Qatar lauded for its role in Afghanistan evacuations

Qatar has emerged as a key player in Afghanistan after the US pullout.

Qatar has played an outsized role in US efforts to evacuate tens of thousands of people from Afghanistan. Now it is being asked to help shape what comes next for Afghanistan because of its ties with both Washington and the Taliban, which is in charge in Kabul. Qatar will attend a virtual meeting on Monday hosted by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss a coordinated approach for the days ahead, as the US completes its withdrawal from Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover.