Tag: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Turkey rejects US report claiming link to child soldiers
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s foreign ministry has slammed a U.S. report on human trafficking that criticized Ankara for providing “operational, equipment, and financial support” to...
EXPLAINER: When is the US war in Afghanistan really over?
WASHINGTON — As the last U.S. combat troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, the question arises: When is the war really over?
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No decision yet in Turkey’s negotiations for Kabul Airport
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s defense minister said Friday that negotiations over his country's proposal to operate and secure the key international airport in Afghanistan are...
US hits 17 nations for not combating human trafficking
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday designated 17 countries as not doing enough to combat human trafficking and warned them of potential U.S....
US House votes to ease entry process for Afghan interpreters
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives easily passed legislation Tuesday that would make it easier for Afghans who worked for the American military...
Ukraine, NATO launch joint Black Sea drills
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine and NATO on Monday launched Black Sea drills that will involve dozens of warships, an exercise that follows last week's...
US to keep about 650 troops in Afghanistan after withdrawal
WASHINGTON — Roughly 650 U.S. troops are expected to remain in Afghanistan to provide security for diplomats after the main American military force completes...
Russia says it may fire to hit intruding warships
MOSCOW — Russia will be ready to fire to hit to protect its borders, a senior diplomat warned Thursday in the wake of a...
Turkish, US officials discuss Afghan airport security plans
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish and U.S. military officials met in Turkey’s capital on Thursday to discuss plans for Turkish troops to continue securing Kabul’s...
White House preparing to relocate Afghans who helped US
The Biden administration is stepping up preparation to begin relocating tens of thousands of Afghan interpreters and others who worked with U.S. forces during...