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Wounds new and old threaten a fresh start for Afghan veterans in US
For many Afghan evacuees, the stresses of refugee life continue to exacerbate the traumas of combat two years after their arrival.
Air Guard nurse walked alongside Taliban to rescue patients from Kabul
Maj. Katie Lunning, Military Times' 2023 Airman of the Year, helped saved dozens of lives during the evacuation of Afghanistan as a critical care nurse.
UN envoy says Sudan’s warring sides agree to negotiate
The UN in Sudan says the country’s warring generals have agreed to take part in negotiations, potentially in Saudi Arabia.
US conducts first evacuation of its citizens from Sudan war
The U.S. has carried out its first evacuation of American citizens and permanent residents from Sudan since war broke out in the capital two weeks ago.
By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Matthew Lee & Ellen Knickmeyer, AP
Heavy clashes rock Sudan’s capital despite truce extension
Sudan's military and the Rapid Support Forces traded accusations of violating the cease-fire on Friday.
Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport
The Taliban have killed the senior Islamic State group leader behind the August 2021 bombing outside the Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. service members.
By FARNOUSH AMIRI, MATTHEW LEE, AAMER MADHANI and LOLITA C. BALDOR
US helping from afar as Americans flee fighting in Sudan
The White House says the U.S. is trying to help thousands of Americans left behind in Sudan escape fighting in the east African nation.
By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani and Ellen Knickmeyer
US ships, drones positioned to assist Americans fleeing Sudan
The Defense Department is on call to help with the evacuation of Americans as fighting in Sudan continues.
Special forces swiftly evacuate US embassy staff from Sudan
About 100 U.S. troops in three MH-47 helicopters carried out the operation.
By Tara Copp, AP
Female Afghan veterans work toward fresh start in Virginia
More than 40 Afghan Female Tactical Platoon fighters relocated to the United States after the Taliban takeover, but their fates in the U.S. are unclear.
By Heather Rousseau, The Roanoke Times