PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 21st, 2026: The Taliban Is Losing Control of Afghanistan & Hackers Target U.S. Infrastructure

August 21
16 mins

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

  • The Taliban marks five years back in power, but a growing armed resistance, renewed fighting with Pakistan and the persistent threat from ISIS are raising questions about how securely it controls Afghanistan.
  • Federal agencies warn of an active cyber threat targeting the industrial computers that operate America’s water systems, power infrastructure and factories.

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