A man gets a swab test amid the COVID-19 outbreak in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 20, 2020. (Photo by Edy Susanto/Xinhua) — Indonesia’s COVID-19 cases surpass 20,000; — Afghanistan confirms 531 new COVID …
Graham warns Trump against “really risky” drawdown of troops in Afghanistan
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss President Trump’s demand that U.S. businesses look for an alternative …
More than 30 killed in two Afghanistan bombings
More than 30 people were killed this morning in a pair of bombings in Afghanistan. One of the attacks was in the capital, Kabul. The other was north of the city. The bombings came after the death of …
After Mistakes in Iraq and Afghanistan, Marines Create New Learning Doctrine
That’s one of the reasons the Marine Corps has its first new doctrinal publication in nearly two decades. The 81-page doctrine lays out a path for creating a culture of learning throughout Marines’ …
The Politics of War and Peace in Afghanistan is Bad for Healthcare Sector During COVID-19, states AHMADZAI
Meladul Haq Ahmadzai says this is mainly due to scaring off businesses and to keep the war continuous in the poor country. Meladul Haq Ahmadzai, CEO of Taleam Systems recently announced the …
All-girls robotics team in Afghanistan hopes its ventilator prototype will save lives
The Afghan Dreamers, an all-girls robotics team, is using car parts found in marketplaces to create a ventilator prototype that could change the health care system in Afghanistan.The Afghan Dreamers …
Islamic State Redux in Afghanistan? | DAILY TIMES
The recent attacks on minorities in Afghanistan have highlighted the volatile security situation in the country. These incidents send a number of messages to the key stakeholders in Kabul, Islamabad …
Pakistan, China, Iran, Russia issue appeal for ceasefire in Afghanistan
Pakistan, China, Iran and Russia have called for ceasefire in Afghanistan and the start of intra-Afghan, which are the “only way to realize the Afghan national reconciliation, leading to prompt end of …
Will Trump pull U.S. troops out of Afghanistan despite continued Taliban attacks?
IT’S HARD not to sympathize with Zalmay Khalilzad, the veteran diplomat who has been attempting to broker peace in Afghanistan on behalf of the Trump administration. The envoy faces the …
Gunmen attack Afghanistan mosque killing many worshippers
At least seven killed as gunmen open fire on worshippers offering evening prayers at a mosque in Parwan province.