Afghanistan: US service members killed in suicide bombing; “we will hunt you down” – 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
Afghanistan: Explosion outside Kabul airport
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
Afghanistan: Terror attack warning issued for 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
Afghanistan: Taliban want Turkey’s help to run Kabul airport – Turkish officials
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
Afghanistan: China edges closer to Afghan riches
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
Afghanistan: Biden addresses the nation
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
Afghanistan: World Bank suspends aid
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
Afghanistan: Working women to stay at home “temporarily”
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”
Afghanistan: Evacs hit single-day high; CIA director meets Taliban leader
President Biden has declined to extend the August 31 deadline at the G7 meeting after being pressed to think otherwise. He has reportedly made the decision after consulting his national security team. G7 leaders have told the Taliban to allow a safe passage to Afghans wishing to leave the country… Continue reading Afghanistan: Evacs hit single-day high; CIA director meets Taliban leader
Afghanistan: Fatal firefight at Kabul airport
A firefight ensued between Western forces and unknown gunmen at the Kabul airport amid the evacuation pandemonium. According to a German military tweet, a firefight broke out between the Afghan security forces and unknown attackers at the northern gate of the Kabul airport. One Afghan security personnel was killed and… Continue reading Afghanistan: Fatal firefight at Kabul airport
