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In this episode of All Things Policy, host Aishwaria Sonavane sits down with Abdul Basit, Senior Associate Fellow at RSIS, to examine the future of Taliban-Pakistan relations, currently strained by periodic border clashes, the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) recent airstrikes in Paktika, and the longstanding refugee crisis. The discussion also delves into broader regional implications, including India's strategic interests and the role of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) amid escalating hostilities. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takshashila.org.in/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in

 On 18th March 2024, Afghanistan's remote and southeastern Paktika province found itself subject to aerial bombardment. The airstrikes, carried out in the early hours of the morning, were conducted by Pakistani military planes from across the Durand Line. A statement soon released by Islamabad confirmed the airstrikes, claiming these were in response to a recent a deadly TTP attack in Mir Ali, South Waziristan, that had killed scored of Pakistani troops. The target of the airstrikes was reported to be Abdullah Shah: a commander in the TTP's Hafiz Gul Bahadur faction, rumoured to be hiding in Afghanistan. The airstrikes triggered a barrage of artillery fire from the Afghanistan side in response, whilst locals in Paktika Birmal said that the airstrikes had only killed civilians. Videos soon circulated on social media purportedly showing Abdullah Shah alive and in South Waziristan. In this episode, Sangar Paykhar hosts Ali Mustafa to discuss what the unexpected flare-up between the two neighbours means for their complex and difficult relationship, and what the attack reveals about the fragility of Pakistan's own domestic politics in the aftermath of a controversial election marred by allegations of fraud and rigging. Ali Mustafa is a Pakistani-Canadian journalist and a graduate from Columbia University's School of Journalism. He has produced content for Canadian Broadcasting' Corporation, Dawn News Network and CNBC as a producer, video-journalist and news-anchor, and later worked at TRT World as a correspondent in which he covered the Afghan peace process and the end of the US occupation in 2021. He supports the SAMRKAND initiative for better journalism in South Asia. Ali Mustafa's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Xnp1RiTRPCrtLsXZyqCYgSupport the show♦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Afgeye ♦ PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/afghaneye ♦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afghaneyeinsta/ ♦ X: https://X.com/AfgEye♦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afgeyeFB/ ♦ Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yb4sz7bh ♦ Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/ycjlytsz ♦ Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y5qsvqq2 ♦ Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/the-afghan-eye-podcast

Depuis des mois, aux attaques terroristes sur son sol, le Pakistan répond en menant des opérations du côté afghan de la frontière. Dernière en date : deux bombardements pakistanais sur les régions de Khost et Paktika dans les zones tribales de l'est de l'Afghanistan. Elles ont fait huit morts dimanche (17 mars 2024), selon les talibans. Depuis des mois, Islamabad reproche à Kaboul de protéger des groupes djihadistes. Et pourtant, à leur retour au pouvoir en août 2021, les talibans l'assuraient : ils seraient les promoteurs d'un ordre régional apaisé. Deux ans et demi plus tard, les relations entre le gouvernement taliban de Kaboul et Islamabad sont plus que jamais tendues. Jusqu'où peut aller leur confrontation ? Avec notre invité : Jean-Yves Berthault, ancien diplomate en Afghanistan et au Pakistan et auteur de «Déjeuners avec les talibans» (2021, Éditions Saint-Simon).

Tribal leaders in the border province of Paktika meet to discuss the Peace Jirga and Kabul Conference before taking the message to their people

This edition features stories on a combined patrol between an Afghan National Security force and an International Security Assistance Force in which a narcotics drug network in Kandahar province, Afghanistan was overcome and large quantities of opium were seized cutting off a source of money for the Taliban and Afghan students graduating from an Afghan-led contractors course in Paktika province, Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton. Includes soundbites from Lt. Col. Paul Stephens, commander of the 1092nd Engineer Battalion, and Mohammad Sawab, workshop technical director.

This edition features stories on International Security Assistance Forces - Afghanistan responding to an improvised explosive device attack in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF partners disarming bombs after tips received from local civilians and coalition forces training Afghan National Army medics helping improve their skills and improve their abilities to treat their own people. Produced by Marine Cpl. Bryan Lett. Includes a soundbite from Army Maj. Nancy Emma, medical department head from Cranston, R.I. Hosted by Senior Airman Barbara Patton.

This edition features stories on International Security Forces capturing Taliban commanders and insurgents in an operation in Paktika province, Afghanistan and U.S. troops in Afghanistan teaching non-lethal hand-to-hand combatives techniques to Afghan National Police in order for them to defend themselves without weapons. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories on how Afghan and Coalition Forces captured and killed several insurgents in Paktika and Khost Provinces, Afghanistan and how secure access is key to protecting a Forward Military Base and its residents. Senior Airman Barbara Patton takes us to Forward Operating Joyce in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, and show us how the service members guard their base. Sound bites include Pfc. Thomas Dale, Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry, Infantryman. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories about the opening of a new women's clinic in Paktika province, and the Missouri Agribusiness Development Team helping local farmers. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz. Afghanistan

This edition features a stories on Afghan leaders and U.S. service members from the Paktika Provincial Reconstruction Team celebrating the opening of the National Voice of Paktika radio station, the Afghan government-led initiative, Cooperation for Kandahar. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

Development in Afghanistan means getting workers and supplies to their destinations. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris tells us how Afghans and U.S. service members are working together in Paktika province to make transportation a little easier. Includes sound bites from Lt. j.g. Jason Buswell, Inspector, Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktika, hometown; Carroll, Iowa.

Winning the war in Afghanistan means earning the trust of the people. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Harris tells us how a team in Paktika province is winning the hearts and minds of the Afghan people through their youngest generation. Includes sound bites from Lt. j.g. Tamora Holland, Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktika Medical Officer, from Pittsburgh, Pa.

U.S. service members continue to work with their Afghan counterparts in training their military to prepare for the security transitions in July. Not only does this mean training Afghans to be able to fight insurgents in their country, but also teaching them how to train future generations of Afghan soldiers to fight. Spc. Adam Dineen shows us how one unit is getting the Afghan National Army in Paktika province to train it's own. Includes soundbites from 2nd Lt. Ubaid Urhaman and 1st Sgt. Wali, both with the Afghan National Army.

This edition features stories on a new Women's Health Center being built in Paktika province to teach Afghan women to be midwives while Provincial Reconstruction Team is overseeing the construction. Soundbites from Tom Brinkworth. Produced by Petty Officer Santos Huante, Senior Airman Chance Smith.

Provincial Reconstruction Teams throughout Afghanistan have projects in development with local contractors. Petty Officer Santos Huante shows us what PRT Paktika has in the works. Available in high definition. Sound bites from John Keys, Civil Engineer. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker.

A Sar Hawza school in Paktika province gets much needed attention courtesy of Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktika. Petty Officer Huante Santos has more. Sound bites from Lt. Jason Buswell, PRT Paktika Project Manager. Available in high definition

Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, visited Task Force Currahee at Forward Operating Base Sharana in Paktika province to honor troops during a D-Day remembrance. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Santos Huante. Includes soundbits from Sgt. 1st Class Randy Shorter - First Sergeant, Headquarters, Headquarters Company 1-506. Also available in high definition.

Links from the show:* Crisis of Command: How We Lost Trust and Confidence in America's Generals and Politicians* Connect with Stuart on Twitter* Connect with Ryan on Twitter* Subscribe to the newsletterAbout my guest:LtCol Stuart Scheller joined the United States Marine Corps in 2005. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati and a Master's in Military Science from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College. Over the course of his seventeen-year service, he has commanded troops at the platoon, company, and battalion level.  He has excelled as a leader both on deployment and in the training of future warriors. In the first year of his service he was called upon to help evacuate American citizens from Beirut during the 2006 Israeli-Lebanese conflict. In Ramadi, Iraq, he served as a company executive officer and fire support team leader. In the Paktika and Ghanziprovinces of Afghanistan, he helped clear IEDs. He has held multiple training commands including, most recently, commander of the Advanced Infantry Training Battalionat the School of Infantry East at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. It was in this capacity that he attracted attention in the summer of 2021 for speaking out against the disordered American withdrawal from Afghanistan and the failures in leadership––civil and military––that led to the chaos. Get full access to Dispatches from the War Room at dispatchesfromthewarroom.substack.com/subscribe

LtCol Stuart Scheller joined the United States Marine Corps in 2005. He holds a Bachelor'sdegree from the University of Cincinnati and a Master's in Military Science from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College. Over the course of his seventeen-year service, he has commanded troops at the platoon, company, and battalion level. He has excelled as a leader both on deployment and in the training of future warriors. In the first year of his service he was called upon to help evacuate American citizens from Beirut during the 2006 Israeli-Lebanese conflict. In Ramadi, Iraq, he served as a company executive officer and fire support team leader. In the Paktika and Ghanzi provinces of Afghanistan, he helped clear IEDs. He has held multiple training commands including, most recently, commander of the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion at the School of Infantry East at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. It was in this capacity that he attracted attention in the summer of 2021 for speaking out against the disordered American withdrawal from Afghanistan and the failures in leadership––civil and military––that led to the chaos. @stuartscheller https://authenticamericans.com - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS H.V.M.N - 20% off with code BRASS20 - https://hvmn.com/pages/home Combat Flip Flops - 25% off with code UNITY - https://combatflipflops.com Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com Daisy May Hats Co - 15% off with code BRASS - https://daisymayhats.com American Yogi - 15% off with code BRASS15 - https://liveamericanyogi.com Mid-Day Squares - 15% off with code KELSIE15 - https://www.middaysquares.com Good F*cking Design Advice - 10% off with code UNITY - www.gfda.co - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARITY Honour House - https://www.honourhouse.ca Vet Solutions - https://vetsolutions.org Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org Defenders of Freedom - http://defendersoffreedom.us The Boot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org

In this episode, we catch up with Afghan refugees to hear about life after evacuation. How is the fall of Kabul still impacting them? Who do they feel is responsible for the Taliban takeover? What could have been done differently? You'll hear how many Afghans feel abandoned as the world's attention moves to Ukraine and the ensuing refugee crisis in Europe. Famine grips Afghanistan and the Taliban's harsh reign faces little international scrutiny. But Afghans continue to fight: for their freedom, for the truth to be heard and for accountability from those who let them fall. For a transcript of this episode and additional material, visit: https://www.kabulfalling.com Correction: In this episode, we stated that an earthquake hit the provinces of Paktia and Khost in Afghanistan in June. This is an error. The earthquake occurred in the provinces of Paktika and Khost. Kabul Falling is a Project Brazen production. Subscribe to Brazen+ on Apple Podcasts or at brazen.fm/plus and get exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to new podcasts.  For more fearless storytelling visit brazen.fm, home to all our podcasts, documentaries and newsletters. At Brazen, we show you how the world really works – from espionage and corruption to deal-making and organised crime, we'll take you inside stories from hidden worlds.

In this episode, we catch up with Afghan refugees to hear about life after evacuation. How is the fall of Kabul still impacting them? Who do they feel is responsible for the Taliban takeover? What could have been done differently? You'll hear how many Afghans feel abandoned as the world's attention moves to Ukraine and the ensuing refugee crisis in Europe. Famine grips Afghanistan and the Taliban's harsh reign faces little international scrutiny. But Afghans continue to fight: for their freedom, for the truth to be heard and for accountability from those who let them fall. We want to hear from you. Please get in touch via our website, kabulfalling.com, where you can send a voice message, or tweet using hashtag #kabulfalling. For a transcript of this episode and additional material, visit: https://www.kabulfalling.com Correction: In this episode, we stated that an earthquake hit the provinces of Paktia and Khost in Afghanistan in June. This is an error. The earthquake occurred in the provinces of Paktika and Khost.

When a massive earthquake hit remote communities in Afghanistan's Khost and Paktika provinces on 21 June, UN Children's Fund staffer Veronica Houser knew it was going to be a tough assignment. So many families had been buried in rubble and mud while they slept. To highlight the work of aid workers for this year's World Humanitarian Day, here's her first-hand account of the relief effort. 

When a massive earthquake hit remote communities in Afghanistan's Khost and Paktika provinces on 21 June, UN Children's Fund staffer Veronica Houser knew it was going to be a tough assignment. So many families had been buried in rubble and mud while they slept. To highlight the work of aid workers for this year's World Humanitarian Day, here's her first-hand account of the relief effort. 

It's more than two weeks since a deadly earthquake struck south east Afghanistan, killing more than a thousand people and leaving tens of thousands homeless. Auliya Atrafi from BBC Media Action in Kabul and Aamir Peerzada from BBC Delhi both travelled to the epicentre in Paktika province, and Ali Hamedani tracked down survivors from his base in London. Bolsonaro and Brazil's black women voters Evangelical Christian black women from poor backgrounds played a significant role in the election of Brazil's right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro 4 years ago. BBC Brasil's Nathalia Passarinho visited cities around the country to find out why they voted for a candidate accused of making racist and sexist comments then, and will they do it again? Cairo houseboats The famous houseboats on the River Nile in the heart of Cairo are being demolished and towed away. The authorities say they are standing in the way of the state's grand development plans, but there has been a campaign to save these iconic floating homes, in which some families have lived for decades. BBC Cairo's Sally Nabil visited the residents to hear their stories. (Photo: Auliya Atrafi of BBC Media Action interviewing an earthquake survivor. Credit: Courtesy BBC Media Action Afghanistan)

Stories from Ukraine, Afghanistan, the US and Rwanda. Russia is focusing its military might on Ukraine's east where some of the locals have been heavily influenced by Vladimir Putin's propaganda machine. Allegiances have become blurred, with Ukrainian informants tipping off Russian soldiers on the whereabouts of their compatriots, says Orla Guerin. People in Afghanistan's Paktika province are trying to rebuild lives from the rubble of the recent earthquake. It's now estimated more than 1,000 people were killed and several villages were destroyed. Secunder Kermani met with some of the survivors who showed both resilience and generosity. Access to abortion will be a critical issue in the US mid-term elections in November: with battle lines drawn in Pennsylvania and many other states between Republican and Democratic candidates who either want to protect the right to abortion or want an outright ban. Christine Spolar is a Pennsylvania native and was back there as the Supreme Court's decision was announced. Rwanda has been in the spotlight as the country hosted a gathering of Commonwealth leaders, and amid controversy over its immigration deal with the UK. President Paul Kagame was eager to present a polished image to the international community, whilst also rebutting any criticisms of his own poor human rights record, says Anne Soy. Before the war, cities like Kyiv and Odessa were known for their bustling cafes and a lively arts scene. But just as they try to spring back to life, Russia fires another deadly missile, reminding the country and its people of the perils of dropping their guard. Nick Beake was in Kremenchuk and Kyiv this week.

Despite the widespread destruction and thousands dead or injured, help is hard to come by in earthquake-stricken Afghanistan. Aid agencies are trickling back into the country following Wednesday's shake - many left during the Taliban takeover - but supplies haven't even reached some of the remote villages yet. Save the Children is there - and country director Chris Nyamandi joins us from the affected area of Paktika.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

L'apertura di giornata, con le notizie e le voci dei protagonisti. L'Afghanistan è nuovamente in ginocchio, in preda all'emergenza scatenata da un potente terremoto che, secondo l'ultimo bilancio, ha provocato almeno 1.000 morti e 1.500 feriti. La zona più colpita dal sisma è la parte orientale del Paese, in particolare le province di Paktika e Khost. Ne parliamo con Stefano Sozza, Country Director di Emergency in Afghanistan.

Organisations are facing financial challenges getting aid to Afghanistan after Wednesday's devastating earthquake. Vivienne Nunis is joined by Dr Erica Moret, a senior researcher at the Graduate Institute in Geneva and the author of a recent report on financial access for NGOs in Afghanistan. European Union leaders are today set to formally designate Ukraine a candidate for future membership. Ukraine applied to join the bloc after Russia invaded in February, and leaders are meeting in Brussels. Marc Pierini, a former career EU diplomat for nearly 40 years, explains the process of joining the EU. Online dating is big business, but some businesses are going one step further when it comes to love in the metaverse. Hannah Mullane has been investigating if putting on a virtual reality headset can help with dating. Nike's Air Force 1 went on sale today. It's a collaboration with Off White, the luxury brand formerly owned by the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh. They sold for $185 but the resale value for such sneakers can be up to 400% higher. Radio and podcast host, Kish Kash explains how he got involved in the sneaker collecting phenomenon. (Picture: Villagers along with rescue workers examine the extent of damage at a village following an earthquake in Bernal district, Paktika province, on June 23, 2022. - Desperate rescuers battled against the clock and heavy rain on June 23 to reach cut-off areas in eastern Afghanistan after a powerful earthquake killed at least 1,000 people and left thousands more homeless. Picture Credit: AHMAD SAHEL ARMAN/AFP via Getty Images).

Hơn 1.000 người được xác nhận là đã chết và khoảng 1,500 người bị thương trong trận động đất mạnh 6,1 độ Richter xảy ra gần Khost thuộc tỉnh Paktika. Nhiều người dân Afghanistan đang rơi vào đường cùng.

More than 1,000 are confirmed dead and about 1500 are reportedly injured in the 6.1 magnitude quake which struck near Khost in Paktika province.

Die afghanisch-pakistanische Grenzregion Paktika ist am Dienstagabend von einem heftigen Erdbeben erschüttert worden. Die Taliban-Regierung spricht inzwischen von Mindestens 1000 Tote und 1500 Verletzten. Paktika ist bergig und abgelegen, die Rettungsarbeiten gestalten sich entsprechend schwierig. Weitere Themen: (01:15) Afghanistan: Über 1000 Tote nach Erdbeben in Paktika (08:35) Deutschland: Temperaturmessen bei der Ampelregierung (13:33) Bahn 2050: S-Bahn ausbauen und zweite Spur im Lötschberg (17:23) Bundesrat muss sein Krisenmanagement verbessern (20:20) Affenpocken beschäftigen Gesundheitsbehörden in Europa (25:25) Documenta: Bild nach Antisemitismusvorwürfen abgehängt (32:12) Ägypten: Kaum Kritik an russischem Angriffskrieg (38:10) Fachstelle «Frauen in der Armee und Diversity» – mehr Inklusion

Wadau wa kimataifa wa misaada ya kibinadmu yakiwemo mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa wanajiandaa kusaidia maelfu ya familia zilizoathirika zaidi na tetemeko kubwa la ardhi lililokubwa majimbo ya Paktika na Khost nchini Afghanistan mapema leo, mamia ya watu wameripotiwa kufariki dunia, wengi kujerihiwa wengine vibaya sana huku miundombinu ikiharibiwa vibaya. Kwa mujibu wa taarifa ya OCHA iliyotolewa mjini Geneva Uswis tetemeko hilo lililotokea usiku wa manane kuamkila leo kwa saa za Afghanistan lilikuwa na ukubwa wa vipimo vya richter 5.9 na lilitikisa pia maeneo mengine ikiwa ni Pamoja na mji mkuu Kabul, Islamabad Pakistan na India.  Juhudi za misaada limesema shirika hilo zinaijumuisha pia ofisi ya Afghanistan ya masuala ya kibinadamu na kudhibiti majanga ANDMA.  Wilaya nyingi za majimbo hayo mawili zimeathirika sana ikiwemo Bermal, Zerok, Nika na  Gayan jimboni Paktika na Spera jimboni Khost.   Wilaya ya Gayan Paktika ndio iliyoathirika Zaidi ambako hadi sasa kumeripotiwa watu zaidi ya 200 wamekuwa na idadi ikitarajiwa kuongezeka , wengine zaidi ya 100 wamejeruhiwa wengi vibaya sana.  OCHA inasema idadi kamili ya waliokufa au kujeruhiwa haijapatikana lakini inatarajiwa kubwa kubwa zaidi. Mbali ya barambara na miundombinu mingine pia nyumba zaidi ya 1800 zimeripotiwa kubomoka katika wilaya ya Gayan ikiwa ni asilimia 70 ya nyumba zote.  Shirika hilo la Umoja wa Mataifa linasema shughuli za uokozi zinaendelea. Shehena ya tani 9.8 za vifaa vya matibabu vikielekezwa kwenye meaneo yaliyoathiriwa na tetemeko la ardhi lililokumba Afghanistan alfajiri ya tarehe 22 Juni 2022. Vifaa ni pamoja na dawa na vifaa vya upasuaji. Kwa upande wake shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia Watoto UNICEF limetuma salamu za rambirambi kwa familia zilizopotelewa na wapendwa wao na kuwatakia ahuweni ya haraka majeruhi. Pia limesema serikali ya Taliban imeomba msaada kwa UNICEF na mashirika mengine ya Umoja wa Mataifa ambayo yanajiunga na juhudi za taifa hilo na wadau wengine kutathimini hali na kuchukua hatiu za kukidhi mahitaji ya dharura ya jamii zilizoathirika.  UNICEF imeshatuma timu zinazozunguka za afya na lishe ili kwenda kutoa huduma ya kwanza kwa majeruhi. 

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded UK Capitol riot hearing Election officials detail Trump supporters threats US gun control Bill clears first hurdle in US Senate 5 year old Texas boy dies in hot car as temperatures reached 100 degrees Uvalde shooting Robb Elementary School to be demolished mayor Kate Bush says the world has gone mad after going back to number one More than 900 people killed after magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan 7 takeaways from the fourth day of the January 6 hearings Katie Britt Defeats Mo Brooks in Alabama Senate GOP Run Off Profile positions DeSantis as conservatives new folk hero Texas official Uvalde shooter driven by social media fame, abhorrent behavior went unchecked for months UK inflation hits 9.1 as prices rise at fastest rate for 40 years US airman arrested in connection with Syria base attack that injured 4 other troops In pictures Americans cool down in heatwave Canada MPs given panic buttons as threats increase Biden Will Push Congress for a Three Month Gas Tax Holiday Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder Afghanistan earthquake At least 250 killed and scores wounded in Paktika province

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv More than 900 people killed after magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded UK Biden Will Push Congress for a Three Month Gas Tax Holiday Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder Afghanistan earthquake At least 250 killed and scores wounded in Paktika province In pictures Americans cool down in heatwave Canada MPs given panic buttons as threats increase 7 takeaways from the fourth day of the January 6 hearings Uvalde shooting Robb Elementary School to be demolished mayor Kate Bush says the world has gone mad after going back to number one 5 year old Texas boy dies in hot car as temperatures reached 100 degrees Katie Britt Defeats Mo Brooks in Alabama Senate GOP Run Off UK inflation hits 9.1 as prices rise at fastest rate for 40 years US gun control Bill clears first hurdle in US Senate Texas official Uvalde shooter driven by social media fame, abhorrent behavior went unchecked for months Capitol riot hearing Election officials detail Trump supporters threats US airman arrested in connection with Syria base attack that injured 4 other troops Profile positions DeSantis as conservatives new folk hero

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv UK inflation hits 9.1 as prices rise at fastest rate for 40 years Uvalde shooting Robb Elementary School to be demolished mayor Capitol riot hearing Election officials detail Trump supporters threats In pictures Americans cool down in heatwave Texas official Uvalde shooter driven by social media fame, abhorrent behavior went unchecked for months Biden Will Push Congress for a Three Month Gas Tax Holiday Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded UK US airman arrested in connection with Syria base attack that injured 4 other troops US gun control Bill clears first hurdle in US Senate Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder Afghanistan earthquake At least 250 killed and scores wounded in Paktika province Kate Bush says the world has gone mad after going back to number one More than 900 people killed after magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan 5 year old Texas boy dies in hot car as temperatures reached 100 degrees Canada MPs given panic buttons as threats increase Profile positions DeSantis as conservatives new folk hero 7 takeaways from the fourth day of the January 6 hearings Katie Britt Defeats Mo Brooks in Alabama Senate GOP Run Off

Minst 1000 döda och många skadade efter en stor jordbävning i Paktika, Afghanistan. Nya vapenlagar verkar vara på gång i USA. Ordet "särskola" ska bytas ut. Och Smilla, Maja och Mimmi har köat till konsert heeela dagen.

O terremoto foi sentido em várias províncias da região, assim como na capital Cabul, que fica 200 km ao norte do epicentro do tremor. Ele também foi sentido no Paquistão, mas até o momento não foram relatados danos ou vítimas no país vizinho. O Giro Internacional é uma parceria da Agência Radioweb e da Rádio França Internacional.

  « Les gens creusent tombe après tombe », a déclaré le chef du service de l'Information et de la Culture de la province de Paktika, Mohammad Amin Huzaifa, dans un message à la presse. Dans sa seule province, la plus affectée avec celle de Khost, le bilan « a atteint les 1 000 morts et ce chiffre augmente », a-t-il précisé. Le séisme, d'une magnitude de 5,9, est survenu à une profondeur de 10 km vers 01H30 mercredi, tout près de la frontière avec le Pakistan, selon l'Institut sismologique américain (USGS). Pour en parler, Fahimeh Robiolle, chargée de cours à l'ESSEC et à l'université de Kaboul et vice-présidente du club France-Afghanistan.

“Um grave sismo abalou quatro distritos da província de Paktika, matando e ferindo centenas dos nossos compatriotas e destruindo dezenas de casas”, escreveu o porta-voz adjunto do governo talibã Bilal Karimi, na rede social Twitter.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2022/03/22/paktika-becomes-champion-in-jousting-tournament/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/12/10/afghanistan-village-life-in-urgun-district-of-paktika-province/

Retired Army Sgt. Matt Melancon is a bi-lateral amputee who was injured in an IED blast in Paktika province of Afghanistan while serving in the Army.2 years and 22 surgeries later, Matt's triumph over tragedy, infectious personality and endless desire to help others in similar situations make him a true inspiration.Snowboarding, adventure racing, The Tactical Games. Matt has redefined what it means to be a bi-lateral amputee and human being.You can follow Matt on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/madmatt337/ 

*) Fatah and Hamas agree to hold first Palestinian elections since 2006 Rival Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas have agreed to hold the first parliamentary elections in nearly 15 years. Leaders from the two sides have been meeting in Istanbul, and have agreed to hold a poll within six months. The last Palestinian elections were held in 2006 when Hamas won by an unexpected landslide. The fresh talks are seen as an attempt by Palestinians to present a united front as Arab states normalise relations with Israel. *) Fighting leaves dozens of Taliban insurgents dead in Afghanistan In Afghanistan, security forces have killed at least 65 Taliban militants in an intense battle in the east of the country. The Taliban stormed a military headquarters in Paktika province but were driven back and suffered heavy losses in a counterattack, according to police. The violence comes as Taliban and Afghan government negotiators meet in Doha in an attempt to end 19 years of war. *) Louisville arrests at least 24 at Breonna Taylor protests At least 24 people have been arrested in Louisville, Kentucky in the second night of protests over the lack of criminal charges in the police killing of Breonna Taylor. More than 1,000 people defied a curfew to protest, with some seeking refuge in a church. Heavily armed police surrounded the church, with helicopters overhead, but the demonstrators were released around 11 pm. *) Anti-Beijing activist Joshua Wong arrested in Hong Kong A Hong Kong court has charged anti-Beijing activist Joshua Wong over taking part in an unauthorised gathering in October and violating a mask ban. His arrest follows the implementation of China's national security law in the territory almost three months ago. Wong is out on bail and is due back in court at the end of this month. And finally... *) Rio de Janeiro delays 2021 Carnival parade over coronavirus Rio's world-famous carnival parade has been delayed for the first time in a century. Officials say the spread of Covid-19 in Brazil has made it impossible to hold the event safely. A decision about carnival street parties is yet to be announced. Brazil is the third worst-hit country in the world with more than 4.6 million coronavirus cases.

Paul Edgar is the Associate Director of the William P. Clements, Jr. Center for National Security at the University of Texas-Austin. He holds a PhD in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures from the University of Texas at Austin. Before entering academia, Paul served more than 22 years as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. […]

On episode 1 of Task & Purpose radio, host Lauren Katzenberg gives you a rundown the latest news from the Bowe Bergdahl case with co-hosts James Weirick, a former judge advocate in the Marine Corps, and Nate Bethea, who was an officer in Bergdahl’s battalion in Afghanistan. Weirick and Nate weigh in on Bergdahl’s motivations for launching the DUSTWUN in June 2009 when he walked off base in Paktika province, Afghanistan. We also discuss how the team behind the viral podcast Serial decided to focus on Bergdahl for season two and its implications for the case. Finally, what does it mean when the only person with access to Bergdahl is Hurt Locker screenwriter Mark Boal?

This show is dedicated to: Pfc. Matthew H. Walker, of Hillsboro, Missouri, died June 5 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by enemy fire. Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections. Special Guest: Senate Candidate Thomas Ravenel - SC Senator Lindsey Graham;s worst nightmare has come true!  Former SC State Treasurer and start of the TV Reality Series - Southern Charm has announced his bid the Senator Grahanesty's seat. www.RavenelForSenate.com It's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic! You never know what we'll talk about: conservative, constitution, freedom, liberty, obama, tea party, gun control, republican, libertarian, stop white guilt, word  

This show is dedicated to: Pfc. Matthew H. Walker, of Hillsboro, Missouri, died June 5 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by enemy fire.Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections.Special Guest: Senate Candidate Thomas Ravenel - SCSenator Lindsey Graham;s worst nightmare has come true!  Former SC State Treasurer and start of the TV Reality Series - Southern Charm has announced his bid the Senator Grahanesty's seat.www.RavenelForSenate.comIt's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic!You never know what we'll talk about: conservative, constitution, freedom, liberty, obama, tea party, gun control, republican, libertarian, stop white guilt, word 

This edition features stories on Afghan national police wounded by a gunman in the Helmand province, coalition forces detaining several suspected militants in the Paktika province, and U.S. troops who pull guard tower duty at Bagram Airfield. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Dwight Hawkins.

This edition features stories on anti-coalition militants being killed by Afghan and coalition forces in the Paktika province, Afghan and U.S. troops responding to a car accident involving six Afghan national army soldiers, and U.S. Soldiers taking part in a training competition. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Dwight Hawkins.