President Donald Trump issued executive orders that put an end to programs used to help Afghans get to safety in America.

Afghanistan ... in the Taliban, which fought a 20-year war against foreign forces and took over Afghanistan in 2021, might spill over into instability as they seek to restore control.

Artists in Afghanistan faced difficulties producing art even outside of the previous Taliban control, but the regime’s return made the risks even bigger. Most are unable to work and are forced ...

The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021, when the United States and its Western allies withdrew their troops from the country after a nearly two-decade-long presence.