Day: August 31, 2021

Defence & Diplomacy

Under India’s Presidency, UNSC adopts strong resolution on Afghanistan, China, Russia abstain

3 years ago

The Security Council on Monday adopted the resolution sponsored by France, UK and the US with 13 members voting in favour, none against and permanent, veto-wielding members Russia and China abstaining.

News & Views

Last U.S. troops depart Afghanistan after massive airlift ending America’s longest war

3 years ago

As the U.S. troops departed, they destroyed more than 70 aircraft, dozens of armored vehicles and disabled air defenses that had thwarted an attempted Islamic State rocket attack on the eve of the U.S. departure.