Netanyahu vows to fight and finish Hamas in Gaza despite pleas
The Israeli army will keep up its air and ground campaign to crush Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, in spite of growing calls for a ceasefire…
U.S. says will commit $55 bln to Africa in the next 3 years
Dec. 13, 2022 The United States will commit $55 billion to Africa over the next three years as President Joe Biden prepares to host the U.S.-Africa summit this week and…
U.S. recruits commercial airlines to help move Afghanistan evacuees
Aug. 23, 2021 The United States has enlisted the help of six commercial airlines to help transport people after their evacuation from Afghanistan as Washington seeks to step up the…
U.S. focused on potential for terrorist attack by Taliban foes – White House
Aug 20, 2021 The U.S. government is “laser focused” on the potential for a terrorist attack in Afghanistan by a group like ISIS-K, a sworn enemy of the Taliban, White…
IMF blocks Afghanistan’s access to SDR reserves over lack of clarity on government
Aug 19, 2021 The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it suspended Afghanistan’s access to IMF resources, including around $440 million in new monetary reserves, due to a lack of…