Pentagon chief in Afghanistan for firsthand look at U.S.’ longest war
The U.S. has about 14,000 American troops in Afghanistan as part of the American-led coalition. Continue reading
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U.S. envoy meets with Taliban for first time since Trump’s ‘dead’ deal
U.S. officials however have been keen to say there is no resumption of peace talks, but the meeting is still significant as the United States seeks an exit from Afghanistan’s 18-year war. Continue reading
Afghanistan faces possible political chaos after presidential election
The latest election seems unlikely to bring the peace sought by Afghans, tired of an increasingly brutal war, or an easy exit for the United States, seeking to end its longest military engagement. Continue reading
Trump heads to U.N. with long list of unresolved foreign policy deals
There are challenges with Iran, North Korea, the Afghan Taliban, Israel and the Palestinians — not to mention a number of trade pacts. Some are inching forward. Some have stalled. Continue reading
Rocket explodes at U.S. Embassy in Kabul on 9/11 anniversary
The 9/11 anniversary is a sensitive day in Afghanistan’s capital and one on which attacks have occurred. Continue reading
Taliban warn of more American deaths after Trump ends peace talks
Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, criticized Trump for calling off the dialog and said U.S. forces have been pounding Afghanistan with attacks at the same time. Continue reading
U.S. Secretary of State says Taliban ‘overreached’ in attack that killed U.S. soldier
Trump in a series of tweets cited a bombing in the past week in Kabul that killed 12 people, including a U.S. soldier. Continue reading
Trump uses Twitter to call off secret meeting with Taliban leaders
The Associated Press reports that it remains unclear if the talks between the U.S. and the Taliban are on pause or actually over. Continue reading
U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Afghanistan, close bases under proposed deal
The deal, reached after months of negotiations with representatives from the insurgent movement, must still be approved by U.S. President Donald Trump before it can be signed, Khalilzad said in an interview with Tolo News television. Continue reading
What a troop withdrawal would look like if the U.S. and Taliban reach an agreement: expert
By Sharmeen Somani Online video journalist
Donald Trump says the U.S. and Taliban are getting close to reaching an agreement under which the U.S. and other foreign forces would pull out their troops from Afghanistan. Continue reading