Turkey poised to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan’s govt, expected to sign deal to operate Kabul airport after US exit – reports

NATO member Turkey is reportedly nearing a deal to recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban government and operate the Kabul airport in partnership with Qatar, paving the way for the Islamist group to attract foreign aid and investment. … Read More >Turkey poised to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan’s govt, expected to sign deal to operate Kabul airport after US exit – reports

Sex, drugs & rock ‘n’ roll at Thai Covid-19 hospital, as orgies footage & stashes of CIGARETTES discovered in police raid

Police and military officials in Thailand have raided a field hospital with a thousand beds after a tip-off suggested some of its patients were involved in group sex, brawls and drug abuse. … Read More >Sex, drugs & rock ‘n’ roll at Thai Covid-19 hospital, as orgies footage & stashes of CIGARETTES discovered in police raid

US airstrike hits suicide bomber vehicle posing ‘imminent threat’ to Kabul airport – Pentagon

The US has struck alleged suicide bombers in the Afghan capital, Kabul, according to the Taliban and a Pentagon spokesman. The strike hit a vehicle laden with explosives, apparently bound for the airport. … Read More >US airstrike hits suicide bomber vehicle posing ‘imminent threat’ to Kabul airport – Pentagon

US embassy in Afghanistan urges Americans to avoid traveling to Kabul airport due to ‘specific, credible threat’

As the US evacuation effort in Afghanistan draws to a close, the US embassy in Kabul has warned of a “specific” and “credible” threat for the area around the airport, urging citizens to stay clear of the air hub. … Read More >US embassy in Afghanistan urges Americans to avoid traveling to Kabul airport due to ‘specific, credible threat’

Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for incendiary balloon attacks by Hamas & border clashes

Israeli jets carried out airstrikes in Gaza late Saturday after arson balloons sent from the Hamas-controlled enclave caused two fires inside Israel and clashes broke out on the border, leaving 11 Palestinians injured. … Read More >Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for incendiary balloon attacks by Hamas & border clashes

Military waste in Afghanistan, hurricane Ida & CA governor recall debate

Lee Camp takes on military waste and the horrific consequences of the US occupation of Afghanistan. The military lied to the American people throughout the occupation. They pretended they had control of regions they didn’t, they paid the Taliban not to attack our troops and used the lack of attacks to make it look like there was progress, and they invented many more lies to convince the American people that the occupation was a good idea. … Read More >Military waste in Afghanistan, hurricane Ida & CA governor recall debate

Russian space company Progress completes preliminary design of first domestically made partially reusable methane-powered rocket

Russia’s Progress Rocket and Space Centre has completed a preliminary design of the country’s first-ever methane-powered rocket, planned to eventually be the country’s favored launch vehicle, replacing the legendary Soyuz-2. … Read More >Russian space company Progress completes preliminary design of first domestically made partially reusable methane-powered rocket

As Ukrainian president asks Biden for support against Russia, top Kiev official warns severing ties with Moscow is impossible

Despite tensions between the two nations reaching fever-pitch in recent months, Ukraine still sees no benefit in shutting down economic relations or border crossings with Russia, one of Kiev’s top political advisors has revealed. … Read More >As Ukrainian president asks Biden for support against Russia, top Kiev official warns severing ties with Moscow is impossible