”We continue to fulfill our pledge,” Spokesman Price says. More than a month after the last U.S. forces left Afghanistan, the State Department still cannot offer specific numbers…
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FBI Director Warns of Potential Terrorism in U.S.
Extremists could be inspired by the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee expressing concerns that the…
Read MoreTaliban Asks to Address World Leaders at UN
The group is seeking international recognition. In a letter sent to the United Nations Secretary General, the Taliban asked to address the world’s leaders in New York this…
Read MoreTaliban Allows Flight to Leave Kabul
Qatar Airlines carried out 200 individuals Thursday. Two hundred Americans and other foreign nationals were allowed to fly out of Afghanistan on Thursday by the Taliban. They were…
Read MoreDefense Secretary Austin Warns of al-Qaida Resurgence
Taliban could aid organization responsible for 9/11 attacks. On Thursday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin joined Qatar’s Defense Minister Khalid to openly discuss the threats to peace in…
Read MoreState Department Negotiates More Afghanistan Flights
Secretary Blinken believes about 100 Americans still remain in the country. On Tuesday, State Secretary Antony Blinken reported on the ongoing effort to withdraw U.S. citizens from Afghanistan.…
Read MoreChina Will Help Fund Taliban
“Our most important partner,” Taliban spokesman said. As part of China’s New Silk Road initiative, the Taliban-led Afghanistan will receive money and support, the group’s chief spokesman said.…
Read MorePentagon Says Equipment Left Behind Disabled
Billions of dollars worth of military equipment was abandoned. On Tuesday, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said that the military equipment the United States left in Afghanistan was…
Read MoreTaliban Agree to Allow Extractions Beyond Deadline
National security advisor says deal reached with U.S.-led coalition. The United States in conjunction with allied nations reached a deal with the Taliban on Sunday to continue extracting…
Read MoreWhite House Clarifies Sharing of List of Names
Taliban reportedly received a list identifying Americans and Afghans. Reports came out several days ago that U.S. officials in Kabul gave the Taliban a list of names of…
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