Afghanistan: Number of fatalities from 6.0-magnitude earthquake exceeds 1,400
Earthquake Devastation in Afghanistan The death toll from a recent earthquake in Afghanistan has now reached 1,411, with over 3,100 people reported injured. The initial count was around 800, but this figure was revised after the UN clarified that the earlier number only represented casualties in Kunar province. The earthquake struck at midnight on Sunday, […]
More than 800 fatalities and 1,000 injuries following a 6.0-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan
Devastating Earthquake in Afghanistan On September 1, 2025, a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, resulting in over 800 fatalities and injuring more than 1,300 individuals. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake hit around midnight, approximately 17 miles from the eastern city of Jalalabad, close to the Pakistan border. Sharafat Zaman, a spokesperson […]
Strong 6-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan claims 622 lives and injures more than 1,500
A devastating earthquake struck Afghanistan, leaving over 600 people dead and injuring more than 1,500, according to reports from authorities on Monday. Many of the injured were transported to hospitals after helicopters were deployed to assist survivors. This catastrophe compounds existing challenges faced by South Asian nations, which are already grappling with a humanitarian crisis […]
Afghanistan struck by 6.0 magnitude earthquake, many feared injured
8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami in Japan An 8.8 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Russia early Wednesday, resulting in a tsunami that impacted coastal regions of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Hokkaido Island in northern Japan. Meanwhile, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan late Sunday, leading to at […]
Veteran House Republicans reflect on the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan: ‘Terrible experience’
Reflection on the Afghanistan Withdrawal It’s been four years since the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan, marking the end of a long involvement there. This decision left the future of countless individuals in the hands of the Taliban, and the frustration felt by many, especially among House Republicans with military backgrounds, is still palpable. A […]
Injured Afghanistan veteran Michael Verardo passes away at 36 due to war-related injuries
Tribute to Retired Army Sgt. Michael Belardo Retired US Army Sgt. Michael Belardo, a brave soldier known for his incredible resilience after sustaining severe injuries in Afghanistan, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 40 due to complications from his battlefield injuries. President Trump honored Belardo in a post, calling him a “true American […]
‘I’m Not Ready to Forgive Him’: House GOP Veterans Criticize Biden’s Afghanistan Exit on Abbey Gate Bombing Anniversary
Remembering the Abbey Gate Tragedy On the fourth anniversary of the bombing at the Abbey Gate, Republicans with military backgrounds joined in memory of the 13 service members lost in the attack in August 2021, sharing heartfelt reflections on the tragedy. A group of GOP lawmakers, many of whom previously served in Afghanistan, released a […]
Karl Rove cautions that a loss for Ukraine might resemble Trump’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
On Thursday, political strategist Karl Rove discussed the implications of the ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, suggesting that a forced resolution might precipitate a crisis for President Trump’s administration. In a recent Op-Ed for the Wall Street Journal, Rove outlined three potential scenarios that could arise from Trump’s attempts to negotiate an end […]
Brig. Gen. John Teichert: Taking Responsibility for the Disaster in Afghanistan
Reflecting on the Afghanistan Withdrawal: A Somber Fourth Anniversary August marks a rather stark fourth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan—a moment that many would agree was quite tragic. On August 15, 2021, the capital, Kabul, fell to the Taliban. Then, just over a week later, a harrowing event unfolded at Abbey Gate, claiming […]
Taliban Highlights Boys and Flowers for 4th Anniversary of Taking Control in Afghanistan
Taliban Marks Fourth Anniversary of Power The Taliban celebrated the fourth anniversary of their takeover in Afghanistan on Friday, focusing on national pride with a mix of propaganda. They featured imagery depicting a young boy in Islamic garments alongside floral arrangements, all while calling on Allah to bless their rule. Returning to power was a […]