From Kabul to Islamabad: The Cost of America’s Abandoned Arsenal
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America’s abandoned arsenal in Afghanistan isn’t just collecting dust—it’s arming terror groups like TTP and ISKP.
U.S. Negotiates with Taliban for Exchange of Americans in Afghanistan
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Biden administration negotiates with the Taliban for the exchange of detained Americans and Afghans in U.S. custody.
Trump Plans Reciprocal Tariffs on India and Brazil
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Trump plans reciprocal tariffs on India and Brazil as part of US trade policy to address high import duties
Zawahiri is Gone, But Not the Terrorism
Zawahiri\’s death is likely to mark the beginning of a new and potentially final chapter in al-Qaeda’s history, which began in Afghanistan in the late 1980s. However, his death does not lessen the broader threat posed by Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups operating outside of the United States.