Afghanistan
The latest on Afghanistan. A mostly mountainous country, Afghanistan has a population of more than 30 million people as of 2020. A country with a history dating back to the Middle Paleolithic Era, in recent history the country has been home to war. In the 1980s there was the Soviet-Afghan War, then in 1996 the Islamic fundamentalist group known as Taliban took control of the country until the U.S. invasion in 2001. A new democratic government was in place until 2021 when the Taliban regained control of the country.
Amid U.S.-China resource race, ISIS makes Afghan mines hard to reach for Xi
"If the Taliban cannot guarantee security, there will be a problem," geoscientist Scott L. Montgomery told Newsweek.
Five times Prince Harry could have owned mistakes instead of blaming media
Prince Harry previously told "60 Minutes" that "we will openly apologize for anything that we did wrong" but "no one's telling us the specifics."
Facing unrest, Iran credits U.S. wars in helping Islamic Republic survive
"The U.S. unintentionally helped Iran through aggression in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and supporting instability in Syria," Iran's U.N. mission told Newsweek.
Can the Taliban Be Convinced to Reverse Course?
Afghanistan cannot recover from its massive crises unless its entire population is free.
As border debate brews, DOJ leaves visas for Afghan legal allies in limbo
"It's either I escape or risk dying," a former Afghan official who worked in the DOJ program said. "I'm running out of time."
British media accused of new betrayal after Prince Harry's book
Harry's book included strongly-worded allegations against the U.K. press and triggered a new dispute over a story about his flying instructor.
A Promise to the Brave, Young Activists Worldwide
For girls and women the world over, the fight for humanity and dignity is as alive as ever.
How Joe Biden's poll ratings have moved since becoming president
Two years into his presidency, Biden's approval rate remains in negative territory, though it has experienced a recent boost.
Biden and Afghan lithium mine, Meta's bare breast ban—Misinformation Watch
Multiple posts also shared a video of what looked like ball lightning, speculating what the phenomenon could be, with theories including a Patronus charm.
Pakistan warns cash-strapped Taliban fighters may join ISIS amid unrest
"If the Taliban do not have enough money, they may lose some of their factions to ISIL-K," Pakistani ambassador to the U.N. Munir Akram told Newsweek.
How Prince Harry's swipe at media over Afghan kills compares to reporting
Prince Harry said media lies put his family's security at risk, but did not engage with the Taliban's own statement.
What Taliban said about Prince Harry's claim he killed 25 in Afghanistan
Prince Harry made the revelations in his upcoming memoir, Spare, detailing how he shot the Taliban fighters from his Apache helicopter.
Taliban "worried about Andrew Tate" as they ask for his freedom
Taliban members reportedly said they were "worried about Andrew Tate," during a Twitter space discussion.
Afghan Women Face New Education Barrier in the United States
For people like me who come here as refugees, an education means everything. Let's make that accessible to all people who come here seeking a new start.
U.S.-Israel Military Partnership Remains Strong for 2023
The American military clearly finds its Israeli counterpart an important part of the American security equation.
"I helped my friend flee the Taliban"
When Chad Robichaux heard about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, he thought his friend's life was in danger.
Exclusive: Pakistan FM says Taliban must be part of Asia anti-terror fight
"I want to give them that chance to demonstrate that they can take on this issue," Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari told Newsweek.
Time to Try a New Approach With the Taliban: Theology
Last year, the red lights were flashing all over Afghanistan with a warning about genocide. The Taliban claimed they were different this time. Girls would be allowed to go to school, they said. Religious differences would be respected, they said.
Donald Trump freeing 5,000 Taliban members compared to Biden Griner deal
A deal was made by the Trump administration in 2020 to allow thousands of Islamist militants be freed as part of Afghan peace negotiations.
"I fought for my country and lost 15 friends to suicide"
For International Men's Day 2022, veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, Paul Minter, writes about his fight for male mental health.
Russia recruits U.S.-trained troops left behind by Biden in Afghanistan
Despite the historic bad-blood between Afghanistan and Russia, some commandos may find offers to fight in Ukraine appealing, according to one military source.
Biden's Toxic Burn Pits Bill Leaves Civilian Victims to Suffer
Legislation providing lifetime healthcare to military personnel exposed to huge trash burning pits in Iraq and Afghanistan excludes thousands of U.S. civilians.
Prince Harry's "need for fights was there" before Meghan—book
A new book by Valentine Low claims that Harry took "every single thing" he did "really seriously," but the "need for fights was there the whole time."
The U.S. Set an Ambitious Refugee Resettlement Target. Now What?
America must fulfill its commitment to refugees.
Full List of People Republicans Plan to Investigate After Midterms
Hunter Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Attorney General Merrick Garland are among those the GOP could investigate.
Pakistan's FM to Taliban: 'Not Wise to Fight With Women of Your Country'
Pakistani top diplomat Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said "this is not an issue for the West," but "for the Islamic world and Muslim women across the Islamic world."
Afghan Chief Swapped for U.S. Hostage Was First Eyed for 2014 Bergdahl Deal
"The Noorzai deal was a long time coming," retired Special Forces officer Jason Amerine, who led efforts to free detained soldier Bowe Bergdahl, told Newsweek.
Dan Crenshaw Gets Into Heated Clashes With Right-Wing Comedian About War
For the second time in two days, the congressman was involved in a verbal altercation with social media provocateur Alex Stein.
Hillary Clinton Festival Appearances Are 'Whitewashing' History: Filmmaker
Laura Poitras, an Oscar-winning documentarian, criticized film festivals for Clinton's recent appearances.
Did Prince William Serve in the Military? How His Career Compares to Harry
Many are wondering how the princes' military careers compare as Prince William has worn a military uniform during funeral duties while Prince Harry has not.
