Australia says it will close its embassy in Kabul on May 28, because it will not be able to guarantee security once international troops leave
The stance comes amid intensified insurgent battlefield attacks, since the United States and NATO began pulling their last remaining troops from the c
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 massive anti-Russia psychosis'
Secretary of state meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, chief executive Abdullah Abdullah, and civic figures, a day after Biden announced that
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 Minister Imran Khan
Taliban want Washington to stick to May 1 deadline to remove troops as outlined in 2020 US-Taliban agreement
The conflict began in November, when Abiy sent government troops into Tigray after an attack there on federal military facilities
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 Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani
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 and how to take the peace process forward
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 to protect the people of Myanmar people
Report calls for changing what governments tax, how nations value economic output, how power is generated, the way people get around, fish and farm, a
Alliance wrapped up a two-day virtual meeting of defense ministers Thursday, saying no decision has been made on whether to withdraw troops by a May 1
Biden administration is reviewing whether the Taliban is honoring its commitments before deciding to withdraw remaining 2,500 US troops
Government officials maintain that the American University in Baghdad, which opened this week, is critical to shoring up the country's flailing state
Defense ministers from the Washington-backed allies are to meet next week to discuss whether NATO's 10,000-strong mission should stay or go, as Taliba
Withdrawing all US troops by May 1 could lead to civil war, destabilizing the region and reviving the al-Qaida threat, report says
Plans on what will happen after April are now being considered and likely to be a top issue at a key NATO meeting in February, the NATO sources said
Mark Frerichs was abducted one year ago Sunday while working in the country on engineering projects; US officials believe he is in the custody of the
Acting defense secretary Miller says troop reduction does not represent a change in US policy and is consistent with plans to reduce involvement of tr
Drawdown appears to violate last-minute congressional prohibition
Second round of talks expected to finalize agenda of negotiations that eventually will decide future of Afghanistan
Pakistan's foreign minister says Afghan Taliban have expressed a desire to end war; Kabul says visit had its blessings but should yield concrete resul
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 US policy toward Afghanistan under a Biden adminis
Guterres is calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Afghanistan to boost US mediated Afghan-Taliban peace negotiations
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 experts, former officials and even some of Trump's bi
News of the potential/military/changes began circulating Monday and brought swift criticism from experts, former officials and even some of Trump's bi
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 regions risks getting out of hand
New SIGAR report says daily enemy-initiated attacks were up 50% between July and September, compared to the previous quarter
New SIGAR report says daily enemy-initiated attacks were up 50% between July and September, compared to the previous quarter
At least 20 people reportedly have been killed in inter-communal clashes and violent confrontations between Ivorian security forces and opposition pro
US envoy to UN, Kelly Craft, said recent breakthroughs in normalization of relations between Israel and three Arab states show a bigger peace is possi
NATO maintains a 500-strong training mission in Iraq to prepare local forces in the event of attacks from Islamic State extremists
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the new center will support NATO space operations, monitor for threats to satellites
The American oversight authority noted that the US Congress has appropriated nearly $134 billion for Afghan reconstruction programs since the ouster o
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 protesters
US will cut its troop numbers from 5,200 to 3,500, according to newspaper reports, and eventually to zero
Pakistan has said that it is only facilitating the peace process, but experts say that Islamabad, by bringing the Taliban to the table, aims to increa
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 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday
A letter to the mayor Tuesday reiterated that the new agents will conduct 'classic crime fighting' activities by augmenting existing federal task forc
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 spokesperson
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 orphaned due to drugs, the majority are orphans because t