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.
Adam Kinzinger Warns of 'Christian Taliban' While Slamming Lauren Boebert
"There is no difference between this and the Taliban," the GOP congressman said, reacting to Boebert's remarks on the separation of church and state.
Afghanistan Can't Catch a Break
Could U.S. aid indirectly lessen the burden on Taliban officials? Most likely. But punishing the Afghan people for the sins of their rulers was never going to be a better alternative.
Afghanistan Earthquake Kills at Least 950—Officials
The earthquake's tremors were felt over a radius of 500 km by 119 million people across Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
WikiLeaks Julian Assange Unlikely to Fly to U.S. Soil Anytime Soon
"It is only the beginning of a new legal battle. We will appeal through the legal system," WikiLeaks said in a statement.
What Did Julian Assange Do? WikiLeaks Founder Faces 17 Espionage Charges
Assange has 14 days to appeal his extradition after it was approved by the U.K. home secretary on Friday.
Russia's Death Toll in Ukraine Already the Same as 10 Years in Afghanistan
The USSR lost 15,000 men during its ten years-long war in Afghanistan. In nearly three months of Ukraine's conflict, even more Russian troops have been killed.
Biden Afghanistan Withdrawal Likely Strengthened al-Qaeda, Pentagon Admits
The Taliban will "likely loosen its restrictions on Al-Qaeda" within the next year or two, a new report warned.
After Ending 'Forever War' in Afghanistan, Biden Sends Troops to Somalia
A senior administration official said that less than 500 troops would pursue "persistent" engagement in Somalia, reversing an "irrational" policy by former President Donald Trump.
Matt Gaetz Wants Congress to Decide if U.S. Should Go to War With Russia
While speaking on the House floor, the representative from Florida warned of a "dangerous bipartisan consensus that is walking us into war with Russia."
Taliban Official Admits Daughters Go to School As Afghan Teens Are Banned
The Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan raised concerns about the rights of women and girls, who had made advances since the end of the group's first rule.
As Pakistan and Iran Face Afghan Unrest, Militants Wage War on China's Ties
The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed a deadly attack against Chinese citizens in Pakistan, the latest sign of growing instability in Afghanistan affecting neighbors.
Taliban Announces Countrywide TikTok Ban Due to 'Immoral' Effects on Youth
The South Korean multiplayer battle video game PUBG, which is short for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, was also banned.
Iran's Worst Fears in Afghanistan Are Coming True as ISIS Tests Red Line
"Unfortunately, some extremist forces are embarking on racial and ethnic disparities in Afghanistan for their own narrow political objectives," Iran's U.N. mission told Newsweek.
Afghanistan Is Now Someone Else's Problem
Today, with U.S. forces no longer carrying Afghanistan on their shoulders, the responsibility is now thrusted onto Kabul's own neighbors, who have far more at stake in Afghanistan's stability than the U.S. ever did.
Adam Kinzinger Calls Marjorie Taylor Greene 'Idiot' Over Military Remarks
The Illinois congressman also described Greene as a "fraud" after she questioned why people would enlist under Biden's administration.
Group Wants More Terror Victims, Not Just From 9/11, to Get Taliban Money
More than 500 veterans and members of military families are calling on Congress to broadly compensate victims of terrorism with confiscated Taliban funds.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Joining Military Is 'Throwing Your Life Away'
The congresswoman also hit out at vaccine mandates, "woke" army training and the "satanic" left during an interview with Lou Dobbs.
U.S. Unlikely to Face War Crimes Trial, Despite GOP Claim: Court Adviser
House Republicans defended voting against an investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine, fearing it could put American soldiers at risk for prosecution.
Don't Turn Away: The Crisis Facing Afghan Women and Minorities
Although the history of the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan may already be written, the fate of millions of Afghan women and ethnic and religious minorities is not.
Iran Condemns Afghan Mosque Attack After US, China, Russia, Pakistan Talks
Iran's embassy in Kabul "condemns the use of terrorist methods that threaten the security of the Afghan people" at a time when major powers are still grappling with the country's crisis.
Did Trump Suggest Invading Afghanistan Again?
The 45th president said "maybe we ought to go in and take it back" during a rally on Saturday.
Afghans Worldwide Plead for Support As Taliban Terrorizes Their Relatives
"You cannot evacuate 40 million people from a country, you can only evacuate a couple of thousands. And then what will happen to the rest?"
Biden Administration Secures Release of Naval Reservist Held by Taliban
Safi Rauf has been in Taliban captivity since this past December.
U.S. Green Berets Face Light Discipline for 2018 Killing of Afghan Prisoner
Eight general officer memorandums of reprimand were issued with six permanently filed, meaning the mark will follow those soldiers throughout their careers.
Taliban Increases Brutality as World Focus Turns to Ukraine
"The world right now is more focused on Russian aggressions in Ukraine than on Taliban brutalities in Afghanistan," the Wilson Center told Newsweek.
Taliban Clamps Down, Stops Airing Some Media Reports, Foreign TV Shows
The United Nations called the banning of two BBC broadcasts "another repressive step against the people of Afghanistan."
The Biden Administration Gets By Through Shirking Responsibility
Since Joe Biden was sworn in back in January of 2021, his time in the Oval Office has been a disaster for America.
Afghan Girls Crushed as Taliban Rescind Decision to Reopen Schools
Afghanistan reversed its decision to allow girls to return to secondary schools the day they were supposed to reopen.
Taliban to Allow Afghan Girls to Return to School, With Some Conditions
Female students are required to be taught separately from males and can be instructed only by women teachers.
Thousands of Afghans in U.S. Granted Temporary Deportation Relief
The Department of Homeland Security announced Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan refugees for the next 18 months.
