In the spot where the Twin Towers once stood, there is now a calmness – a peace in the heart of New York City. The only sound is water, cascading endlessly into two vast square voids, one for each tower. They are voids that will never be filled, representing holes for so many who mourn… Continue reading Sep 2021. 9 11 Twenty Years On
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Sep 2021. Remembering 9 11
It’s hard to fathom that teens now entering college — or serving in the armed forces — were not yet born on that unforgettable Tuesday morning. Nearly 3,000 people died in Manhattan, at the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field on September 11, 2001, in what remains the deadliest act of terrorism in history. To… Continue reading Sep 2021. Remembering 9 11
Sep 2021. MI5 – The Afghanistan Threat is Real and Present
The risk of another 9/11-style terrorist attack has been heightened following the West’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, the head of MI5 has warned. Ken McCallum, director-general of the Security Service, said there was “no doubt” that events in the country will have “heartened and emboldened” extremists. McCallum said that in addition to giving a “morale boost”… Continue reading Sep 2021. MI5 – The Afghanistan Threat is Real and Present
Sep 2021. The Guantanimo Bay Trials
This grim anniversary has meant renewed focus on the five suspects in detention accused of involvement in the 9/11 attacks. The men, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, have all appeared in court in Guantanamo Bay this week after an 18 month hiatus in pre-trial hearings caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Behind the glass in the viewing… Continue reading Sep 2021. The Guantanimo Bay Trials
Aug 2021. Johnson talks to Biden on Afghanistan
Boris Johnson has discussed evacuation efforts in Afghanistan with US President Joe Biden, ahead of an emergency G7 leaders meeting to discuss the crisis. Downing Street said that during a call on Monday the two leaders agreed to continue working together to ensure eligible people can leave the country, including after August 31 when the… Continue reading Aug 2021. Johnson talks to Biden on Afghanistan
Aug 2021. Resettlement Scheme for Afghans
In response to the escalating crisis in Afghanistan, the government have announced a new resettlement scheme for Afghans known as the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme. In its first year, the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme will welcome up to 5,000 Afghans to the UK who have been forced to flee the country, with up to a… Continue reading Aug 2021. Resettlement Scheme for Afghans
Aug 2021. The Taliban in Afghanistan
Evidence of Taliban killings, detentions and intimidation is emerging across Afghanistan, ominously contradicting the hardline Islamist group’s promise not to take revenge against its opponents. With reports of the Taliban going door to door searching for people who worked with the former Afghan government or western countries, claims have also emerged of Taliban fighters torturing… Continue reading Aug 2021. The Taliban in Afghanistan
Aug 2021. Biden China Lithium and Afghanistan
The Western world is going green, no matter the cost to the consumer. At the G7 meeting in Cornwall in June, those attending agreed to redouble their commitments to reducing CO2 emissions as rapidly as possible. For example, the United Kingdom promised there will be no more sales of new cars that use petrol or… Continue reading Aug 2021. Biden China Lithium and Afghanistan
Aug 2021. Nigel on the Afghanistan Tragedy
Nigel Farage has said the United States’ disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan has left Britain feeling “betrayed” and that there is “no way” the British parliament would vote for military cooperation with the U.S. right now. Mr Farage questioned how the US and Britain would be able to work together to combat any future resurgence of international… Continue reading Aug 2021. Nigel on the Afghanistan Tragedy
Aug 2021. The Biden Refusal to Talk
U.S. President Joe Biden offered to talk to reporters during a press conference, but refused to continue after mentioning Afghanistan. Thus, the politician first agreed to answer questions from the media, the video shows. However, after one of the reporters touched on the Afghan issue, the American leader said he would not talk about Afghanistan.… Continue reading Aug 2021. The Biden Refusal to Talk