Taliban shows life in Afghanistan over 3 years after U.S. withdrawal

What's ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS

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Taliban using abandoned U.S. weapons in Afghanistan

President Trump has demanded the hardware be returned, but the Taliban has refused to give it up.

CBS News - 15h

Inside Afghanistan more than 3 years after U.S. withdrawal

The United Nations warned that President Trump's freeze on humanitarian aid will hit Afghan women especially hard. An official said 1,200 could die within three years, because of the loss of ...

CBS News - 16h

Taliban minister ‘forced to flee Afghanistan’ after speech in support of girls’ education

Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, Taliban’s deputy foreign minister, left for UAE after criticising ban on secondary school and higher education for girls. A senior Taliban minister who expressed support ...

The Guardian - 2d

Russia withdraws military equipment from Syrian port, images show

Moscow had moved columns of military vehicles to the port after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

BBC News - 6d

Afghanistan's female cricketers reunite for a match after 3 years in exile due to Taliban ban

Cricketer Firooza Amiri says her team will "represent millions of women in Afghanistan who are denied their rights” when the side reunites after more than three years for an exhibition game in ...

ABC News - Jan. 29

Do Ukrainians want a ceasefire after almost 3 years of war with Russia?

The fighting in Ukraine has not let up since Russia launched its full-scale invasion nearly three years ago. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on what Ukrainians think ...

CBS News - Jan. 28

Over 3 million on Social Security may wait more than a year for higher payments

More than 3.2 million people will see increased Social Security benefits, under a new law.

NBC News - Jan. 28

Over 3 million Social Security Fairness Act beneficiaries may wait more than a year for higher payments: agency

The Social Security Fairness Act will provide benefit increases to more than 3 million individuals. But it's uncertain when they will see that money.

CNBC - Jan. 28

Taliban ambassador warns Rubio against bounty threat over Americans in Afghanistan

A Taliban ambassador is warning new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio against making threats after he said he would place bounties on Afghanistan’s rulers for their continued detention of U.S. ...

ABC News - Jan. 27

Iran's foreign minister meets the Taliban in the first visit to Kabul in 8 years

Senior Taliban officials in Afghanistan say they hope for better relations with Iran after a visit from its foreign minister

ABC News - Jan. 26

3 killed in Lebanon amid protests as Israeli forces remain after withdrawal deadline

At least three people were killed and around 30 others injured in southern Lebanon Sunday when Israeli forces opened fire on protesters who had breached roadblocks the Israeli army set up a day ...

ABC News - Jan. 26

Profar agrees to $42M, 3-year contract with Braves, a year after getting $1M deal with Padres

Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with spring training ...

ABC News - Jan. 23

Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England sentenced to over 50 years

LONDON — A teenager who stabbed three young girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England was sentenced Thursday to more than 50 years in prison for what a judge called “the most ...

NBC News - Jan. 23

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women

The chief prosecutor of the U.N.'s International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for the Taliban chief for suspected crimes against humanity.

CBS News - Jan. 23

International court seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over treatment of women and girls

Karim Khan is seeking arrest warrants for the Taliban government's Supreme Leader and chief justice.

BBC News - Jan. 23

ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders over persecution of women

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says he has requested arrest warrants for two top Afghan Taliban officials over the repression of women

ABC News - Jan. 23

Zack Steffen plays first US match in nearly 3 years in 3-0 friendly win over Costa Rica

Goalkeeper Zack Steffen played his first international match in nearly three years, Brian White and Caden Clark scored their first national team goals and the United States beat Costa Rica 3-0 in ...

ABC News - Jan. 22

Yemen's Houthis release Galaxy Leader vessel crew after over a year

Yahoo News - Jan. 22

The Taliban say a Chinese national has been killed in northeastern Afghanistan

An Afghan police official says a Chinese citizen has been killed in the country's northeast

ABC News - Jan. 22

An 83-Year-Old Neurologist Reveals The 3 Quirky Tricks He Uses to Keep His Brain Sharp

A neurologist who’s still working and writing books in his 80s shares what he personally does to keep his brain sharp as he ages.

Inc. - Jan. 22

Two Americans freed in US-Taliban prisoner exchange

Two Americans, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, were freed in a prisoner exchange between the United States and the Taliban. The deal was brokered by former President Biden before he left office, ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Two Americans freed from Afghanistan in prisoner swap for Taliban figure

Ryan Corbett and William McKenty swapped for Khan Mohammed, who was held in California for drug trafficking. A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan’s Taliban has freed two ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Men confess to brutal murder after over 20 years on the run

After nearly 22 years in hiding, the two fugitives were arrested in near Barcelona.

CBS News - Jan. 21

2 Americans freed from Afghanistan in prisoner swap, family and Taliban say

Ryan Corbett, an American held in Afghanistan since 2022, has been released from Taliban custody, his family said.

ABC News - Jan. 21

US trades Taliban prisoner for two American detainees

Two Americans held by the Taliban were exchanged for an Afghan imprisoned in the US on narco-terrorism charges.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Taliban say 2 Americans held in Afghanistan were freed in a prisoner exchange

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has announced the release of two Americans in a prisoner exchange

ABC News - Jan. 21

Trump says he will withdraw US from Paris climate accord

Decision deals blow to worldwide efforts to slow global warming after hottest year on record

Financial Times - Jan. 20

US national anthem sung at inaugurations over the years

From a Mormon choir to Beyoncé, watch and listen to The Star-Spangled Banner performed since 1961.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Uncharted territory for the WHO if Trump withdraws US membership

WHO is ‘critical in protecting US business interests’, says CEO of firm that may see lean years if Trump carries out vow. The World Health Organization (WHO) could see lean years ahead if the US ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Former ‘Today’ host Hoda Kotb starts her new life as suburban mom in $2.9 million home after years on the show

After 17 years on the show, Kotb’s final on-air day was Jan. 10, as she plans to spend time with her two daughters.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

Iowa State's 30-year streak of hitting a 3-pointer ends in win over Texas Tech

Iowa State’s NCAA record streak of 945 consecutive games with a 3-pointer ended Tuesday night in a 71-58 victory over Texas Tech. The Cyclones had made a 3-pointer in every game dating back to Feb. ...

ABC News - Jan. 15

Sullivan says 'history has judged well' Biden’s call to withdraw from Afghanistan

National security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday that President Biden made the right strategic call to withdraw from Afghanistan three years ago and that history reflects well on that decision. ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

ECB urges cricket’s leaders to take action over ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan

England face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy ICC called on to ‘intervene and show global leadership’ The England and Wales Cricket Board has called on cricket’s governing body to show leadership ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise

Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Joe Rogan: US should take over Mexico after Canada

Podcaster Joe Rogan floated the possibility of the United States annexing Mexico after taking control of Canada, an idea president-elect Trump has suggested his administration could pursue. “Do you ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Tariff threat looms over the year's biggest electronics show

Tech companies big and small are offering bold visions of AI-backed products that could be headed into our everyday lives soon. Unless tariffs trip them up.

NBC News - Jan. 8

U.S. in talks with Taliban for release of Americans held in Afghanistan, source says

The Taliban said they had been in talks with the Biden administration to exchange Afghans in U.S. custody for Americans detained in Afghanistan.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Our 52 Places to Go Lists Show How Travel Has Changed Over 20 Years

When The New York Times’s 52 Places to Go list made its debut in 2005, world travelers had no smartphones, no Instagram and no Google Maps. As the list turns 20 years old, our reporter Tariro ...

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Taliban shows life in Afghanistan over 3 years after U.S. withdrawal

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