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New York U.S. Army Soldier Who Died Shielding Polish Ally to Receive Medal of Honor
Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis, who died during an insurgent attack on Forward Operating Base Ghazni in Afghanistan in 2013, is set to posthumously receive the Medal of Honor for his actions. During ...
Afghanistan aid system severely strained by over 5 million returnees, UN warns
The United Nations has issued a warning that Afghanistan's aid system is struggling under the strain of over five million returnees from neighboring countries since late 2023. Daily arrival rates are ...
Female suicide bombers and new weapons give boost to insurgents in Pakistan
Pakistan's military highlights that insurgents are receiving support from female suicide bombers and an extensive arsenal of U.S.-supplied weapons abandoned in Afghanistan....
Weaponized faith to burning borders in Afghanistan
Afghanistan faces strategic challenges due to domestic religious repression and militant activities abroad, potentially impacting South Asia and beyond. Religious freedom issues are highlighted by the...
Cricket diplomacy: India playing the long game in Afghanistan
India's victory at an international cricket game appears celebratory but the true beneficiary might be Pakistan. The article highlights how sports diplomacy can serve geopolitical interests, specifica...
US pays Afghans stranded in Qatar to repatriate, plan labeled 'betrayal'
The U.S. State Department has initiated financial compensation for over 1,100 Afghans stranded at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar since early last year. This act aims to repatriate the individuals who were ...