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Syrian air defenses engage ‘Israeli missiles’ over Damascus – reports

Posted on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021By Editor

Air defenses lit up the sky over the Syrian capital of Damascus after reports of incoming missiles from Lebanese airspace, allegedly fired by Israeli jets. … Read More >Syrian air defenses engage ‘Israeli missiles’ over Damascus – reports

‘Righteous’ drone strike in Kabul killed ‘at least one’ ISIS-K terrorist, Pentagon says amid reports of 7 dead CHILDREN

Posted on September 11, 2021September 11, 2021By Editor

The US drone strike in Kabul that allegedly killed seven children was “righteous,” followed proper procedures, and eliminated “at least one” person who was a “facilitator” for ISIS-K terrorists, the top US military officer said. … Read More >‘Righteous’ drone strike in Kabul killed ‘at least one’ ISIS-K terrorist, Pentagon says amid reports of 7 dead CHILDREN

WATCH: Abandoned US-made hardware, empty service-dog crates filmed CLOSE-UP in RT tour of Afghanistan’s Kabul airport

Posted on September 11, 2021September 11, 2021By Editor

As Taliban militants settled in at Kabul airport, RT’s Murad Gazdiev got an up-close tour of the mess the US left behind, and the last-ditch efforts the Americans made to disable military hardware. … Read More >WATCH: Abandoned US-made hardware, empty service-dog crates filmed CLOSE-UP in RT tour of Afghanistan’s Kabul airport

Dozens of vehicles & Black Hawk flyover: Taliban holds military parade in Kandahar showing off seized US-made weapons (VIDEOS)

Posted on September 11, 2021September 11, 2021By Editor

The Taliban has staged a military parade in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, celebrating its victory over the US and showing off numerous American-made vehicles seized during the rapid takeover of the country. … Read More >Dozens of vehicles & Black Hawk flyover: Taliban holds military parade in Kandahar showing off seized US-made weapons (VIDEOS)

‘Bad idea’: Israeli FM condemns Biden’s plan to reopen US consulate in Jerusalem for Palestinians

Posted on September 11, 2021September 11, 2021By Editor

The reopening of the American consulate in Jerusalem mulled by US President Joe Biden is a “bad idea” that will send a wrong message to Palestinians and the international community, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has warned. … Read More >‘Bad idea’: Israeli FM condemns Biden’s plan to reopen US consulate in Jerusalem for Palestinians

Iran bolsters air-defense capability with new command and control system, as well as powerful radar (PHOTOS)

Posted on September 10, 2021September 10, 2021By Editor

The Iranian Army has hailed the development of two new pieces of military hardware, a powerful new radar and a weapons command and control system, amid ongoing pressure from the US and its allies. … Read More >Iran bolsters air-defense capability with new command and control system, as well as powerful radar (PHOTOS)

Taliban wants Afghan professionals to help boost country’s investment potential & create economy ‘roadmap’

Posted on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021By Editor

Faced with an economic crisis and mass emigration, the Taliban has declared attracting foreign investment to Afghanistan and creating a “roadmap” for national development as priorities, calling on professionals to work with them. … Read More >Taliban wants Afghan professionals to help boost country’s investment potential & create economy ‘roadmap’

Taliban hold mock ‘funeral’ for NATO, take Black Hawk helicopter for joyrides, and show off loot at Kabul airport after US retreat

Posted on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021By Editor

After nearly 20 years of fighting against the US in Afghanistan, the victorious Taliban posed with captured American gear at the Kabul airport, held a mock funeral for NATO in Khost, and flew a Black Hawk helicopter over Kandahar. … Read More >Taliban hold mock ‘funeral’ for NATO, take Black Hawk helicopter for joyrides, and show off loot at Kabul airport after US retreat

7 Taliban fighters killed in clashes with Panjshir valley resistance, as challenges remain for new rulers after US exit

Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021By Editor

The Taliban has lost at least seven fighters as the Islamist group, which now controls most of Afghanistan, clashed with resistance fighters from Panjshir valley amid efforts to consolidate power and form a government. … Read More >7 Taliban fighters killed in clashes with Panjshir valley resistance, as challenges remain for new rulers after US exit

Israel reports record daily Covid cases over 10,900 for 1st time since pandemic outbreak as schools set to open

Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021By Editor

Israel has registered its highest daily tally of new Covid cases so far since the start of the pandemic, with the single-day caseload surpassing 10,900 for the first time just as schools are set to open their doors to students. … Read More >Israel reports record daily Covid cases over 10,900 for 1st time since pandemic outbreak as schools set to open