
Afghanistan's Only Luxury Hotel Shutting Down? Taliban Takes Control Of Kabul Property
The Serena Hotel said Friday it was closing its operations in the Afghan capital on February 1, with the Hotel State Owned Corporation taking over. The corporation is overseen by the finance ministry.
The resurgence of the Taliban in Pakistan
In recent months, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has ramped up its terror attacks and threats towards Pakistan's ...
Iran’s foreign minister meets the Taliban in the first visit to Kabul in 8 years
Senior Taliban officials in Afghanistan say they hope for better relations with Iran after a visit from its foreign minister.
Trump’s refugee ban leaves Afghan allies abandoned
Thousands of Afghans who aided the U.S. military are stuck in limbo after Trump paused all refugee resettlement.
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Afghan Taliban member freed from US custody in exchange for two Americans, Kabul says
Afghan officials said the man, Khan Mohammad, had landed in Kabul after being released. Mohammad was sentenced to life ...
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Kabul calls for aid not to be politicised
After taking office on January 20, US President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day pause to reassess the country's global assistance funding. "Aid groups or countries should not use humanitarian aid for ...
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International-Grade Hospitality Landmark in Kabul Ceases Operations
The Kabul Serena Hotel has officially ceased operations as of February 1, 2025, after nearly 20 years of service in Afghanistan’s hospitality sector. The announcement was released today on the ...
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Afghans who helped the U.S. are in dangerous limbo after Trump's order on refugees
Tens of thousands of Afghans who risked their lives working for the U.S. government or military are now in limbo after the ...
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Restaurant owner, former refugee worries about Afghan refugees
The co-owner of Kabul Corner expressed deep concerns about the future of her community following the president's recent ...
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Afghanistan: Demand for traditional dried meat surges in Kabul as winter sets in
The demand for Landhi, the traditional Afghan dried meat, surges in Kabul, as winter sets in and temperatures drop. Families ...