
We must put the past behind us and rebuild Afghanistan, says Taliban leader
India Today
In an interview with state-owned Turkish news channel TRT World, Taliban leader Anas Haqqani spoke of the militant group’s ‘victory’ over US troops in Afghanistan and their plans for the future.
In an interview with state-owned Turkish news channel TRT World, Taliban leader Anas Haqqani spoke of the militant group’s ‘victory’ over US troops in Afghanistan and their plans for the future. “Now, we have an opportunity to rebuild Afghanistan. God has granted us victory after so many years of effort and I am happy that an Islamic order is about to be established,” Anas Haqqani said.
Oil and gas refineries and hubs are up in flames not just in the Middle East, but also in Russia and the US. Crude oil prices have surged over $100 a barrel. With the energy infrastructure in the Middle East likely to take years to be rebuilt, the world could be set for the biggest oil disruption in history.

Speaking at the White House, Trump said the United States was in contact with "the right people" in Iran and suggested that Tehran was eager to reach an agreement to halt hostilities. "We're in negotiations right now," he told reporters, without offering further details on the scope or format of the talks.











