Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III on Friday announced that his department was committed to a “responsible and sustainable” end to the war in Afghanistan, but promised NATO allies that there would ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Defense Secretary Calls for Immediate Reduction in Violence in Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday said there must be an immediate reduction of violence in Afghanistan, adding there had been no decision yet on the future of U.S. troops in the country. ( read original story ...)
We’re handing Afghanistan to the Taliban
The editor talked about war and death as the winter’s day slipped away to the creep of shadows and the coming of the Kabul night. A couple of his journalists called their farewells as they passed his ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Slowing the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan could bolster peace talks
A delay in the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces could pressure the Taliban to engage in good-faith negotiations with the Afghan government. ( read original story ...)
Fighter claims he threw a bout in Afghanistan after being threatened at gunpoint
Sometimes, protecting yourself at all times might have a deeper meaning than just intelligently defending yourself in the cage. Featherweigt Leonardo Barbosa felt that first-hand at Truly Grand ... ( read original story ...)
‘America is back’ — Biden vows close coordination with allies on security threats like ISIS, Afghanistan
The American president told world leaders he wants to work in close partnership again on a host of complex global security challenges. ( read original story ...)
No decision on any NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan, Stoltenberg says
NATO defence ministers at a meeting on Thursday made no decision on whether or when to pull out of Afghanistan, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, adding that the allies faced a dilemma as ... ( read original story ...)
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
In the busy emergency room of Baghdad’s main public hospital, Ali Abbas stood face uncovered, waiting for his sickly father. Dozens of other patients and their relatives ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Banwol Island draws more tourists after going purple
If purple is your favorite color, you’re really going to love it here. Banwol Island in South Korea is trending an Instagram-worthy day trip destination for its eclectic violet theme, drawing ... ( read original story ...)
Is South Korea on Verge of a Demographics Crisis?
Fact: South Korea now has the lowest birth rate among OECD countries. When it comes to threats, there is none bigger than South Korea’s nuclear-armed neighbor North Korea. But there is also a subtler ... ( read original story ...)