• Latest
  • Trending
The Pentagon has repeatedly claimed it is capable of keeping Al-Qaeda and Islamic State (IS) militants in Afghanistan in check through "over-the-horizon" strikes from US bases or aircraft carriers. (Photo: Reuters)

US plans to keep Al-Qaeda in check in Afghanistan with air strikes

October 1, 2021
India’s New Parliament House dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Modi

India’s New Parliament House dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Modi

May 31, 2023
Flight

Sri Lanka plans to start Colombo-Istanbul direct flights

May 31, 2023
Exchange Rate

Foreign Currency Official Exchange Rates from Central Bank of Sri Lanka

May 31, 2023
Flight

World’s best airline for 2023 named by AirlineRatings.com

May 31, 2023
Source - Bloomberg

Sri Lanka rupee’s recent rise may face challenges as experts foresee a potential 16% drop ahead

May 31, 2023
Sri Lanka passports

Sri Lanka to revise penalty for overstaying foreigners

May 31, 2023
Lankan economists call for revival of road, rail bridge across Palk Strait

Lankan economists call for revival of road, rail bridge across Palk Strait

May 31, 2023
Sri Lanka seeks ’Superstar’ Rajinikanth’s help to boost tourism

Sri Lanka seeks ’Superstar’ Rajinikanth’s help to boost tourism

May 30, 2023
Sri Lanka passports

Sri Lanka to initiate new online passport application system

May 30, 2023
India makes available to Lanka credit facility of US$ 1 billion till March 2024

India makes available to Lanka credit facility of US$ 1 billion till March 2024

May 30, 2023
National Fuel Pass

Fuel quota for National Fuel Pass system increased

May 30, 2023
Cabinet nod to revive suspended Colombo LRT project

Cabinet nod to revive suspended Colombo LRT project

May 30, 2023
  • About Us
  • Advertisements
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
No Result
View All Result
NewsIn.Asia
  • Home
  • Around South Asia
    • All
    • Afghanistan
    • Bangladesh
    • Bhutan
    • China
    • India
    • Maldives
    • Myanmar
    • Nepal
    • Pakistan
    • Sri Lanka
    India’s New Parliament House dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Modi

    India’s New Parliament House dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Modi

    Flight

    Sri Lanka plans to start Colombo-Istanbul direct flights

    Exchange Rate

    Foreign Currency Official Exchange Rates from Central Bank of Sri Lanka

    Source - Bloomberg

    Sri Lanka rupee’s recent rise may face challenges as experts foresee a potential 16% drop ahead

    Sri Lanka passports

    Sri Lanka to revise penalty for overstaying foreigners

    Lankan economists call for revival of road, rail bridge across Palk Strait

    Lankan economists call for revival of road, rail bridge across Palk Strait

    Sri Lanka seeks ’Superstar’ Rajinikanth’s help to boost tourism

    Sri Lanka seeks ’Superstar’ Rajinikanth’s help to boost tourism

    Sri Lanka passports

    Sri Lanka to initiate new online passport application system

    India makes available to Lanka credit facility of US$ 1 billion till March 2024

    India makes available to Lanka credit facility of US$ 1 billion till March 2024

  • World
    • All
    • Japan
    • Russia
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
    Flight

    World’s best airline for 2023 named by AirlineRatings.com

    Mars

    Mars bar plastic wrapper swapped for paper

    Recep Tayyip Erdogan

    Erdogan wins Turkish election, extending rule to third decade

    Lankan President’s Japan visit will have a salutary effect on relationship

    Lankan President’s Japan visit will have a salutary effect on relationship

    Joe Biden’s advisers say he doesn’t want to drag Pacific allies into ‘headlong clash’ between US and China

    Joe Biden’s advisers say he doesn’t want to drag Pacific allies into ‘headlong clash’ between US and China

    Cristiano Ronaldo

    Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Sajdah’ goal celebration goes viral

    US dollar notes

    ‘The mother of all crises.’ A US debt default would ricochet around the world

    Tsunami

    Scientists warn climate crisis could trigger giant tsunamis from Antarctica

    Emirates

    All Emirates passengers can now avail of free Wi-Fi connectivity onboard

  • Business
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Books
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music
    • Series
    Samahan

    Amitabh Bachchan expresses confidence for Sri Lankan herbal drink Samahan

    ‘Money Back Guarantee’ to mark cinematic debut of cricketing legend Wasim Akram and wife Shaniera

    ‘Money Back Guarantee’ to mark cinematic debut of cricketing legend Wasim Akram and wife Shaniera

    The gran who couldn’t: Indu Balachandran’s latest book is for readers of all ages

    The gran who couldn’t: Indu Balachandran’s latest book is for readers of all ages

    The Weeknd

    The Weeknd is the world’s most popular artist, Guinness World Records says

    Naatu Naatu has millions of views on YouTube and is a viral sensation over social media

    Watch: Oscar winning song Naatu Naatu

    Naatu Naatu has millions of views on YouTube and is a viral sensation over social media

    Indian song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’ wins Oscar award for best song

    Naatu Naatu has millions of views on YouTube and is a viral sensation over social media

    Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

    Keanu Reeves

    11 of the best films to watch in March

    Netflix. Image credits - Souvik Banerjee @rswebsols / Unsplash

    Netflix cuts prices for subscribers in more than 30 countries

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health
    • Science
    • Travel
    Mars

    Mars bar plastic wrapper swapped for paper

    Emirates

    All Emirates passengers can now avail of free Wi-Fi connectivity onboard

    Exercise. Image credits - Victor Freitas @victorfreitas / Unsplash

    5 healthy habits that are easy to add to your day

    Global concern over babies born too soon

    Global concern over babies born too soon

    Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey

    Nigerian chef cooks for 100 hours in world record attempt

    Batik Air

    Batik Air reinstates daily services between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur

    Confucius tells us how to set ourselves free with ritual

    Confucius tells us how to set ourselves free with ritual

    Sri Lankans enjoy a walk in the beach

    My trip to Sri Lanka restored faith in fellow humans: Australian tourist

    The flavours of Sri Lanka

    The flavours of Sri Lanka

    The Issue of same-sex marriage reaches a critical juncture in India

    The Issue of same-sex marriage reaches a critical juncture in India

    Trending Tags

    • Golden Globes
    • Mr. Robot
    • MotoGP 2017
    • Climate Change
    • Flat Earth
  • Tech
    Whatsapp

    WhatsApp introduces new feature to edit sent messages

    WhatsApp

    WhatsApp will allow users to lock and hide conversations

    Whatsapp. Image credits - AARN GIRI / Unsplash

    WhatsApp announces multi-device feature to support more than one phone

    Apple store in Mumbai

    Apple says ‘Hello Mumbai’ at first India store launch

    WhatsApp

    WhatsApp to introduce five new features in 2023 

    OpenAI has created ChatGPT, a start-up focused on artificial intelligence and its potential use cases. (Image source: OpenAI)

    ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns

    Trending Tags

    • Sillicon Valley
    • Climate Change
    • Election Results
    • Flat Earth
    • Golden Globes
    • MotoGP 2017
    • Mr. Robot
  • Coronavirus
  • Videos
  • Home
  • Around South Asia
    • All
    • Afghanistan
    • Bangladesh
    • Bhutan
    • China
    • India
    • Maldives
    • Myanmar
    • Nepal
    • Pakistan
    • Sri Lanka
    India’s New Parliament House dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Modi

    India’s New Parliament House dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Modi

    Flight

    Sri Lanka plans to start Colombo-Istanbul direct flights

    Exchange Rate

    Foreign Currency Official Exchange Rates from Central Bank of Sri Lanka

    Source - Bloomberg

    Sri Lanka rupee’s recent rise may face challenges as experts foresee a potential 16% drop ahead

    Sri Lanka passports

    Sri Lanka to revise penalty for overstaying foreigners

    Lankan economists call for revival of road, rail bridge across Palk Strait

    Lankan economists call for revival of road, rail bridge across Palk Strait

    Sri Lanka seeks ’Superstar’ Rajinikanth’s help to boost tourism

    Sri Lanka seeks ’Superstar’ Rajinikanth’s help to boost tourism

    Sri Lanka passports

    Sri Lanka to initiate new online passport application system

    India makes available to Lanka credit facility of US$ 1 billion till March 2024

    India makes available to Lanka credit facility of US$ 1 billion till March 2024

  • World
    • All
    • Japan
    • Russia
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
    Flight

    World’s best airline for 2023 named by AirlineRatings.com

    Mars

    Mars bar plastic wrapper swapped for paper

    Recep Tayyip Erdogan

    Erdogan wins Turkish election, extending rule to third decade

    Lankan President’s Japan visit will have a salutary effect on relationship

    Lankan President’s Japan visit will have a salutary effect on relationship

    Joe Biden’s advisers say he doesn’t want to drag Pacific allies into ‘headlong clash’ between US and China

    Joe Biden’s advisers say he doesn’t want to drag Pacific allies into ‘headlong clash’ between US and China

    Cristiano Ronaldo

    Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Sajdah’ goal celebration goes viral

    US dollar notes

    ‘The mother of all crises.’ A US debt default would ricochet around the world

    Tsunami

    Scientists warn climate crisis could trigger giant tsunamis from Antarctica

    Emirates

    All Emirates passengers can now avail of free Wi-Fi connectivity onboard

  • Business
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Books
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music
    • Series
    Samahan

    Amitabh Bachchan expresses confidence for Sri Lankan herbal drink Samahan

    ‘Money Back Guarantee’ to mark cinematic debut of cricketing legend Wasim Akram and wife Shaniera

    ‘Money Back Guarantee’ to mark cinematic debut of cricketing legend Wasim Akram and wife Shaniera

    The gran who couldn’t: Indu Balachandran’s latest book is for readers of all ages

    The gran who couldn’t: Indu Balachandran’s latest book is for readers of all ages

    The Weeknd

    The Weeknd is the world’s most popular artist, Guinness World Records says

    Naatu Naatu has millions of views on YouTube and is a viral sensation over social media

    Watch: Oscar winning song Naatu Naatu

    Naatu Naatu has millions of views on YouTube and is a viral sensation over social media

    Indian song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’ wins Oscar award for best song

    Naatu Naatu has millions of views on YouTube and is a viral sensation over social media

    Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

    Keanu Reeves

    11 of the best films to watch in March

    Netflix. Image credits - Souvik Banerjee @rswebsols / Unsplash

    Netflix cuts prices for subscribers in more than 30 countries

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health
    • Science
    • Travel
    Mars

    Mars bar plastic wrapper swapped for paper

    Emirates

    All Emirates passengers can now avail of free Wi-Fi connectivity onboard

    Exercise. Image credits - Victor Freitas @victorfreitas / Unsplash

    5 healthy habits that are easy to add to your day

    Global concern over babies born too soon

    Global concern over babies born too soon

    Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey

    Nigerian chef cooks for 100 hours in world record attempt

    Batik Air

    Batik Air reinstates daily services between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur

    Confucius tells us how to set ourselves free with ritual

    Confucius tells us how to set ourselves free with ritual

    Sri Lankans enjoy a walk in the beach

    My trip to Sri Lanka restored faith in fellow humans: Australian tourist

    The flavours of Sri Lanka

    The flavours of Sri Lanka

    The Issue of same-sex marriage reaches a critical juncture in India

    The Issue of same-sex marriage reaches a critical juncture in India

    Trending Tags

    • Golden Globes
    • Mr. Robot
    • MotoGP 2017
    • Climate Change
    • Flat Earth
  • Tech
    Whatsapp

    WhatsApp introduces new feature to edit sent messages

    WhatsApp

    WhatsApp will allow users to lock and hide conversations

    Whatsapp. Image credits - AARN GIRI / Unsplash

    WhatsApp announces multi-device feature to support more than one phone

    Apple store in Mumbai

    Apple says ‘Hello Mumbai’ at first India store launch

    WhatsApp

    WhatsApp to introduce five new features in 2023 

    OpenAI has created ChatGPT, a start-up focused on artificial intelligence and its potential use cases. (Image source: OpenAI)

    ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns

    Trending Tags

    • Sillicon Valley
    • Climate Change
    • Election Results
    • Flat Earth
    • Golden Globes
    • MotoGP 2017
    • Mr. Robot
  • Coronavirus
  • Videos
NewsIn.Asia
No Result
View All Result
Home Around The World

US plans to keep Al-Qaeda in check in Afghanistan with air strikes

Editor by Editor
October 1, 2021
in Around The World, United States, World
Reading Time: 5 mins read
195 8
A A
The Pentagon has repeatedly claimed it is capable of keeping Al-Qaeda and Islamic State (IS) militants in Afghanistan in check through "over-the-horizon" strikes from US bases or aircraft carriers. (Photo: Reuters)

The Pentagon has repeatedly claimed it is capable of keeping Al-Qaeda and Islamic State (IS) militants in Afghanistan in check through "over-the-horizon" strikes from US bases or aircraft carriers. (Photo: Reuters)

203
SHARES
Share on WhatsApp

Washington, Oct 1 (AFP) – The US plans to keep Al-Qaeda in check in Afghanistan now that American troops have left Afghanistan with air strikes. Earlier, US President Joe Biden vowed that he would not allow a comeback of Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.

The Pentagon plans to rely on air strikes to prevent a resurgence of Al-Qaeda now that US troops have left Afghanistan, but experts and some lawmakers are skeptical about the effectiveness of the so-called “over-the-horizon” strategy.

For similar articles, join our Whatsapp group for the latest updates. – click here

ADVERTISEMENT

Announcing the complete withdrawal of US troops in April, President Joe Biden vowed he would not allow a comeback of Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, where Osama bin Laden hatched the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington.

Since then, the Pentagon has repeatedly claimed it is capable of keeping Al-Qaeda and Islamic State (IS) militants in Afghanistan in check through “over-the-horizon” strikes from US bases or aircraft carriers.

“Over-the-horizon operations are difficult but absolutely possible,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday.

“And intelligence that supports them comes from a variety of sources, and not just US boots on the ground.”

Is Joe Biden failing?

Austin’s remarks came about two weeks after the Pentagon chief was forced to apologize to the relatives of civilians killed in an August 29 drone strike in Kabul.

The target of the drone strike was suspected IS militants but it ended up killing 10 civilians, including seven children, in what Austin called a “horrible mistake.”

It was the latest in a long line of US drone strikes that caused civilian casualties in Afghanistan, becoming one of the most contentious issues over the 20-year war and prompting harsh criticism from Afghans.

In his congressional testimony, Austin declined to publicly divulge much about the Pentagon’s “over-the-horizon” plans, telling committee members he could provide more details in a closed classified session.

‘Good luck’

A number of experts and lawmakers expressed skepticism about the efficacy of long distance strikes on land-locked Afghanistan, which is thousands of miles (kilometers) from the nearest US base.

“Kill Terrorists in Afghanistan From ‘Over The Horizon’? Good Luck,” headlined an article by James Holmes, a professor of maritime strategy at the Naval War College.

“Over-the-horizon operations work well when the battlefield lies within easy reach of sea or air forces,” Holmes said in the piece published on the national security website 19fortyfive.com.

“Land-based aircraft flying from Persian Gulf airstrips must detour southward around hostile Iranian airspace, into the Arabian Sea, and northward through Pakistani airspace to strike targets in Afghanistan,” said Holmes, a former US Navy officer.

“Carrier aircraft have it easier from a distance standpoint since their mobile airfield can linger in the Arabian Sea,” he added.

“But even so, the Afghan capital of Kabul lies close to 700 miles from the closest point along the Pakistani seacoast,” Holmes said. “Inflight refueling will be a must.”

‘A fiction’

Mike Waltz, a Republican lawmaker from Florida, accused Biden and Austin of peddling a “fiction” when it came to “over-the-horizon” capability.

Unlike in Iraq, where US troops fought IS with Iraqi government forces, or Syria, where Americans partnered with Kurdish fighters, the United States does not have any allies on the ground in Afghanistan or any nearby bases, Waltz said.

“Those drones have to fly all the way around Iran, all the way up Pakistan and lose 70 to 80 percent of their fuel before they even get anywhere near a target,” said Waltz, a former US Army Green Beret who served in Afghanistan.

“The president of the United States is selling this country a fiction that we can do over here with nothing,” Waltz said, pointing to Afghanistan on a map, “what we’re doing over here (in Iraq and Syria) with neighboring bases access, with allies on the ground and with ocean access.”

“That is a fiction that you all need to own,” he added.

In the early 2000s, the United States had military bases in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, but it is no longer present in Central Asia, which Russia considers its sphere of influence.

General Mark Milley, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, told lawmakers that he met recently in Europe with his Russian counterpart, General Valery Gerasimov.

“In the main, we’re not asking permission — negotiating, I guess, is the word,” Milley said.

“President (Vladimir) Putin and President Biden had a conversation and I was following up on that conversation,” he said.

Andy Kim, a Democratic lawmaker from New Jersey, asked Austin, the Pentagon chief, whether US overflights of Afghanistan were legal.

“Yes,” Austin replied, adding that he would provide further details in a classified setting.

The Taliban this week accused the United States of violating international law with drone flights over Afghan territory and warned of “negative consequences” if they continued.

Subscribe to our Whatsapp channel for the latest updates from around the world

Tags: AfghanistanAl QaedaUnited States

Related Posts

Flight
Around The World

World’s best airline for 2023 named by AirlineRatings.com

May 31, 2023
Mars
Around The World

Mars bar plastic wrapper swapped for paper

May 29, 2023
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Around The World

Erdogan wins Turkish election, extending rule to third decade

May 29, 2023
Factum Perspective: Thai elections – A challenge to the military
Around The World

Factum Perspective: Thai elections – A challenge to the military

May 28, 2023
Lankan President’s Japan visit will have a salutary effect on relationship
Development news

Lankan President’s Japan visit will have a salutary effect on relationship

May 28, 2023
Joe Biden’s advisers say he doesn’t want to drag Pacific allies into ‘headlong clash’ between US and China
Around The World

Joe Biden’s advisers say he doesn’t want to drag Pacific allies into ‘headlong clash’ between US and China

May 27, 2023
  • Electricity

    Power cut schedule for today in Sri Lanka: Uninterrupted power supply

    60241 shares
    Share 24119 Tweet 15051
  • Registration open for National Fuel Pass

    6641 shares
    Share 2694 Tweet 1645
  • Foreign Currency Official Exchange Rates from Central Bank of Sri Lanka

    1855 shares
    Share 749 Tweet 461
  • WATCH : Yohani’s first live performance in India

    790 shares
    Share 329 Tweet 192
  • Power interruption schedule released: Check your area power cut time

    742 shares
    Share 320 Tweet 176
  • About Us
  • Advertisements
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

© 2022 All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Around South Asia
    • Afghanistan
    • Bangladesh
    • Bhutan
    • China
    • India
    • Maldives
    • Myanmar
    • Nepal
    • Pakistan
    • Sri Lanka
  • Around The World
  • Breaking News
  • Business
    • Exchange
  • Climate Change
  • Governance
    • Crime
    • Diplomacy
    • Defense
    • Human Rights
    • Politics
    • Strategic Affairs
  • Lifestyle
    • Books
    • Entertainment
      • Arts
      • Cinema
      • Gaming
      • Music
      • Movie
      • Series
      • TV
    • Health
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Travel
  • Culture
    • Ethnicity
    • Gender
  • Development news
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Coronavirus
  • History
  • National
  • Offbeat
    • Media
    • Music and arts across South Asia
  • Recommended
    • Headlines
    • Highlights
    • Top Picture
    • Top Story
  • Religion
  • Science
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Cricket
      • LPL
      • IPL
    • Tennis
    • Formula 1
    • NBA
  • Tech
    • Instagram
  • United Nations
  • Weather
  • World
    • Japan
    • Russia
    • United States
  • Videos

© 2022 All rights reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

eskisehir escort -

https://www.vudols.com/

- Sağlık Personeli - mersin escort - Antalya korsan taksi -
ip booter