Afghanistan

John Bolton, former National Security Advisor during the Donald Trump administration, recently expressed concerns about potential terrorist threats emerging from Afghanistan. What Happened: On a Sunday, Bolton took to X to voice his apprehensions about the security situation in Afghanistan. He...

In a recent development, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has lambasted President Joe Biden for the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, suggesting it served as a “green light” for Russian President Vladimir Putin. What Happened: McConnell expressed his disapproval on Fox...

The Taliban, which has been in control of Afghanistan since 2021, has shut down the LGBTQ-oriented “queer.af” Mastodon instance. The instance’s domain, “.af,” is administered by the Afghan government, leading to its abrupt termination. What Happened: Erin Shepherd, the...

The Taliban has confirmed its attendance at China's Belt and Road Forum next week, according to a spokesman's announcement on Saturday. As reported by Reuters, this move highlights Beijing's strengthening official ties with the Taliban-led administration, notwithstanding the absence of...

The Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, has asserted that US military equipment abandoned in Afghanistan is now in the possession of militants. In his statement, Kakar highlighted that this equipment, ranging from night vision goggles to firearms, is turning into a new...

The Taliban’s severe restrictions have triggered a significant rise in female suicides in Afghanistan, indicating a brewing mental health crisis. The Guardian reported on Sunday, that since the Taliban seized control in 2021, there has been a concerning increase in the...

Taliban-appointed defence minister of Afghanistan, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that the U.S. is an obstacle to Afghanistan’s international recognition, according to ANI News. What Happened: In an interview with an Arabic news television channel, Mujahid stated that the Taliban has met...

Taliban-appointed defence minister of Afghanistan, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that the U.S. is an obstacle to Afghanistan’s international recognition, according to ANI News. What Happened: In an interview with an Arabic news television channel, Mujahid stated that the Taliban has met...

On Monday, Anas Haqqani, a senior leader in the Taliban, publicly endorsed Twitter over its new competitor, Meta Platforms Inc’s (NASDAQ:META) Threads, which has gained over 100 million users within days of its launch. What Happened: Haqqani expressed his preference for Twitter due to its...

Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk echoed tech entrepreneur and former PayPal executive David Sacks‘ concerns about the Ukrainian counteroffensive, suggesting it may not achieve its intended goals.  What Happened: Sacks emphasized the potential for a stalemate or Russia gaining more territory in the...

When Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine 15 months ago, it shook the West. There was an outpouring of support for Russia’s western neighbor because, to the U.S. and its allies, Ukraine was a country that shared similar values, ideologies and...

The Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction (SIGAR) on Wednesday accused the President Joe Biden-led administration of funding the Taliban. What Happened: The top inspector general for Afghanistan, John Sopko, accused the U.S. government of stonewalling his efforts to...

Antony Blinken on Thursday said the U.S. State Department wasn't fully primed for the swift fall of Kabul and the Afghan government as Washington withdrew its army in 2021. What Happened: "More could and should have been done" by the State Department to prepare for a worst-...

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo. Afghanistan's supreme leader signed a decree in Kabul banning cannabis cultivation throughout the country. Mawlavi Hibatullah Akhundzada assured that plantations will be destroyed and that the courts will punish violators according to Sharia...

Disregarding severe international criticism for human rights violations, the Taliban continued to torture and flog petty criminals in Afghanistan. What Happened: The Taliban publicly flogged nine convicted of robbery and sodomy in Kandahar on Tuesday amid reports that it...