Zalmay Khalilzad

People watch a TV screen showing a news program reporting about North Korea's missile launch with file footage at a train station in Seoul, South Korea

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

North Korea launches at least one ballistic missile into the ocean. Also, Russia suspends its permanent mission to NATO. And, US special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad resigns and is set to be replaced by his deputy.

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile
Security personnel inspect a damaged vehicle where rockets were fired from in Kabul, Afghanistan

As the Taliban advances, life in Afghanistan becomes increasingly precarious

As the Taliban advances, life in Afghanistan becomes increasingly precarious
US troops are shown in the near ground with a helicopter flying in the background.

US committed to pulling foreign forces out of Afghanistan

US committed to pulling foreign forces out of Afghanistan
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Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad on Iraq and Afghanistan

Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad on Iraq and Afghanistan
United Nations, Security Council hall.

Part V: The UN Security Council tackles the issue

Part V: The UN Security Council tackles the issue