Author: The Afghanistan Post
The Taliban have shot a former national security employee named Kamal in the village of Haiderkhel, Ismail Khel District, Khost. Kamal worked in the Paktika Province security directorate and had been detained and released several times by the Taliban before. The Taliban have not commented on this incident.
17 July, marks the 17th death anniversary of Afghanistan’s last king, Mohammad Zahir Shah. Zahir Shah ascended to power at 19 after the assassination of his father, Mohammad Nadir Khan, and ruled for 40 years. His reign saw the establishment of a new constitution, the adoption of a constitutional monarchy, and the freedom of political parties. Political analysts note that Zahir Shah managed to maintain a balance between the East and West, the USA and the USSR, and established strong internal security. However, his cousin, Daoud Khan, ended the monarchy with a coup in 1973. Zahir Shah returned to Afghanistan…
This year, female students were once again not allowed to participate in the Kankor exam, and all the participants were boys. This decision has faced widespread criticism from activists and organizations. Rahimzoy, a resident of Paktia province, achieved the highest score of 395.61 and has been admitted to the Kabul University School of Medicine. He called on the government to reopen schools and universities for their sisters. Rahimzoy added that he worked hard to achieve this position, dedicating time to his studies, meals, and prayers.
Former President Barack Obama has warned that if Donald Trump is allowed to return to the White House and Republicans take control of Congress, Biden’s achievements and everything Democrats stand for will be at risk. Obama called Biden one of the most impactful presidents and praised his role in ending the pandemic, creating millions of jobs, reviving NATO, and mobilizing the world against Russia’s aggression. He described Biden’s decision to step down as difficult but right for America. Obama urged Democratic leaders to ensure a strong nominee emerges for the elections.
Kamala Harris, U.S. Vice President, has officially announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination and to succeed Joe Biden. In a statement released shortly after Biden’s withdrawal announcement, Harris emphasized her commitment to uniting the party and defeating Donald Trump. She praised Biden for his leadership and service, calling his decision a patriotic act. Harris is among the top contenders for the 2024 presidential election.
In a thrilling turn of events, Afghanistan’s cricket team pulled off a surprising victory against Australia, keeping their hopes for the semi-finals in Group 1 alive. With this win, Afghanistan’s fate now hinges on their upcoming match against Bangladesh in the final Super Eights game. The scenario is straightforward: securing any points from the match will guarantee Afghanistan’s spot in the final four. However, a loss to Bangladesh would eliminate them from contention due to the net run rate calculations.