Category: Middle East

The Afghan Minister Who Became a Bicycle Courier in Germany

LEIPZIG, Germany—Sayed Sadaat used to be communications minister in the Afghan government before moving to Germany last Sept. in the hope of a better future. Now he is a delivery man in the eastern city of Leipzig. He said he was criticized at home for taking such a job after having served in the government…


Multiple US Troops Killed in Afghanistan Bombings: Pentagon

Multiple U.S. troops were killed by the bombings in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Thursday. “We can confirm that a number of U.S. service members were killed in today’s complex attack at Kabul airport,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said in a statement. Multiple others are being treated for wounds, he added. “We also know that a number…


12 US Troops Killed in Afghanistan Bombings: Pentagon

Twelve U.S. troops were killed in the bombings in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Thursday. In addition, 15 were wounded, CENTCOM Commander General Kenneth McKenzie told reporters in a briefing conducted hours after the attack. It wasn’t clear what branches the troops who were injured or killed came from. McKenzie blamed the ISIS terrorist group for the explosions….


13 US Troops Killed in Afghanistan Bombings

Thirteen U.S. troops were killed in the bombings in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Thursday. More than a dozen others were wounded, CENTCOM Commander General Kenneth McKenzie told reporters in a briefing conducted hours after the attack. It wasn’t clear what branches the troops who were injured or killed came from. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, bragging…


Multiple US Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Bombings: Pentagon

Multiple U.S. troops were killed by the bombings in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Thursday. “We can confirm that a number of U.S. service members were killed in today’s complex attack at Kabul airport,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said in a statement. Multiple others are being treated for wounds, he added. “We also know that a number…


Taliban Condemn Attack at Kabul Airport

The Taliban terrorist group on Thursday condemned the bombings at the U.S.-held airport in Kabul. “The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns the bombing of civilians at Kabul airport, which took place in an area where U.S. forces are responsible for security,” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement. “The Islamic Emirate is paying close attention…


France’s Macron Warns Security Situation in Afghanistan ‘Not Under Control’ After Blasts

The security situation in Afghanistan “is not under control,” France’s president said after at least two blasts went off outside the Kabul airport on Thursday. “The situation has profoundly deteriorated around the military airport,” Macron told reporters in Ireland as he met with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin. “It has been a few days that…


France’s Macron Warns Security Situation in Afghanistan ‘Is Not Under Control’ After Blasts

The security situation in Afghanistan “is not under control,” France’s president said after at least two blasts went off outside the Kabul airport on Thursday. “The situation has profoundly deteriorated around the military airport,” Macron told reporters in Ireland as he met with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin. “It has been a few days that…


US Lawmaker Says Taliban Beheaded Afghan Allies, Family Members

Texas Rep. Michael McCaul expressed concerns over the situation Afghan partners still to be evacuated face amid a looming deadline to withdraw all forces from Kabul’s airport. McCaul, the highest-ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said during a bipartisan press conference on Wednesday, the United States has a “moral obligation” to ensure the…


Spanish Club Welcomes Afghan Wheelchair Player Who Fled Home

MADRID—The captain of Afghanistan’s wheelchair basketball team has found a new home—and a new club—in Spain’s Basque Country. Nilofar Bayat, who fled Afghanistan with the help of the Spanish government after the Taliban took over this month, will be living and playing in the city of Bilbao. The Bidaideak Bilbao club said Thursday that Bayat…