An Afghan official says a suicide bomber targeted an intelligence service base in eastern Afghanistan, killing five military forces …
China Virus Cluster, Yemen, Cirque du Soleil: Your Monday Briefing
Good morning. We’re covering a new lockdown in China, a power-sharing deal in Afghanistan and the fate of Cirque du Soleil. The authorities reintroduced lockdown measures in northeastern China, even …
Afghanistan’s Ghani reaches deal to end political stand-off
Ashraf Ghani, Afghanistan’s president, has reached a power sharing deal with his political rival Abdullah Abdullah, paving the way for the government to present a united front in negotiations with the …
Together, Husband and Wife Deal with His PTSD from Afghanistan
I felt like I needed to do something to salvage a weeks-long marriage.” Landon was soon diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, and some doctors said he had traumatic brain injury as well from …
Afghanistan president Ashraf Ghani and rival Abdullah Abdullah reach power-sharing deal
President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah have agreed to share presidential powers. The decision ends months of uncertainty that had included dual inauguration ceremonies.
Veterans using their business to support education in Afghanistan
Former Army Rangers Matthew Griffin and Donald Lee served in Afghanistan together. When they left the Army, they knew they wanted to give back. John Blackstone has their story.
Pakistan opens key border crossings with Afghanistan for trade
Torkham crossing in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Chaman in Balochistan were closed on March 27 due to Covid pandemic Pakistan has reopened its major border crossings with Afghanistan in the Khyber …
Remains of Special Forces soldier who died in Afghanistan arrive at Air Force base
On Wednesday, the body of sergeant first class Michael Goble arrived at Dover Air Force base. The 33-year-old Green Beret from New Jersey was killed by a roadside bomb. Goble was the 20th American to …
Soldiers in Afghanistan to get a piece of the pie
New York Army National Guard soldiers on duty in the Afghanistan war are about to receive a slice of some favorite local cooking and personal care package items. Paesan’s Pizza of Latham is launching …
China is looking for a bigger role in Afghanistan as the US looks for a way out
As the US begins what looks like a final drawdown of its forces from Afghanistan, China appears to be expanding its role and influence there.