Taliban celebrates first anniversary of US withdrawal from Afghanistan

The US defense secretary says Washington still has unfinished business in Afghanistan and defended the 20 year occupation, calling it a 'necessary war of self-defense'

Iraqi resistance refuses to disarm until full US withdrawal: PMU chief

Despite the Iraqi parliament approving a law in 2020 to end the permission for US troops to be stationed on Iraqi soil, it has yet to be practically implemented

US lawmakers launch probe into Biden’s ‘disgraceful’ Afghanistan withdrawal

Hundreds of Afghans died at the Kabul airport in August of 2021 as US troops rushed to leave the country after 20 years of occupation

Israel, Russia coordinated equipment withdrawal from Syria to Ukraine

Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia has reportedly withdrawn military equipment and troops from Syria

Turkey to press on with Ukraine grain deal despite Russia’s withdrawal

Russia has halted its participation in the grain deal for an 'indefinite term' due to Ukrainian attacks on its fleet on the Black Sea

‘Withdrawal of US forces to facilitate end of terrorism in Syria’: Russian envoy

The US has been illegally arming and funding extremist organizations in Syria since 2011

US officials coordinate not to do anything ‘stupid’ ahead of Afghanistan withdrawal anniversary

Government officials are allegedly hoping to mitigate further political damage for Joe Biden at a time when his popularity is plummeting

Iraqi protesters march to demand full withdrawal of US troops

Iraqi citizens call for end to US "occupation" and demand all foreign forces leave the country as 2nd anniversary of the US assassination of Commanders Soleimani and Al-Muhandis approaches

Iraqi PM announces withdrawal of US combat troops has been finalized

Stakeholders have rejected the decision to keep the troops in the country on what the government says is a training mission

Al-Fateh alliance demands complete withdrawal of all US troops from Iraq

Leader of Iraq's Al-Fateh alliance, Hadi al-Amiri, said that not a single US soldier is allowed to stay in Iraq, "not for training nor consultation"

Moscow and Damascus reiterate their demand for the withdrawal of all US troops from Syria

The US claims their presence in Syria is to fight armed terror groups despite reports over the years showing US troops collaborate with ISIS fighters

Iraq, UK discuss withdrawal of US-led coalition troops from Iraq

Iraqi PM Kadhimi and British Foreign Secretary Truss discussed the ending of the military role of US-led coalition forces in Iraq

US combat troops begin withdrawal from Iraq: Officials

Earlier this year Baghdad and Washington reached an agreement to withdraw all US combat troops by 31 December

Taliban rebuffs extending deadline for US troops withdrawal as fighters close in around Panjshir Valley

Reports also indicate the Taliban plans to form a 12-member council to rule Afghanistan

Iraqi, US officials looking at full withdrawal of US troops from Iraq by the end of the year

Iraqi PM discusses withdrawal of US troops with American delegation

Turkiye halts transit of western commodities to Russia

Prominent Turkish exporter disclosed that commodities from the EU, US, and UK were prohibited to be sent to Russia as of 1 March

Russia coordinating four-way meeting with Turkish, Syrian, Iranian officials

Syrian officials remain adamant about participating in the meeting without first receiving guarantees from Turkiye to end its occupation of northern Syria

Taliban forces destroy ISIS-K hideouts in ‘crushing operation’

Local reports indicate that the Taliban killed five members of the militant group during the operation

High-level meeting between Turkiye, Syria, Iran, and Russia postponed: Ankara

The Syrian president said from Moscow that any meeting with his Turkish counterpart hinges on the complete withdrawal of Turkish troops from northern Syria

Thousands of Afghan refugees detained by UAE authorities

Between 2,400 to 2,700 Afghan nationals that sought asylum in the UAE within the past 15 months have been subjected to 'miserable conditions'

Russia chides EU big three for dissolving INSTEX trade mechanism for Iran

After Germany, the UK, and France shut down INSTEX, Iran blasted their 'absolute failure to be financially independent from the US'

Syria weighs participation in summit with Turkiye, Iran, Russia

Turkish support for extremist armed groups occupying northern Syria will be a key issue if the four-way meeting moves forward

No respite for Lebanon as lira hits 100,000 per US dollar

Lebanon's political class has done little to slow down the economic freefall, as parliament has been gridlocked for five months over the election of a president

US congress votes against ending occupation of Syria

Around 900 US troops remain illegally stationed in Syria, controlling large swathes of the country's oil-rich regions

US troops will ‘remain in Iraq’: US Defense Secretary

According to officials and experts, Lloyd Austin’s visit to Iraq revolves around pushing back Iranian influence in the country

High-time for Turkiye-Syria normalization: Russian official

At the end of last month, Russian media reported that the long-awaited foreign ministers' meeting between Turkiye and Syria is back on the agenda

Russia MOEX exchange begins trading in Turkish lira

The MOEX Russia Index is the main ruble-denominated benchmark of the Russian stock market

US defense secretary bound for West Asia to meet with regional leaders

The visit aims to reaffirm regional allies of the US's commitment to security and economic development

US Congressman introduces legislation to end Syria occupation

The US military occupied strategic areas of Syria under the pretext of fighting ISIS, while hoping to maintain leverage against the Syrian government