Afghanistan

Officer ducks Taliban bullets after vowing 'fight to the end'

Taliban insurgents seizing more territory in a dash for Kabul following international troops pullout from Afghanistan.

U.S. predicts Afghanistan's fall as early as 3 months of now

While the White House remains adamant about its upcoming pullout from the country, the Taliban is already making impressive gains.

Biden tells Afghan leader U.S. to stay out as Taliban advances

The Taliban released footage of local troops laying down arms without a fight as U.S. troops are set to withdraw completely by mid-July.

Watch: Wounded Afghani soldiers flee Taliban onslaught

As U.S. troops pull out of Afghanistan, Taliban militants are making a push for the state capital and taking key towns along the way.

Taliban overrunning key districts as American troops pull out

The Taliban offensive continues as terrorists overrun large swathes of Afghanistan with U.S. forces slated to leave by September.

Through my eyes today

Afghanistan disintegrating, Israeli flag-buring, LGBT hypocrisy, Iran and the bomb. Just an ordinary day in 2021. Op-ed.

From Afghanistan to Sahel, the West retreats and Islamists win

If the cost of military intervention is less and less tolerated, that of non-intervention, Jihad victory, is rarely mentioned. Op-ed.

US preparing for Taliban attacks during Afghan withdrawal

Withdrawal dragging past May 1 date Trump WH negotiated with the Taliban, sparking worries attacks on US, coalition forces might resume.

US begins withdrawal from Afghanistan

The first phases of the US's long-awaited exit strategy are underway.

US Sec. of State makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

Antony Blinken, US Sec. of State, visits Afghanistan, speaking with local officials, US troops. 'The partnership is changing but enduring.'

Biden: We'll pull US troops from Afghanistan by September 11

US President officially announces he will withdraw the remaining US troops from the “forever war” in Afghanistan.

Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan until at least Sep.11

Critics fear that move to ignore deal with Taliban to leave by May 1 may cause renewed attacks on American military still in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan's last Jew is leaving

The last known Jew in Afghanistan is moving to Israel, marking the end of the 2,000-year-old Jewish community.

Temple Mt activist meets Afghan official in classified mission

Temple Mt activist trying to replace the UN met undisclosed Afghan government official in India to discuss possible relations.

At least 7 dead, 53 injured in Afghanistan car bombing

At least seven dead & more than 50 injured after a car bomb went off close to police station Saturday. Women, children among the victims.

Biden to provide Taliban power-sharing after US pullout?

US troops have been stationed in Afghanistan for nearly 20 years but the second they return home, the Taliban is likely to overrun Kabul.

Taliban leader: Biden's only choice is to withdraw troops

Vice News reporter talked to Taliban militants, who urged Biden to follow through with peace deal and remove US troops from Afghanistan.

COVID causes human rights violations to be swept under the rug

Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, Bangladesh are committing awful human rights violations as you read this.The UNHRC is otherwise occupied. Op-ed.

Shock in Australia after soldiers murder Afghan civilians

Commission of inquiry finds elite soldiers committed war crimes against civilians outside of the context of battle.

Watch: Defense Secretary announces drawdown in Afghanistan, Iraq

Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller officially announces U.S. drawdown in Afghanistan and Iraq

Report: Trump to cut US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq

Trump administration expected to cut number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq in Trump's final weeks in office.

Report: Afghan forces kill senior Al-Qaeda leader

Abu Muhsin al-Masri, a senior Al-Qaeda leader who was on the FBI’s list, reportedly killed in operation in Ghazni province.

The 9/11 anniversary and the 9/11 wars

9/11 attacks on NY and Washington were a wakeup call. They led a low-intensity armed conflict that, 19 years later, remains inconclusive.

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Trump, Pentagon to announce troop reduction in Iraq, Afghanistan

Senior Pentagon official tells Fox News that Trump will announce reduction in troops in Iraq and Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Exposé: Iran's $150 b. from the US is $300 m.per dead US soldier

Proof Biden knew Iran had killed 500 US soldiers 5 days before the Iran deal was passed. He knowingly desecrated their memory. Op-ed.

US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

Agreement includes US withdrawal, Taliban commitment not to use Afghanistan as a launchpad for terror attacks against US.

US, Taliban reportedly reach truce agreement

Senior US official says US and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon”.

The truth about the US War in Afghanistan

Former Pakistani Ambassador to Washington Husain Haqqani on how the Taliban won.

The Hague Court is a disgrace

Report: US to withdraw 4,000 troops from Afghanistan

Officials say Trump administration intends to announce drawdown of about 4,000 troops from Afghanistan as early next week.

WATCH: Trump makes surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan

On a surprise visit to Afghanistan, President Donald Trump thanked US and Afghan troops for the work they are doing.

US and Australian hostages freed in Taliban prisoner swap

Afghan officials say the deal is aimed at restarting talks with the Taliban.

Afghanistan: Prisoner swap confirmed

Afghanistan announces Taliban prisoner swap to free hostages

Taliban kicked Jews out of prison for arguing too much

The last Jews in Afghanistan argued so much the Taliban kicked them out of prison and stole their Torah.

Dozens of civilians killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan

American airstrike targeting ISIS terrorists in Afghanistan accidentally kills at least 30 farm workers.

Forgetting is a choice the US has made

Trump: Peace talks with Taliban are 'dead'

Trump says US military has dramatically scaled up attacks on Taliban in Afghanistan after his cancellation of talks with the group.

Trump calls off secret summit with Taliban

US President announces he had planned secret summit with Taliban at Camp David but called it off following latest terrorist attack in Kabul.

ISIS claims attack at wedding reception in Afghanistan

Suicide bomber kills 63, wounds 182 at wedding party in Kabul.

ICC won't probe Afghanistan war crimes

Trump hails decision as "international victory", warns ICC against investigating US or Israel.

'IDF Special Forces operating in Afghanistan'

Iran claims: Israel sent troops to Afghanistan to gather intelligence on Iranian military movements.

What would happen if US withdrew from Afghanistan?

US officials deny report that about half of 14,000 US troops stationed there will be coming home by spring.

Senate breaks with Trump on Syria

Republican-led Senate approves symbolic legislation opposing abrupt withdrawal of troops from Syria and Afghanistan.

The US-Taliban peace agreement

Senate opposes withdrawal from Syria and Afghanistan

Republican-led Senate advances largely symbolic legislation opposing plans for any abrupt withdrawal of troops from Syria and Afghanistan.

Report: Russian flight diverted following attempted hijacking

Plane forced to land short of destination in Moscow after passenger reportedly demands that flight be diverted to Afghanistan.

Iranian Taliban members killed in northern Afghanistan

Official: 'Iran involved in security incidents in Afghanistan but this is first time Iranians fight within terrorist groups in Afghanistan.'

Balochistan Liberation Army chief killed in suicide bombing

Mastermind of last month's Chinese consulate attack in Karachi, Aslam Baloch, killed in suicide attack in Afghanistan.

Trump to cut number of troops in Afghanistan in half

Officials say US military has been ordered to begin planning to withdraw about half the troops in Afghanistan.

ISIS leader in Afghanistan killed

Leader of Islamic State jihadist group in Afghanistan killed in airstrikes near the border with Pakistan.

Afghan President declares ceasefire with Taliban

Secretary of State says U.S. ready to support direct negotiations between Afghanistan government and Taliban.

Taliban suicide bomber kills three NATO soldiers

Three Czech soldiers killed in attack not far from Gram base in eastern Afghanistan; American soldier and two Afghans wounded.

Hundreds in Georgia mourn Jewish soldier killed in Afghanistan

Jewish soldier killed in Afghanistan was 'the first one in, worried about the welfare of his troops.'

There is an ongoing Pashtun genocide in Pakistan

U.S. strike in Afghanistan targets Taliban leader

U.S. officials confirm American strike in Afghanistan targeted Pakistani Taliban chief Maulana Fazlullah, but do not confirm he was killed.

Australian army unit flew Nazi flag on deployment

Australia confirms reports soldiers flew swastika flag from army vehicle, PM says soldiers were punished.

Afghanistan: 9 dead, 35 wounded in car bomb explosion

At least nine killed in bomb attack and gunfire on government building in eastern city of Jalalabad.

21 killed in twin bombing attacks in Afghanistan

Journalists hit as twin bombings kill 21 in Kabul.

ISIS suicide bombing kills 31 in Kabul

Islamic State terror groups strikes Afghanistan with suicide bombing, killing dozens.

Trump: We won't allow the Taliban to win

Trump urges all countries to take "decisive action" against the Taliban following deadly attack in Kabul.