Peace talks between Afghan government and Taliban expected to start soon
Esper Says There Will Be Less Than 5,000 US Troops in Afghanistan by November
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Afghanistan’s Tribal Council Approves Release of 400 Taliban Prisoners
On Sunday, Afghanistan's tribal council, the Loya Jirga, approved the release of 400 Taliban prisoners in an effort to hurry the peace process and start talks between the government and the Taliban. The US-Taliban peace deal requires the Afghan government to release...
Nagasaki Mayor Stresses the Importance of Arms Control
Last major nuclear arms control agreement between US and Russia set to expire in February 2021
Iran Says it Arrested Leader of US-Based Opposition Group
Iran says it has arrested the leader of a US-based "terrorist group" accused of bombing a mosque in 2008 in the Iranian city of Shiraz, an attack that killed 14 people and wounded hundreds. Iran's Intelligence Ministry said in a statement that they arrested the...
Afghan Govt Calls to Extend Ceasefire With Taliban
Ceasefire held over weekend, ISIS claims responsibility for attack on prison
Syrian Government Slams US-Kurdish Oil Deal
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed rumors of the deal in a Senate hearing on Thursday
National Guard Reorganizes to Prepare for War With Russia and China
The move reflects US shift towards ‘great power competition’ as outlined in 2018 National Defense Strategy
TikTok Ban: For National Security or US Tech Companies?
Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, Instagram launching a similar app in August
US Military Flies Record Number of Planes Near China’s Coast in July
The increased flights come as the US escalates military presence in the South China Sea
Khalilzad Heads to Afghanistan To Press for Peace Talks
Ghani says the Afghan government will enter talks from a strong position
