He and Zaynab, his wife, now live in Menands, where Baram, 32, works in a convenience store. They have three children. They have become U.S. citizens. They are purchasing a home and living the …
Pakistan anticipates rise in cement exports to Afghanistan
On 15 August the Taliban took over Kabul and declared their rule over Afghanistan. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said at his first press conference that the Taliban would continue …
Turkey evacuating from Afghanistan, could provide support at Kabul airport
Turkey’s military has begun evacuating from Afghanistan but Turkish experts could remain in the country to provide technical support to the Taliban in operating Kabul airport, officials said on …
Turkey Starting to Evacuate Its Soldiers: Afghanistan Update
President Joe Biden is sticking to the deadline he set for evacuations from the Kabul airport, according to a senior administration official, leaving less than a week to fly out thousands of people …
Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan Stokes Bangladesh’s Terrorist Fears
A December 29, 2018 file photo of Bangladesh police’s elite Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), a security force focused on combating extremist groups, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. For Bangladesh …
World Bank halts financial aid to Afghanistan
The World Bank on Wednesday became the latest financial institution to suspend aid to Afghanistan, saying it’s concerned about the Taliban’s treatment of women.
Taliban Takeover Is a Boon for Cash-Strapped Iran
Tehran has resumed fuel exports to Afghanistan that were disrupted by war, in a burgeoning trade relationship that threatens to undermine U.S. pressure campaigns against both Iran and the Taliban.
Russia flies nationals out of Afghanistan on Putin’s orders
Four Russian military planes evacuated Russian and other nationals from Kabul on Wednesday on the orders of President Vladimir Putin, as Moscow held military exercises involving its tank forces in …
Afghanistan’s a sh*tshow. But for K Street, it’s an opportunity.
Middle East nations are scrambling to get inroads with Biden and turning to K Street to do so. Afghanistan’s only complicated matters.
Afghanistan’s a sh*tshow. But for K Street, it’s an opportunity.
Middle East nations are scrambling to get inroads with Biden and turning to K Street to do so. Afghanistan’s only complicated matters.