Shortly After India’s Engagement with the Taliban, China Meets with Pakistan and Afghanistan
New Developments in China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations New Delhi: Just days after India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar had a conversation with Amir Khan Muttaki, the Taliban’s representative in Afghanistan, China acted quickly to arrange a meeting between the foreign ministers of Pakistan and Afghanistan. During this informal meeting led by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, both nations […]
Pentagon Initiates Thorough Examination of US Withdrawal from Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Initiates Review of Afghanistan Withdrawal Washington: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has called for a “comprehensive review” regarding the chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan that took place in August 2021. It’s somewhat unclear how this review will differ from earlier investigations conducted by various parties, including the US military, the State […]
Pete Hegseth calls for an inquiry into the disastrous exit from Afghanistan during Biden’s presidency.
Review Ordered on Afghanistan Withdrawal The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has initiated a review concerning the “devastating” withdrawal from Afghanistan that took place during President Biden’s administration. This withdrawal, which occurred in August 2021, saw the tragic loss of 13 U.S. service members due to terrorist bombings. Critics have accused President Biden of […]
Defense Secretary directs Pentagon to begin examination of 2021 Afghanistan exit
Review of U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Ordered Defense Secretary Pete Hegses has instructed the Department of Defense to initiate a thorough examination of the U.S. exit from Afghanistan that took place in 2021. In that year, President Joe Biden oversaw the withdrawal of U.S. troops, following plans set in motion by the Trump administration in […]
Biden acknowledges retaining a classified Afghanistan document for historical reasons in released audio.
Leaked Audio Reveals Biden’s Thoughts on Classified Documents Former President Joe Biden, in a recently leaked audio from an interview with special advisor Robert Huar, mentioned that he probably still possesses classified documents concerning Afghanistan. He remarked that he kept these documents “for future generations” after his time as vice president. Initially, Biden expressed uncertainty […]
Encountering a Notorious Pakistani Terrorist in Afghanistan
For many years, Pakistan has been a refuge for figures such as Osama bin Laden and Hafiz Saeed, as well as various domestic terror actors. Despite historical evidence, the Pakistani government has consistently denied the presence of these elements in its territory. Recently, the Minister of Defense, Kawaja Asif, reiterated this stance during a media […]
Taliban Prohibits Chess in Afghanistan Due to Worries About Gambling
Taliban Bans Chess in Afghanistan Over Gambling Concerns The Taliban has decided to prohibit chess in Afghanistan, citing concerns that the game is associated with gambling. Alongside this ban, the Afghanistan National Chess Federation has also been suspended until further notice. The restriction will remain in place until chess is assessed for compatibility with Islamic […]
Taliban Halts Chess Activities in Afghanistan Due to Gambling Issues
Kabul: Taliban Bans Chess in Afghanistan Authorities in Afghanistan have prohibited chess due to concerns over its association with gambling, which is deemed illegal under the Taliban’s interpretation of moral law, as reported by sports officials on Sunday. Since taking control in 2021, the Taliban has consistently implemented regulations reflecting a stringent view of Islamic […]
Afghanistan Has Regained Its Status as a ‘Terrorist Haven’ Due to the Funds and Weapons Left Behind by the Biden Administration
Afghanistan Emerges as a New Threat Afghanistan has once again been labeled a “terrorist haven” after former President Joe Biden allowed American weaponry and financial resources to fall into the hands of the Taliban back in 2021. New reports highlight this concerning trend. Since March 2024, the Taliban administration has reportedly generated around $3.4 billion […]
Pak Army Says Killed 54 Militants Trying To Cross Border From Afghanistan
Islamabad: Pakistani forces said on Sunday that the soldiers killed 54 militants who tried to enter the country across the northwestern border with Afghanistan. A statement from the Army said between Friday and Sunday, “a large group movement… was attempting to infringe the Pakistan-Afghan border” in the northern province of Khyber Paktanwa. “The jihadist group […]