Month: August 2021

But the level of reliance on the Taliban for the safe completion of the US evacuation not only underscores how badly the administration was taken by surprise by the militia’s … Read More

(Pool) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley outlined the dangerous situation on the ground in Afghanistan, saying US troops are “at risk” and that they need … Read More

It’s been just days since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. And the picture of what life is like in the capital Kabul is still evolving. Here’s what we know. … Read More

British Chief of Defence Staff Nick Carter is pictured outside the Ministry of Defence headquarters in London, in November 2020. Stefan Rousseau/PA Images/Getty Images The British Chief of Defence Staff … Read More

The closed entrance gate of the US Embassy is pictured after the US evacuated its personnel in Kabul on August 15. (Wakil Koshar/AFP/Getty Images) American personnel destroyed the passports of some … Read More

Asian stock markets have rebounded after Wall Street fell on weak retail sales as investors awaited an update from the Federal Reserve on possible plans to reduce U.S. stimulus By … Read More

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If you’re flying on a plane or taking a train, be ready to keep wearing that face mask for a few more months By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer August … Read More