“The world recognized weakness for what it was,” Hegseth said.

Congressman Tim Burchett has called on President-elect Donald Trump to halt U.S. foreign aid allegedly being funneled to the Taliban..

In Qala-e-Naw, the provincial capital, local merchants attributed the downturn to widespread hunger and economic hardship among residents.

Highlighting the grim reality of gender-based violence, Lahbib noted that every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by her partner.

Another journalist remarked, “Since the Taliban’s takeover, they have exerted considerable pressure on journalists and disrupted media operations.”

Of the 1,000 people who registered for the exam in Jawzjan, around 700 participated, he said.

According to the U.S. State Department, this leadership team is tasked with navigating complex issues, including counterterrorism, human rights, and.

This marks Muttaqi’s sixth trip abroad in the past year.