US Defence System Intercepts Missiles Fired At Kabul Airport
The US military on August 29 "unmanned over-the-horizon airstrike" in Kabul to take down the members of ISIS-K, responsible for the Kabul airport attacks. Reportedly, in retaliation to the US airstrike, five rockets were fired at the Kabul airport to target civilians. However, the missile was intercepted by the US defense system. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has warned of another attack as the US proceeds further evacuation of troops.
Tags: Rocket Attack, Taliban, ISIS-K, US Afghanistan Deal
Courtesy: WION News
France Will Hold Humanitarian Operations And Evacuate People From Afghanistan: Macron
France President Emmanuel Macron said that the country was holding "preliminary discussions" with the Taliban over the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. France is also working on the evacuation process with Qatar to airlift people stuck at the Kabul airport, the President confirmed. President Macron said, "Whatever the Americans decide, we will maintain our presence to fight against terrorism in Iraq,” he said."
Tags: Emmanuel Macron, Taliban, Humanitarian Help, US Afghanistan Deal
Courtesy: Euro News
Taliban Story: Rise To Power & Fall Of Afghanistan
What started as a small insurgent group in the late 90s is now one of the biggest terrorist organizations in the world with 300,000 militants. According to a BBC report, the Taliban once controlled almost 90% of Afghanistan between 1995 to 2001, they were forced out during the US-led invasion for providing safe haven to the infamous Osama Bin Laden.
In the last 20 years, the US has spent billions of dollars and lost countless troops… read-more
Tags: Taliban, US Afghanistan Deal, Kabul, President Ashraf Ghani
Courtesy: Brifly News
Taliban Captures 3 More Afghan Provincial Capitals In 1 Week
Taliban after gaining control over Northern Afghanistan Kunduz province on August 8, has captured over five provinces in recent months. "After some fierce fighting, the mujahideen, with the grace of God, captured the capital of Kunduz, Sar-e-Pul city, the government buildings, and all the installations there," the Taliban said in a statement. Meanwhile, the Afghan defense ministry said that the forces are fighting to take back key areas.
Tags: Taliban, Afghanistan Forces, US Afghanistan Deal, Terrorism
Courtesy: The Hindu
US Defuses B-52 Bombers To Stop Taliban From Capturing Afghan Cities
The US government has commanded B-52 bombers and Spectre gunships to take down Taliban terrorists moving towards three important cities of Afghanistan. Reportedly, B-52s and AC-130s are targeting insurgents around Kandahar, Herat, and Lashkar Gar in Helmand Province. Taliban has taken over two provinces since the withdrawal of the US forces last month. The group now controls half of Afghanistan's 419 district centers, Pentagon sources… read-more
Tags: US Army, Taliban terrorists, US Afghanistan Deal, COUNTER-TERRORISM
Courtesy: Yahoo News
262 Taliban Terrorists Killed in Afghanistan, Claims Defense Ministry
At least 262 Taliban terrorists have been killed, 176 injured, and as many as 21 IED bombs were defused during an operation carried out by Afghan Forces in various provinces in the last 24 hours, claims the Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan. Reportedly, the Afghan government has imposed a curfew to restrict the Taliban from invading cities. The Afghan-Taliban feud escalated since the withdrawal of the American forces.
Tags: Afghan forces, US Afghanistan Deal, Taliban, Terrorism
Courtesy: Aisanet
UN Official Says Taliban Continues Links With Al-Qaeda
United Nations official Edmund Fitton-Brown said Taliban is still having military-links with Al-Qaeda despite the US-Taliban agreement. The US had promised to recall its forces from the region if Taliban does not allow Al-Qaeda to use its land for plotting attacks. However, Taliban has said that it is fighting only to establish an “Islamic government” in Afghanistan, and it does not support any other extremists.
Tags: US Afghanistan Deal, Taliban, Al-Qaeda, United Nations, Terrorism, islamic activists, ISIS
Courtesy: BBC