Suspected National Guard shooter collaborated with CIA and other US organizations in Afghanistan
Afghan National in Washington Shooting Had Ties to U.S. Agencies The Afghan national who fatally shot two National Guardsmen near the White House had connections with U.S. government agencies, including the CIA, during his time in Afghanistan. Rahmanullah Rakanwar, 29, arrived in the U.S. about a month after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in August […]
Suspect from Afghanistan in Shooting of National Guardsmen
Shooting Incident in Washington, D.C. Rahmanullah Rakanwar, a 29-year-old Afghan national, has been named as the suspect in the shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. Law enforcement officials have confirmed to CBS News that Rakanwar carried out the shooting using a handgun. He entered the United States in 2021, reportedly linked to the […]
Tom Freston, co-founder of MTV, remembers fleeing a coup in Afghanistan and visiting sex clubs with Sumner Redstone.
Sumner Redstone at a Bangkok Sex Club Sumner Redstone made quite the entrance at a Bangkok sex club called Supergirls, which Rolling Stone touted as the best in town. There he was, 72 and chairman of Viacom, captivated—maybe even stunned—by a naked couple on a Harley-Davidson that had just descended from the ceiling. Tom Freston, […]
U.N. Reports 20 Percent Decrease in Opium Farming in Afghanistan
UNODC Report on Opium Cultivation in Afghanistan The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) published a report on Thursday that indicates a 20 percent reduction in land allocated for opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan over the last year. According to the report, “The total area under opium poppy cultivation is estimated at 10,200 […]
Tremor claims the lives of at least 20 individuals in northern Afghanistan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday morning, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and over 300 injuries, as reported by health officials. The quake’s epicenter was determined to be 22 kilometers west-southwest of Kulm, happening at 12:59 a.m., with a depth of about 27 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. According to […]
20 States Urge EU to Discuss Deportation Agreement with Afghanistan
EU Countries Push for Return of Afghan Migrants A letter endorsed by 19 EU member states along with Norway has urged Brussels to greenlight the return of illegal Afghan migrants back to Afghanistan, now under Taliban rule. On Friday, Belgian Minister of Asylum and Immigration, Anneline van Boscht, announced that Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany, […]
Afghanistan and Pakistan commit to honoring the cease-fire following over a week of intense conflict.
Ceasefire Agreement Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Amid ongoing conflict that has resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, Afghanistan and Pakistan announced a commitment to uphold a ceasefire on Sunday. This ceasefire, facilitated by Qatar and Turkey, is effective immediately and aims to halt hostilities between the two nations. Since the start of this month, tensions […]
Taliban Cuts Off Internet in Afghanistan to Stop Unacceptable Behavior
On September 29th, a significant internet blackout hit Afghanistan, seemingly ordered by the Taliban to curb what they deem immoral activities, according to a spokesperson for the regime. Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported that Taliban officials were seen “cutting textile optic cables in several provinces” weeks prior, leading to localized internet disruptions. On Friday, a […]
Afghanistan falls into digital silence as the Taliban shuts down communication services
Taliban Shuts Down Internet Across Afghanistan, Raising UN Concerns On Monday, the Taliban implemented a shutdown of internet and communication services throughout Afghanistan, essentially cutting off the nation from the digital world. This action has triggered a warning from the United Nations, which notes the potential for “serious harm” to Afghan citizens. Reports indicate that […]
Trump obtains freedom for American citizen imprisoned by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
The Trump administration announced on Sunday the release of American Amir Amir, who had been unlawfully held by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Officials from the Trump administration stated that Qatar, along with the State Department’s Bureau for Hostage Affairs and the National Security Council’s Counterterrorism Bureau, played significant roles in facilitating Amir’s release. Secretary of […]