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Saba Yemen
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Armed Forces Target Lod Airport in Jaffa area & military Target in Negev & port of Umm Al-Rashrash
Sana'a - Saba: Triumphing for the oppressed Palestinian people and their dear Mujahideen, and in response to the genocidal crime perpetrated by the Zionist enemy against our people in the Gaza Strip. The missile force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a qualitative military operation targeting Lod Airport in the occupied Yaffa region with a "Zulfiqar" ballistic missile. The operation successfully achieved its goal, thanks to Allah, and caused millions of herds of usurping Zionists to flee to shelters, halting airport operations. The UAV force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out three military operations with four drones. Two of these drones targeted an Israeli military target in the Negev region, and two others targeted Lod Airport and Umm al-Rashrash Port. The operations successfully achieved their objectives, thanks be to Allah. Yemen, with its faithful leadership, its loyal, proud, and steadfast people, and its struggling army, will not cease fulfilling its religious, moral, and humanitarian duty toward the oppressed Palestinian people. It will not hesitate, with Allah's help, to expand its military operations in rejection of the genocide perpetrated against our brothers in Gaza.. Gaza whose steadfastness exposed the agents, whose sacrifices exposed the false claims of the Western world, and whose blood of its women and children refuted its false and deceptive slogans. The Yemeni Armed Forces affirm that they will continue to prevent Israeli shipping in the Red and Arabian Seas, and renew their warning to all companies dealing with the ports of occupied Palestine that their ships will be targeted in any area reached by the armed forces, regardless of the destination of those ships. We will continue to support and defend Gaza, and our operations will not cease until the aggression against it stops and the blockade is lifted. Sana'a, Muharram 21, 1447 AH July 16, 2025 AD Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
4 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hamas delegation holds talks with Jihad delegation on latest developments in negotiations
Doha - Saba: A delegation from the leadership of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), headed by Mujahid Darwish "Abu Omar," head of the Leadership Council, held talks with a delegation from the Islamic Jihad Movement, headed by the movement's Secretary-General, Ziad al-Nakhala "Abu Tariq," on the latest developments in the ongoing negotiations. The movement said in a press statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) on Sunday: "The two delegations witnessed the enormous sacrifices of the Palestinian people and the human suffering resulting from the crime of genocide and starvation, as well as the daily scenes of massacres at the hands of the Zionist enemy, with the aim of implementing its malicious and dangerous plans against our people and their future." The movement added: "The two delegations also expressed their pride and admiration for the heroic performance of the Mujahideen, their courage, boldness, and daring, and the extent of the losses they inflict daily on the enemy's army." The two delegations discussed developments in the ongoing negotiations, stressing that "any negotiations must lead to the achievement of our people's goals and aspirations, foremost among which are an end to the war, the complete withdrawal of enemy forces, the opening of the crossings, and reconstruction." In this context, the two delegations discussed the Zionist enemy's responses to the proposals presented by the mediators to reach a ceasefire and ways to address them. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Taliban launches warped Afghan TOURISM campaign with vid of brutes posing beside ‘hostage' in ISIS-style mock execution
AFGHANISTAN has launched a bizarre video campaign to attract tourists - including a chilling hostage video. The slick professionally produced video starts with footage of a hooded man surrounded by armed men in an ISIS-style execution. 10 The video begins with what initially resembles a heinous execution video Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc 10 But when the bag is lifted, a man is smiling with his thumbs-up and says in an American accent 'welcome to Afrghanistan' Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc 10 An American 'tourist' appears in the video Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc 10 One even shows a man waving a gun while swimming Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc Five men holding gargantuan machine guns are seen eerily standing over three prisoners, with their heads covered with black bags. The leader is heard saying: "We have one message for America." The hood is then snatched off before he grins: 'Welcome to Afghanistan.' The weird promotional ad then focuses on gunmen in the back of pick-up trucks amid rugged scenery alongside a group of American tourists. read more news DOWN THE BARREL Driver pulls gun & shoots cops at point blank range after Taliban rant Pictures of armed Mujahideen warriors whose weapons are emblazoned with the words 'fake gun" are shown. And the group are seen diving into lakes, eating extravagant meals, standing under waterfalls and taking pictures with presumably confused children. One chilling clip shows an American holding a US Army-issue M4A1 carbine. This was the weapon predominantly used by American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. It comes as no surprise that women have no role in the vile video. It currently remains unknown whether the video is connected to official Afghani institutions. Terrifying bodycam shows moment driver pulls gun & shoots cops at point-blank range after ranting about the Taliban Taliban mullahs desperate to soften their terrifying image are behind the tourist marketing video, shared across social media by in Arabic (@afghanarabc). The Taliban began their drive to make Afghanistan a tourist hotspot in spring 2024, with a tourism and hotel management school opened. Since then, social media channels have worked to promote the country's history as a way to lure in holidaymakers. Last month, Afghanistan's Deputy Minister of Tourism Qudratullah Jamal said: "The Afghan people are warm and welcoming and wish to host tourists from other countries and engage with them. "Tourism brings many benefits to a country. We have considered those benefits and aim for our nation to take full advantage of them. "We are optimistic this sector will evolve into a large economy, bringing significant benefits. It plays an important role in strengthening our national economy." Nearly a whopping 9,000 foreign tourists visited the country last year alone, while nearly 3,000 visited in the first three months of 2025, Jamal said. He refused to answer questions about the Taliban's treatment of women, however. 10 Taliban members paddle in a boat as they and Afghan families enjoy a visit to one of the lakes in Band-e Amir national park Credit: Getty 10 The video features American holidaymakers as they go on various activities Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc 10 It comes as no surprise that women weren't featured in the video Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc 10 The Taliban have made desperate efforts to attract tourists Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc Jamal added: "Those who respect our laws and traditions have already come and can continue to come." Since US forces withdrew in 2022, Afghanistan has been under the boot of the extremist Taliban regime. In the Taliban-controlled country, women are unable to leave the house without a man, speak in public or even look through a window while home. The Afghanistan government's strict "virtue and vice" laws force women to stop doing various things in public, like showing their face and bodies, singing or reading aloud, and looking at men they are not related to. Women in the country are also no longer able to visit national parks or beauty salons, play sports or even go solo travelling beyond the perimeter of their houses due to sickening morality laws. Some social media sites like Instagram and TikTok are beginning to show travel guides for Afghanistan, predominantly created by female travel influencers from countries like the UK, Australia and Hungary. The Foreign Office warns against all travel to the nation and the heightened risk of detention. 10 One man even records himself under a waterfall for the bizarre video Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc
The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Taliban launches warped Afghan TOURISM campaign with vid of brutes posing beside ‘hostage' in ISIS-style mock execution
AFGHANISTAN has launched a bizarre video campaign to attract tourists - including a chilling hostage video. The slick professionally produced video starts with footage of a hooded man surrounded by armed men in an Advertisement 10 The video begins with what initially resembles a heinous execution video Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc 10 But when the bag is lifted, a man is smiling with his thumbs-up and says in an American accent 'welcome to Afrghanistan' Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc 10 An American 'tourist' appears in the video Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc 10 One even shows a man waving a gun while swimming Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc Five men holding gargantuan machine guns are seen eerily standing over three prisoners, with their The leader is heard saying: "We have one message for America." The hood is then snatched off before he grins: 'Welcome to The weird promotional ad then focuses on gunmen in the back of pick-up trucks amid rugged scenery alongside a group of American tourists. Advertisement read more news Pictures of armed Mujahideen warriors whose weapons are emblazoned with the words 'fake gun" are shown. And the group are seen diving into lakes, eating extravagant meals, standing under waterfalls and taking pictures with presumably confused children. One chilling clip shows an American holding a US Army-issue M4A1 carbine. This was the weapon predominantly used by American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun It comes as no surprise that women have no role in the vile video. It currently remains unknown whether the video is connected to official Afghani institutions. Terrifying bodycam shows moment driver pulls gun & shoots cops at point-blank range after ranting about the Taliban Taliban mullahs desperate to soften their terrifying image are behind the tourist marketing video, shared across social media by in Arabic (@afghanarabc). The Taliban began their drive to make Afghanistan a tourist hotspot in spring 2024, with a tourism and hotel management school opened. Advertisement Since then, social media channels have worked to promote the country's history as a way to lure in holidaymakers. Last month, Afghanistan's Deputy Minister of Tourism Qudratullah Jamal said: "The Afghan people are warm and welcoming and wish to host tourists from other countries and engage with them. "Tourism brings many benefits to a country. We have considered those benefits and aim for our nation to take full advantage of them. "We are optimistic this sector will evolve into a large economy, bringing significant benefits. It plays an important role in strengthening our national economy." Advertisement Nearly a whopping 9,000 foreign tourists visited the country last year alone, while nearly 3,000 visited in the first three months of 2025, Jamal said. He refused to answer questions about the Taliban's treatment of women, however. 10 Taliban members paddle in a boat as they and Afghan families enjoy a visit to one of the lakes in Band-e Amir national park Credit: Getty 10 The video features American holidaymakers as they go on various activities Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc Advertisement 10 It comes as no surprise that women weren't featured in the video Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc 10 The Taliban have made desperate efforts to attract tourists Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc Jamal added: "Those who respect our laws and traditions have already come and can continue to come." Since US forces withdrew in 2022, has been under the boot of the extremist regime. Advertisement In the Taliban-controlled country, women are unable to leave the house without a man, speak in public or even look through a window while home. The Afghanistan government's strict "virtue and vice" laws force women to stop doing various things in public, like showing their face and bodies, singing or reading aloud, and looking at men they are not related to. Women in the country are also no longer able to visit national parks or beauty salons, play sports or even go solo travelling beyond the perimeter of their houses due to sickening morality laws. Some social media sites like Instagram and TikTok are beginning to show travel guides for Afghanistan, predominantly created by female travel from countries like the UK, Australia and Hungary. Advertisement The Foreign Office warns against all travel to the nation and the heightened risk of detention. 10 One man even records himself under a waterfall for the bizarre video Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc 10 Various clips are shown in the video to promote Afghanistan Credit: Instagram / @afghanarabc
AllAfrica
08-07-2025
- Politics
- AllAfrica
Russia's formal recognition a shot in the arm for the Taliban
On July 3, Moscow formally recognized the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. Recognition has opened a new chapter in the Taliban's outreach to the outside world. Russia and the former Soviet Union have had a complicated history, to say the least, with Afghanistan, the Mujahideen forces and the Taliban. From having lost the last Cold War era proxy war in Afghanistan, during 1979-89 and then, in the early 21st century, having shown initial support for the US counter-terror war in Afghanistan, Russia has gone full circle in becoming the first major power – indeed, the first country – to recognize the Taliban government in its second iteration. Is this a win-win for Russia and the Taliban, particularly for the latter's relentless drive to gain global recognition? What could be the implications for the Taliban's re-engagement with the world, after a hiatus of more than two decades? Russia is a permanent veto-wielding member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Therefore, its recognition of the Taliban infuses a very tangible de-facto legitimacy to the erstwhile insurgency group deemed by much of the rest of the world a terrorist organization. During the Taliban's first rule in Kabul from 1996 to 2001, its self-declared 'Islamic Emirate' was officially recognized only by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). After having forced the world's most powerful military and its allies, to leave Afghanistan lock, stock and barrel, the Taliban in its second innings has had a very different beginning. It has managed to leverage a shifting regional and global security environment to its advantage, and reduced its international isolation to a large extent. But, what prompted Russia to take this rather bold step, before any other country? Extending a diplomatic hand of friendship to a Taliban thirsty for recognition,could provide some strategic traction to a Russia that is struggling with a list of huge challenges that starts with the on-going Ukraine war, West-led sanctions and the weakening of its economy. For Moscow, Afghanistan is a good arrow to have in its strategic quiver. Moreover, this is a move in which Russia has been well invested in, even in the midst of the US war on terrorism. As the military fortunes of the US in Afghanistan started to slide and the signs that the Taliban would return became more ominous, Russia could be seen engaging with the group through back-door channel – from 2007 for addressing concerns related to drug trafficking and especially post-2015 when the growing potency of ISIS-K emerged as a common threat to Moscow and the Taliban. Moreover, Russia has also been involved in facilitating national reconciliation and settlement in Afghanistan. It has been making its presence felt in the region, through multilateral platforms such as the Moscow Format of Consultations, the regional Quartet (Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan), the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Moscow's distinct perception of regional geopolitics and security also shapes its engagement with the Taliban, whose writ over Afghanistan cannot be ignored anymore. A working relationship with the Taliban is considered germane to how Moscow views security on its southern borders as well as in Central Asia. Those five post-Soviet countries, according to Moscow, still consider Russia to be their regional security guarantor. The stability of Afghanistan is deemed crucial in preventing uncontrollable refugee flows to the Central Asian countries and Russia; stopping terrorists and other criminals crossing those borders; stopping the spread of Islamic radicalization in Central Asia and Russia; and stopping the flow of drugs. Moreover, Russia will want to leverage the post-American vacuum in Afghanistan, to take the first-mover advantage in this case, to re-establish its strategic footprint – something it lost post 1989. From pure geostrategic considerations and Russia's sphere of influence in Central Asia, any lingering presence of the United States in Afghanistan will be an eyesore for Moscow. However, Moscow did attempt to draw in the US, in its dialogue with the Taliban that included India, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the five Central Asian countries. Although no state before Russia had formally recognized the Taliban administration since its return to power on August 15, 2021, the group has experienced significantly less international isolation this time than it did during its earlier rule. On February 5, 2025, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed that the administration was engaging with 40 countries on diplomatic affairs. Soon after the Taliban's takeover of Kabul for the second time, many countries evacuated their embassies or temporarily closed them down due to the deteriorating security situation in the country. However, some regional countries such as Iran, China, Pakistan, most of the Central Asian Republics, Qatar, UAE, Turkiye and Russia maintained diplomatic presences in Kabul, keeping their missions operational. Without the final step of formal recognition, as of 2025 over a dozen countries had appointed ambassadors to Kabul, including China, Pakistan, Iran, Japan, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Uzbekistan. In addition, several regional states, such as India, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, maintained diplomatic engagement at the level of chargés d'affaires (CDAs). The United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands and South Korea conduct their diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan through their missions based in Doha, Qatar. Other countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Nepal and Sri Lanka, sustain such engagement via their embassies in Islamabad, Pakistan. In December 2023, China became the first country to formally accept a Taliban-appointed ambassador, while the Islamic Emirate's first military attaché was received in Moscow in March 2024. In addition to diplomatic exchanges, the Taliban administration hosted several high-level visits, most notably, in 2024, that of the Uzbek Prime Minister, the highest-ranking foreign official to visit Kabul since the group's return to power. From 2021 onward, Taliban officials have also held multiple meetings with representatives from various international/regional bodies, including the United Nations (UN), the European Union's Special Envoy for Afghanistan, the Economic Cooperation Organization and member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council. In June 2024, a Taliban delegation participated for the first time in the high-level UN-led meeting of special envoys to Afghanistan in Doha. That was the third such meeting. The Taliban made its attendance conditional on the exclusion of Afghan civil society representatives, a demand that the UN ultimately accepted. These developments reflect the Taliban's expanding diplomatic outreach and their increasing, albeit limited, acceptance on regional and international platforms. In a significant development, on December 29, 2023, Kazakhstan formally removed the Taliban from its list of proscribed terrorist organizations. Subsequently, in September 2024, the government of Kyrgyzstan followed suit by lifting the designation of the 'Taliban Movement' as a banned entity. Most recently, on April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation annulled the Taliban's classification as a terrorist organization. As of now, Russia's formal recognition of the Taliban regime constitutes a shot in the arm for the Islamic Emirate's diplomatic drive, particularly given Moscow's historical support for the Northern Alliance – an opposition force that confronted the Taliban during its first rule in the 1990s. At the same time, by accepting Taliban-appointed ambassadors and envoys to represent Afghanistan, countries such as China, Pakistan, the UAE and Uzbekistan have also implicitly signalled accordance of a degree of political legitimacy and recognition of the Taliban's second regime. In the midst of this churn in Taliban's outreach to the world the United States, after more than twenty years of shaping the politics, economics and security landscape of Afghanistan, is, relatively speaking, missing in action as the Trump administration battles strategic challenges in the trans-Pacific and trans-Aatlantic theaters. In short, Afghanistan does not loom large, at least for now, in the White House's radar screen. Reading the tea leaves on Russia's and other major stakeholders' moves, the overriding message that countries in the region and beyond infer is that the forces of geopolitics often trump humanitarian principles and considerations – and that to be left behind the curve is, unfortunately, a recipe for bad strategy. Indrani Talukdar is a fellow, Anchita Borthakur is a research consultant and Monish Tourangbam is a senior research consultant at the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), New Delhi
