VIDEO: Afghanistan's national army reinforcements are ambushed by the Taliban while on their way to Ghazni, a city which has been under heavy attack from the militia. 👉 A year after the Trump administration introduced its strategy for Afghanistan, the Taliban are asserting themselves on the battlefield even as U.S. officials talk up hopes for peace. That's raising questions about the viability of the American game plan for ending a war that began when some of the current U.S. troops were in dia

As U.S. forces fully depart the country, the Taliban is on the march, taking over districts and flexing regional muscle — prompting high-level responses from American and local governments. Military Times Managing Editor Howard Altman looks into the issue. | Military Times

Combat footage has emerged that shows clashes between the Taliban and Iranian guards at the border with Afghanistan. Deaths were reported on both sides as violence flared up over water rights ⤵️ | Al Jazeera English

Afghan Taliban forces ran extensive military drills near Pakistan, bringing out old Soviet anti-aircraft guns, tanks, helicopters, and big artillery pieces. The operation ranks among their largest since 2021, unfolding as disputes with Pakistan heat up over cross-border attacks and militant sanctuaries. #taliban | #MilitaryExercise | #pakborder | #crossborderattacks | #RepublicWorld | Republic