Jul 08 Taliban visit Moscow to say their wins don’t threaten Russia By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press A delegation of the Taliban is visiting Moscow to offer assurances that their quick gains in Afghanistan don't threaten Russia or its allies in Central Asia. Continue reading
Jul 08 Johnson confirms most British troops have left Afghanistan By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press The prime minister declined to give details about the troop withdrawal, citing security reasons. But he said that "all British troops assigned to NATO's mission in Afghanistan are now returning home," adding that "most of our personnel have already left."… Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Biden says U.S. war in Afghanistan will end August 31 By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is expected to give a policy speech Thursday about Afghanistan, as American troops plan to fully withdraw from the country by September 11. Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing as U.S. assesses ransomware attack By Associated Press The White House said Thursday it is "continuing to gather details" on the latest ransomware attack, including determining whether the "incident occurred with the knowledge or approval of the Russian government."… Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 11:02 Afghan militias forced to fight Taliban blame America’s ‘abandonment’ By Jane Ferguson As the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan nears its completion, the Afghan army is quickly losing ground throughout the country to the Taliban. To bolster its military, the government is arming militias to help in the fight. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson… Continue watching
Jul 06 WATCH: U.S. State Department calls for end to ongoing violence in Afghanistan By Associated Press This comes as a surge of Taliban wins in northern Afghanistan has caused some countries to close their consulates in the region, while across the border in Tajikistan, reservists are being called up to reinforce the southern border. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 11:13 Was the war in Afghanistan worth fighting? 3 veterans weigh in By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Many countries have closed or scaled back operations at consulates in Afghanistan as the Taliban have scored territorial gains since mid-April, when the U.S. announced its military withdrawal. How does the war in Afghanistan — America's longest war — look… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 5:49 Afghan government encourages civilian militias to combat the Taliban By Nick Schifrin, Jane Ferguson The sprawling hub of American operations in Afghanistan for nearly two decades — Bagram Airfield — is now in the hands of the Afghan government. U.S. defense officials say all American forces outside of the Kabul airport and embassy have… Continue watching
Jul 02 AP explainer: When is the U.S. war in Afghanistan really over? By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press As the last U.S. combat troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, the question arises: When is the war really over? For Afghans there is no end in sight. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 8:18 The Taliban are winning on the battlefield as U.S. troops withdraw. Can Afghans stop them? By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The U.S. will soon complete the troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war. Nick Schifrin talks to the lead U.S. diplomat for the region, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad. Born in Afghanistan, he worked in various capacities with Presidents Ronald… Continue watching