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Amid US withdrawal, China ramping up its involvement in Afghanistan

China appears to be preparing to ramp up its involvement in Afghanistan amid US troops withdrawal -- with Beijing eyeing the war-torn nation for investment and influence opportunities

Taliban takes control of key district in Kandahar amid US troop withdrawal

Amid the ongoing US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban on Sunday took control of a key district in their former bastion of Kandahar

US military denies American troops in eastern Syria were attacked

A facility housing US troops in eastern Syria came under attack late Sunday, state media and a spokesman for US-backed fighters said, though US military denied there was any attack

US seeks refuge for Afghan staff as it hands over Bagram airbase

The US had said it would have most troops out by September 11, keeping a contingent of about 650 in the country to protect diplomats, but that timetable was accelerated.

After 20 years, US to leave Bagram - heart of its Afghan military power

For nearly 20 years, Bagram Airfield was the heart of American military power in Afghanistan, a sprawling mini-city behind fences and blast walls just an hour's drive north of Kabul. Initially, it was a symbol of the U.S. drive to avenge the 9/11 attacks, then of its struggle for a way through the ensuing war with the Taliban. In just a matter of days, the last U.S. soldiers will depart Bagram. They are leaving what probably everyone connected to the base, whether American or Afghan, considers a mixed legacy. Bagram grew into such a massive military installation that, as with few other bases in Afghanistan and even Iraq, it came to symbolize and epitomize the phrase mission creep', said Andrew Watkins, Afghanistan senior analyst for the Brussels-based International Crisis Group. U.S. Central Command said last week that it's well past 50% done packing up Bagram, and the rest is going fast. American officials have said the entire pullout of U.S. troops will most likely be completely .

Afghanistan: US Military withdrawal draws concerns over abducted American

As the US moves to withdraw its military from Afghanistan over the next five months, concerns are growing about one American who risks being left behind.

US likely to up Afghanistan force to ensure safe military drawdown

The US will likely increase its troop presence in Afghanistan temporarily over the coming weeks and months in order to fulfill President Joe Biden's order to withdraw all forces from the country

US President Biden nominates 2 women Generals to lead military commands

Both will become the second and third women in the history of the United States Armed Forces to lead combatant Commands

White House warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base

The White House warned that the US may consider a military response to the rocket attack on Wednesday that hit an air base in western Iraq where American and coalition troops are housed

US launches airstrike, bombs Syrian facilities used by Iran-backed militia

The airstrike was the first military action undertaken by the Biden administration, which in its first weeks has emphasized its intent to put more focus on the challenges posed by China

How to withdraw troops? NATO faces conundrum as it mulls Afghan pullout

An accelerated US drawdown over the past few months, led by the previous US administration, has signaled what may be in store for long-suffering Afghans

Prez Joe Biden halts Trump-ordered US troops withdrawal from Germany

Biden said the troop pullout would be halted until Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin does a review of America's troops presence around the globe

Biden govt supports dialogue to find political solution to Afghanistan

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Friday the Biden administration supports the previous Trump administration's decision of setting up negotiations between the stakeholders in Afghanistan

US: Joe Biden signs order to reverse Trump's transgender military ban

In a separate statement, the Defense Department said it was ready to immediately implement Biden's Executive Order

US poll fraud claim: 10 ex-Pentagon chiefs caution Trump against using army

In an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump, all 10 living former secretaries of defence have cautioned against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud

'Deeply honoured': PM Modi conferred with highest military decoration of US

He said the 21st century presents both unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities

US military sends B-52 bombers to Middle East as show of force against Iran

The US flew a pair of B-52 strategic bombers from a base in Louisiana to the Middle East, as a show of force against Iran, as tensions continue to escalate between Tehran and Washington

US, Morocco sign 10-year agreement to strengthen military cooperation

Esper met with Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita upon his arrival Friday

How Trump fell out of love with his generals, and why the feeling is mutual

Critics say Trump has used the military as a prop and purposefully undermined Pentagon efforts to remain apolitical

US-led international coalition troops withdraw from Iraq's base in Taji

Remaining coalition troops will depart in the coming days after finalising the handing over of equipment