Sen. Rand Paul objects to part of the defense bill he says will make it harder for the president to reduce U.S. troops from the Middle East.
Now Is as Good a Time as Any for the U.S. to Quit Afghanistan
Whether American forces stay or leave, the fighting is guaranteed to continue. Why not cut our losses?
Another journalist killed in Afghanistan
Reports said Amini was killed in a “mysterious attack” with the exact detail of the attack not clear as yet, although Kabul police confirmed that the Ariana News presenter was dead.
India highlights violence committed by Taliban in Afghanistan at UN; reiterates calls for a ceasefire
This year saw a number of developments in Afghanistan, including a pact between the Taliban and the US and the start of intra Afghan talks between the Taliban and the Afghan govt.
Billions Dead: A Nuclear Standoff Between India and Pakistan Is Still Possible
Sandwiched between Iran, China, India and Afghanistan, Pakistan lives in a complicated neighborhood with a variety of security issues. One of the nine known states known to have nuclear weapons, …
All Aboard! Afghanistan, Iran Open First Rail Link
Afghanistan and Iran Thursday inaugurated the first railway link between them, expressing hope the landmark move will boost trade and travel links across the region. The 225-kilometer line …
IS says it killed female TV anchor in eastern Afghanistan
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed a female TV anchor in eastern Afghanistan …
Female journalist killed by gunmen in Afghanistan
Gunmen shot and killed a female television journalist, who was also a women’s rights activist, in Afghanistan on Thursday, an incident that underscores an increasing trend of violence against …
Afghanistan violence: Journalist Malala Maiwand shot dead along with her driver
A female journalist has been shot dead in eastern Afghanistan, the latest victim of a spate of assassinations across the country. Malala Maiwand was on her way to work in Jalalabad on Thursday when …
TV anchor, driver shot dead in eastern Afghanistan
A female TV anchor and her driver were shot dead by unknown men in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nangarhar. The attack took place at 7.10am [02:40 GMT] on Thursday when journalist Malalai Maiwand …