Business News Kabul: Pentagon approves 1,000 troops as US seeks to evacuate citizens, Afghans The United States – over the next 48 hours – will expand security presence to nearly 6,000 troops. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Afghanistan: More than 60 countries say Afghans, others must be allowed to leave Emirates suspends Kabul flights until further notice