With U.S. support, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will block a transfer (Politico) of $450 million in funds to Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s takeover. Yesterday, Taliban fighters reportedly shot at protesters (AP) rallying against the group in the city of Jalalabad, killing at least one.
For Foreign Affairs, Vanda Felbab-Brown looks at what Washington can do about the Taliban’s victory.
Pakistan: At least four people were killed in a grenade attack on an Ashura mourning procession of Shiite Muslims in eastern Pakistan, Radio Mashaal reported. No group immediately claimed responsibility