Us Withdrawal From Syria

Russia and Turkey to hold Syria talks in Moscow today; Ankara to push for Turkish-controlled 'security zone'

Despite the two leaders being on opposite sides of the Syria conflict — Russia provides critical support to the Syrian government, while Turkey has backed rebel groups fighting President Bashar al-Assad's forces — the two have been working to reach a consensus.

US defence official confirms withdrawal of American equipment from Syria, does not specify nature of cargo, mode of transportation

The US defence official did not describe exactly what the cargo was being withdrawn from Syria or how it was being transported. They also did not say what part of Syria it came from, though it is expected the drawdown would begin in the country's north.

Donald Trump calls Syria 'sand and death'; timeline of US' withdrawal from Damascus remains unclear

On when US forces would leave Syria, Trump said that he does not want to be in Syria "forever." But after saying troops would come home right away, and that the Islamic State group was defeated, he didn't give any specific timetable.

Afghanistan: Taliban discusses 'post-occupation situation' with Iran; US worried about Tehran's push for regional peace

Talks between the Taliban and Iran signals growing confidence among the Taliban for US troops to pull out of Afghanistan, after US officials last month told various media outlets that President Donald Trump had decided to slash the number of boots on the ground.

Daily Bulletin: Anupam Kher against showing Gandhis The Accidental Prime Minister, IAF, navy join rescue efforts in Meghalaya mine; day's top stories

Today's top stories: IAF, Navy join efforts to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners; Trump advisor heads to Turkey, Israel after Syria pullout; Anupam Kher against special screening of The Accidental Prime Minister; and more.

Mike Pompeo to meet Benjamin Netanyahu in Brazil for first time since US' Syria pull-out: Israel worried about vulnerability to Iran, Russia

Benjamin Netanyahu has met frequently with Mike Pompeo and enjoys a warm relationship with Donald Trump, happy about his withdrawal from a denuclearisation deal with Iran and his landmark shift of the US embassy to Jerusalem.