As the United States scrambles to evacuate Americans still remaining in Afghanistan, a secret, high-level meeting occurred on Monday between the director of the CIA and a Taliban leader in Kabul on Monday. Taliban hold secret meeting with CIA in Afghanistan As president Joe Biden indicated on Monday that discussions …
Read MoreThe Taliban warns US and UK of “consequences” if extension past August 31 troop withdrawal deadline, as the Pentagon activates the Civil Reserve Air Fleet to provide planes to assist transporting evacuees out of Afghanistan. Pentagon activates civil reserve air fleet, only third time in history To assist with transporting …
Read MoreAfghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani pulled up with four vehicles full of cash to a waiting helicopter, but it wouldn’t all fit. He had to leave some behind as he fled to Dubai with $169 million. Trump previously called him “a crook.” Afghanistan’s president flees to Dubai with $169 million in …
Read MoreThe Taliban made several announcements on Tuesday in an apparent effort to calm fears in the West, saying that nobody will be harmed in Afghanistan, offering “amnesty” to “opposition”, and welcoming women in government. Taliban seeks to calm fears and international community, offering peace A spokesperson for the Taliban appeared …
Read MoreThe United States deployed 6,000 troops to regain control of Kabul Airport, while the Taliban has taken over Bagram Air Base freeing thousands of US prisoners, including hardened fighters and senior al Qaeda operatives. Chaos as US deploys more troops to control Kabul airport The United States has deployed 6,000 …
Read MoreThe UN IPCC released its first comprehensive climate assessment in 8 years, warning that the 1.5°C threshold will be exceeded by 2030. World leaders call for the end of coal and fossil fuels, as the UN chief says: “a code red for humanity.” Planet in peril: Sobering UN climate report …
Read MoreApple announced it will be uploading software to iPhone and iOS devices that will automatically scan for images of child exploitation, but privacy watchdog groups are warning the move opens a backdoor for government use. Apple will automatically scan phones for child abuse images Apple announced on Thursday that it …
Read MoreUS, EU, and NATO Allies to Blame China for Cyberattack on Microsoft An alliance of NATO members, including the United States, European Union, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, will publicly blame China for state-sponsored cyberattacks on Microsoft exchange servers. US and alliance of NATO allies blame China for cyber attacks …
Read MoreMassive protests erupted in Cuba demanding an end to its communist dictatorship, with some carrying the American flag, Cuba’s president blames the US, while America’s far-left silent as Republicans voice support. Massive protests erupt in Cuba as citizens demand an end to communist dictatorship and hunger On Sunday, massive protests …
Read MoreThe practice of spanking children is nearly universal from ancient history until now, but a new major study found physical punishment doesn’t appear to improve a child’s behavior for the better, but in fact, makes it worse. Researchers found that spanking not only causes children to act out in negative …
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