Donald Trump has committed the US to an open-ended conflict in Afghanistan [Reuters]
Al Jazeea: World reacts to Trump's new strategy on Afghan war
India, UK and NATO express support for US president's policy, but Pakistan, China and Russia offer little enthusiasm.
Politicians from across the world have reacted to US President Donald Trump's new strategy for the war in Afghanistan.
Trump on Monday committed the United States to an open-ended conflict in Afghanistan and signalled he would send more troops there.
He insisted that the Afghan government, Pakistan, India and NATO allies step up their commitment to resolving the 16-year conflict.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria war: 'Dozens of civilians killed' in Raqqa air strikes. Raqqa: US-led attacks 'kill 100 civilians' in 48 hours. 250 US-led strikes in, around Raqa in past week: coalition.
Syrian opposition meeting in Riyadh ends in stalemate.
North Korea shipments to Syria chemical arms agency intercepted: U.N. report.
IS conflict: Iraqi forces enter outskirts of Tal Afar. Iraqi forces recapture five villages in Tal Afar.
Thousands flee IS-held Tal Afar: UN.
Pentagon chief, in Baghdad, says militants are ‘on the run’.
Iran back to high enrichment 'in 5 days' if US quits nuclear deal.
Iran in talks to unblock Twitter, says new minister.
Erdogan vows to thwart any 'Kurdish state' in Syria.
UN accuses two sides in Yemen war of international law violations.
ASIA
Trump to expand US military intervention in Afghanistan.
Donald Trump's new Afghanistan strategy welcomed by 'fully committed' NATO.
Trump's Afghan shift praised in Kabul but leaves Pakistan wary. Afghanistan hails Trump support in 'joint struggle'.
Taliban responds to Trump's Afghan strategy.
N Korea's fiery rhetoric on US-S Korea military drills.
U.S. Admiral says diplomacy key to resolving North Korea crisis.
Maldives army occupies parliament to block no-confidence vote.
Muslim 'instant divorce' unconstitutional, India's Supreme Court rules.
AFRICA
UN slams use of children in Nigeria bombings. Boko Haram Nigerian child bombings this year are quadruple 2016's: UNICEF.
Burundi send fresh peacekeepers to Somalia.
Former Libya PM kidnapped in Tripoli: family.
Libya’s biggest oil field shut down as tensions rise.
Angola to elect new president as dos Santos retires.
Egypt set to reopen its Gaza crossing on regular basis in September.
South Sudan threatens to suspend UN planes.
EUROPE
Barcelona attacker Younes Abouyaaqoub shot dead after manhunt, Spanish police say.
Barcelona attack suspects questioned in court. Barcelona attack: Suspect says bigger attack was planned.
Quake hits Italian island causing buildings to collapse. 3 children pulled from rubble on quake-hit Italian island.
German foreign minister blames Erdogan over family 'threats'.
France's Macron, seeking to re-shape Europe, heads east.
UK outlines approach to cross-border legal disputes post-Brexit.
No longer an also-ran, British opposition leader hits campaign trail.
Russia pays off balance of Soviet Union's foreign debt.
Torso found off Denmark may belong to missing Swedish journalist.
AMERICAS
Trump backs off Afghan withdrawal, lambasts Pakistan.
Big protests expected as Trump plans Phoenix rally. Phoenix on high alert for Trump rally.
Black caucus has had it with Trump, plans to discuss impeachment.
Washington will impose greater sanctions on Venezuela.
More diplomats hurt in mysterious Cuban sonic attack.
Rare total solar eclipse spreads wonder across United States.
Canada seeks to 'aggressively' dispel asylum system myths.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Four Muslim men accused of plotting Christmas Day terror attack were 'found with very volatile chemicals used to make Mother of Satan bomb'.
Trump talks tough on Pakistan's 'terrorist' havens, but options scarce.
Moroccan who admitted killing two in Finland knife attack was refused asylum.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
World Bank says not currently looking at financing projects in Iran.
Johnson & Johnson faces $417m payout in latest talc case.
Cambridge University Press reverses decision to censor books in China.
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