Pentagon's action plan to help avoid civilian casualties in military operations around world
Pentagon Action plan: Laid out in a 36-page action plan, the changes approved by Austin call for updated policies and guidelines for military operations, and steps that must be taken in order to better analyze threats, assess who is on the ground and determine what other civilian structures could be affected.
Aug 26, 2022, 14:25 PM IST
Withdrawal from Afghanistan best decision for America: Joe Biden
“When I was running for President, I made a commitment to the American people that I would end this war. And today, I've honored that commitment. It was time, to be honest with the American people again. We no longer had a clear purpose in an open-ended mission in Afghanistan,’’ Biden said.
Sep 01, 2021, 06:12 AM IST
'A new chapter has begun': US suspends diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, moves embassy to Qatar
“Now, US military flights have ended, and our troops have departed Afghanistan. A new chapter of America's engagement with Afghanistan has begun. It's one in which we will lead with our diplomacy. The military mission is over. A new diplomatic mission has begun,” Blinken said in his address to the nation.
Aug 31, 2021, 08:06 AM IST
United States completes withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan after nearly 20-year war
Taliban spokesman Qari Yusuf said, "The last US soldier has left Kabul airport and our country gained complete independence," Al Jazeera TV reported on Monday.
Aug 31, 2021, 06:12 AM IST
Multiple rockets fired at Kabul airport, US says 'operations continue uninterrupted'
A US government official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the rockets were fired early Monday morning Kabul time, though it was unclear if all were brought down by the defence system.
Aug 30, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
'Imbecilic': Ex-UK PM Tony Blair slams withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan
In a lengthy essay posted on his website late Saturday, the former Labour Party leader said the sudden and chaotic pullout that allowed the Taliban to reclaim power risked undermining everything that had been achieved in Afghanistan over the past two decades, including advances in living standards and the education of girls.
Aug 22, 2021, 17:35 PM IST
Taliban change strategy, target provincial Afghan cities in response to US strikes
The Taliban have stepped up their campaign to defeat the US-backed government as foreign forces complete their withdrawal after 20 years of conflict.
Aug 06, 2021, 11:05 AM IST
Taliban fighters capture key Afghan border crossing with Iran amid US troop withdrawal
In the last week, the Taliban have overrun areas bordering five countries - Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, China and Pakistan - as foreign forces end their two-decade intervention and the domestic security situation deteriorates.
Jul 09, 2021, 07:51 AM IST
China ramps up involvement in Afghanistan as US pulls out last troops
As the US withdraws its remaining troops from Afghanistan, China is getting ready to ramp up its involvement in the war-torn nation for investment and influence opportunities.
Jul 07, 2021, 08:33 AM IST
US Embassy in Kabul is open, will remain open: American consulate
The US embassy in Kabul said that it would continue to operate in the country amid the increase in uncertainty as the US continues to work towards its military pullout till August end as directed by President Joe Biden.
Jul 05, 2021, 17:26 PM IST
Taliban takes control of key district in Afghanistan as US troop vacate Bagram Air Base
Citing officials, Geo News reported that after fierce overnight fighting with Afghan forces, the Taliban took over the Panjwai district. The exit of foreign troops from Bagram Air Base, north of Kabul, has fuelled concerns that the Taliban will ramp up their campaign to capture new territory.
Jul 05, 2021, 16:45 PM IST
Taliban warns US against maintaining surveillance in Afghanistan using military bases in Pakistan
The Doha agreement has been "repeatedly" violated by the US and that it has led to the continuation of violence in Afghanistan, said the Taliban in a statement.
May 28, 2021, 17:23 PM IST
Over 8,000 families displaced due to violence amid final US drawdown in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has seen a spike in the incidents of violence after the announcement of the withdrawal of troops by the US leading to casualties of Afghan security forces and civilians.
May 23, 2021, 09:09 AM IST
Afghanistan 'ready' to fight Taliban, says President Ashraf Ghani
"The threat of terrorism has changed. It has not disappeared. We are all agreed on this," Ghani said in an interview with American public broadcasting service PBS.
May 19, 2021, 10:33 AM IST
US responsible of surge in explosions in Afghanistan, says China
Chinese Finance Minister in his statement alleged that the US sudden announcement to withdraw troops led to the explosions in Afghanistan.
May 12, 2021, 08:52 AM IST
Removal of all contractors from Afghanistan underway, says US Defence Secretary
U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said the process of removing all contractors from Afghanistan working with the United States was underway and drawdown is going according to plan so far.
May 07, 2021, 12:24 PM IST
Roots of the al-Qaeda network still alive in Afghanistan: Afghan government
Since the US president has announced the withdrawal of forces, people fear the dark future of Afghanistan. Now Afghan government claims that the roots of the al-Qaeda network are still alive in Afghanistan which makes the situation grim.
May 04, 2021, 12:17 PM IST
US decision to withdraw troops evokes mixed response from locals in Afghanistan
Since the US has announced the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan, people are giving various statements regarding the situation.
Apr 16, 2021, 10:30 AM IST
NATO allies to withdraw armed forces from Afghanistan along with US
After the announcement of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan by the US, NATO allies also agreed upon withdrawing all of their armed forces by September 11.
Apr 15, 2021, 13:56 PM IST
US pullout from Syria must be planned carefully: Erdogan
Last month, the US President Donald Trump declared victory over the IS and announced that US forces would be coming home soon.
Jan 08, 2019, 10:54 AM IST
