Carlos de la Cruz was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq following the 9/11 attacks and endorsed by the National Border Patrol Council.

The entities involved

• Carlos de la Cruz →

  American businessman

  Nothing else this week.

• Afghanistan →

  country in Central and South Asia

  • A 6.2-magnitude earthquake impacts the wider region, with the epicenter hitting Afghanistan.Sun 21:10
  • Colleen Shogan's career path, including her work with federal agencies and her connection to Iraq and Afghanistan, is detailed.Sun 20:25
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • On August 17, 2026, specific food exports were reported, including Neelam and Totapuri mangoes shipped to Maldives, and frozen French fries from Uttarakhand sent to Iraq.Sun 16:26
  • Don McCullin documented ongoing conflicts across Beirut, Northern Ireland, Bangladesh, Iraq, and Biafra.Sun 15:12

Related events

• The Taliban regime is currently operating from Afghanistan, and its rule is negatively impacting the country's recovery.Sep 17
• Demands are rising for the international community to focus on the cross-border threats posed by militant groups finding sanctuary and operational bases in Afghanistan.Jun 10