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US B-52 bombers target Taliban in Afghanistan

Afghan government on Sunday confirmed that US B-52 bombers targeted Taliban in Jawzjan and Paktia provinces on Saturday night.
The government said the B-52’s targeted Taliban in Sheberghan city, the capital of Jawzjan, and Paktia province.
US media reported that the attacks were carried out on US President Joe Biden’s orders.
“Six hundred Taliban were killed and more than 300 wounded in Resolute Support B-52 bomber airstrikes in Jawzjan and Paktia provinces,” said Rohullah Ahmadzai, spokesman for the Ministry of Defense.
Taliban in a statement also confirmed that the US targeted them in Helmand province on Saturday night.
This comes as US officials emphasized that they will continue to support the Afghan government and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces.
“If US want to support ANDSF, I think the B-52 attacks is useful,” said Hassan Paktiawal, an MP.
Military analysts said that the B-52 airstrikes will not change the situation on the battlefields.
“The US should press Pakistan economically, politically and militarily, instead of (carrying out) the B-52 airstrikes,” said Sarwar Niazi, an analyst.
This comes after Biden on Friday ordered B-52 bombers and Spectre gunships to target Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan who are advancing on key cities.
The B-52 bombers are being supported by the AC-130 Spectre gunships which are armed with a 25mm Gatling gun, a 40mm Bofors cannon and a 105mm M102 cannon – which can provide pinpoint accurate fire from the air, the UK’s Daily Mail and AFP reported Saturday.
The Taliban have been advancing across Afghanistan since May, following Biden’s announcement that all foreign troops would be gone by September 11.
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Afghan interpreter for US army detained by ICE in San Diego

An Afghan man who formerly served as an interpreter for the U.S. Army has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following his arrest on Thursday at a federal courthouse in downtown San Diego.
The man, who is seeking asylum in the United States, was taken into custody shortly after his initial immigration hearing. His detention is part of a recent wave of courthouse arrests by federal immigration authorities in San Diego and across the country.
According to FOX 5/KUSI, cellphone video obtained shows federal agents approaching the man moments after his hearing. In the footage, agents can be heard repeatedly asking for his name. The man, accompanied by his attorney, declined to respond. Agents then handcuffed him in the courthouse hallway before presenting a warrant.
According to the man, he worked with the U.S. military in Afghanistan and possesses documentation to support his claim.
His attorney, Brian McGoldrick, confirmed that his client served as an interpreter for the U.S. Army for three years prior to the Taliban’s takeover in 2021.
“He and his brothers also operated a logistics company in Afghanistan, supplying significant amounts of material to U.S. and allied forces,” McGoldrick said.
ICE has not publicly commented on the case. The man’s legal team is now working to secure his release and protect his claim for asylum.
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Efforts ongoing to export Afghanistan’s fresh fruits to new markets: Ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce says in addition to existing markets, Afghanistan’s fresh fruits will also be exported this year to new markets in regional countries.
Officials from the ministry added that fresh fruits will be exported to new regional markets including Russia, Central Asian countries, and the Gulf states.
They emphasized their efforts to increase the volume of exports this year compared to the previous year.
Abdul Salam Jawad Akhundzada, spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, stated: “We anticipate exporting our fresh fruits and agricultural products to Russia, Central Asian countries, Arab countries, as well as to India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and other nations. We are prepared for this.”
Meanwhile, members of the private sector consider South Asian countries to be the most suitable markets for Afghanistan’s dried and fresh fruits.
However, they stress that due to certain challenges, the government must take steps to find new markets for national exports.
“Good opportunities have been created through customs tariffs. For example, Uzbekistan has reduced customs duties on Afghan exports by 80 percent. Our traders can take advantage of this opportunity to establish a trade corridor between Kazakhstan and Russia,” said Mirwais Hajizada, deputy head of the Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock.
This comes as, due to the lack of suitable foreign markets, Afghan farmers are often forced to sell their produce such as watermelon, melon, apples, apricots, grapes, and other fruits at very low prices in local markets every year.
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