Putin holds meeting with Syria’s Assad at Kremlin - TASS

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad at the Kremlin where they discussed the political situation in Syria, international terrorism as well as issues of bilateral and humanitarian cooperation. The details about the meeting held on September 13 were published on the Russian leader’s website on Tuesday.

Biden says deteriorating situation in Afghanistan "did unfold more quickly" than U.S. anticipates - Global Times

U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday that the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan "did unfold more quickly" than the United States had anticipated, adding, however, that he stands by the decision to withdraw U.S. troops from the war-torn country.

Another 200 UK troops sent to Kabul evacuation - BBC News

The UK is to send a further 200 troops to Kabul after the Taliban seized control of the Afghan capital.

Joe Biden Increases US Deployment To Afghanistan, with ‘strong’ military response if interests attacked

US President Joe Biden on Saturday increased the number of American troops being sent to Afghanistan to help evacuate embassy personnel and Afghan civilians, and warned the Taliban, who were headed for Kabul, not to hinder the mission.

US Not Planning To Add More Troops In Afghanistan If Situation Deteriorates - Pentagon - UrduPoint

The United States is not planning to deploy more troops to Afghanistan if the security situation worsens in the country, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday.

Iraq’s Resistance Groups Say Will Not Accept US Military Presence Under Any Role, Call for Full Withdrawal - FARS

(FNA)- Iraqi resistance groups said they are adamantly opposed to a continued US military presence in their country in any shape or form, after President Joe Biden declared that the American combat mission in Iraq will shift to an advisory role by the end of the year.

S.Africa To Send 1,495 Troops To Mozambique To Fight Militants: Parliament - UrduPoint

South Africa will send 1,495 troops to Mozambique to help the country battle militant militants wreaking havoc in the north of the gas-rich nation, parliament said Wednesday.

US to end combat mission in Iraq by end of year - China.org.cn

President Joe Biden said on Monday that U.S. forces in Iraq will end the combat mission by the end of the year while continuing to train and assist Iraqi forces.

PMU Leader: Thermal Cameras Record US Choppers Transferring Daesh Terrorists Across Iraq - FARS

(FNA)- A leader of the Iraqi anti-terror Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), better known as Hashd Al-Sha’ab, announced thermal cameras installed in the country’s Central province of Salahuddin have recorded US military helicopters transferring Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terrorists to various locations across the country.

South Africa to increase troop deployment to 25,000 as unrest grows

 

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US Afghanistan withdrawal: Top commander steps down - BBC News

The top US and Nato general in Afghanistan has formally transferred control as the US-led military mission fast approaches its end after 20 years.

US forces come under ‘indirect’ rocket attack near occupied gas field in Syria — RT

At least one explosion has rocked the Conoco gas field in Deir ez-Zor province, occupied by Washington-backed SDF forces, with initial reports suggesting no casualties among American troops stationed in the area.

Jovenel Moïse: Haiti requests foreign troops after president's assassination - BBC News

Haiti has asked for foreign troops to be sent to the country to protect key infrastructure after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

Taliban Says Seizing Kabul Not A Military Objective, But Warns ‘Policy’ Could Change If Foreign Troops Stay Past Exit Deadline - FARS

(FNA)- The Taliban hinted that Kabul could become a military target should any foreign troops remain in the Afghan capital past the US-led coalition’s withdrawal deadline, as the group continues to seize more territory.

Biden meets Afghan leaders as security situation deteriorates

 

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US Troops Would Have Faced Increased Attacks If Ordered To Stay In Afghanistan - Psaki - UrduPoint

The White House believes that it spared its troops in Afghanistan from increased violence by initiating their withdrawal from the country, the White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters on Wednesday.

Biden to host Afghan president as US withdrawal continues - China.org.cn

U.S. President Joe Biden will host Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and Chairman of High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah at the White House on June 25, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said on Sunday.

Presence of US troops in Syria illegitimate, Russia says – Syrian Arab News Agency

SANA- Russia has reiterated that the American military presence in Syria is illegitimate and a violation of international laws.

Colombian President brings troops to cities where protests continue - TASS

Colombian President Ivan Duque has ordered to bring troops to those cities where protest rallies against tax reform accompanied by vandalism and public order violations continue.

US begins withdrawal from Afghanistan... by sending more troops

 

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