Blind Afghan war vet becomes first American Paralympian to win triathlon
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Blind Afghan war vet becomes first American Paralympian to win triathlon
Brad Snyder, who won gold in triathlon, was completely blinded after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan in 2011.
He tells CNN that he struggles with knowing if 20 years in Afghanistan was worth it, “but the mistakes of the last 20 years don’t justify future investment in my view, and so I applaud the decisions that have been made to change course.”
The Taliban announced the appointment of Ikramuddin Kamil as acting consul in Mumbai, though India hasn't officially recognized the Taliban government. This.. IndiaTimes
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida to serve as his National Security Adviser in his second term. A combat-decorated Green Beret with extensive experience in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa, Waltz brings a unique perspective to the role. In this video, we break down the potential impact of his appointment on U.S. foreign policy, particularly on key global conflicts like the Ukraine-Russia war, Israel-Hamas tensions, and relations with China and Iran. How will Waltz’s military background influence Trump’s "America First" agenda? Will his approach shift U.S. strategy on the world stage?
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India engaged in its first meeting with Taliban's acting defense minister, Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, in Kabul on Wednesday. The meeting aimed to strengthen.. IndiaTimes
Two separate attacks in Iran's Sistan and Balochistan province left six people dead, including an IRGC commander and two police officers. The attacks, claimed by Jaish al-Adl, targeted a group returning from a charity event and a police vehicle. The region, bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan, is a hotspot for clashes between Iranian forces and terrorists. Yet, this attack after Netanyahu’s death sparks tensions.
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