Tag: Afghanistan

Canada sending aid to Taliban-run Afghanistan a ‘dilemma’ for leaders, experts say

Canada is facing a “dilemma” when it comes to providing humanitarian aid…

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Afghanistan unrest could inspire U.S.-based extremists, security officials warn

The possibility of a 9/11-type attack has diminished over the last 20…

Global narcotic trade, Afghan’s Taliban and lessons for Africa

By Olukayode Oyeleye AFGHANISTAN HAS BEEN making news headlines in the past…

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Republicans urge action from White House after reported bounties on U.S. troops

Eight Republican lawmakers attended a White House briefing about explosive allegations that…

White House aware of reports Russia put bounties on U.S. troops since 2019: sources

Top officials in the White House were aware in early 2019 of classified intelligence indicating…

Fallout grows as White House distances Trump from report of bounties on U.S. troops

Eight Republican lawmakers attended a White House briefing Monday about explosive allegations…

Trump says he wasn’t briefed on reported bounties against U.S. troops in Afghanistan

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday denied that he had been briefed…

Biden slams Trump over New York Times report alleging bounties placed on U.S. troops

Joe Biden attacked U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday over a report…

Afghan government, Taliban agree to hold peace talks in Qatar

Afghanistan’s government and the Islamist Taliban group have agreed that Doha will…

Trump OKs sanctions against ICC officials probing Afghanistan war crimes

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order…

Afghanistan Taliban declares three-day ceasefire

The Taliban declared a three-day Eid ceasefire starting on Sunday, a spokesman…