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Military presence at the Tajik-Afghan border increases

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2 years ago

October 25, 2021

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Counterterrorism drills led by a Russian organisation ended on Saturday after six days of demonstrations

Aggressive tanks paired with loud bangs… these were the scenes at the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan for the past six days.

In a show of military power, the Russian-led exercise acted as a warning to prevent the Taliban from entering Tajik territory.

Carried out by the Collective Security Treaty Organisation and backed by multiple former Soviet countries, more than 4,000 troops were present during the exercise that ended on Saturday.

Tanks, artillery and assault aircrafts were seen in support of Tajikistan and the Russian military base nearby.

Secretary General of the CSTO says they “will not leave Tajikistan alone in the face of danger”.

Afghanistan is home to millions of Tajiks, making up the second largest ethnic group in the country.

According to Russian media reports, the Taliban has allied with an ethnic Tajik militant group that seeks to overthrow Tajikistan’s president.

For now, the relationship between the two countries remains strained.

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U.S. terror alert “when, not if”

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13 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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The FBI director has made a major announcement about the terror threat in the United States right now. So why is he so worried?

In a major announcement, the director of the FBI revealed that the United States is currently facing its most heightened terror threat level since October 7.

The nation’s security apparatus is on high alert, with officials reporting a surge in intelligence indicating potential terror plots. #ticker today #featured

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Desperate Zelensky cancels Congress video call

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13 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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President Volodymyr Zelensky unexpectedly canceled a videolink appearance to appeal for continued US funding.

Ukraine is sounding the alarm, expressing a “big risk” of losing the ongoing conflict if the United States Congress delays crucial aid.

As tensions continue to escalate on the eastern front with Russian-backed separatists, Ukraine has been relying on international support to sustain its fight for sovereignty. #featured

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Will the travel boom continue in 2024?

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14 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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Several big events are scheduled in 2024 and travelers say they’re planning to attend.

Following the pandemic—pent-up demand to travel exploded.

But, after years of inflation and rising tourism costs—are travelers curtailing plans for 2024 or revving them up?

Casey Hatfield-Chiotti, a Travel Editor, Marin Living Magazine joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #travel #traveltrends #2024travel #tourism #luxurytravel #hospitalityindustry #MarinLiving #ParisOlympics #solareclipse #featured