The US military initially called the August 29 strike “righteous,” but the head of US Central Command later called it called a “tragic mistake.” …
Pakistan played major role in peace and stability in Afghanistan: President Alvi
President Dr Arif Alvi says Pakistan played a major role in the peace and stability in Afghanistan. In an interview, the President said the world recognized Pakistan as ‘a peaceful and responsible …
Taliban victory unleashes hardline forces in Pakistan
Groups of Taliban fighters, dressed in the group’s usual assortment of military fatigues and shawls, have massed on Afghanistan’s long and arid southern border with Pakistan. The Durand Line, a 19th …
Afghanistan wants independent foreign policy despite hoping for outside financial support
Kabul wishes to have independent foreign policy despite hoping for outside financial support as stated by Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salaam Hanafi on Wednesday. Abdul Salaam Hanafi said …
Americans strongly oppose aid to Afghanistan, fear money landing in Taliban’s hands: Poll
A majority of American voters oppose providing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, as they fear the money will end up in the pockets of the Taliban (under UN sanctions for terrorism), according to a …
US: Bernie Sanders Asks Biden To Release Funds & Support Afghanistan To Avert ‘crisis’
Senator Bernie Sanders of United States has urged President Joe Biden to “immediately release” billions of dollars in frozen Afghan assets to avoid a “crisis.” …
Trouble in the Eurasian heartland: Kazakhstan is pushed to the brink
Trouble in Central Asia was expected but not so soon after the American forces left Afghanistan overnight – declaring they are not mortal enemies of the Taliban. Recall, Joe Biden, a decade ago, had …
State Dept Counselor Derek Chollet on China, Russia, Iran and more
Host Michael Morell talks with Chollet about the way forward for the U.S. in approaching challenges posed by Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and China.
Funding the insurgency: The Taliban in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s resurgence since 2001 has been largely funded by the creation of an opium economy and extortion. Now, with the withdrawal of U.S. troops, …
Funding the insurgency: The Taliban in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s resurgence since 2001 has been largely funded by the creation of an opium economy and extortion. Now, with the withdrawal of U.S. troops, …