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Trump’s National Security Adviser says troops will not return to Afghanistan
The national security adviser of Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, says that in the future administration of the United States, American forces will not return to Afghanistan.
Michael Waltz said that America does not want to go back to Kandahar and fight, but it cannot wait for another attack on the United States.
The Washington Post wrote in a report that Afghanistan is very important to Michael Waltz.
The Islamic Emirate meanwhile has repeatedly emphasized that with the withdrawal of America and NATO from Afghanistan, the country has become completely safe and does not perceive any threat from it to the region and the world.
In an article this week, the Washington Post looked at Waltz’s past comments and opinions on Afghanistan.
According to the Post, Trump’s national security advisor believes the new American government will pay a lot of attention to Afghanistan and intensify the fight against terrorist threats.
Waltz said “the Trump administration will take a close look at the intelligence community and counter-terrorism efforts, and that America’s eyes and ears are open so that we are not surprised by that part of the world again.”
He added: “I do not interpret this to mean going back to Kandahar and fighting there again. I interpret this position to mean that we cannot wait for Kansas City to be attacked.”
The Washington Post wrote that this American veteran has however warned that threats from Afghanistan to America’s national security are emerging and that the United States will one day be forced to send troops there.
However, the Islamic Emirate has repeatedly considered such statements to be far from reality and has said that no individual or group in the country is allowed to engage in terrorist activities.
Waltz reportedly opposed the complete withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan but has recently refused to specify how the US policies towards Afghanistan will change in the Trump era, although he did emphasize that the US must improve its ability to collect information from inside Afghanistan.
An Afghan man has pleaded guilty to sexual communication with a child in the United Kingdom. Najeebullah Arab appeared before a court in Oxford on May 8 and admitted to the offence, which took place in Grove in May 2024.
The 40-year-old had initially denied the charge and was expected to stand trial later this year. Court records stated that he made inappropriate comments to the child, including remarks about her appearance and requests to spend time alone with her.
Earlier this year, Arab also pleaded guilty to several other offences. These included one count of sexual assault linked to an incident in Grove on January 21.
He additionally admitted to charges of sexual assault, rape and kidnapping involving another woman on January 27. The court previously heard that he dragged a woman from an alleyway into a field during the incident.
Following the earlier hearings in March, a small group of protesters gathered outside the court building carrying flags and banners. Police officials praised the victims for coming forward and said the case reflected the strength of the evidence collected by investigators.
Arab is due to be sentenced for all offences on June 19. The court has ordered a pre-sentence report to assess whether he poses a danger to the public, while the judge ruled that he remain in custody until sentencing.
Ministry of Information and Culture of Afghanistan says the National Archives digitized hundreds of historical documents, manuscripts and books during the 1404 solar year as part of efforts to preserve the country’s cultural and historical heritage.
According to the ministry, the National Archives digitized 741 books, 232 manuscripts, 358 decrees and one genealogy document over the past year.
The ministry also said that 830 books, 60 manuscripts and four decrees were restored and rebound during the same period.
In addition, 32 new manuscripts were handed over to the National Archives, further enriching the country’s collection of historical records.
Afghan officials have repeatedly stressed the importance of preserving historical documents and manuscripts, many of which date back several centuries and reflect the country’s rich cultural legacy.
Two people have been killed amid protests against a poppy eradication campaign in northeastern Badakhshan province, local officials said.
Authorities said counter-narcotics forces were deployed on Friday to Atan Jalo area of Argo district to destroy poppy fields. Clashes erupted after a number of farmers and residents reportedly attempted to block the operation.
Officials said a child was killed during Friday’s unrest, while another person died on Saturday as protests and tensions continued in the area.
According to local authorities, demonstrators also temporarily blocked the Kishm–Faizabad highway, disrupting traffic for several hours before it was reopened following coordinated efforts by security officials, religious scholars, and community elders.
Officials blamed “drug traffickers and criminal groups” for inciting the unrest and said security forces have since regained control of the area.
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