US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of a guided missile submarine to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran and its allies. This decision follows the recent assassinations of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, raising fears of broader conflict in the region. Submarine Deployment and Military.
The Philippines will file a diplomatic protest with China over a recent incident involving Air Force planes in airspace over a South China Sea shoal, Manila’s Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said on Monday. Continued Maritime Patrols Kabul 24: The Southeast Asian nation will continue maritime patrols in South China Sea.
The assembly of Shia Ulema of Afghanistan has condemned the mistreatment of Afghan migrants in Iran, calling it a violation of good neighborliness principles during a recent program in Kabul. Call for Accountability Kabul 24: Sayed Hassan Fazalzada, head of the assembly, urged Iranian authorities to identify and hold accountable.
Dr. Zalmai Rassoul, a seasoned diplomat with a wealth of experience in international affairs, currently finds himself in a unique position as the ambassador of Afghanistan’s former government in the United Kingdom. Kabul 24: Despite the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, Rassoul remains at his post in London, representing.
Noor Jalal Jalali, the Acting Minister of Public Health, met with Robert Dixon, the Chargé d’Affaires of the British Embassy to Afghanistan, on Saturday to discuss potential British assistance for Afghanistan’s health sector. Cooperation Sought in Key Areas Kabul 24: During the meeting, Jalali highlighted several areas where the IEA.
A four-member Russian badminton team, consisting of three athletes and a coach, has arrived in Kabul to compete in a tournament starting Sunday. This event highlights international sports collaboration amidst regional challenges. Participants and Competition Details Kabul 24: The tournament, organized by the National Badminton Federation in conjunction with the.
A US amphibious assault ship, the USS Wasp, has docked in Limassol, Cyprus, as part of a scheduled visit. This deployment comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Israel and Iran. Potential Civilian Support Kabul 24: US Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, noted that.
US Troops Attacked in Syria: No Initial Reports of InjuriesUS troops stationed in northeastern Syria were targeted by a drone attack, although initial reports indicate no injuries. Kabul 24: The attack occurred at Rumalyn Landing Zone, where US and coalition forces are present. Medical evaluations and damage assessments are currently.
The United States has reiterated its commitment to securing the release of three American citizens detained in Afghanistan, emphasizing their well-being as a top priority. State Department’s Position Kabul 24: Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the State Department, expressed deep concern for the detained Americans—Mahmood, Ryan Corbett, and George Glezmann—during a.
Hundreds of people in Afghanistan’s Herat and Balkh provinces held separate gatherings to condemn the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza, calling for an end to the violence and urging Islamic nations to take action against Israel’s aggression. Protests in Herat Kabul 24: In Herat, protesters gathered at a mosque, denouncing.
A recent video depicting the mistreatment of an Afghan teenager by Iranian police has ignited widespread condemnation. Anas Haqqani, a key figure in the Islamic Emirate, stated that xenophobia and human rights abuses against Afghan migrants are intolerable. Support for Afghan Migrants Grows Kabul 24: In response to the mistreatment,.
Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, criticized Pakistan’s recent policies towards Afghanistan, saying that Islamabad should not expect good relations from Kabul. He accused Pakistan of providing military bases to the United States, facilitating operations against Afghanistan. Kabul 24: Gandapur stated: “I know that you used.
