Taliban Rebuffs Trump’s Effort to Regain Air Base in Afghanistan

An Afghan official rejected the idea of a renewed presence for the U.S. military in the country, but left the door open for “political and economic relations.” ... Read More

Trump suggests U.S. troops could return to Afghan base over China concerns

Trump floated the idea during a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he wrapped up a state visit to the U.K. and tied it to the need for the U.S. to counter its top rival, ... Read More

U.S. in Talks With Taliban on Returning Counterterrorism Forces to Afghan Base

Taliban officials haven’t agreed to the proposal, which are part of wider talks with Kabul officials on re-establishing ties. Read More

Trump says US seeks control of Afghanistan's Bagram air base given up in withdrawal

The United States seeks to regain control of Bagram air base in Afghanistan, President Donald Trump said on Thursday during a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but an Afghan ... Read More

Taliban swiftly rejects Trump's hope to 'take back' Afghan airbase

The Taliban has "completely" rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's notion of taking back a key airbase in Afghanistan, according to Taliban Foreign Ministry worker Zakir Jalal.The president floated ... Read More

A Navy SEAL’s Afghan interpreter fights for a US visa from Rwanda

Twelve years after he first applied for a special immigrant visa to the U.S., Basir Sediqqi, a former combat interpreter for U.S. special forces in Afghanistan, continues to fight for a right to ... Read More