The U.S. is seeking a political agreement with the Taliban and will not accept just any deal, according to Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
During a press conference in Paris with his French counterpart, Esper said the United States is “working diligently” towards the agreement.
"We will make sure we have a good deal, a good enough deal that guarantees at least the security of countries going forward and a brighter path ahead for the Afghan people," Esper said.
Trump says US to leave Iran 'very soon', will address nation Wednesday
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks.
Tehran threatens US businesses, Hegseth says next few days 'decisive'
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday the next few days in the war against Iran would be decisive and warned Tehran the conflict would intensify if it did not make a deal, while Iran said it will target US companies in the region from Wednesday.
At least seven killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut area, Lebanon says
At least seven people were killed and 24 wounded in two Israeli strikes in the Beirut area, the Lebanese health ministry said on Wednesday, in attacks that hit vehicles in Beirut's southern outskirts and in an area just south of the capital.
Russian military transport plane crashes in Crimea, 29 killed
A Russian An-26 military transport plane crashed into a cliff in Crimea, killing 29 people on board, Russian news agencies reported the country's defence ministry as saying early on Wednesday.
Judge orders halt to $400 million White House ballroom project
A US judge said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump cannot construct his planned $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing without approval from Congress, halting for now one of the president's most visible efforts to reshape the seat of American power.
China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz
China and Pakistan on Tuesday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gulf and the wider Middle East, urging the swift launch of peace talks and the restoration of normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as their foreign ministers met in Beijing.
Two injured after fallen drone debris hits houses in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that debris from an intercepted drone fell on three houses and a number of vehicles in a residential neighbourhood in Al-Kharj governorate, leaving two individuals injured.
Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis
Bangladesh is considering introducing partial online classes in schools as part of austerity measures to ease pressure from the global energy crisis and domestic constraints.
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