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U.S. President Donald Trump is going to have a hard time convincing retired Major-General Dean Milner that Canadian soldiers ...

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At the apex of the Taliban system stands Hibatullah Akhundzada, who exercises undisputed authority as Amir al-Mu’minin.

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The US president says Nato troops stayed "a little off the front lines" - despite 457 UK military deaths in the conflict.

Differences among the Taliban are natural; the movement has various power centres. While Mullah Akhundzada may reign supreme, Siraj Haqqani has considerable power, being the scion of veteran ...

Chinese investments in mining, oil and infrastructure provide quick cash and come without human rights conditions, a combination that strengthens Akhundzada’s grip on power.

The US president says Nato troops stayed "a little off the front lines" - despite 457 UK military deaths in the conflict.