Khaama: U.S. President Donald Trump said his country “could have easily won” the war in Afghanistan, but political considerations prevented a decisive victory. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy in Virginia, Trump claimed that America had the military capability to win any conflict but had chosen restraint for political
Afghanistan International: The UN Human Rights Council on Monday approved the establishment of an independent mechanism to investigate and document human rights violations in Afghanistan. Malek Sitez, a legal and international relations expert, said the decision represents a major step towards ensuring justice and oversight in Afghanistan. “This initiative is designed to bring accountability for
Khaama: Weak border control along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier has enabled ISIS to expand its presence and operations in the region, posing growing security risks, NYT reported. Pakistan is facing the gravest security crisis it has experienced in over a decade, fueled by the resurgence of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the growing presence of Islamic
Amu: Afghan Muay Thai fighter Rohullah Mosawi defeated Mario Ramos Villa of Spain in a professional bout held in Sweden, securing another major victory in the sport. Mosawi earned the win after three intense and hard-fought rounds on Saturday night, marking his 10th professional victory in Muay Thai. Click here to read more (external link).
8am: Several residents in Kabul have voiced concerns over the worsening unemployment and growing poverty in the city. They cite the return of migrants, the reduction of humanitarian aid, capital flight, and job restrictions as the main factors fueling these two crises. Residents of the capital also point out that the lack of investment in
Afghanistan International: Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has convened the group’s senior officials including governors and district chiefs in Kandahar to discuss the future of Bagram Air Base and other key issues, sources told Afghanistan International. The three-day meeting began on Saturday, 4 October, in Kandahar, the group’s stronghold. According to the sources, Akhundzada plans to
Khaama: Afghanistan mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Farid Basharat extended his unbeaten streak with a decisive victory over American opponent Chris Gutiérrez at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. Basharat triumphed after three intense rounds, winning by a unanimous decision from the judges and maintaining his reputation as one of the sport’s most disciplined and technical
Amu: Several drones have been seen flying over Kabul since early Saturday morning, mainly in the northern parts of the city near Bagram air base in neighboring Parwan province, local sources told Amu. It remains unclear who is operating the drones or why the flights are taking place. Taliban have not commented on the reports.