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Trump Wants India to Help More in Afghanistan

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Criticize Pakistan for harboring terrorists

US President Donald Trump has appreciated India’s contribution to stability in Afghanistan and desired that New Delhi should extend more economic assistance for pursuing “shared objectives” for peace and security in South Asia and broader “Indo-Pacific region.”

While addressing the nation on new US strategy on Afghanistan on Monday evening, Trump referred to India saying “Another part of the South Asia strategy for America is to further develop its strategic partnership with India—the world’s largest democracy and a key security and economic partner of the US.”

He further said “We appreciate India’s important contributions to stability in Afghanistan, but India makes billions of dollars in trade with the US, and we want them to help us more with Afghanistan, especially in the area of economic assistance and development.  We are committed to pursuing our shared objectives for peace and security in South Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.”

While referring to Washington’s new approach towards Pakistan, President Trump said that our new strategy is to change approach on how to deal with Pakistan. He said, “We can no longer be silent about Pakistan’s safe havens for terrorist organizations, the Taliban, and other groups that pose a threat to the region and beyond.  Pakistan has much to gain from partnering with our effort in Afghanistan.  It has much to lose by continuing to harbor criminals and terrorists.”

Further elaborating his opinion on Pakistan, Trump said, “We have been paying Pakistan billions and billions of dollars at the same time they are housing the very terrorists that we are fighting.  But that will have to change, and that will change immediately.” He further said that, “No partnership can survive a country’s harboring of militants and terrorists who target U.S. service members and officials.  It is time for Pakistan to demonstrate its commitment to civilization, order, and to peace,” he said.

President Trump said that “American people are weary of (Afghanistan) war without victory—the longest war in American history—17 years. I share the American people’s frustration.” After studying “in great detail” and several meetings “over many months” I have arrived at “three fundamental conclusions.”

Describing his administration’s conclusions, President said that our nation must seek an honorable and enduring outcome with an aim of fight to achieve victory, avoid hasty withdrawal by not repeating the mistakes committed in Iraq, and face the immense security threats posed by “20 US designated foreign terrorist organizations which are active in Afghanistan and Pakistan.”

He prescribed the three point solution for Afghanistan crisis. The policy shift suggested by the President Donald Trump included “shift from time based approach to one based on conditions.”  He said that there would be “No talk about numbers of the troops or our plans for further military activities. Conditions on the ground—not arbitrary timetables—will guide our strategy from now on.”

He also suggested “integration of all institutions of American power—diplomatic, economic and military—toward a successful outcome” in Afghanistan.

However, Trump indicated of possible political settlement “that includes elements of the Taliban in Afghanistan, but nobody knows if or when that will ever happen.” He also indicated that US was working on a limited agenda saying, “We are not nation building again. We are killing terrorists.”

Washington had, during Barak Obama administration, suggested peace talks with Taliban for resolving the crisis. Their representative office was set up in Doha, the capital of Qatar. However, the proposal was suddenly dropped because of some diplomatic reservations.

President Trump said, “Ultimately, it is up to the people of Afghanistan to take ownership of their future, to govern their society, and to achieve an everlasting peace.  We are a partner and a friend, but we will not dictate to the Afghan people how to live, or how to govern their own complex society.”

Moreover Trump favored to extend more decision making power to the commanders on the ground. He argued to “expand authority for American armed forces to target the terrorist and criminal networks that sow violence and chaos throughout Afghanistan.” He said “Micromanagement from Washington, D.C. does not win battles.”

US president summed up his Afghan policy saying, “From now on, victory will have a clear definition:  attacking our enemies, obliterating ISIS, crushing al Qaeda, preventing the Taliban from taking over Afghanistan, and stopping mass terror attacks against America before they emerge.”

However, some of his observations were driven by his political compulsions. He observed that “9/11, the worst terrorist attack in our history, was planned and directed from Afghanistan because that country was ruled by a (Taliban) government  that gave comfort and shelter to terrorists. A hasty withdrawal would create a vacuum that terrorists, including ISIS and al-Qaeda, would instantly fill, just as happened before September 11th.” He further said, “In 2011, America hastily and mistakenly withdrew from Iraq. As a result, our hard won gains slipped back into hands of terrorist enemies.”

Rather it would be worth to recall that Iraqi government headed by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki did not oblige US “by requesting to extend their stay” in that country. He had clearly said that Iraqi parliament was divided on the subject.

In fact Iraq was the first country in US military overseas interventions where they were forced to leave on the first departure schedule.

President Donald Trump also did not choose to speak about the role of Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries in spreading terrorism. He has recently visited Saudi Arabia where more than 50 heads of Arab and Muslim countries were invited. During the visit Trump had also signed $ 110 billion weapons deal with Saudi Arabia.

Recently, Mutlaq Majed al-Qahtani, the special envoy of Qatari Foreign Minister, in an opinion piece in Wall Street Journal recalled that “Fifteen of the 19 hijackers in the 9/11 attacks were Saudis. Thousands of Saudi citizens have  taken up arms to join Islamic State (IS) and other radical groups.”

The Qatari diplomat also elaborated UAE’s role in supporting terrorism by saying, “Two Emiratis participated in the September 11 hijackings, and the staff report to the 9/11 Commission revealed that much of the funding for the attacks flowed through the UAE, which was a world hub for money laundering.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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PM Modi receives Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour, first world leader to get award

PM Modi has become the first global leader to be awarded Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour for strengthening bilateral ties and global leadership.

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PM modi Ethiopias highest civillian award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday was conferred with ‘The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’, the highest national award of the African nation, becoming the first head of government or state globally to receive the honour.

The award was presented during a special ceremony held at the Addis International Convention Centre, where Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali honoured Modi for his role in strengthening bilateral relations between India and Ethiopia and for his leadership on global issues.

Recognition of India-Ethiopia partnership

According to an official statement, the honour recognises Prime Minister Modi’s contribution to deepening the long-standing partnership between the two countries and his engagement with issues concerning the Global South. The conferment is being seen as a milestone in India-Ethiopia relations and reflects the growing diplomatic and development cooperation between the two nations.

Prime Minister Modi acknowledged the award and dedicated it to the people of India. In a post on X, he said he was honoured to receive Ethiopia’s highest recognition and attributed it to the collective strength and aspirations of 140 crore Indians.

‘Accepted with humility and gratitude’

Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi said it was a privilege to accept the honour from one of the world’s most ancient civilisations. He expressed humility and gratitude while thanking Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the people of Ethiopia for the recognition.

He also praised the Ethiopian Prime Minister’s leadership and initiatives aimed at promoting national unity, sustainability and inclusive development. Highlighting the role of knowledge and education in nation-building, Modi noted that Indian teachers have been contributing to Ethiopia’s progress for more than a century.

The Prime Minister dedicated the award to both Indians and Ethiopians who have nurtured bilateral ties over generations and conveyed appreciation on behalf of India’s population for the honour bestowed upon him.

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Trump administration expands US travel ban to 20 more countries, Palestinians also affected

The Trump administration has widened its travel ban, adding 20 more countries and fully restricting entry for Palestinians, citing security and vetting concerns.

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The Trump administration has widened its travel restrictions, adding 20 more countries to the existing list and imposing a complete ban on travel for people holding documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. The decision significantly expands the scope of the travel limits announced earlier this year and will come into force from January 1.

According to the proclamation issued on Tuesday, the latest move doubles the number of nations impacted by US travel and immigration restrictions. Five additional countries now face a full ban, while 15 others have been placed under partial restrictions. The administration said the measures apply to both visitors and those seeking to immigrate to the United States.

Countries facing full travel ban

The newly added countries under the full ban include Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria. In addition, people travelling on Palestinian Authority-issued passports or documents have been fully barred from entering or emigrating to the US. South Sudan had already been subject to significant restrictions before this announcement.

Earlier, the administration had imposed a complete ban on travellers from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

15 countries under partial restrictions

The list of countries now facing partial travel restrictions includes Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Ivory Coast, Dominica, Gabon, Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

These join the earlier partially restricted countries such as Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. The administration also said restrictions on Laos and Sierra Leone have been upgraded, while some limits on Turkmenistan have been eased after an improvement in vetting standards.

Who is exempt from the restrictions

The proclamation clarifies that certain categories of travellers are exempt. These include people who already hold valid US visas, lawful permanent residents, diplomats, athletes, and individuals whose entry is considered to be in the national interest of the United States.

Reasons cited by the administration

The US administration said many of the affected countries suffer from widespread corruption, unreliable civil documents and weak criminal record systems, making proper vetting difficult. It also pointed to high visa overstay rates, refusal by some governments to accept deported nationals, and broader concerns related to immigration enforcement, foreign policy and national security.

The expansion follows the arrest of an Afghan national accused in the shooting of two National Guard troops near the White House during the Thanksgiving weekend. The accused has pleaded not guilty to murder and assault charges.

Criticism and concerns over Afghan visas

The decision has drawn criticism from rights groups and immigration advocates, who argue that national security is being used to justify broad restrictions on entire populations. Concerns have also been raised over the removal of an exception for Afghans eligible for the Special Immigrant Visa, a category meant for those who assisted US forces during the war in Afghanistan.

Advocacy groups said these individuals undergo extensive vetting and that restricting their entry could undermine commitments made by the United States.

New restrictions on Palestinians

The full ban on people holding Palestinian Authority passports marks a further tightening of restrictions imposed earlier, which had already made it extremely difficult for Palestinians to travel to the US for work, education, business or tourism. The administration justified the move by citing the presence of US-designated terrorist groups in the West Bank and Gaza, as well as challenges in vetting due to ongoing conflict.

Governments of some newly affected countries said they were reviewing the decision and seeking clarity from US officials on the implications of the restrictions.

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Luthra brothers deported from Thailand in Goa nightclub fire case

The Luthra brothers, owners of the Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people, have been deported from Thailand and are returning to India.

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Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of a Goa nightclub where a massive fire led to the deaths of 25 people, have been deported from Thailand and are on their way back to India. The two brothers boarded a flight to India after Thai authorities sent them back from Bangkok.

According to information available, the Luthra brothers had left the country within hours of the tragic incident and travelled to Thailand’s Phuket. At the time the fire broke out at the Goa nightclub, both Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra were in Delhi.

The fire at the club triggered widespread outrage and raised serious questions over safety measures at nightlife venues in Goa. The incident resulted in the deaths of 25 people, making it one of the deadliest nightclub fires in the state.

After their departure from India soon after the tragedy, the whereabouts of the club owners became a key focus of the investigation. Their deportation from Thailand and return to India is seen as a significant development in the case related to the deadly fire.

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