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U.S. General John Nicholson, pictured, accused Russia of supplying weapons to the Taliban (Rami Khoury/Al Bawaba)

April 2nd, 2018 - 01:04 GMT

As The Taliban Gains Power in Afghanistan, US Accuses Russia of Arming Extremist Group

The accusations come amidst a Russian push to establish footholds throughout the Middle East and Asia.

Pentagon chief Jim Mattis (C) walks with US General John Nicholson to his right at the Resolute Support Mission headquarters on an unannounced visit to Kabul on March 13, 2018. (AFP/ File Photo)

March 25th, 2018 - 01:25 GMT

Russia Dismisses NATO Claim it Supports Taliban as 'Idle Gossip'

Afghan security forces personnel are seen at the site of a car bomb attack in Kabul on May 31, 2017. (AFP/ File Photo)

March 21st, 2018 - 11:18 GMT

ISIS Bomb Attack Kills 26 People Near Afghan Capital

The Pentagon says that since November 2017, operations against the Taliban have resulted in a loss of more than $30 million from the insurgency's revenue stream (AFP/File)

February 8th, 2018 - 09:00 GMT

'The Taliban Have Nowhere to Hide': US Expands Air Campaign in Afghanistan

The legendary US military general is set to meet with Erdogan later this week.

August 21st, 2017 - 10:57 GMT

Mad Dog Mattis 'Comfortable' as Trump Prepares to Release New Afghan Strategy

U.S. forces have been directly involved in anti-Daesh raids in Afghanistan's eastern regions since an offensive in early March. (AFP)

July 15th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Afghan ‘Emir’ Belonging to IS is Killed in US Raid

Members of an Afghan militia look on during fighting between Taliban militants and Afghan security forces near the Qala-e-Zal district in Kunduz province on May 7, 2017. (AFP/Bashir Khan Safi)

May 8th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Afghanistan: Daesh Leader Killed by Special Forces

Afghan security force personnel take part in an ongoing operation against an Islamic State (IS) militant stronghold in Achin district of Nangarhar, eastern Afghanistan on April 14, 2017. (AFP/Noorullah Shirzada)

April 15th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Afghanistan: At least 94 Daesh militants killed in MOAB blast

Afghan firefighters work to extinguish fire at the site of an explosion in Kabul on March 13, 2017. (AFP/Wakil Kohsar)

March 14th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

Taliban’s infamous ‘spring offensive’ underway with another bombing in Kabul

US President Barack Obama approved broader authorities for the US military in Afghanistan, including allowing US forces to accompany Afghan troops when battling Taliban insurgents. (AFP/File)

June 11th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

US President Obama approves extended intervention in Afghanistan to fight Taliban