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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms recognized Alex S. Escobal as its Senior Civilian of the 3rd Quarter of 2026, highlighting his contributions to data-driven decision-making and the command’s...

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(MENAFN) Afghan and Pakistani officials are set to meet in Istanbul on Saturday to address escalating security concerns and finalize a durable ceasefire along their shared border, following a recent surge in violent clashes.

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(MENAFN) Kabul and Islamabad are holding peace talks in Doha on Saturday, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said, with the Qatari government acting as mediator.

National Union of Journalists

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Afghan Independent Journalists’ Union (AIJU) in condemning the killing of two media workers in Afghanistan.

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(MENAFN) Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump downplaying NATO troops’ contributions in Afghanistan “not acceptable” on Sunday. “They're not acceptable, and I note that President Trump has made...

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(MENAFN) Germany’s defense minister has called on US President Donald Trump to apologize for remarks dismissing NATO allies’ contributions in Afghanistan, arguing that the statements were disrespectful to soldiers who died alongside American...

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(MENAFN) Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre criticized remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding NATO’s involvement in the Afghanistan war, calling them inappropriate and offensive.

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(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday after the president’s comments about NATO’s involvement in Afghanistan provoked strong reactions in the United Kingdom.

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(MENAFN) Four students perished from carbon monoxide poisoning Sunday in Nili, the administrative center of Daykundi province in central Afghanistan, provincial law enforcement authorities confirmed in an official statement.

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OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion has issued a formal letter to Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, in the wake of recent talks at the NATO meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

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(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has asserted that US President Donald Trump owes an apology for minimizing the involvement of America’s partners during the conflict in Afghanistan.

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(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a scathing rebuke Friday against US President Donald Trump's characterization of NATO forces in Afghanistan, demanding an apology for what he called deeply offensive comments about allied...

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(MENAFN) Poland’s foreign minister strongly criticized recent comments made by US President Donald Trump regarding the role of NATO forces in Afghanistan, saying such remarks unfairly belittle the sacrifices of Polish troops, according to official...

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OTTAWA, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion has responded to the current public discussion surrounding our Veterans’ role in Afghanistan.

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(MENAFN) Backchannel negotiations between American and Afghan representatives over a detainee swap have hit a standstill after the Taliban pressed for the inclusion of a prisoner confined at Guantanamo Bay, a media outlet reported.

International Committee of the Red Cross

The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan on the night of 31 August 2025 shattered the quiet in the valleys of eastern Afghanistan.

International Committee of the Red Cross

The ICRC’s response included bringing donated medical supplies such as dressing packages and oral and intravenous kits, crutches and wheelchairs to regional hospitals in Nangarhar and Kunar that have received an influx of hundreds of injured...

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But that journey brought another devastating blow.

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Recent renovations at the Oregon Army National Guard armories in Corvallis and Ashland were celebrated with ribbon-cutting and rededication ceremonies, stressing the ongoing pledge to meet the needs of Oregon's Citizen-Soldiers.

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Blount Island Command strengthened shelf-life management practices that help keep forward-positioned Marine Corps supplies ready for issue by hosting two iterations of a two-day course Aug. 24-27 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island,...