The Pentagon on Monday warned that there is still an “active threat” in Kabul that “remains high and remains real,” while confirming that U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan by President Biden’s Aug.
Vietnam veteran comforts Afghanistan vets experiencing mental health challenges as U.S. withdraws
The two-decade war has triggered a rollercoaster of emotions for Tony Roman, who fought as a Marine in Vietnam. He’s now helping American troops in hardship.
Fleeing the Taliban over land into Pakistan
With the Taliban taking control of Afghanistan, thousands have fled their homes in fear. While much of the attention has focused on the crowds thronging Kabul airport, thousands of others have fled to …
Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind
The Chaman Spin Boldak border is one of the busiest crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan with thousands of traders and travellers passing through this dusty town every day. But these days, the …
Canadian groups look to Pakistan border as U.S. ends flights from Afghanistan
Canadian veterans and refugee advocates are weighing several choices as they seek to protect hundreds of stranded Afghans still awaiting word on whether their applications for passage to Canada have …
Canadian advocates turn to Pakistan border as U.S. ends Afghanistan evacuation
Those in Canada trying to rescue their stranded allies must now decide between having them attempt a dangerous trek to Pakistan, or following Canada’s advice to sit tight and wait.
Crypto can alleviate the financial fallout for people in Afghanistan
As CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos recently noted, Afghanistan is “a country running on legacy financial rails.” This painful reckoning, 20 years in the making, has resulted in a “nationwide cash shortage,” …
Implications of the Taliban Victory for Bangladesh
Bangladesh has dismantled transnational jihadist networks in recent years, but new radicals pose a threat. After U.S President Joe Biden announced in April that all U.S. forces in Afghanistan would be …
Implications of the Taliban Victory for Bangladesh
Bangladesh has dismantled transnational jihadist networks in recent years, but new radicals pose a threat. After U.S President Joe Biden announced in April that all U.S. forces in Afghanistan would be …
Implications of the Taliban Victory for Bangladesh
Bangladesh has dismantled transnational jihadist networks in recent years, but new radicals pose a threat. After U.S President Joe Biden announced in April that all U.S. forces in Afghanistan would be …