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Talks to begin on the future of U.S. troop presence in Iraq
No timeline is in place for the talks or for any changes that will come from them.
US, Russia meet for talks amid tensions over Ukraine
No major breakthrough is expected.
By Konstantin Manenkov
Taliban kill, abduct dozens of ex-officers: rights group
Human Rights Watch said the promised amnesty has not stopped local commanders from retaliating against former members of the army, police and intelligence services.
By Lee Keath
Russia, China sign roadmap for closer military cooperation
China and Russia have been strategic partners for years.
Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq
Iraqi officials say Iraqi security forces are “battle tested” and have proved themselves “capable” of protecting their country.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Most European troops exit Afghanistan quietly after 20 years
Germany and Italy declared their missions in Afghanistan over on Wednesday and Poland's last troops returned home, bringing their deployments to a low-key end.
Cambodia limits US diplomat’s scrutiny of controversial naval base
A State Department officials expressed “serious concerns” about China’s military presence and construction of facilities at the base and sought clarification of why two U.S.-funded buildings there had been demolished without notification or explanation.
The personal impact of an American general on an Afghan officer
In addition to having a profound impact on the author of this commentary, he says Gen. Austin Scott Miller will be remembered as a friend of Afghanistan.
By Col. Abdul Rahman Rahmani
US considers boost to security aid for Ukraine, says Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. will consider Ukraine’s expected request to buy American missile defense systems and other weaponry in the wake of a Russian military buildup on its border.
By Joe Gould