Afghanistan
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Buddhas of Bamiyan: The colossal twin statues that stood sentinel over Afghanistan — until the Taliban destroyed them
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/buddhas-of-bamiyan-the-colossa
l-twin-statues-that-stood-sentinel-over-afghanistan-until-the-taliban-destroyed-them
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Little reason for the West to exult over Assad’s downfall
https://thehill.com/opinion/5036003-syria-islamist-forces-wins-war/
The Fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad: What it Means
https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/12/09/the-fall-of-syrias-bashar-al-a
ssad-what-it-means/
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Originally posted by THG:
The Taliban should savor its triumph while it can, for it is unlikely to survive much beyond this fleeting moment of victory.
if you parrot media garbage you can make terrible predictions
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Originally posted by JAYNEZTOWN:
Little reason for the West to exult over Assad’s downfall
https://thehill.com/opinion/5036003-syria-islamist-forces-wins-war/
The Fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad: What it Means
https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/12/09/the-fall-of-syrias-bashar-al-a
ssad-what-it-means/Quote:
Originally posted by THG:
The Taliban should savor its triumph while it can, for it is unlikely to survive much beyond this fleeting moment of victory.
if you parrot media garbage you can make terrible predictions
If true, my prediction was correct.
T
Is There a Political Coup in Afghanistan as Sirajuddin Haqqani Takes Over?
Afghanistan is once again at a crossroads as reports emerge of a political coup within the Taliban. Sirajuddin Haqqani, a figure long associated with the Haqqani Network, has allegedly seized control, marking a significant shift in the country’s leadership.
This development suggests a culmination of the growing divide between the so-called “Kandahar Taliban” faction, led by Maulavi Haibatullah Akhundzada, and the “Kabul Taliban,” dominated by the Haqqani family.
This internal power struggle has been simmering for years. The Taliban, after regaining control in 2021, attempted to project unity, but factional differences persisted. Haibatullah Akhundzada, ruling from Kandahar, represented the more rigid, ideological wing of the Taliban.
In contrast, the Haqqanis, with deep ties to regional networks and international actors, emerged as pragmatic power brokers. This coup, if confirmed, could bring Afghanistan into a new phase of political realignment. However, it also raises serious concerns about external influence and internal stability.
The rise of Sirajuddin Haqqani is not just an internal affair; it reflects broader geopolitical maneuvering. For months, reports have suggested that Washington had been encouraging a shift in power within the Taliban to sideline Haibatullah Akhundzada’s hardline faction.
By supporting a more politically flexible group within the Taliban, the U.S. likely aims to secure its interests in the region without resorting to direct intervention.
Haqqani, with his long-standing ties to both Pakistan and international financial networks, presents a complex figure. His return from Dubai to take control of the Taliban further underscores his growing influence.
While some see this as a potential opportunity for moderated governance and improved foreign relations, others remain skeptical. The Haqqani Network’s history of militant activities, including ties to insurgency operations, cannot be overlooked.
This shift raises questions about the future of peace and security in Afghanistan. Will the Haqqanis leverage their control to stabilize the country through diplomacy and regional cooperation? Or will power struggles persist, pushing Afghanistan deeper into conflict?
Akhundzada’s reported removal, under the guise of mental instability, is symbolic of how far the internal rift within the Taliban has widened. For years, the ideological faction based in Kandahar clashed with the more politically adaptive Haqqani network over issues of governance, security policies, and relations with foreign powers.
This coup signals that the Haqqanis have emerged victorious, likely with the support of external players. However, such foreign influence could deepen anti-Taliban sentiments within Afghanistan, as many Afghans resent the continuous interference of foreign governments in their domestic affairs.
Additionally, those loyal to Akhundzada and the Kandahar faction may not easily accept this transition, risking further internal unrest or even civil war.
If Haqqani’s leadership is to bring stability, he will need to address these divisions swiftly. Inclusivity and regional partner
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tail wags the dog?
some Asscrackistani and Israel updates
Biden’s ‘adults’ left behind a foreign policy mess
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/3301110/biden-adults-left-
behind-foreign-policy-mess/
Trump sanctions International Criminal Court for 'illegitimate' Israel, US probes
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-sanctions-international-cr
iminal-court-icc-israel-benjamin-netanyahu-gaza-4922986
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Russia's recognition of the Taliban in Afghanistan
https://www.asianews.it/news-en/Russia's-recognition-of-the-Taliba
n-in-Afghanistan-63497.html
Moscow has become the first government to complete the normalisation of relations with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
say goodbye to "Prime Directive" give them new Bow Technology Weapons
maybe open up stores next, give them credit cards and sell them booze, cannabis and some new sports shoe sneakers
a scifi story like Star Trek and making communication and deals in far away places, it makes you wonder about forcing development on people
the vid is funny though and insightful an American bow hunter shares his modern compound bow with members of the African tribe
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Trump is talking like he is going back.
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Wasnt that built by the USSR / CCCP or Russia? So wants Soviet-built Bagram air base in Afghanistan that USA also used ...but wants it back from Taliban?
Trump says he wants Bagram air base in Afghanistan back from Taliban
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Afghan Muslim ‘Refugees’ Have Killed 55 People, Wounded 92 in the U.S.
https://jihadwatch.org/2025/11/afghan-muslim-refugees-have-killed-55-p
eople-wounded-92-in-the-u-s
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