The US has suspended the processing of all immigration requests for Afghan nationals pending a review of "security and vetting protocols", the US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced. In a post on X, the agency said: "The protection and safety of our homeland and of the American people remains our singular focus and mission."

KABUL, Afghanistan -- The U.S. Department of State has facilitated the evacuation of four U.S. citizens across one of Afghanistan's land borders -- the first Americans to leave the country with help from the U.S. government since President Joe Biden ended ...

President Donald Trump has asked for 500 more National Guard troops to be deployed to Washington, DC, following the shooting of two guardsmen. The suspect is in custody and the investigation continues.

Shortly after the president's remarks, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said it was halting the processing of immigration requests for Afghan nationals.

October 7, 2001 – Operation Enduring Freedom begins. US President George W. Bush announces that US and British forces have begun airstrikes on Taliban and al Qaeda targets in Afghanistan. Airstrikes continue for five days. October 14, 2001 – The ...

Nominated by Interfaith Action of Central Texas, family from Afghanistan needs everything to start their lives over in Austin.

WASHINGTON — President Biden defended his decision to withdraw American troops on Tuesday in a major speech at the White House. "I believe this is the right decision, a wise decision and the best decision for America," Biden said. Over 120,000 people ...