Nearly 450 American citizens are estimated to remain in Afghanistan almost two months after U.S. troops withdrew from the country, according to the Pentagon. Secretary of State Antony Blinken originally said the Biden administration believed there to be “under 200, and likely closer to 100, who remain in Afghanistan and want to leave,” on Aug….
Iran’s Leader Says Cyberattack Meant to Create ‘Disorder’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Iran’s leader said on Wednesday that a cyberattack that paralyzed every gas station in the country was designed to get “people angry by creating disorder and disruption,” as long lines still snaked around the pumps a day after the incident began. Ebrahim Raisi’s remarks stopped short of assigning blame for the attack,…
Blinken Orders State Department Reviews of Afghanistan Evacuation, Relocation Efforts
October 28, 2021
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday that he has ordered internal reviews of the U.S. evacuation and relocation efforts from Afghanistan. The United States withdrew from Afghanistan on Aug. 30, ending a two decade war that began in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. President Joe Biden refused to extend…
Egyptian President Announces End of Emergency in Country
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Monday that the country will be coming out of a state of emergency declared back in 2017 after deadly church bombings. Owing to “great people and loyal men, an oasis of security and stability in the region,” the president said on Facebook that “the state of emergency has…
11 Iraqi Civilians Killed in ISIS Attack on Baghdad Village
The ISIS terrorist group on Oct. 26 killed at least 11 civilians and injured a number of others in a village northeast of Baghdad in eastern Iraq, security officials in the country said. Tuesday’s attack targeted “defenseless civilians” in the village of Al-Hawasha, near the town of Muqdadiya, Iraq’s Joint Operations Command said in a…
ISIS-K Could Attack in 6-12 Months: Pentagon Official
ISIS-K, the branch of the ISIS terrorist group active in Afghanistan, could have the capability to launch international attacks in as soon as six to 12 months, according to a Pentagon official. In testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, the Defense Department’s under secretary for policy, Colin Kahl, said that currently both ISIS-K and the al-Qaeda terrorist…
ISIS-K Could Launch Attacks in 6–12 Months: Pentagon Official
ISIS-K, the branch of the ISIS terrorist group that’s active in Afghanistan, could be capable of launching international attacks in as soon as six to 12 months, according to a top Pentagon official. In testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Oct. 26, Defense Department Undersecretary for Policy Colin Kahl said that ISIS-K and the al-Qaeda terrorist…
Iran’s Enrichment to High Levels at Natanz Plant Is Expanding, IAEA Says
VIENNA—Iran is expanding its enrichment of uranium beyond the highly enriched threshold of 20 percent purity at a Natanz plant where it is already enriching to 60 percent, but the new activity does not involve keeping the product, the U.N nuclear watchdog said on Monday. The move is likely to help Iran refine its knowledge…
‘Cyber Attack’ Allegedly Shut Down Gasoline Access Across Iran: Report
Gas stations across Iran were allegedly targeted by a massive cyberattack on Tuesday, according to reports. The incident resulted in widespread disruptions in gasoline sales and many motorists being stuck in long lines at closed stations. The “attack” has only interfered with smart card sales, a system that is widely used in the country and…
Oil Prices Edge Lower, Still Close to Highs on Short Supply
October 26, 2021
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TOKYO—Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday but remained near multi-year highs, supported by a global supply shortage and strong demand in the United States, the world’s biggest consumer. Brent crude was down 55 cents, or 0.6 percent, at $85.44 a barrel by 0922 GMT. U.S. oil dropped 56 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $83.20. “There…
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