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U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials
The move was a significant shift toward leaders of the Haqqani network, which was behind some of the deadliest attacks during the war in Afghanistan.The New York Times - 2d -
American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released
An American was freed from Afghanistan on Thursday after more than two years in Taliban captivity in a deal brokered by Qatar.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Taliban leader cites Quran in Eid message calling for unity and reconciliation in Afghanistan
The Taliban leader says Afghanistan has a “golden opportunity” for unity and reconciliationABC News - 1d -
Taliban leader cites Quran in Eid message calling for unity and reconciliation in Afghanistan
The Taliban leader says Afghanistan has a “golden opportunity” for unity and reconciliationABC News - 1d -
Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan
The Taliban has released George Glezman, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for more than two years. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports that Glezzman was held without charges or accusations ...NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Fifa closes on recognising Afghanistan women’s team but players say it is too late
Team closer to representing country four years after exile Players express frustration at Fifa’s slow progress Fifa has cleared the way for the exiled Afghanistan women’s national team to ...The Guardian - 2d -
The US lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, says Kabul
The Taliban say the U.S. has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister who also heads a powerful network blamed for bloody attacks against Afghanistan’s ...ABC News - 5d -
Trade resumes as Pakistan and Afghanistan reopen key Torkham border crossing after nearly a month
Officials say trade between Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan has resumed Wednesday at a key border post following a dispute that turned into exchanges of gunfireABC News - Mar. 19 -
UNICEF calls on the Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as new school year begins in Afghanistan
A United Nations agency is urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift a lingering ban on girls’ education to save the future of millions who have been deprived of their right to ...ABC News - 6d -
‘Getting worse’: former Afghanistan captain’s anger at state of football under Taliban rule
Against a backdrop of brutal Taliban rule and corruption claims, Zohib Islam Amiri sees demoralisation setting in. When Zohib Islam Amiri came back to play in Afghanistan in January for the first ...The Guardian - 1d -
Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022
George Glezmann was detained while traveling in the country after the Taliban’s victory in the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for helping to secure his release.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Taliban frees US man held in Afghanistan for two years
George Glezmann's release comes after talks between US and Taliban officials in Kabul.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Afghanistan-born footballer wants to give women a voice at charity game
Nadia Nadim wants to represent women "who don't have access and a voice" when she takes part in this year's Soccer Aid.BBC News - 3d -
Hearse attacked by vandals while on way to funeral
The vehicle's window was smashed in an attack while travelling through Edinburgh's Longstone Road.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
Hawk attacking villagers may have to be euthanised
Between 40 and 50 people have now been attacked, a council says.BBC News - 6d -
Ukraine launches ‘massive’ drone attack on Moscow
Massive drone strikes on Moscow left a trail of destruction in residential areas in Ukraine’s largest ever attack on the city according to local officials. The attacks come as the U.S. and Ukraine ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
A New Era of Attacks on Encryption Is Starting to Heat Up
The UK, France, Sweden, and EU have made fresh attacks on end-to-end encryption. Some of the attacks are more “crude” than those in recent years, experts say.Wired - Mar. 14 -
Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage
Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Tributes to 'secret hero' of Glasgow terror attack
Builder Stephen Clarkson, who took down one of the attackers, has died from cancer, aged 59.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump says Iran will suffer 'dire' consequences for any more Houthi attacks
President Donald Trump on Monday said that further attacks or retaliation by the Houthis would be considered an attack by Iran and it would face “dire” consequences.ABC News - Mar. 17 -
At least 6 killed in a militant attack on a hotel in Somalia
A car bomb has exploded at a hotel in the central Somali city of Beledweyne in a militant attack that killed at least six people, including two prominent traditional eldersABC News - Mar. 11 -
At least 450 taken hostage in Pakistan train attack
At least 450 people were taken hostage and six military personnel were killed when the Balochistan Liberation Army attacked a train in Pakistan.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
White House rips Dems, condemns attacks on Teslas
The White House on Wednesday condemned Democrats for not speaking out about attacks on Tesla dealerships and cars, doubling down on the Trump administration’s criticism over the recent targeting of ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Meet the 19 members of the Houthi attacks group chat
The Atlantic on Wednesday published screenshots of a Signal chat among President Trump's national security team that included timing and weapons details for an attack on Houthis in Yemen, adding to ...The Hill - 1d -
Graham on Ukraine aid pause: 'If we pull the plug on Ukraine, it'd be worse than Afghanistan'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Sunday he is worried about the consequences of suspending aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine as the fighting continues against Russia. “Yeah, I am worried ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Sen. Lindsey Graham: A pause in U.S. help for Ukraine could be 'worse than Afghanistan'
Sen. Lindsey Graham warned of potential disastrous consequences for Ukraine if the Trump administration doesn't restart military aid and intelligence sharing.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink
The aircraft came under fire as it tried to rescue wounded soldiers, the United Nations said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse, risking all-out ...The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Donald Trump: Iran will be held responsible for Houthi attacks
US president says consequences of any future attacks by Yemen’s Tehran-backed rebels will be ‘dire’. The US president, Donald Trump, has declared he will hold Iran directly responsible for any ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Browns continue to attack Art Modell Law as "unconstitutional"
Thirty years after the Browns left Cleveland because they couldn't get a new stadium, the Browns are attacking the law that was passed to keep the Browns from leaving Cleveland in order to get a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
FBI issues alert over attacks on Tesla vehicles
To protest Elon Musk's politics, demonstrators are going after his business with large events outside Tesla showrooms. And as violent attacks on Tesla vehicles and charging stations grow, the FBI ...NBC News - 5d -
Kenyan officer is missing in Haiti following gang attack
A Kenyan policeman deployed in Haiti has gone missing after violent gangs attacked a group of officers on a rescue mission, a U.N.-backed multinational security mission saidABC News - 2d -
Kyiv launches 'largest' drone attack on Moscow as Ukraine and U.S. try diplomacy
Ukrainian forces targeted Moscow on Tuesday with what Russian authorities are describing as the largest ever drone attack on the Russian capital.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Australian surfer feared dead after shark attack, police say
A surfer is feared dead after being attacked by a shark in shallow water on a remote beach in Western Australia, police said Tuesday.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Separatists say they have taken hostages in attack on train in Pakistan
Separatist militants said they had taken hostages during an attack on a train carrying hundreds of people in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
New law needed for Southport-type attacks, says terror watchdog
It says the government should create a new offence of preparing a non-terrorist mass casualty attack.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Man United's Europa League fate depends on a misfiring attack finding the net
Man United's season hinges on advancing in the Europa League, but thanks to their woefully underperforming attack, it's far from guaranteed.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
Get Attack On Titan's New Steelbook Editions For Lowest Prices Yet
Attack on Titan LE Steelbooks - Seasons 1-3 $40 each at Walmart | Released in December with $70 ...GameSpot - Mar. 13 -
Russia and Ukraine carry out attacks after Putin-Trump call
The attacks came hours after Vladimir Putin said Russia would stop targeting Ukrainian energy sites.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
Tesla dealerships targeted as Elon Musk decries "evil attacks"
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.CBS News - Mar. 19
