Top United States (US) defense officials have warned their government that leading terrorist groups in Afghanistan could pose a threat to the US in the next few months after the withdrawal of forces. According to the details, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told members of Congress that groups such as al Qaeda would likely regain their capabilities within two years and will be able to plan attacks against the US and its Western allies. Joint Chief of Staff, General Mark A. Milley, further warned that the period could be less than two years, depending on the future of Afghanistan’s … Continue reading Al-Qaeda threatens to re-emerge in Afghanistan, US Secretary of Defense warns