Afghan War
The USS Ronald Reagan, the only American aircraft carrier in Asia-Pacific, is currently based in Yokosuka, Japan.
Updated 27 May, 2021 07:59am
The Foreign Office has dismissed reports of Pakistan allowing a US base in the country, terming them baseless speculation.
Updated 26 May, 2021 04:47pm
Pentagon press secretary indicates US exploring range of options to provide viable over-the-horizon counter-terrorism capability.
Published 26 May, 2021 12:01pm
Afghanistan’s foreign ministry says it hopes Australia will review the decision.
Updated 26 May, 2021 08:19am
Violence has soared in Afghanistan since US forces began their final pullout on May 1.
Updated 25 May, 2021 09:42am
“Pakistan has played an important role in Afghanistan," says US official.
Updated 24 May, 2021 07:38am
The month-long halt in hostilities will allow local farmers to harvest their wheat crop and students to sit annual examinations.
Published 20 May, 2021 03:14pm
California lawmaker questions why given its importance to Afghan peace, Pakistan is not being treated accordingly by the US.
Published 20 May, 2021 11:15am
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had earlier claimed that Pakistan "operated an organised system of support" for the Taliban.
Published 17 May, 2021 01:38pm
Violence has soared as the United States military presses ahead with a plan to withdraw all of its troops by September.
Updated 17 May, 2021 07:58am
A prosperous, stable and peaceful Afghanistan is in the best interest of region, COAS says.
Updated 13 May, 2021 08:20am
US warns continued chaos in Afghanistan will be harmful for its neighbours.
Updated 12 May, 2021 08:33am
“We call on the Taliban and Afghan leaders to engage seriously in the ongoing peace process," US State Dept spokesperson says.
Published 11 May, 2021 01:15pm
The Taliban and government have declared similar ceasefires in the past to mark Islamic holidays.
Updated 11 May, 2021 08:11am
Afghan president in meeting with army chief appreciates "Pakistan's sincere and positive role" in the peace process.
Updated 10 May, 2021 10:10pm
Chief US diplomat says Washington is only withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan, not leaving the country.
Published 07 May, 2021 12:08pm
Newat Rawan, a popular talk show host in the past, was “assassinated by unknown gunmen”: police spokesman.
Updated 07 May, 2021 12:08am
Fierce fighting has erupted in southern Helmand province since the weekend.
Updated 06 May, 2021 08:11am
America’s defence department downplays fighting in several provinces.
Updated 05 May, 2021 07:25am
Increased military presence and security at checkpoints visible in Afghan capital.
Published 01 May, 2021 04:26pm
Since the US-Taliban deal, there have been no US combat deaths but attacks on Afghan forces and civilians have spiralled.
Updated 30 Apr, 2021 10:08pm
"It will be an orderly, coordinated, and deliberate process," Nato official says.
Updated 30 Apr, 2021 10:16am
The two foreign ministers review bilateral cooperation, exchange views on impacts of Covid-19 pandemic.
Published 29 Apr, 2021 02:05pm
“Tough situation, no good answers to any of it," says Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley.
Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:02am
According to the Pentagon, the defence secretary and the army chief discussed the drawdown in Afghanistan.
Updated 29 Apr, 2021 07:32am
Women in Afghanistan remain targets of violence and are underrepresented in peace talks despite promises of a place at the table.
Published 28 Apr, 2021 05:41pm
All stakeholders know if the path of negotiation is abandoned, Afghanistan will descend into chaos.
Updated 26 Apr, 2021 08:44am
To end the ‘forever war’, Afghan stakeholders need to show vision and maturity.
Updated 26 Apr, 2021 08:37am
Gen Scott Miller says he has told the Taliban a return to violence would be "a tragedy for Afghanistan and Afghan people".
Updated 25 Apr, 2021 10:03pm
Pakistan must complete the fencing of its border with Afghanistan and insulate itself to the extent possible.
Updated 23 Apr, 2021 09:08am
