There is a “very credible” threat of a “highly lethal” terror attack on the Kabul airport within hours, a UK minister has warned. Britain’s armed forces minister James Heappey said on Thursday that there is “very credible reporting” of an “imminent” and “severe” threat to the airport from the ISIS terrorist group. The U.S. Embassy…
‘Very Credible’ Threat of ISIS Attack on Kabul Within Hours: UK Minister
Baby Born on Afghanistan Evacuation Flight Named After Aircraft Call Sign
A baby girl who was born on a U.S. evacuation plane out of Afghanistan on Aug. 21 has been named after the call sign of the aircraft, the head of U.S. European Command told reporters on Aug. 25. “We’ve had further conversations with the mom and the dad of the baby,” Gen. Tod Wolters, who…
Girl Born on Afghanistan Evacuation Flight Named After Plane’s Call Sign
Washington—The Afghan baby girl born on a C-17 military aircraft during an evacuation flight from Afghanistan will forever carry that experience with her. Her parents have named her after the plane’s call sign—Reach. The head of U.S. European Command told reporters Wednesday that officials had spoken to the mother and father of the child, who…
Poland, Belgium End Afghan Evacuation as Clock Ticks Down
WARSAW, Poland—Poland and Belgium ended their evacuations from Afghanistan, but other European nations vowed Wednesday to press on for as long as possible, as the clock ticks down on a dramatic airlift of people fleeing Taliban rule ahead of a full American withdrawal. President Joe Biden said he will stick to his Aug. 31 deadline…
Ian Easton: An Invasion of Taiwan Would Be Nothing Like We’ve Seen in Modern Warfare
August 25, 2021
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How does an island the size of Maryland defend itself against the Chinese military? As a new focus, we discuss Taiwan’s defense strategy—especially following China’s aggressive show of power. Taiwan’s conquest is a central mission of the Chinese regime, the Chinese Communist Party. Joining me to discuss the defense of Taiwan is Mr. Ian Easton,…
US Embassy in Kabul Advises Americans to Avoid Airport, Citing Security Threats
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital city, issued a statement on Aug. 25 advising Americans in the country to avoid traveling to Kabul airport, citing security threats. “Because of security threats outside the gates of Kabul airport, we are advising U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to the airport and to avoid airport gates at this…
During Emergency Session, House GOP Urges Dems to Address Afghanistan
After Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) $3.5 trillion budget resolution just squeaked through the Senate hours before Congress’s August recess, House Democrats called an emergency session for Aug. 23 that continued late into Tuesday evening. At the session, the House considered three monumental pieces of legislation: the Senate-passed infrastructure bill, Sanders’s budget resolution, and Rep. Terri…
House GOP Urges Democrats to Address Afghanistan During Emergency Session
After Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) $3.5 trillion budget resolution just squeaked through the Senate hours before Congress’s August recess, House Democrats called an emergency session for Aug. 23 that continued late into Tuesday evening. At the session, the House considered three monumental pieces of legislation: the Senate-passed infrastructure bill, Sanders’s budget resolution, and Rep. Terri…
No Americans Have Been Rescued Outside of Kabul: Pentagon
U.S. troops have not rescued any Americans in Afghanistan outside of Kabul, though they have the capability to do so, the Pentagon said Wednesday. Only three rescue missions have been conducted by American soldiers since the Taliban took over the country, according to military officials. But all three took place within Kabul, Pentagon spokesman John…
Afghans With Authorized Papers to be Allowed to Travel After Aug. 31: Taliban
The Taliban terrorist group said that Afghan nationals who are able to show authorized travel documentation will be allowed to leave the country even after international troops have completely withdrawn, said a senior German diplomat. Markus Potzel, the envoy, confirmed the latest development on Wednesday as he traveled to Doha and negotiated with the head…
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