Ex-Australian soldier Ben Roberts Smith addresses claims of war crimes in Afghanistan
Australia’s most honored soldier, who faces charges related to war crimes during his time in Afghanistan over a decade ago, publicly repudiated the allegations against him on Sunday, emphasizing his pride in his military service. Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, recently released on bail, is facing five war crime charges for the alleged killing of five unarmed […]
Australia’s highest decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces charges for 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan.
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living veteran, is facing war crimes charges for allegedly killing five unarmed Afghan individuals during his service in 2009 and 2012, as reported by police and various media outlets on Tuesday. While police have not officially confirmed his identity, it is widely believed that the 47-year-old arrested is Roberts-Smith—a former […]
Afghanistan releases American Dennis Coyle who was wrongly held for a year.
American Scholar Released by Taliban After More Than a Year American scholar Dennis Coyle has been freed after spending over a year in Taliban custody, according to Adam Boehler, Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs. The 64-year-old from Colorado, who has dedicated nearly two decades to work in Afghanistan, was reportedly taken from his residence in […]
Airstrike on hospital in Afghanistan results in 400 deaths, according to the Taliban
An airstrike on a hospital in Afghanistan, which reportedly resulted in over 400 fatalities, has sparked considerable debate—especially regarding what many see as a muted international reaction. The Taliban government in Afghanistan stated that the strike, which targeted Omid Hospital, a prominent rehabilitation center in Kabul, led to numerous casualties and extensive injuries. Additionally, the […]
Taliban Says 400 Die in Pakistani Attack on Hospital in Afghanistan
Taliban Claims Heavy Casualties from Pakistani Airstrike in Kabul Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers announced on Tuesday that a recent Pakistani airstrike resulted in at least 400 fatalities and 250 injuries at a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid accused Pakistan of intentionally “targeting hospitals and civilian facilities as acts of terror.” He stated, […]
Marco Rubio labels Afghanistan as a state that supports wrongful detention.
U.S. Designates Afghanistan for Unjust Detention U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared Afghanistan a “state sponsor of unjust detention,” accusing the Taliban of wrongfully detaining American citizens and other foreigners. In a statement released on Monday, Rubio expressed concern over the Taliban’s continued use of “terrorist tactics,” calling for these actions to cease. […]
Pakistan Announces ‘Open Conflict’ with Afghanistan
Pakistan Declares Hostilities Against Afghanistan Amid Escalating Tensions On Friday, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif announced a “war” on Afghanistan, warning of “chaos and reckoning” following drone strikes launched by the Taliban against Pakistani targets. “Our patience has run out, and an all-out war has now commenced between us and you,” Asif stated, expressing his […]
Pakistan and Afghanistan engage in cross-border gunfire amid rising tensions
Escalation of Hostilities Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Afghanistan and Pakistan saw increased tensions along their border on Thursday, marked by significant gunfire, as reported by various sources. These confrontations ignited after the Taliban announced they were retaliating against Pakistani military positions. In response, Pakistan claimed it was reacting to unprovoked shelling from the Afghan side. […]
India strengthens its connection with Taliban-led Afghanistan as relations with Pakistan weaken.
After nearly five years since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, Kabul has appointed its first special envoy to India, marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations between the two nations. Noor Ahmad Noor, a diplomat selected by the Taliban, is now the chargé d’affaires at the Afghan embassy in New Delhi. This appointment represents the […]
Ways to view the T20 Cricket World Cup match between Afghanistan and Canada
Since launching in 2007, the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup has rapidly grown into a highly emotional fixture in international sports, bringing cricket’s fastest format to a global audience. With matches consisting of 20 overs per team, the tournament encapsulates the depth and tradition of cricket in a high-stakes environment filled with thrilling batting, […]