Qatar says it's not clear when Kabul airport will reopen

Qatar's top diplomat warned that it was unclear when flights would resume, with many people desperate to flee Afghanistan's new Taliban leaders over concerns about what their reign would entail.

Qatar’s top diplomat said on Thursday that experts are racing to reopen Kabul’s airport but warned it was not clear when flights would resume, with many still desperate to flee Afghanistan’s new Taliban leaders amid concerns over what their rule will hold. In the wake of their rapid takeover, the Taliban have sought to calm those fears, including pledging to let women and girls attend school and allow people to travel freely. But many are sceptical, and Britain’s foreign minister stressed the importance of engaging with the new rulers to test their promises.