The Russian leader’s chatter about nuclear weapons has picked up since the U.S. allowed Ukraine to use its conventional weapons against military targets in Russia.
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America’s Monster
How the United States backed kidnapping, torture and murder in Afghanistan.
Investigating a Monster: What We Found and How We Did It
The end of the war in Afghanistan and the fall of its government allowed us to reach previously inaccessible records, places and people, documenting the bloody history of a key American ally.
Gunman Kills Three Spanish Tourists in Central Afghanistan
One Afghan was also injured in the attack, which many expect will hinder the government’s recent efforts to lure foreign visitors.
Flooding Kills Dozens in Afghanistan
Heavy seasonal rains have set off floods in the northern province of Baghlan and in at least three other provinces.
Suicide Bomber Kills 5 Chinese Workers in Pakistan
The assault comes amid a spate of terror attacks in Pakistan, as the country’s faltering ties to the Taliban affect regional security.
ISIS-K, Group Tied to Moscow Attack, Has Grown Bolder and More Violent
The militant group violently opposes the Taliban leaders of Afghanistan, where it is based. It is increasingly targeting foreign foes.
ISIS-K, Blamed in Moscow Attack, Has Hit at Taliban’s Russia Links
Islamic State Khorasan, or ISIS-K, previously attacked Russia’s embassy in Kabul and has produced floods of anti-Kremlin propaganda.
Suicide Bombing Outside Afghan Bank Kills at Least 20
The blast targeted a bank in Kandahar, where Taliban members had gathered to collect their salaries, witnesses said.
Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill at Least 8, Taliban Officials Say
The pre-dawn strikes escalated tensions between two countries that have clashed over the recent rise in militant violence on Pakistan’s soil.