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NATO took part in the US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 and then led the UN-mandated force to stabilise the country which at its height numbered 130,000 troops.
The expansion of the "logistics hub" at Duqm will "facilitate Royal Navy deployments to the Indian Ocean" and "further support British Army training in Oman," the Ministry of Defence said.
The main issues to be addressed by the peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan government negotiators.
Afghanistan's warring sides started negotiations on Saturday, bringing together the Taliban and delegates appointed by the Afghan government for historic meetings aimed at ending decades of war.
The UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution next week, but there has been disagreement between member states over who will be named as special envoy.
At least two civilians and two army personnel died in the attack in the remote province of Khost, with 13 reportedly injured.
US-backed talks between Afghanistan's government and the Taliban are major milestone in the 19-year conflict, but a peaceful outcome - or even a ceasefire - is far from guaranteed
The Arab League was embroiled in a social media storm following its failure to pass a resolution condemning the normalisation deal between the United Arab Emirates and Israel.
Peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan government negotiators will start on Saturday in Qatar.
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