After initial LIVE reports and the Pentagon saying there were two explosions, the statement has now been corrected with the latest information. Maj. Gen. William Taylor in a press conference corrected earlier reports of the two explosions and he said only one occurred outside the Abbey gate at the Kabul… Continue reading Afghanistan: There was only one explosion – Pentagon
After the deadly suicide bombings that rocked an entrance of the Kabul airport today. President Biden after being in constant contact with his security team and allies finally came out and addressed the nation. He ordered the military to take out ISIS-K assets, leaders, etc., and a terror threat was… Continue reading Afghanistan: “We will not forgive, will not forget” – Biden
…Wednesday, September 08 – Coverage Concludes… Breaking: Taliban formally announce new Government. Akhundzada to be interim PM. Breaking: Taliban fire warning shots to disperse protesters. Update: Pakistan has denied all allegations. Update: Protesters allege Pakistan Air Force bombed Panjsher Valley to support the Taliban offensive. Update: Protests against Pakistan and… Continue reading Afghanistan: US service members killed in suicide bombing; “we will hunt you down” – Biden
An explosion was heard outside the Hamid Karzai Airport in Kabul just hours after the US and other forces warned of security threats and pleaded their nationals not to travel, and those were there to leave the area. The explosion was confirmed by the Pentagon. The number of casualties is… Continue reading Afghanistan: Explosion outside Kabul airport
Wednesday – The US, UK and Australia have issued terror attack warnings and recommend citizens not to travel to the airport and those outside are urged to leave the premises as soon as possible. The Taliban have already warned against an extension to the deadline and terror threats were always… Continue reading Afghanistan: Terror attack warning issued for Kabul airport
Earlier today, Turkey announced it has started withdrawing troops after weeks of Turkish efforts to remain in Kabul failed and the Taliban insisted Turkish forces exit Afghanistan. Now, some Turkish officials have alleged the Taliban have asked them to help run operations at the Kabul airport but also insist Turkey… Continue reading Afghanistan: Taliban want Turkey’s help to run Kabul airport – Turkish officials
China has once again offered the Taliban support in the economic development of Afghanistan. Chinese state-owned media has reported Chinese officials of holding smooth talks with a Taliban delegation. As the US and other Western forces pullout from the war-torn country and are threatening to impose sanctions while stopping all… Continue reading Afghanistan: China edges closer to Afghan riches
As American troops have started leaving, with the evacuations poised to end by the 31st, President Biden has held another press briefing on the issue that has plagued the entire World for almost a month. His press briefing comes after the meeting with the G7 leaders where he reiterated his… Continue reading Afghanistan: Biden addresses the nation
All aid to Afghanistan has been suspended by the World Bank after the country was overrun by the Taliban, deposing the elected government and implementing Sharia law while also announcing a new state, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. No country has recognized the new state, and the World Bank is… Continue reading Afghanistan: World Bank suspends aid
Working women in Afghanistan are to stay at home until a proper system of procedures is established, the Taliban spokesperson told reporters. “It is a very temporary procedure,” said Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesman. This comes in after all government employees were urged to get back to work after the… Continue reading Afghanistan: Working women to stay at home “temporarily”