Pentagon expands scope of word ‘extremism’, to include terrorism

Pentagon in an upgrade of its policy on Thursday (local time) expanded the scope of the word “extremism” to include terrorism. “The term ‘extremist activities; means…. Advocating, engaging in, or supporting terrorism, within the US or abroad.” The US Department of Defense has come up with a strict anti-extremism policy that can punish service […]

Iran to focus on inclusive govt, terrorism, illicit drugs trafficking at Tehran Ministerial Meeting on Afghanistan

Iran will be holding Tehran Ministerial Meeting on Afghanistan on Wednesday and will be focussing upon issues like – inclusive government, terrorism, and illicit drugs trafficking. “It is expected that Iran’s initiative which has been welcomed by all neighbouring countries’ foreign ministers could pave the ground for addressing some common concerns such as humanitarian and relief operation, […]