Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan as an ending of the country’s longest war that freed resources for other conflicts, in testimony in the House of …
Blinken to testify in Congress on Afghanistan weeks before his term ends
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will testify to a Republican-led House of Representatives committee on Wednesday on the August 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending a long dispute with the …
Peace in Afghanistan’s capital has been a boon for real estate
People who spent years living and working abroad are returning home, keen to take advantage of Afghanistan’s much-improved security and stability.
Russia takes step towards recognising Afghanistan’s Taliban government
Russia moved a step closer towards recognising the Taliban government of Afghanistan on Tuesday as parliament voted in favour of a law that would make it possible to remove the Taliban from Moscow’s …
Cricket-Trott to continue as Afghanistan coach until end of 2025
Jonathan Trott will continue as Afghanistan’s head coach until the end of 2025 after being awarded a one-year extension, the country’s cricket board said. Afghanistan made significant progress under …
Netanyahu regales court with story of John Kerry’s invitation to visit Afghanistan
In a colorful anecdote during his testimony, PM relates how he stood up to US pressure to cede security control of the West Bank to American-trained Palestinian forces The post Netanyahu regales court …
Taliban Targeting The Hazara In Afghanistan Yet Again
The satellite analysis carried out by Afghan Witness shows that three of the six most affected districts were areas populated by the minority Hazara community. Two of the six – were populated by the …
Opinion: Addressing America’s unfinished business in Afghanistan
President Biden was proud to have overseen the end of America’s longest war in Afghanistan during his administration. This despite the chaotic and deadly withdrawal, and despite the fact that it had …
Outgoing ICC Chairman Criticizes Cricket Australia’s Stance on Afghanistan Series
By Rifat Malik and Haider Abbas Greg Barclay, the outgoing chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has called on Cricket Australia (CA) to reconsid …
Afghanistan withdrawal veterans defend Hegseth in nomination battle, denounce Austin
A group of veterans who played key roles in the private evacuation of thousands of Americans from Afghanistan in 2021 spoke out in defense of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump‘s defense …