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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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Musk, Trump claim Sunita Williams was left in space due to politics

Elon Musk and Donald Trump alleged that the Biden administration delayed the return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the ISS for political reasons. Musk stated that SpaceX is now working to bring them back as soon as possible.

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Elon Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump have accused the Biden administration of abandoning NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore at the International Space Station (ISS) for political reasons. The claims were made during an exclusive interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, where the two suggested that the astronauts’ return was postponed unnecessarily.

Musk, who is the CEO of SpaceX, stated, “At the President’s request, we are accelerating the return of the astronauts, which was postponed to a ridiculous degree.” Trump further added, “They got left in space.”

Musk: Return mission being expedited

When questioned about the SpaceX mission to bring the astronauts back, Musk confirmed that his company had been asked to take charge of their return. “We have brought astronauts back from the space station many times before, and always with success,” he said.

The mission to return Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore is expected to take approximately four weeks. Trump, addressing Musk, claimed that his administration had to intervene to ensure the mission proceeded. “You now have the go-ahead,” Trump told Musk, to which Musk responded, “Yes. Well, thanks to you.”

Was the return of Williams and Wilmore politically motivated?

Trump went a step further, asserting that the Biden administration had actively prevented SpaceX from retrieving the astronauts. “He (Biden) was going to leave them in space. I think he was going to leave them there,” he stated.

Musk agreed with Trump’s stance, describing the prolonged stay of the astronauts at the ISS as “terrible” and suggesting that it was influenced by political motivations.

What happened to Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore?

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore launched aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft in June 2024 for a mission initially planned to last only 10 days. However, after a series of technical issues with the Starliner, NASA and Boeing decided that it was too risky to bring the astronauts back using the same spacecraft.

In August 2024, NASA announced that it had assigned SpaceX the responsibility of bringing Williams and Wilmore back using its Crew-9 capsule. SpaceX has been conducting regular missions to rotate ISS crews every six months.

Despite this, Musk recently stated that the return of the astronauts was delayed unnecessarily. On January 20, Musk claimed that Trump personally requested him to expedite the astronauts’ return, accusing Biden’s administration of deliberately leaving them stranded at the ISS for months.

Political controversy deepens

The claims by Trump and Musk have added a political dimension to what was originally a technical issue with the Starliner spacecraft. While NASA had already enlisted SpaceX for the astronauts’ return, Trump’s comments suggest that political rivalries may have influenced the timeline.

As of now, neither NASA nor the Biden administration has officially responded to the allegations made by Musk and Trump. Meanwhile, SpaceX is preparing to bring Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore home, ensuring their safe return after an unexpectedly extended mission.

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Sheikh Hasina vows return, accuses Muhammad Yunus of orchestrating political conspiracy

Bangladesh’s former PM Sheikh Hasina, in a teary address, accuses Muhammad Yunus of orchestrating a conspiracy against her. Dhaka pushes for her extradition as India remains silent.

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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently exiled in India, has vowed to return to her country, accusing interim government leader Muhammad Yunus of orchestrating a violent conspiracy to remove her from power. In an emotional address via Zoom, she alleged that Yunus had fostered “lawlessness” and unleashed “terrorists” to overthrow her administration.

Speaking to the widows of four policemen killed during the student-led uprising in July 2024, Hasina reassured them that she would seek justice upon her return. “The killings were part of his meticulous conspiracy to throw me out of power,” she asserted. She further claimed she narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during the coup that led to her exile.

Accusations against the interim government

Hasina accused Muhammad Yunus of dissolving all inquiry committees investigating the deaths of security personnel and unrest in the country. She alleged that the interim government has been involved in suppressing political opposition through violent means.

“They are destroying Bangladesh,” she said, vowing that she would return and ensure justice is served. She labeled Yunus a “mobster” and asserted that those responsible for the violence would be held accountable.

Backdrop of political turmoil

The student-led protests that led to Hasina’s downfall initially began as a movement against a controversial quota system but soon escalated into demands for her resignation. The protests culminated in her government’s collapse in August 2024, forcing her to seek refuge in India. During the uprising, nearly 450 police stations were reportedly set on fire, and multiple incidents of violence were recorded.

Muhammad Yunus, the interim government leader, has acknowledged the existence of a “design and conspiracy” to remove Hasina, but he has not explicitly taken responsibility for orchestrating the movement.

Dhaka’s call for extradition

Following Hasina’s remarks, Bangladesh’s interim government reiterated its commitment to securing her return. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam stated that the government’s priority is to extradite Hasina and hold her accountable for alleged crimes under her administration.

“The people and political parties of Bangladesh will decide whether her party, the Awami League, should remain in the country’s political framework. But those responsible for killings, enforced disappearances, and other crimes must face justice,” Alam added.

Citing reports from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Alam emphasized that Hasina’s government had been accused of human rights violations, increasing pressure on India to respond to Bangladesh’s extradition request.

India’s silence on the extradition request

Bangladesh’s Foreign Office has formally requested Hasina’s repatriation through a diplomatic note. While New Delhi has acknowledged receipt, it has yet to provide an official response on the matter.

As Bangladesh’s political crisis deepens, the international community remains watchful of India’s stance on the situation. The ongoing tension between Hasina and the interim government is expected to shape the country’s political trajectory in the coming months.

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Prince William, Kate Middleton celebrate Valentine’s Day, share a romantic photo

“To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable. George, Charlotte, Louis, and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you,” he wrote.

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On this Valentine’s Day, as the world revels in celebrations of love, social media is awash with heartwarming images, including a particularly poignant photograph of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Shared on the official X account of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this touching image has resonated with people across the globe, sparking a wave of affectionate comments for the beloved royal couple.

The enchanting photo features the couple sitting together on a mat, surrounded by beautiful woodland scenery. Middleton is captured laughing joyfully as Prince William gives her a tender kiss on the cheek. The couple is colour-coordinated, donning outfits in similar shades that enhance their close bond.

Not only a visual delight, this photograph also serves as a tribute to what the couple has described as their “hardest year.” It is taken from a video shared last year where Kate announced her successful completion of chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis she received nine months prior. The emotional weight of the image is underscored by the single red heart emoji accompanying the post.

Earlier this month, on January 9, which marked Kate Middleton’s 43rd birthday, Prince William paid tribute to his wife, expressing admiration for her remarkable strength throughout the challenging year. “To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable. George, Charlotte, Louis, and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you,” he wrote.

In her video marking the end of her cancer treatment, Kate reflected on her journey, stating, “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life can change in an instant, and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters.” She also shared her insights on the vulnerabilities faced during such a journey and emphasized the new perspective it brings.

The couple, proud parents to three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—continues to inspire many through their resilience and love.

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