Taliban accuses Washington of breaching peace deal after US military conducts ‘defensive’ airstrikes on militants

The Taliban has accused the US of violating the landmark Doha agreement which envisions the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan. The Pentagon, however, claimed the strikes came in response to a new Taliban offensive. … Read More >Taliban accuses Washington of breaching peace deal after US military conducts ‘defensive’ airstrikes on militants

US and Taliban agree to ‘re-set’ peace agreement in Afghanistan to save lives – American envoy

The US special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, said that Washington and the Afghan militants have decided to breathe new life into the crumbling peace deal and promised to “reduce” military operations on the ground. … Read More >US and Taliban agree to ‘re-set’ peace agreement in Afghanistan to save lives – American envoy

China accuses US of undermining stability after US Navy destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait

Beijing has slammed the United States for seriously undermining stability in the Taiwan Strait after a US Navy destroyer sailed through the waters. Washington claims the USS Barry had been conducting a “routine transit.” … Read More >China accuses US of undermining stability after US Navy destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait

Chinese President Warns Troops to Be on ‘High Alert’ and ‘Prepare for War’ Amid Tensions With US

The tensions between Washington and Beijing have been escalating amid the US continuing its military operations in the disputed South China Sea, developing ties with Taiwan and accusing China of allegedly being responsible for the global coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >Chinese President Warns Troops to Be on ‘High Alert’ and ‘Prepare for War’ Amid Tensions With US

US Moves to ‘Secure the Oil’ in Syria by Building New Base in Crude-Rich Deir ez-Zor

The US military is setting up a new military base in the Badia Desert town of al-Baghuz, Deir ez-Zor, just 1-2 kilometers from the border with Iraq along the Euphrates River, a Sputnik Arabic correspondent has reported, citing local sources. … Read More >US Moves to ‘Secure the Oil’ in Syria by Building New Base in Crude-Rich Deir ez-Zor

US Sneaks 20 More Tankers of Stolen Syrian Oil Out of Country, Report Claims

In late 2019, US President Donald Trump candidly admitted that Washington had “left troops behind” in Syria “only for the oil”. Damascus has blasted Trump for pillaging the Arab Republic’s resources, but President Bashar al-Assad also praised him for openly admitting the real reason US forces continue to occupy part of his country. … Read More >US Sneaks 20 More Tankers of Stolen Syrian Oil Out of Country, Report Claims