The Bagram airbase was once a symbol of US military power in Afghanistan. But one year after America's chaotic withdrawal, the town of Bagram lies deserted. Mariam Wardak tells you more.

South Asia Diary: Bagram economy withers after US pullout

Saudi Arabia and Iran have never declared war on each other. But their proxy warfare has torn West Asia apart. But it looks like the two are now engaging secretly as Riyadh remains on the edge after the US pullout. On the West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis takes a look at this realignment of relations in West Asia.

The West Asia Post: Realignment of relations in West Asia; Saudi Arabia on edge after US pullout

In the absence of political leadership in Afghanistan, diplomacy is at stake. Qatar's foreign minister has warned that isolating the Taliban 'could further destabilise Afghanistan'. The minister has also urged nations to engage with the Taliban.

Qatar urges Taliban to combat 'terrorism' after US pullout

As the Taliban captures two provincial capitals, the UN envoy has reported to the UNSC about the Afghan war entering a deadlier and more destructive phase, with over 1000 civilian casualties.

Opinion | Why US strategy in Afghanistan failed against Taliban-Pakistan nexus?

In another indication of the resurgent Taliban in Afghanistan, a US government report on Friday said that deadly insider attacks by Taliban agent inside Afghanistan army have been on the rise.

Afghanistan pullout: Surge in insider attacks in Afghan army, says US government report

German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Saturday that Washington's plan to swiftly pull its soldiers out of Syria risks allowing Russia and Iran to boost their role in the region.

US pullout from Syria risks boosting Russia, Iran influence: Angela Merkel

Washington will not unilaterally withdraw from Afghanistan, the Pentagon chief said Thursday, as NATO said the Kabul government must be brought into US peace talks with the Taliban to end the country's 17-year war.

No unilateral US pullout from Afghanistan: Pentagon chief

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