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.
China vows to "combat terrorism" after ISIS-claimed attack kills citizen
"Terrorism is the common enemy of all mankind," Chinese Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu told Newsweek.
Exemption from Trump refugee order sought for 15K Afghans fleeing Taliban
Thousands of refugees attempting to escape the Taliban's rule could be left unaided due to President Trump's executive order enforcing a 90-day ban.
Donald Trump cancels flights for 1,600 refugees: report
The president has suspended U.S. refugee programs, mirroring his policy towards Middle Eastern immigrants from his first term.
Two Americans freed in US-Taliban prisoner exchange
One of the released Americans has been identified as Ryan Corbett.
Trump takes credit for defeating ISIS; now he must fight its comeback
"The terrorists get a vote, and they're voting to keep fighting," former Trump counterterrorism envoy Nathan Sales told Newsweek.
Russian GRU offered $200K "bounties" for every dead American: Report
An investigation said Moscow collaborated with the Taliban to target coalition troops.
General changed mind about hiring Zachary Young after CNN story
A major general who helped evacuate Afghans testified that he would not work with Zachary Young after the CNN segment.
I served with Matthew Livelsberger in Afghanistan. He awed us
Along with his tall frame, Matt could have been mistaken for Thor in drab olive camouflage.
Is the US funding the Taliban? What records show
Humanitarian aid groups operating in Afghanistan have been subjected to taxes and fees since the group's return to power in 2021.
CNN lawsuit: stunning details emerge about concerns over journalism
A case involving CNN will be keenly watched by media organizations to assess the limits of the first amendment's free speech protections.
US inadvertently funding the Taliban, Republican says
"The next terrorist attack will be 100 percent fully funded by the American taxpayer," Representative Tim Burchett said.
CNN on trial for defamation as network execs forced to take the stand
CNN executives and reporters are expected to take the stand.
Podcaster "disappearing" after Matthew Livelsberger alleged manifesto shown
Shawn Ryan, a podcaster with millions of subscribers, released an episode on Friday that showed an alleged manifesto from the Cybertruck bomber.
Taliban ban windows to stop women being seen inside homes
The Taliban have taken multiple steps to walk back women's rights including forbidding education for girls beyond grade six and banning women from universities.
10 world conflicts Trump will take on in 2025
President-elect Donald Trump will soon inherit an array of conflicts in Asia, Africa, Europe and even North America.
Thousands mourn Taliban minister killed in IS suicide attack
Khalil Haqqani's death marks the highest-profile assassination in Afghanistan since the Taliban reassumed power in 2021.
Congress critics tell Blinken: Afghan withdrawal "lit the world on fire"
Republicans have criticized the withdrawal as a major failure of the Biden administration.
UN urges Taliban to respect rights of Afghanistan women
The United Nations said that the future of Afghanistan depends on safeguarding the rights of all its citizens.
Supreme Court judges skeptical about full federal pay during war
Amy Coney Barrett asked if high school military recruiters could call themselves war veterans.
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Having helped win the Cold War, the neocons should have declared victory and retired. Unfortunately for the rest of us, they did not.
Taliban ban on medical education for Afghan women is condemned
The European Union says the Taliban's latest reported decision represented another appalling violation of fundamental human rights.
ICC chief blasts US and Russia over 'appalling' interference
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham recently labeled the ICC a "dangerous joke."
Russia looks to remove Taliban from terror list
The bill has been presented to the state Duma in a move reflecting strengthening ties between the two nations.
Donald Trump's reported military plan trashed by former general
Trump's transition team is reportedly compiling a list of current and former military officials to court-martial.
Taliban bans Afghan women from praying or reciting aloud in public
This ban is a continuation of the Taliban's extensive restrictions on women's rights, aiming to reduce their public visibility.
Dog who lost eye and ear after being "pelted by rocks" finds forever home
Clementine was rescued from the streets of Afghanistan and her harrowing experience made her nervous when meeting new people.
Taliban investigate deaths linked to alleged Iran border clash
Advocacy group HalVash claims dozens were killed and wounded while Iran remains in denial.
As world powers clash, ISIS returns for revenge
"The group welcomes wars between the great powers that would weaken them," a senior threat intelligence analyst told Newsweek.
Taliban bans broadcast of images of living beings
The move to ban images of living beings follows the introduction of strict guidelines by the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.
Trump campaign responds to Mark Milley reportedly calling him "fascist"
A Trump spokesperson told Newsweek that the retired general is a "woke train-wreck."
