U.S. to partner with the nation to address drought and terrorism. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the Pentagon this week…
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State Department Issues Worldwide Caution After al Zawahiri Death
Officials say there is potential for anti-American violence. The State Department has issued a “Worldwide Caution” update about the threat of potential terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens abroad…
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U.S. Kills al Qaeda Leader in Drone Strike
CIA counterterrorism operation in Afghanistan “successful.” The United States conducted a “successful” counterterrorism operation against a “significant” al Qaeda leader, Ayman Al Zawahiri, in Afghanistan over the weekend. …
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Defense Department Voices Concern over ISIS-K
Undersecretary of Defense testifies before Senate Armed Services Committee about growing terrorist capabilities. On Tuesday, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl stated before the Senate Armed Services…
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Defense Secretary Austin Warns of al-Qaida Resurgence
Taliban could aid organization responsible for 9/11 attacks. On Thursday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin joined Qatar’s Defense Minister Khalid to openly discuss the threats to peace in…
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President Biden Addresses Nation on Taliban Takeover
Cites larger threats from other Middle Eastern nations. Amid growing public frustration at the approach the president’s administration has taken to the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, President…
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Secretary Pompeo Reports Iranian Support of al-Qaeda
Additional sanctions have been placed on Iran as a result. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that al-Qaida “has a new home base” in Iran and…
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U.S. in Peace Talks with the Taliban
General Milley opens discussions between leaders. The U.S.-Taliban agreement was cemented last February to begin to put an end to the conflict raging since 2001. According to the…
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