The Taliban, the jihadist group ruling Afghanistan since 2021, is once again pushing for official recognition at the United Nations. This week, top Taliban diplomat Suhail Shaheen claimed that representation at the U.N. is both a “necessity and a right” for the so-called “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.” Despite controlling the country for nearly four years, the Taliban remains internationally unrecognized and continues to enforce an oppressive sharia regime.
Trump announced that U.S. forces have captured Muhammed Sharifullah, the alleged mastermind behind the August 2021 Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan
President Donald Trump has announced plans to recover billions of dollars' worth of U.S. military equipment left in Afghanistan following the 2021 withdrawal.
Rep. Pat Harrigan, a Republican from North Carolina and former Green Beret, believes that the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 has condemned the next generation to future conflicts. Harrigan argues the Taliban’s swift takeover emboldened U.S. adversaries and weakened national security. He cites the withdrawal as a major reason he decided to run for Congress, seeing a need for stronger leadership in military and defense policy.
President Joe Biden released a farewell letter to the nation on Wednesday ahead of his Oval Office address. The letter reflected on his tenure, showcasing what he claims are key accomplishments and personal triumphs during his presidency.
Authorities are investigating the theft of three Humvees, including an armored vehicle, along with a significant amount of military equipment from the Army Reserve Center in Tustin, California.
Families who lost loved ones during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal are rallying behind Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense.
President Joe Biden delivered a speech at the State Department on Monday, reflecting on his foreign policy achievements as his presidency enters its final week.
