Afghans brace for fresh violence after U.S.-Taliban talks halt
Trump's surprise weekend announcement came shortly before a string of highly sensitive days in Afghanistan, including Monday's anniversary of the death of anti-Taliban commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, the major Shia Muslim holy day of Ashoura Tuesday and Wednesday's 9/11 anniversary.
The Taliban attacked at least two districts of northeastern Takhar province overnight, with no immediate reports of casualties. They attacked three provincial capitals earlier this month, even while finalising a deal with the U.S. to end nearly 18 years of fighting.
It's not immediately clear whether the U.S.-Taliban talks will resume and when. (AP)