Hegseth says US efforts to remake Afghanistan, Iraq cost thousands of lives
The Pentagon chief said the Trump administration would avoid nation-building wars.
Politics, US
Politics, US
Ex-MP Zahir Qadeer extradited to US
Qadeer is accused of conspiring to traffic heroin, methamphetamine and military-grade weapons.
Middle East, US
US says it still prefers diplomacy with Iran despite tensions
The US continues to prefer a diplomatic solution to its dispute with Iran despite recent military tensions, Stickney said.
Security, US
Report: US backs Pakistan’s right to defend itself against ‘terrorist attacks’
The comments came after Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan and a Taliban claim of retaliatory attacks inside Pakistan.
Middle East, US
World leaders welcome US-Iran deal, urge swift implementation
European, Gulf and UN officials hailed the agreement as a diplomatic breakthrough.
Immigration, US
US court ruling could clear path for pending Afghan immigration cases
A federal court has struck down policies that froze or delayed immigration benefits for Afghans and nationals of dozens of.
Immigration, US
US still seeking countries to resettle Afghan allies, Rubio says
The secretary of state said Washington is working with partner countries to relocate more than 1,000 Afghans stranded in Qatar.
Middle East, US
Trump says Iran deal, Strait of Hormuz reopening are near
The US president said key terms had been largely negotiated, though Iran and Israel had yet to publicly confirm an.
Human Rights, US
US renews appeal for information on American missing in Afghanistan
The State Department’s hostage affairs envoy said Washington continues efforts to locate Paul Overby, who disappeared in Khost more than.
Economy, US
UN says new $1.8 billion US aid will expand humanitarian operations
The additional $1.8 billion in American humanitarian funding comes as aid agencies warn of shrinking budgets, including in Afghanistan.