CNN found guilty of defaming Navy veteran in news segment on Afghan refugees
Zachary Young sued the network in 2021 after it ran a segment on contractors profiting off refugees trying to flee Afghanistan in the 2021 withdrawal, including his business.
CNN Lawsuit: Jury Sides With Zachary Young, Gives Him Money
A Florida jury awarded Zachary Young $5 million so far in the network's defamation trial after reaching a verdict on Friday.
CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Jury Found It Liable for Smearing Navy Veteran in Afghanistan Evacuation Story
News network reached a deal with Zachary Young as it was facing potentially tens of millions of dollars in punitive damages.
Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.
India boosts diplomatic contacts with Afghanistan's Taliban
India pledges development projects in Afghanistan, which has endured years of devastating war and natural disasters.
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Indian and Afghan officials meet again despite lack of formal diplomatic ties
India’s foreign ministry said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi during a visit to the United Arab Emirates ... Afghanistan and Iran, visited Kabul and met with acting Defense Minister ...
Editorial: Engaging with Taliban
The recent meeting between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai reflects pragmatic diplomacy
Afghanistan “no threat to India”: says Taliban a day after Dubai meeting
India and Taliban discuss boosting trade and relations, aiming to strengthen political and economic ties in Afghanistan.
High-flying Afghanistan announce Champions Trophy squad
KABUL: Afghanistan announced their squad Sunday for next month’s Champions Trophy, with prolific opener Ibrahim Zadran returning after an injury lay-off but spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman missing out.
America is no ‘shining city upon a hill’ – quite the contrary: Michael Reidy
America's hypocrisy was put on full view on Jan. 6, 2021, when the "shining city upon the hill" was attacked by its own citizens. The world witnessed a deeply flawed leader incite an insurrection against the democracy he swore an oath to defend.
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Gaza ceasefire agreement welcomed worldwide
KABUL (Pajhwok): The UN, Arab countries and others have welcomed ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel and stressed adherence to the terms of agreement. The UN Secretary-General has welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza following 15 months of war.
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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire accord
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on Thursday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and said the accord was the result of “the