White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Friday that he cannot confirm reports that the Taliban (under UN sanctions for terrorism) are considering sending Russia arms left behind by the United States in Afghanistan

A United Nations team led by the Deputy UN Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has completed a four-day trip to Afghanistan to appraise the situation in the country and engage the government on a number of issues, UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said in a statement

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in a phone call with Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, thanked Doha for its support to the United States and for hosting a successful FIFA World Cup, Pentagon Press Secretary Brig Gen Patrick Ryder said in a readout on Thursday

The Defense Minister says Pakistan has asked the interim Afghan government to respect Doha agreement, and it has promised to control the terrorist activity from its soil.