Boris Kerimbaev, Commander Of 'Muslim Battalion' In Soviet Afghan War, Dead At 71

A commander of the so-called Muslim Battalion of Soviet troops in Afghanistan, retired Colonel Boris Kerimbaev, has died at the age of 71 in Kazakhstan.

In Slovakia, Pompeo Pledges U.S. Support To Curb Russia, China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the United States will support Slovakia's security and economy on the latest stop on his Central European tour aimed at curbing Russian and Chinese influence in the region.

Tajik Authorities Issue Arrest Warrant In Absentia For Prominent Journalist

Tajik authorities have issued an arrest warrant in absentia for prominent journalist Khairullo Mirsaidov, whose 12-year prison sentence was changed to a fine and community service in August 2018 in a case widely seen as politically motivated.

Afghan Mujahedin Leader-Turned-President Dies At 93

Sibghatullah Mojaddedi, an Afghan mujahedin commander who fought against Soviet forces and rose to become the country's first president after the Soviet Army's withdrawal, has died.

Pompeo Says U.S. To Be More Engaged In East Europe, Warns Russia Trying To Divide West

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has arrived in Hungary at the start of a five-country European tour that administration officials say will focus on opposition to the growing influence of Russia and China in Central Europe.

Pentagon Warns That Russia, China Threaten U.S. Space Dominance

The Defense Intelligence Agency has warned that lasers that could damage U.S. satellites were of particular concern.

U.S. Acting Defense Chief Backs Kabul Role In Peace Talks

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has said that it is important for the Afghan government to be included in talks to end the country's 17-year war.

Venezuela's Maduro Seeks OPEC Help Against U.S. Sanctions - Letter

British Defense Chief Urges Bolstering Military, Warns Russia Of 'Costs'

Britain’s defense minister says the country should bolster its military capabilities after Brexit and warned that Russia should be aware that actions deemed unacceptable by the West will "come at a cost," according to a text seen by Reuters.

U.S. Defense Chief Shanahan Arrives In Afghanistan On Unannounced Visit

U.S. Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan has arrived in Afghanistan on an unannounced trip to meet with military commanders and Afghan officials amid a heightened push by Washington for a peace deal with the Taliban.

At Least 21 Dead In Air Strikes In Southern Afghanistan

At least 21 people, including women and children, have been killed in air strikes in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand Province.