Taliban seeking ‘battlefield victory’: U.S. State Dept.
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Taliban seeking ‘battlefield victory’: U.S. State Dept.
The U.S. State Department on Wednesday said it is working to forge an international consensus behind the need for an Afghanistan peace accord even as it acknowledged that "all indications" point to the Taliban seeking a "battlefield victory." Gavino Garay reports.
The U.S. State Department on Wednesday said it is working to forge an international consensus behind the need for an Afghanistan peace accord even as it acknowledged that "all indications" point to the Taliban seeking a "battlefield victory." The comments made came as envoys from the United States, China, Russia and other countries met in Doha with Taliban and Afghan government negotiators in a bid to break a deadlock in peace talks.
The Islamist insurgents pressed offensives across Afghanistan that have overrun at least eight provincial capitals, and a U.S. defense official, citing U.S. intelligence, told Reuters the Taliban could isolate Kabul in 30 days and possibly take it in 90 days.
But Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby Wednesday said the fall of Kabul was not a foregone conclusion.
“We're focused on the security situation that we face now, which again, we've acknowledged is deteriorating…I'm not going to speak about planning contingencies, or potential outcomes.
And the other thing I'd say is that no potential outcome has to be inevitable, including the fall of Kabul, which everybody seems to be reporting about.
It doesn't have to be that way.” U.S. officials said the Taliban are violating "the letter and the spirit" of the February 2020 U.S.-Taliban deal for a withdrawal of all American troops from America’s longest war.
The United States has not fulfilled some of the commitments it made in the deal, including withdrawing all of its forces from Afghanistan by May 1.
The last are due to depart by Aug.
31.
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he did not regret his decision to withdraw and urged Afghan leaders to fight for their homeland.
He said the United States was providing significant air support, food, equipment and salaries to Afghan forces.
Severe flooding in Afghanistan, triggered by seasonal rains, has claimed 33 lives and injured 27 in three days, according to a Taliban spokesperson. Flash floods hit Kabul and multiple provinces, damaging over 600 homes, killing about 200 livestock, and impacting 800 hectares of farmland and 85 kilometers of roads.
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Eight civilians, including women and children, tragically perished in air strikes by the Pakistani military near the Afghan border. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated, with retaliatory strikes following attacks on Pakistani troops. The Taliban government condemned the strikes as a violation of sovereignty, while border regions remain volatile due to militant activities. Diplomatic efforts are urgently needed to prevent further casualties.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the crucial US aid package for Ukraine sends "sends a powerful signal" that his country "will not be the second Afghanistan". Sky News
United States President Joe Biden says he is “considering” a request from Australia to drop the prosecution of Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder has been indicted on 17 espionage charges and one charge of computer misuse over his website’s publication of classified U.S. documents relating to the Afghanistan and Iraq wars almost 15 years ago. The Australian national was taken to Belmarsh prison in London five years ago, after being dragged out of the Ecuadorian embassy, where he stayed while fighting against being taken to the US. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former top generals, Mark Milley and Kenneth McKenzie, testified about the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, blaming Biden's delayed evacuation orders. They criticized the administration's decision-making and highlighted State Department failures. Milley and McKenzie regretted not starting the evacuation sooner, unsure of the exact number of Americans left behind. The Biden administration dismissed their claims as political.
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US State Department warns businesses of potential sanctions risks regarding deals with Iran following Iran's engagement with Pakistan. Recent US sanctions target entities aiding Pakistan's ballistic missile program, including Chinese companies. The Pentagon reaffirms positive relations with Pakistan, emphasizing its importance as a regional security partner.
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US State Department reports human rights abuses in Manipur post-ethnic conflict. Modi condemns. Report notes violence between Kuki and Meitei groups, UN urging.. IndiaTimes
US Vetoes Resolution , to Grant Palestine , Full UN Membership.
On April 18, the United States vetoed a United Nations
resolution that would have allowed Palestine
to become a full United Nations member. .
Associated Press reports that the
widely-supported resolution was backed
by 12 of 15 Security Council members. .
The United Kingdom and Switzerland
both abstained from the vote,
while the U.S. opposed the measure.
AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the
growing international concern for Palestinians facing
a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the
growing international concern for Palestinians facing
a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
The resolution would have made Palestine
the 194th member of the United Nations. .
Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood stressed to the
Security Council that the U.S. veto of the resolution... .
... “does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood
but instead is an acknowledgment that it will only
come from direct negotiations between the parties.”.
Similarly, deputy State Department
spokesman Vedant Patel said that the U.S. has...
... “been very clear consistently that premature actions
in New York — even with the best intentions — will
not achieve statehood for the Palestinian people.”.
In response to the failed vote, Palestinian U.N.
Ambassador Riyad Mansour told the council that
the decision would not deter the Palestinian people.
The fact that this resolution did not
pass will not break our will and it
will not defeat our determination, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press.
We will not stop in our effort.
The state of Palestine is inevitable.
It is real. Perhaps they see it as
far away, but we see it as near, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press
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Following India's protest over US comments on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated Washington's stance on fair legal processes. He emphasized transparency and timeliness in both Kejriwal's case and the freezing of Congress party bank accounts.
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On Wednesday, the government convened a 40-minute meeting with the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission from the United States, who was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs' office located in Delhi's South Block. While specific details of the meeting have not been disclosed, it follows a statement by a US State Department spokesperson the previous day. The spokesperson mentioned that the department is actively monitoring reports concerning the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and urged New Delhi to ensure a fair and expeditious legal process for the detained Aam Aadmi Party leader.
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President Biden signs historic legislation securing billions in US aid for Ukraine and Israel, reaffirming America's commitment to global security. Despite criticisms over human rights abuses in Gaza, Biden emphasizes the 'ironclad' nature of US support for Israel's defense. Stay informed with the latest developments on international affairs.
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Racket sports are very popular in Qatar, starting with tennis that draws to Doha the top players like Tunisian champion Ons Jabeur. The popularity of Padel is also on the rise with a growing number of dedicated infrastructure.
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Russian President Putin suggests "radical Islamists" orchestrated the Moscow attack, implicating Ukraine without naming ISIS, despite its claim. The assault at Crocus City Hall left 139 dead and 182 injured, with four Tajik suspects detained. US and French leaders attribute the attack to ISIS, countering Putin's narrative. The incident highlights geopolitical tensions amidst Russia's conflict with Ukraine.
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Former deputy Conservative Party chair, Lee Anderson, has doubled down on his comment that London Mayor Sadiq Khan was "under the control of Islamists". He said he didn't consider Mr Khan's own faith when criticising him but just thought he was a "useless" mayor that "pandered to this section of people". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former deputy Conservative Party chair, Lee Anderson is asked whether he'll be joining the Reform Party after losing the whip for suggesting London Mayor Sadiq Khan is being controlled by Islamists. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has stopped short of directly saying that the comments made by Lee Anderson were Islamophobic, instead insisting that they were "wrong and unacceptable." Lee Anderson lost the Conservative whip over the weekend after failing to apologise for claiming “Islamists” had “got control” of Sadiq Khan and London. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Last US Military Plane Departs From Afghanistan, Concluding America’s Longest War.
On Aug. 30, the Pentagon said the United States had completed its evacuation efforts in Afghanistan.
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On CNN’s State of the Union, former Afghan Ambassador to the US Roya Rahmani and human rights activist Yasmeen Hassan discuss the uncertain future facing Afghan women as the Taliban return to power.
Former Pakistani Ambassador to the U.S., Husain Haqqani and former NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen on the situation in Afghanistan as the Taliban makes major gains