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Baghdad must 'take actions' after strikes on US interests, Washington says
Since October 28, ten rocket attacks have targeted areas where US soldiers and diplomats are stationed
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US wants explanation for Turkey threat to close two bases
Esper says he's disappointed by Ankara's decision to move away from NATO, get closer to Russia
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Esper wants to cut US troops 'with or without' Afghan peace deal
Trump administration expected to announce plans to withdraw around 4,000 troops from Afghanistan
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US envoy calls North Korea comments 'hostile and unnecessary'
Tension has been rising recently as Pyongyang conducts a series of weapons tests and wages a war of words with Trump
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As Modi advances agenda, India finds rare criticism in US
Criticism of Modi's Hindu supremacist agenda mounting in Washington but remains unlikely to deter Indian PM
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Turkey to respond if US imposes sanctions
Turkish FM says Ankara is trying to overcome the issue through dialogue
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US lawmakers demand names of Khashoggi’s killers
According to media reports, the CIA determined that crown prince Mohammad bin Salman personally ordered the hit
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Trade deal with China to boost global economy: Mnuchin
Washington and Beijing cooled their trade war as they announced phase one deal
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Trump — the post-truth tribal chief
Only possibility of Trump leaving the scene is a heart attack
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US-China trade deal gets tepid reception
US agrees to cancel planned tariffs, without a similar commitment from China
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North Korea conducts another 'crucial test' at Sohae launch site: KCNA
North Korea vows an ominous 'Christmas gift' if the US does not come up with concessions by the end of the year
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US, UK warn on travel to NE India after clashes
Two shot dead, 26 hospitalised after security forces fired blank at protesters
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US and China announce tariff rollback deal
Washington agrees to suspend tariffs on $160b in Chinese goods due to go into effect on Dec 15
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US-Taliban talks to take 'brief pause' after airbase attack
On Wednesday, a suicide bomber detonated his vehicle outside hospital building near Bagram military base
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Blinded by hubris: Afghanistan Papers an indictment of US foreign policy
Foreign affairs and defence analysts say seeds of failure were planted at the very inception of the 19-year conflict
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Murderer becomes 22nd person executed in US this year
In 2003, he slashed the throat of a prison supervisor, after which he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to death
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The 18-year farce
'A major mistake we made was treating the Taliban the same as al-Qaeda'
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As EU-US relations falter
EU is China’s largest trading partner and China is EU’s second-largest
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US donates $21m of kit for Niger militant fight
They have already handed over dozens of armoured vehicles, radio systems, armoured containers
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Six dead in hours-long New York-area shootout
The incident began around midday at a cemetery and ended in a store
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Pentagon suspends training of Saudis for security review
Following a shooting rampage by a Saudi air force officer, killing three American soldiers, wounding eight others
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Bloomberg at UN climate talks to push for US action
He says a president who prioritises climate reforms could reduce US emissions by 49 per cent by 2030
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US lied about Afghan war all along: report
Secret govt documents reveal senior US officials knew the war was unwinnable but kept the truth from their public
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Saudi military training in US under scrutiny after base attack
The FBI says they are investigating with the 'presumption' Pensacola attack was an act of terrorism
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Pyongyang’s latest prank
The timid response from the US and Trump’s love for dictators will only encourage leaders like Kim Jong Un
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China imposes 'reciprocal' restrictions on US diplomats
Earlier, the US ordered Chinese diplomats to notify the State Department in advance of any official visits
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Trump cagey on Middle East troops amid reported deployment
If there is a threat, it will be met very strongly, says Trump
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Iran nuclear deal parties meet as accord nears collapse
Iran insists it has the right to take a series of measures in retaliation for US's withdrawal from the deal in 2018
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US attorney general meets Mexican president on crime
Mexico regularly insists the violence of its 'drug wars' is a shared problem with the US
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4 dead after US jewelry heist leads to carjacking, chase, shootout
More than 40 emergency vehicles were involved by the end of the chase
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In US, Sudan PM sees progress on terror list removal
US lawmakers say Sudan must first reach a settlement with families of the victims of the bombings
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Pompeo brings Iran pressure campaign to Morocco
Pompeo, Bourita discuss the 'threat' posed by Iran's attempts to 'broaden its regional influence'
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US cop under investigation for allegedly fondling corpse
His body camera captured the incident
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Pentagon denies US mulling 14,000 more troops for Middle East
WSJ report said Trump could make a decision on the troop boost as early as this month
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With Pakistan’s help, Afghan peace talks to restart in Doha
Zalmay Khalilzad makes surprise stopover in Kabul to take Afghan govt into confidence on Washington’s decision
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British PM Johnson to Trump: keep out of UK election
Says the US and the UK should not get involved in each other’s election
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Germany planning total ban on Hezbollah: report
US steps up pressure on Berlin to outlaw all activities of Lebanese group, including its political arm
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In pictures: Trump's surprise Afghanistan visit
Taliban say they are ready to resume peace talks
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After Trump's Kabul visit, Taliban say ready to resume peace talks
Taliban spokesperson Mujahid says if talks start, they will resume from the stage where it stopped
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North Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
The series of tests since KN-25 was first unveiled shows North Korea is improving its ability to fire multiple rockets
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Trump visits troops in Afghanistan, says Taliban talks back on
Says Taliban want to make a deal and the deal has to be a ceasefire
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North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile': Seoul
They appear to be ballistic missiles - which Pyongyang is banned from firing under UNSC resolutions
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Russia accuses US of preparing annexation of Palestine
Moscow says Washington's moves legitimise Israeli expansionism in Palestine
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Furious China threatens retaliation over US law on Hong Kong
Trump signs law requiring annual review of freedoms in Hong Kong, bans sale of crowd control equipment
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China, US agree to address core concerns in trade talks
Analysts hope both sides will further enhance mutual trust, seal partial deal
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US to designate Mexican cartels as 'terror' groups
The move comes after Trump called for a "war" on the cartels in early November
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China summons US ambassador over Hong Kong rights bill
The bill awaiting Trump's signature supports human rights, democracy in the city
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US officials meet with strongman Haftar to end Tripoli offensive
In April, Haftar launched an offensive to seize Tripoli that killed more than 1,000 people
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Iran and the Middle East conundrum
Iran is now in the eye of a storm that is the result of the stiff sanctions imposed by the Trump administration
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US, China each say they are in no hurry for trade deal
Xi says China wants a deal but is not afraid to fight back if necessary