Trump aide confirms more Afghan troop cuts in early 2021
President Donald Trump's national security advisor Robert O'Brien said Friday that US troops in Afghanistan will be cut to around 2,500 in the first...
Pompeo voices sympathy for Armenia, hopes country will ‘defend’ itself against Azerbaijan
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced hope Thursday that Armenia would "defend" itself against Azerbaijan, appearing to show sympathy to one side over...
Will Trump upend the neo-colonial world order?
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney released an extraordinary statement on Tuesday, decrying a political scene he said, “has moved away from spirited debate...
After Bin Laden’s niece, Trump gets endorsement from Taliban
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told CBS News in a phone interview Sunday, "We hope he will win the election and wind up US...
Trump vs Biden: Race to the White House
The US Election are just few weeks away, setting arena for Trump-Biden presidential contest. Both are strong nominees, so it would be premature to...
US strikes target Taliban as fighting rages in Afghanistan
US air strikes targeted Taliban fighters outside a key city in southern Afghanistan over the weekend, officials said Monday, with violence in the country...
US ousts China from Romania nuclear project
Washington's energy ministry said Friday that the US would dislodge China as financier for two new reactors at Romania's only nuclear power plant. Romanian Energy...
Pompeo warns of China risks ahead of US-India talks
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday urged closer ties with India as he warned of China's growing might on its doorstep, amid...
Turkish envoy hits US lawmaker for anti-Turkey remarks
Turkey's UN envoy on Thursday lashed out at an American congressman who said it is "time to get tough with Turkey." Ambassador Serdar Kilic, in...
US expected to impose crippling new sanctions on Iran’s financial sector
The United States is preparing to impose new sanctions on Iran’s financial industry as soon as Thursday, a Republican congressional aide briefed on the...
Trump says wants US troops out of Afghanistan by Christmas
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he wants all US troops to leave Afghanistan by Christmas, speeding up the timeline for ending America's longest war. "We...
PM Imran, COAS Gen Bajwa ‘helpful’ in Afghan diplomacy: US rep Khalilzad
The US negotiator seeking to end Afghanistan's war voiced hope Wednesday that the Kabul government can reach a side deal with Pakistan, whose historic...