Occupying 652,000 square kilometers (252,000 sq mi), it is a mountainous country with plains in the north and southwest. Kabul is the capital and largest city. The population is around 32 million, composed mostly of ethnic Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, and Uzbeks.
DW News published this video item, entitled “Number of world’s refugees double that of ten years ago | DW News” – below is their description. The number of people fleeing wars, violence or civil disorder rose again last year even as the coronavirus pandemic brought much of the world to a standstill. By the end … Read more Number of world’s refugees double that of ten years ago | DW News
ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “‘It was a mistake’: Ben Roberts-Smith changes evidence during defamation trial | ABC News” – below is their description. Nine Newspapers’ defence team has seized on Ben Roberts-Smith’s decision to correct evidence in his defamation trial. He’s suing the media company for its coverage of his time … Read more ‘It was a mistake’: Ben Roberts-Smith changes evidence during defamation trial | ABC News
Fox News published this video item, entitled “Afghanistan translator greeted by veterans after arriving in US with visa | Exclusive” – below is their description. Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin spoke to the translator who preferred to remain anonymous for his family’s safety. Fox News YouTube Channel Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments … Read more Afghanistan translator greeted by veterans after arriving in US with visa | Exclusive
Fox News published this video item, entitled “Afghanistan prepares for Taliban violence” – below is their description. Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin reports on the effort to withdraw US troops from the country on ‘Special Report.’ Fox News YouTube Channel Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated … Read more Afghanistan prepares for Taliban violence
ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Afghanistan province could fall back into Taliban control | ABC News” – below is their description. The Afghan province where Australian troops served for close to a decade could be the first to fall back under Taliban control as foreign militaries withdraw from the war-torn country. Andrew … Read more Afghanistan province could fall back into Taliban control | ABC News
DW News published this video item, entitled “Afghanistan: Polio workers gunned down on the job | DW News” – below is their description. Unidentified gunmen shot dead six polio workers in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday during a polio vaccination drive. Police in the province of Nangarhar blamed the Taliban for the attacks. The group has … Read more Afghanistan: Polio workers gunned down on the job | DW News
South China Morning Post published this video item, entitled “Taliban eyes victory as US forces and allies withdraw from Afghanistan” – below is their description. The Taliban is eyeing victory as US forces and its international allies complete their withdrawal from Afghanistan. Ahead of the final US pull-out, the militant group has started retaking Afghan … Read more Taliban eyes victory as US forces and allies withdraw from Afghanistan
United Nations published this video item, entitled “Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan & other topics – Daily Briefing (15 June 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Yemen – Syria – Afghanistan – Lebanon – Venezuelan Refugees – Domestic Workers/Report – E-Waste/Child Health – World Elder Abuse … Read more Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan & other topics – Daily Briefing (15 June 2021)
DW News published this video item, entitled “Afghanistan’s Hazara people targeted for their faith | DW News” – below is their description. Afghanistan’s Hazara people live in constant fear of being targeted by militants, because of their faith. They are a Shia minority in Sunni majority Afghanistan and have long been discriminated against. An Islamic … Read more Afghanistan’s Hazara people targeted for their faith | DW News
Global News published this video item, entitled “Biden, Turkey’s Erdogan meet for 1st time in Brussels to discuss bilateral relations” – below is their description. U.S. President Joe Biden and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met in Brussels on Monday to discuss strained relations between the two allies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The … Read more Biden, Turkey’s Erdogan meet for 1st time in Brussels to discuss bilateral relations
Global News published this video item, entitled “NATO leaders pose for family photo at summit” – below is their description. NATO leaders posed for a family photo during a summit on Monday in Brussels, a day after the Group of Seven nations issued a statement on human rights in China and Taiwan that Beijing said … Read more NATO leaders pose for family photo at summit
CGTN published this video item, entitled “Erdogan says U.S. can count on Turkey after troop pullout” – below is their description. For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Some say Ankara may use the securing of Kabul airport to help improve ties with Washington. How will the current situation in Afghanistan affect U.S.-Turkey relations? CGTN YouTube Channel Got a … Read more Erdogan says U.S. can count on Turkey after troop pullout
Global News published this video item, entitled “Trudeau says Russia “more disruptive” than it has been in decades” – below is their description. Speaking to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called out Russia for its worsening engagement with NATO-member countries, saying it has become “more disruptive than it has … Read more Trudeau says Russia “more disruptive” than it has been in decades
DW News published this video item, entitled “G7 to NATO summit hopping: How to deal with China | DW News” – below is their description. Several G7 leaders are summit hopping, heading from England to Brussels, where NATO is holding a meeting of its 30 heads of state and government. US President Joe Biden wants … Read more G7 to NATO summit hopping: How to deal with China | DW News
FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Biden to rebuild ‘sacred’ NATO bond shaken by Trump” – below is their description. US President Joe #Biden will seek to restore bonds of trust at #NATO’s first post-Trump #summit on Monday, as leaders push to revitalise the #alliance despite differences over dangers ahead. The allies will … Read more Biden to rebuild ‘sacred’ NATO bond shaken by Trump
