The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa on Thursday issued a rare statement praising the Canadian military service in Afghanistan to White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro sharp criticism of Canadian policy in a new book. Richard Mills, the embassy’s affairs chief, said the US “deeply appreciates the service and sacrifice of …
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U.S. intelligence reports that the Iranian government has offered bounties to Taliban fighters to target US and coalition forces in Afghanistan. A Pentagon news document said a foreign government paid for the Haqqani network, led by a top Taliban leader, to attack Bagram in December, CNN reported. While the issue …
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Afghanistan will release 400 “hard-core” Taliban prisoners to start peace talks between the government and the militant group, Reuters reported. Members of the Loya Jirga Assembly in Afghanistan on Sunday approved the release, which the Taliban demanded before entering into talks. “To remove an obstacle, allow the beginning of the …
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The U.S. envoy to Afghanistan said Saturday that Washington intends to continue pursuing a peace deal with the Taliban despite recent reports of its involvement in carrying out Russian rewards on members of the U.S. services and the coalition in the country. Zalmay Khalilzad, who has been conducting negotiations with …
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The House Armed Services Committee voted Wednesday to put obstacles in President TrumpDonald John Trump House panel approves defense policy bill 0.5B House of Representatives panel votes against curtailment of Insurrection Law powers after heated debate Panel votes House of Representatives to restrict Afghan withdrawal, request evaluation on ‘incentives’ to …
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