In War-Torn Nations, Trump’s Travel Ban Brings a New Hardship
For people in countries like Afghanistan and Myanmar, the president’s order dimmed hopes for sanctuary in the United States.
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Trump Travel Order Bans People From 12 Countries From Entering U.S.
The travel ban revives an effort from President Trump’s first term that led to chaos and court battles.
Why Al Qaeda Refuses to Die
DEEP DIVE — More than two decades after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Al Qaeda is not only alive — it has adapted, expanded, and quietly embedded itself into global jihadist networks. Despite relentless international efforts to dismantle it, the group c…
Pakistan Upgrades Ties With Afghanistan Days After China’s Taliban Outreach
Pakistan’s decision to upgrade its diplomatic representation in Afghanistan by appointing an Ambassador, the first since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021, marks a significant milestone in the evolving relationship between the two countries.The announcement was made by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday, following a series of high-level engagements.Notably, this move comes just
From Kabul to Kyiv: Lessons the U.S. Must Heed for Peace
OPINION — Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, I’ve found the familiar rhetoric supporting Ukraine’s right to self-defense against Russian aggression reminiscent of the discourse that followed America’s engagement in Afghanistan. From the outset…
India Restarts Visa Services For Afghan Nationals
India has officially resumed visa services for Afghan nationals, marking a significant policy shift nearly four years after suspending all visa categories following the Taliban takeover in August 2021.This move, announced through a notice on the government’s official visa portal, allows Afghan citizens to apply online for various visa types, including business, student, medical, medical attendant
Ben Roberts-Smith defamation appeal failed because ‘unlike most homicides, there were three eyewitnesses’, judges explain
SAS veteran acted with ‘a certain recklessness or perhaps even brazenness’ when he killed a man with a prosthetic leg in Afghanistan, court findsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBen …
EAM Jaishankar Appreciates Afghan Counterpart’s Firm Stance On Pahalgam Terror Attack, False Reports Creating ‘Distrust’
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a significant diplomatic engagement on Thursday with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. During their discussion, Jaishankar expressed deep appreciation for Muttaqi’s unequivocal condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians.The Indian minister also welcomed
Jaishankar’s First Call With Taliban Minister Sends Clear Message To Pakistan Not To Act As A Spoiler
In a significant diplomatic development, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held his first-ever direct conversation with Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, marking the first ministerial-level engagement between India and the Taliban regime since its takeover in August 2021.This outreach is seen as a strategic move by India to reinforce its ties with Afghanistan
‘What India Did Was Necessary’: Afghan Leader Mariam Solaimankhil On Op Sindoor
Mariam Solaimankhil, a Member of Afghanistan’s Parliament in exile, has strongly endorsed India’s recent Operation Sindoor, framing it as a necessary response to what she describes as Pakistan’s ongoing support for terrorism and violence in Kashmir.Her remarks come in the wake of a significant escalation between India and Pakistan, triggered by a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22,