A new bill introduced by Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) is endangering the latest effort to assist the tens of thousands of Afghans who supported the American mission in Afghanistan. This bill has been met with strong opposition from over 40 retired military officers, including four-star generals like Stanley McChrystal, as well as more than 20 …
In a recent report by Alex Thompson from Axios, it was revealed that President Joe Biden has a tendency to lose his temper with his staff. However, the article tries to spin this as evidence that the president is more sharp and engaged than the public perceives. This behavior from Biden is not new in …
In Afghanistan, beauty salons have been a safe haven for women, but unfortunately, they are now facing closure. The Taliban has recently issued a decree banning salons across the country, leaving thousands of women unemployed. One salon employee, who wishes to remain anonymous for safety reasons, expressed the devastating impact of this decision, stating, “We …
The notion that Ireland is invulnerable to threats or attacks due to its neutrality is disregarding the realities of modern warfare. The threats to our sovereignty are now more likely to come in the form of cyber attacks or surveillance activities. These challenges are new, diverse, and very real, and they do not recognize national …
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have imposed another restriction on the rights of women in the country. According to a report by the BBC, the Vice and Virtue Ministry has ordered the closure of women’s hair and beauty salons nationwide. Salon owners have been given a one-month deadline to wind down their businesses and provide a closure …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size The Taliban have issued a ban on women’s beauty salons in Afghanistan, according to a government spokesman on Tuesday. This ban is the latest restriction on the rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls, following previous edicts that barred them from education, public spaces, and most …
Former Vice President Mike Pence has expressed his belief that keeping a small number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan would have been prudent to support efforts against terrorist elements in the region. Pence, who is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, made these remarks in an interview with “Face the Nation.” He drew parallels …
According to a review conducted by the Biden administration, the State Department failed to adequately plan for the collapse of the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan during the chaotic evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies. The review places blame on both the Trump and Biden administrations for their actions leading up to and after the U.S. …
The collapse of the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan resulted from a lack of planning by the State Department, as revealed in a review conducted by the Biden administration. The report acknowledges the responsibility of both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden for their inadequate efforts leading up to and following the departure of …
It is often claimed that the quality of debate surrounding the upcoming referendum is lacking on both sides. However, I must disagree. Initially, I had believed it to be in the best interest of the UK to remain in the EU. However, after carefully considering the arguments presented by Lord Owen, John Redwood, Roger Bootle, …