September 2016
Afghanistan Government Signs Peace Pact with Hezb-e Islami Led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
The Afghan government has signed a peace agreement with Hezb-e Islami, led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, which includes a pardon for past crimes and the release…
US Reports Arrest of Ahmad Khan Rahimi, Suspect in New York Bombing
Ahmad Khan Rahimi, an Afghan-American, was arrested as a suspect in the New York bombing after a shootout with police. The FBI is investigating potential…
International Monetary Fund: War in the Middle East Has Destroyed a Generation's Progress
The IMF's Christine Lagarde stated that wars in the Middle East have devastated economic progress and increased poverty and unemployment. She emphasized the need for…
Conflicting Reports on the Collapse of a Wall at a Tehran Metro Station
A wall at the Kouhsar metro station in Tehran reportedly collapsed, injuring one worker, while officials deny any significant incident occurred. This follows a recent…
Suicide Attacks in Kabul; 35 Dead and 100 Injured
On September 15, two suicide attacks in Kabul resulted in at least 35 deaths and over 100 injuries, with the Taliban claiming responsibility. The attacks…
US Utilizes 'New Rocket Launcher' in Attacks Against 'ISIS' in Syria
The US military has begun using the HIMARS rocket launcher from Turkey to target ISIS positions in Syria. This marks a new phase in US-Turkey…