The United Nations’ Special Rapporteurs have called for investigating the issue of subjugation of women’s rights in Afghanistan by the Taliban as gender persecution after reports of women being subject to lashings. In Afghanistan, the violation of women’s fundamental rights, which are already “severe and unacceptable,” have risen in recent months, the experts said according…

An earthquake in eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday left hundreds dead and more injured, with tremors felt in neighboring Pakistan and India. “Unfortunately, last night there was a severe earthquake in four districts of Paktika province, which killed and injured hundreds of our countrymen and destroyed dozens of houses. We urge all aid agencies to send…

The United Nations warned Monday that Afghanistan’s banking system is on the verge of collapse because of consumers unable to repay loans, fewer deposits, and other liquidity problems, leading to a social crisis in an already fragile economy. “Afghanistan’s financial and bank payment systems are in disarray,” the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said in…

Commentary Amid the turmoil of events unfolding in Afghanistan, there is a ray of hope shining through. An underground railroad operation being conducted by veterans and service members has saved close to 1,000 people in Afghanistan. Retired Lt. Colonel and Green Beret Scott Mann joins Joshua Philipp in an incredible episode of Crossroads that you…

Commentary In an emotional yet inspiring episode of “The Wide Angle” entitled “Kabul Woman Risks Life to Call for International Action,” Brendon Fallon interviews Farzana Kochai, a female member of the Afghan Parliament and advocate for women’s rights, about the situation unfolding in Afghanistan. Since the Biden administration’s rushed withdrawal of United States troops from…

Commentary The latest episode of “Real Talk with Wayne Dupree” entitled “Our Enemies Hate Us” addresses the recent events in Afghanistan and the motives behind the Taliban regime. Dupree stresses something all Americans need to understand, which is that some people in this world hate the United States and everything this great nation stands for….