Tue, 21-Oct-2025

US says won’t join Afghanistan talks announced by Russia

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WASHINGTON – The United States said it will not join talks on Afghanistan announced for this Tuesday by Russia that will include two other key players, China and Pakistan. The State Department blamed logistical issues but said it considered the Russian-led forum “constructive.” “We look forward to engaging in that forum going forward, but we’re not … Read more

US temporarily paused evacuations from Afghanistan as Qatar base overflows

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US officials have paused the evacuation process from Afghanistan delayed for few hours due to the reception base in Qatar was overflowing and could not receive any more migrants. Major General Hank Taylor stated that US flights out of the Kabul airport paused for seven hours as thousands of Afghans has already hovered to the … Read more

US mulling downsizing embassy in Kabul amid deteriorating security situation: report

NEW YORK: Amid the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, the US officials in Kabul are developing plans to reduce the large contingent of contractors and other personnel at the massive US Embassy complex, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Saturday. Citing embassy officials and contractors, the newspaper said in a dispatch from Kabul … Read more