Afghanistan – Page 4 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

US-trained Afghan soldiers & spies joining ISIS terrorists to ‘resist’ Taliban – reports

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021By Editor

The Taliban has long accused Washington of funding ISIS, and now they’re indirectly right, as a growing number of US-trained Afghan soldiers and intelligence officials are joining the terrorist group’s ranks to fight the Taliban. … Read More >US-trained Afghan soldiers & spies joining ISIS terrorists to ‘resist’ Taliban – reports

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Level of foreign aid is mere ‘drop in the ocean’ as Afghanistan endures ‘terrifying’ and worsening hunger, UN official tells RT

Posted on October 28, 2021October 28, 2021By Editor

The promised international aid to Afghanistan is not nearly enough to deal with the growing hunger sparked by drought and economic collapse after the Taliban takeover, a UN food envoy has told RT. … Read More >Level of foreign aid is mere ‘drop in the ocean’ as Afghanistan endures ‘terrifying’ and worsening hunger, UN official tells RT

Russia

Major anti-terrorist joint drills staged by Russia & post-Soviet allies conclude on Afghan border in Tajikistan (VIDEO)

Posted on October 26, 2021October 26, 2021By Editor

A large-scale military exercise carried out by member countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has concluded in Tajikistan. The drills involved repelling a cross-border attack from a mock terrorist group. … Read More >Major anti-terrorist joint drills staged by Russia & post-Soviet allies conclude on Afghan border in Tajikistan (VIDEO)

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Power outage across Afghan capital Kabul after reports of explosions

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

Power has been cut off in the city of Kabul, according to Afghanistan’s national electricity service, after reports of explosions destroying a pylon and connected power lines. Some areas outside the capital are also impacted. … Read More >Power outage across Afghan capital Kabul after reports of explosions

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Afghanistan disaster won’t stop the US’ imperialist adventures – Tariq Ali

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021By Editor

On this episode, we speak to author, filmmaker, and activist Tariq Ali. He discusses the death of Colin Powell and his involvement in the US’ many foreign wars, the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and why it won’t mean the end of US imperialism … Read More >Afghanistan disaster won’t stop the US’ imperialist adventures – Tariq Ali

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CrossTalk Bullhorns: Energy crisis, really?

Posted on October 18, 2021October 18, 2021By Editor

There are growing indications that Washington isn’t finished with Afghanistan just yet. Military involvement has come to an end, but not engagement. Also, we are told there is an energy crisis. Maybe this is part of the ‘Great Reset’. … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns: Energy crisis, really?

Middle East

ISIS claims responsibility for deadly suicide attack on mosque in southern Afghanistan

Posted on October 16, 2021October 16, 2021By Editor

Islamic State terrorist group says Friday’s suicide bombing attack on a Shia mosque in southern Afghanistan that killed 47 people and left dozens wounded was carried out by its members. … Read More >ISIS claims responsibility for deadly suicide attack on mosque in southern Afghanistan

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John Bolton challenged on Iran regime change, Afghanistan, US sanctions, bombing of Syria

Posted on October 16, 2021October 16, 2021By Editor

On this special episode of Going Underground, we speak to 45th President of the United States Donald Trump’s former National Security Advisor John Bolton. He discusses the US withdrawal from Afghanistan under Joe Biden and what it means for the US’ position on the world stage and for Afghans, the rise of ISIS-K and the prospect of Afghanistan becoming a hotbed for terrorist groups again, his calls for a regime change campaign against Iran … Read More >John Bolton challenged on Iran regime change, Afghanistan, US sanctions, bombing of Syria

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At least 33 killed and 73 wounded after explosion at mosque gates in Kandahar, Afghanistan

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021By Editor

An explosion at a Shia mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan during Friday prayers has left at least 33 people dead and 73 injured, according to officials, with victims being transported to hospital in ambulances and cars. … Read More >At least 33 killed and 73 wounded after explosion at mosque gates in Kandahar, Afghanistan

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Business of all, care of none? Ahmad Wali Massoud, Former Afghan Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021By Editor

For decades, Afghanistan has been everybody’s business and no one’s responsibility. Other powers, big and small, pursued their own agendas there, with little regard for the country’s customs or aspirations. But now that the Taliban has upended the status quo, the question of Afghanistan’s trajectory and what it portends for the region as a whole is more pressing than ever. … Read More >Business of all, care of none? Ahmad Wali Massoud, Former Afghan Ambassador to the United Kingdom

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