POLITICS
The European Union has challenged China's longstanding claims of neutrality in the Ukraine war, accusing Beijing of training Russian soldiers on Chinese territory who later went on to fight against Ukrainian forces. Kaja Kallas, the European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, on June 15 criticized China
Explosions at Kabul Airport Kill More than 100 People, Including 13 US Soldiers
More than 90 Afghans and at least 13 American servicemen were killed by two explosions at the Hamid Karzai...
Biden Sticks to Withdrawal From Afghanistan by Aug. 31, Evacuation Facing Terror Threats
President Joe Biden indicated that he plans on sticking to the August 31 deadline for full withdrawal...
FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Despite Risks, Critics Slam Agency
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. In a press release...
American Airlines, Delta and Other Commercial Airlines Ordered to Join Afghan Evacuation Efforts
On Aug. 22, the Pentagon activated Stage-1 of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) protocol that provides...
Kabul Airport Descends Into Violence, Chaos as US and Allies Leave
The Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul has become a scene of violence. Several people have been...
State Department: 1,500 Americans Still in Afghanistan
Thousands evacuated, but efforts could continue past Aug. 31 deadline About 4,500 Americans have been...
Former Officials: Trump Planned to Keep Special Ops in Afghanistan
Speaking with conservative outlet Breitbart, three former officials of the Trump administration said...
Biden Says US Committed to Taiwan’s Defense, Pentagon Appoints Taiwan-born Undersecretary
Speaking with ABC News on Aug. 18, U.S. President Joe Biden mentioned Taiwan and other American allies...
Taliban Atrocities Gathering Momentum: Afghan Woman Set on Fire for ‘Bad Cooking’
Despite the Taliban assuring the world that it would respect women's rights, stories of horrific atrocities...