There are growing concerns the United States is vastly underestimating al-Qaida’s strength and influence in Afghanistan, even as the White House continues to talk about ever more ambitious deadlines …
Trump’s top general, national security aide clash on Afghanistan troop withdrawal
In an open split, President Trump’s top general and his national security adviser have clashed on plants to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
Adviser: Trump tweet about Afghanistan withdrawal was a wish
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser on Friday doubled down on his assertion that the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan will shrink to 2,500 early next year, while suggesting that …
Overnight Defense: More COVID-19 cases on USS Theodore Roosevelt | Trump adviser fires back at general over Afghanistan | US blasts Turkey’s test of air defense system
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Top Trump adviser doubles down on rapid Afghanistan withdrawal despite pushback from Pentagon brass
White House National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien on Friday doubled down on a plan first announced by President Trump last week to withdraw the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan to 2,500 by …
Top Trump adviser doubles down on rapid Afghanistan withdrawal despite pushback from Pentagon brass
White House National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien on Friday doubled down on a plan first announced by President Trump last week to withdraw the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan to 2,500 by …
Pakistan and Afghanistan handled Covid better than India, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi, a leader of India’s Congress Party, on Friday yet again criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying “even Pakis …
Hurdles to trade with Afghanistan to be removed
The business community and customs authorities agreed in a meeting here on Thursday to work jointly for removal of impediments to trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which would help increase …
Afghanistan conflict: The families caught in crossfire on Helmand front line
The 25-year-old teacher is struggling to recall how he managed to dodge shellfire and save the 25 members of his family from fighting raging once more in Helmand in southern Afghanistan. Despite peace …
Amina is a ‘symbol of resilience for Afghanistan’
When she was shot in the legs at two hours old, doctors feared for her life, now they are hopeful she will walk.