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U.S. says it's up to Afghans to defend country
The United States said it was up to Afghan security forces to defend the country after Taliban militants captured a sixth provincial capital, along with border towns and trade routes.
Taliban insurgents kept up a deadly march across Afghanistan, capturing their sixth provincial capital on Monday.
Meanwhile, the U.S. pushed back against suggestions that it is leaving the country defenceless.
Washington will formally wrap up its military mission there on August 31st.
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby on Monday said he was concerned about the situation.
But he added that Kabul has the resources to fight.
"They have an air force.
The Taliban doesn't.
They have modern weaponry and organizational skills.
The Taliban doesn't.
They have superior numbers to the Taliban.
And so, again, they have the advantage - advantages." The Taliban ran most of the country under strict Islamic law until U.S.-led forces took them out in 2001.
Now, with foreign forces leaving the insurgents are back and advancing at a rate that has surprised some U.S. officials who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity.
Washington agreed to withdraw in a deal negotiated last year under then-president Donald Trump.
When asked what the U.S. military could do if Afghan forces were not putting up a fight, the Pentagon spokesman said "not much".
"But this is their country.
These are - these are their military forces.
These are their provincial capitals, their people to defend.
And it's really going to come down to the leadership that they're willing to exude here." Meanwhile, the U.S. envoy for Afghanistan will be meeting for talks with the insurgents and other members of the international community in Qatar this week.
The State Department said he will press for a political solution to the conflict.
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The death toll from flooding in northern Afghanistan rose to 315, with over 1,600 injured, according to the Taliban's Ministry for Refugees. The UN's World Food Programme reported similar figures, with Baghlan province being the worst-hit, witnessing over 1,000 homes destroyed. The floods, caused by heavy rains, affected several provinces including Badakhshan, Ghor, and Herat. Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban's spokesperson, described the floods as calamitous, resulting in significant financial losses and a substantial number of casualties. Relief efforts, including the distribution of fortified biscuits, are underway to aid survivors.
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On May 15, President Biden and former President Trump agreed to debate each other on June 27 and Sept. 10, Politico reports. .
On May 15, President Biden and former President Trump agreed to debate each other on June 27 and Sept. 10, Politico reports. .
The first debate will air on CNN, and the second one will be shown on ABC News. .
CNN has revealed that its debate moderators will be Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.
The debate will take place in Atlanta at 9 p.m. EST.
There will be no live audience. .
The early debates come as both Biden and Trump have declined to "participate in the Commission on Presidential Debates' proposed schedule," Politico reports.
The debates will also occur before
either candidate formally accepts their respective party's nominations.
Meanwhile, the accelerated timeline will prevent
any third-party or independent candidate from potentially participating in the debates.
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Severe flooding in Afghanistan, triggered by seasonal rains, has claimed 33 lives and injured 27 in three days, according to a Taliban spokesperson. Flash floods hit Kabul and multiple provinces, damaging over 600 homes, killing about 200 livestock, and impacting 800 hectares of farmland and 85 kilometers of roads.
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Former top generals, Mark Milley and Kenneth McKenzie, testified about the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, blaming Biden's delayed evacuation orders. They criticized the administration's decision-making and highlighted State Department failures. Milley and McKenzie regretted not starting the evacuation sooner, unsure of the exact number of Americans left behind. The Biden administration dismissed their claims as political.
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In an internal investigation, the Pentagon on Thursday admitted that American forces had misidentified an intended al Qaeda target during a drone strike in Syria in 2023, killing a civilian in the process. Citing classified material, the U.S. Central Command stated in a statement that it was unable to disclose many investigational details to the public. Although the strike complied with U.S. policy and the law of armed conflict, the investigation "uncovered several areas that could be strengthened."
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Pentagon Releases Photo , of Last Soldier , To Leave Afghanistan.
According to U.S. Central Command chief
Gen. Frank McKenzie, the last C-17
U.S. military plane left Kabul on Aug. 30 at 3:29..
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Southern California residents with Afghan roots are keeping on top of news from the country, including the deaths of at least 12 Americans. Michele Gile reports.