Afghanistan

The coronavirus pandemic has paused U.S. plans to withdraw.

Several troops in Afghanistan are experiencing flu-like symptoms but have tested negative for flu, said Rep. Mark Pocan.

The four-star commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan made the stunning admission Tuesday.

An Air Force AC-130U crew was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and 12 Air Medals on Monday.

Esper said he had directed the commander of U.S. and coalition troops in Afghanistan, "to get moving" on drawing down forces.

Both main candidates in the Afghan presidential election claimed victory Tuesday.

Officials are investigating after the death of a 21-year-old soldier at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

"I think peace deserves a chance," Defense Secretary Mark Esper said.

More than 5,000 casualties have resulted from U.S. efforts to bring aid to the Afghan people.

A U.S. official has confirmed that an American in Afghanistan has been kidnapped, as first reported by Newsweek.