Afghan journalist in Kabul explains why Taliban takeover of major cities matters
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Afghan journalist in Kabul explains why Taliban takeover of major cities matters
CNN’s Michael Holmes speaks to journalist Ali Latifi about what life is like in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul after the Taliban’s takeover of Kandahar and Herat, the country’s second and third largest cities, respectively.
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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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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India appreciates Taliban's positive step in restoring property rights for Afghan Hindus and Sikhs. Taliban authorities were reported to be working to restore.. IndiaTimes
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
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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Scene at Kabul
Airport Turns Chaotic, as Afghans Attempt
to Flee Taliban Takeover.
A day after the capital city fell to the Taliban.
Afghan residents stormed the
Kabul International Airport by the..
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The Taliban has come closer to a complete military takeover of Afghanistan today after capturing more major cities, leaving only the isolated capital Kabul for them to conquer. The insurgents took..
Taliban fighters have captured Afghanistan's second- and third-largest cities. Thousands of U.S. troops are on their way to help evacuated the U.S. Embassy; CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.