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Six months of Taliban: Afghans safer, poorer, less hopeful

February 15, 2022 7:10 pm

The country feels safer, less violent than it has in decades, but the once aid-fuelled economy is barreling toward collapse. Tens of thousands of Afghans have fled or have been evacuated, including large numbers of the educated elites.

Biden to receive bodies of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan: White House

August 29, 2021 7:12 pm

An Islamic State suicide bombing just outside Kabul airport on Thursday killed scores of Afghans and 13 American troops.

US State Secretary discusses Afghanistan issue with Pakistan FM

July 10, 2021 1:03 pm

The discussion was centered around the need for a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan and their shared desire for a stable and sustainable bilateral relationship.

China evacuates nationals from Afghanistan amid US pullout

July 09, 2021 1:53 pm

According to Global Times, 22 of those onboard have tested positive for Covid-19, however, those numbers did not appear on the National Health Commission's daily report of new cases.

Donald Trump declares Afghan peace talks with Taliban ‘dead’

September 10, 2019 7:53 am

“Our soldiers are incredible, but they are serving as policemen, to a large extent,” Trump said. “We would like to get out, but we will get out at the right time.”

US Congressman praises India's developmental role in Afghanistan

January 25, 2019 1:12 pm

Congressman Eliot Engel, chairman of the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee, said this during his meeting with the new Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh V Shringla, at the Capitol.

US bombs dropped in Afghanistan at highest since 2010, under new Trump strategy

October 11, 2017 3:58 pm

"The increase can be attributed to the president's strategy to more proactively target extremist groups that threaten the stability and security of the Afghan people," the Air Force said in a monthly report.

Senator John McCain urges Trump administration to resolve differences on Afghanistan

August 03, 2017 11:11 pm

"Our commanders-in-chief, not our commanders in the field, are responsible for this failure (War against Taliban)," said Republican Senator John McCain

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