717K views · 28K reactions | During the 1960s and 1970s, Afghanistan was a key stop on the Hippie Trail, attracting Western travelers with its vibrant bazaars, rich history, and welcoming culture. Cities like Kabul, Herat, and Kandahar were popular, with Kabul’s Chicken Street being a famous tourist hub. This era saw a thriving tourism industry until political instability in the late 1970s ended its appeal. | History In Pictures | Facebook

152K views · 2.4K reactions | VIDEO: The Taliban declared the war in Afghanistan over after taking control of the presidential palace in Kabul, while Western nations scrambled to evacuate their citizens amid chaos at the airport as frantic Afghans searched for a way out. Read more: https://tdy.sg/3ySIh2P | TODAY | Facebook

300K views · 3K reactions | CHAOS IN KABUL: Turkish soldiers hand out water and food in blistering heat as thousands of Afghan families wait in line as the race to evacuate at Kabul airport continues. https://abcn.ws/3j9dt8D | ABC News | Facebook