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Money laundering plays a key role in every part of the illegal drugs industry – here’s how it works

The global illicit drugs trade is estimated to be worth at least half a trillion US dollars each year. Drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin generate large revenues all along their supply chains, from where the products (and precursor materials) are grown or made – principally Colombia and Bolivia,…

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Starmer praises sacrifice of British troops in Afghanistan and Iraq in oblique rebuke to Vance

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has praised the “sacrifice” of British troops who were killed fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq

The Independent UK

Starmer tribute to fallen British troops after Vance’s perceived slight

Sir Keir Starmer’s tribute to personnel killed in Iraq and Afghanistan came after JD Vance’s comments about troops from a ‘random country’.

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IS Militant Behind Kabul Airport Attack Arrested: US

An Islamic State operative who allegedly planned the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul airport during the chaotic US military withdrawal has been arrested, President Donald Trump has said.

International Business Times

Video: Keir Starmer makes dig at JD Vance in tribute to British soldiers after controversial war comments

Sir Keir Starmer opened Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, 5 March — his first since Donald Trump’s explosive meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky — with a dig at JD Vance by paying tribute to the hundreds of British soldiers who died in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer makes apparent dig towards JD Vance over 'some random country' comment

The Prime Minister has made an apparent dig towards US vice president JD Vance over his comments regarding British troops.

The National (Scotland)

Starmer delivers powerful rebuke to JD Vance with tribute to Britons killed in Iraq and Afghanistan wars

JD Vance appeared to describe Britain as ‘some random country that has not fought a war in 30 or 40 years’

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Kabul bombing suspect arrested: What it means for US-Pakistan relations

US thanks Pakistan for helping arrest the ‘mastermind’ behind Kabul bombing, but analysts say ties still need a reset.

Al Jazeera

Trump reveals arrest of terror suspect linked to 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 US troops

During his address to Congress Tuesday night Donald Trump announced the capture of one of the planners of the deadly Abbey Gate attack in 2021 that killed 13 U.S. soldiers.

The Independent UK

Suspect in Kabul airport bombing during Afghanistan pullout is caught and heading to US, Trump says

President Donald Trump says a suspect in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 American service members during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has been taken into custody and is being brought to the United States to face charges

The Independent UK

Scottish veteran slams 'shameful' JD Vance amid Iraq and Afghanistan row

A Scottish veteran has hit out at JD Vance’s “dishonourable and shameful” comments dismissing the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

The National (Scotland)

Vance forced into clarification after MPs who served in forces condemn war jibe

JD Vance played down the ability of ‘troops from some random country that has not fought a war in 30 or 40 years’ to monitor a ceasefire.

Evening Standard

Residents flee border area as Afghan and Pakistani forces clash over crossing closure

A Pakistani official says residents have fled a border area with Afghanistan after forces from both sides clashed into the early hours of the morning

The Independent UK

UK MPs condemn ‘deeply disrespectful’ JD Vance comments

US vice-president’s comments on proposed Anglo-French deployment to Ukraine prompt outrage

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The Independent UK

Iraq veteran MP condemns JD Vance over claim Britain ‘hasn’t fought a war in 40 years’

Keir Starmer hit back as vice president accused of ‘erasing experience’ of UK armed forces personnel who served alongside US in Iraq and Afghanistan

The National (Scotland)

Fury as JD Vance brands UK 'some random country' and dismisses Iraq and Afghanistan

DONALD Trump’s right hand man has sparked outrage after branding the UK “some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years”.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer pays tribute to British troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan after JD Vance 'insulted' their memories

Donald Trump’s deputy lashed out at a proposed Ukraine peace-keeping force led by the UK and France as ‘20,000 troops from some random country that has not fought a war in 30 or 40 years’

Latin Times

Heavily Armed 'Stryker' Combat Vehicles Heading For US Southern Border Were Previously Deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan

"100% OPERATIONAL CONTROL will be had at the southern border," said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of the announcement on X

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Al Jazeera

Pakistani and Afghan forces clash at vital border crossing

Afghanistan says one member of its security forces is killed and two injured in overnight clashes at Torkham crossing.

The Independent UK

Taliban arrest Afghan activist who campaigned for education of girls

Khan was picked up from his house in Kabul by Taliban officials, his brother says

The Independent UK

Taliban dismiss Trump’s claim about Chinese presence at Bagram airfield

Afghanistan calls US president’s statement ‘emotional’ and ‘based on unsubstantiated information’

The Times of India

West Indies should take leaf out of Afghanistan's book, says Viv Richards

NEW DELHI: Batting legend Sir Vivian Richards has expressed disappointment over West Indies' absence from the Champions Trophy, urging them to learn from Afghanistan's progress in international cricket.

Al Jazeera

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa’s win ends Afghanistan hopes

South Africa beat England by seven wickets in Lahore to reach Champions Trophy semifinals while eliminating Afghanistan.

The Times of India

Who will Team India face in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final?

NEW DELHI: In Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the four teams -- South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan and England -- have wrapped up their matches.

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South Africa vs England live stream: Watch ICC Champions Trophy online (it's free)

All the ways to watch South Africa vs England live streams online today, with the Proteas sweating on a place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 knockouts.

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