Australia says it will close its embassy in Kabul on May 28, because it will not be able to guarante
The stance comes amid intensified insurgent battlefield attacks, since the United States and NATO be
The announcement comes as US troops prepare to leave the country by Sept. 11
Prague accuses Moscow of being behind explosion at remote arms depot; Kremlin accuses West of massi
Secretary of state meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, chief executive Abdullah Abdullah, an
Announcement was made by the Turkish government, which is hosting Afghanistan peace summit
Russian foreign minister meeting with counterpart, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, and Pakistani Prime Ministe
Taliban want Washington to stick to May 1 deadline to remove troops as outlined in 2020 US-Taliban a
The conflict began in November, when Abiy sent government troops into Tigray after an attack there o
Pontiff references Catholic nun who knelt between police and protesters
South Sudan's people are experiencing the worst violence since civil war broke out in December 2013
Defense officials says they aren't there yet,' while warning Washington will retaliate if needed
Pope Francis is scheduled to meet with one of Shiite Islam's most authoritative figures, the Ayatoll
Heavy security is planned in Iraqi cities for first-ever papal visit to country
Khalilzad is expected to discuss the looming May 1st deadline for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Biden administration is urged not to alter peace agreement without consulting insurgent group
In an emotional appeal at the General Assembly, the envoy asked that 'any means necessary' be used t
Report calls for changing what governments tax, how nations value economic output, how power is gene
Alliance wrapped up a two-day virtual meeting of defense ministers Thursday, saying no decision has
Biden administration is reviewing whether the Taliban is honoring its commitments before deciding to
Government officials maintain that the American University in Baghdad, which opened this week, is cr
Defense ministers from the Washington-backed allies are to meet next week to discuss whether NATO's
Withdrawing all US troops by May 1 could lead to civil war, destabilizing the region and reviving th
Plans on what will happen after April are now being considered and likely to be a top issue at a key
Mark Frerichs was abducted one year ago Sunday while working in the country on engineering projects;
Acting defense secretary Miller says troop reduction does not represent a change in US policy and is
Drawdown appears to violate last-minute congressional prohibition
Second round of talks expected to finalize agenda of negotiations that eventually will decide future
Pakistan's foreign minister says Afghan Taliban have expressed a desire to end war; Kabul says visit
The call comes as aid group notes hospitals in the restive region are running low on supplies
James Stavridis, retired US Navy admiral, former military commander of NATO, talks to VOA about the
Guterres is calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Afghanistan to boost US mediated
Released from terrorist accusations, families languish in camps unable to return to their regions
News of the potential/military/changes began circulating Monday and brought swift criticism from exp
News of the potential/military/changes began circulating Monday and brought swift criticism from exp
Criminal prosecutions and military sanctions could follow
Ethiopia's stability is on the line as the recent outburst of fighting in the Tigray and Oromo regio
New SIGAR report says daily enemy-initiated attacks were up 50% between July and September, compared
New SIGAR report says daily enemy-initiated attacks were up 50% between July and September, compared
At least 20 people reportedly have been killed in inter-communal clashes and violent confrontations
US envoy to UN, Kelly Craft, said recent breakthroughs in normalization of relations between Israel
NATO maintains a 500-strong training mission in Iraq to prepare local forces in the event of attacks
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the new center will support NATO space operations, monitor f
The American oversight authority noted that the US Congress has appropriated nearly $134 billion for
While some citizens have embraced the peace deal, others say it's nothing more than a political deal
President Trump, Portland Mayor Wheeler trade criticisms after clashes between Trump supporters and
US will cut its troop numbers from 5,200 to 3,500, according to newspaper reports, and eventually to
Pakistan has said that it is only facilitating the peace process, but experts say that Islamabad, by
DOD announces drawdown plan of US troops in Afghanistan by November
Taliban officials say their deputy leader discussed the state of Afghan peace process with US Secret
A letter to the mayor Tuesday reiterated that the new agents will conduct 'classic crime fighting' a
Zalmay Khalilzad plans to press for a deal on prisoner exchanges and a reduction in violence
In Somalia, new legislation aims to protect people and end impunity
'The US government takes any potential threat against US personnel seriously,' said State Department
Former president says police departments can be reformed only at the state and local levels
Five nations welcome Eid cease-fire
Maternity ward attack left at least 24 dead, including 16 mothers
US secretary of state calls on all Afghan sides, including Taliban, to reduce violence
Pandemic has killed about 300,000 people worldwide and forced nations to largely shut down economies
The UN estimates there are about 1.6 million orphans in Afghanistan. While some children are orphane