A major federal operation in Fort Worth, Texas has led to the arrest of Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, an Afghan national who allegedly posted a TikTok video showing a bomb plot targeting the city. The arrest comes just one day before a separate White House shooting involving another Afghan national, raising urgent questions about terrorist threats on U.S. soil. Alokozay faces state charges for making a terroristic threat, and DHS confirms he entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome following the Afghanistan withdrawal. Federal and state law enforcement, including the Texas Department of Public Safety and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, coordinated to take him into custody prior to a potentially more dangerous incident in D.C.
02 December,2025 01:35 AM IST
Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan evacuee now accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House? Here is the journey of the 29-year-old suspect — from his military background in Afghanistan to his arrival in the United States.
27 November,2025 08:52 PM IST
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84, according to a statement released by his family. His passing is attributed to pneumonia and cardiovascular complications. Cheney served as VP under President George W. Bush, where he became a pivotal force shaping U.S. defense and national security strategy in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Widely regarded as one of the most influential and controversial decision-makers of his era, Cheney played a central role in crafting the War on Terror, expanding intelligence authority, and guiding U.S. foreign engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq. WATCH
04 November,2025 11:07 PM IST
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Afghanistan’s northern city of Mazar-e Sharif, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 320. The quake damaged the city’s iconic Blue Mosque, a centuries-old holy site, and triggered widespread panic as rescuers searched through rubble. Power outages hit several provinces, and officials warn the death toll could rise as remote areas report in.
03 November,2025 06:12 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
