Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent only capable of small-scale regional attacks: US official
Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent was set up by al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in 2014 to expand the terror group’s influence in the region.
Day: September 24, 2020
Ghani Urges World To Support Peace In Afghanistan In Speech To UN
In a pre-recorded speech Ghani said the Afghan government had demonstrated the “commitment, compassion, and courage” to make hard decisions to hold direct peace talks with the Taliban but said this wouldn’t be enough.
Saudi King’s rare address to UN showcases monarch in charge
He emphasised at the top of his speech that he was speaking from the birthplace of Islam, the home of its revelation
Despite military wins against extremists, Iraq’s combat against terrorism is ‘far from won’, says President
The President denounced the “rampant corruption and interference” that had harmed his country’s national sovereignty. Such acts would also impede Iraq’s efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
G4 countries reiterate their demand for UN reforms
They also expressed their concern at the lack of any meaningful movement forward in the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform
‘COVID-19 has exposed our past mistakes and failures’ says Kazakhstan President
Mr. Tokayev described a “critical collapse of global cooperation” in response to the crisis, as well as a lack of mutual confidence, a misunderstanding of international competition, trade wars, and sanctions which, he said, are undermining the prospects and hopes for a better world.