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House panel weighs holding Blinken in contempt over Afghanistan withdrawal testimony

Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee recently released a critical report about the Biden administration's handling of the chaotic exit from Afghanistan.

CNN on MSN · 7h

Blinken urges House Foreign Affairs chair to withdraw subpoena and defends 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he is “profoundly disappointed” with House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul after the Texas Republican sent a subpoena and threatened to hold Blinken in contempt following repeated requests to accommodate a hearing as part of the committee’s investigation into the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Associated Press · 5h

House Republicans move to hold Blinken in contempt over Afghanistan testimony

Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are moving to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress after a contentious back-and-forth with the Cabinet secretary about an appearance to testify on the chaotic U.

Meryl Streep highlights Afghan Women’s Plight at UN

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'Cats have more freedom in Afghanistan' than women, Meryl Streep says

Meryl Streep spoke at a U.N. General Assembly event in a bid to get world leaders to focus on the plight of Afghan women and girls under the Taliban.

The Hill on MSN · 4h

Meryl Streep: Afghan women have fewer rights than cats, birds

Hollywood actress Meryl Streep criticized the Taliban and the severe restrictions posed on women’s rights in Afghanistan since its takeover in 2021, urging the international community to do more. Streep,

The Economic Times on MSN · 8h

‘A Cat has more freedom than a woman in Kabul’: Meryl Streep highlights Afghan Women’s Plight at UN

Speaking at a UN event, Hollywood icon Meryl Streep delivered a powerful condemnation of the Taliban's oppressive rule in Afghanistan. Stating that 'today in Kabul, a female cat has more freedoms than a woman.

Biden, Afghanistan and President

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Biden reflects on withdrawal from Afghanistan during speech to U.N.

In President Joe Biden’s final speech to the United Nations General Assembly, he reflected on the nation’s challenges following the 9/11 attacks and his focus on ending the war in Afghanistan after two decades.

Fox News · 5h

Biden defends withdrawing from Afghanistan, dropping re-election bid in last UN address as president

President Biden, in his final address to the United Nation's General Assembly, warning that the world is at an “inflection point," and explaining his decision to suspend his re-election campaign.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 3h

3 Takeaways From Biden’s Last U.N. Speech as President

President Joe Biden spoke about his decision to step down, tensions in the Middle East and the need to support Ukraine in his last speech to the U.N. General Assembly as president.

Afghanistan Suspends Polio Vaccinations. These Are The Implications

Infectious diseases have demonstrated over centuries their ability to take advantage of any openings we give them for spread.

New GOP-backed bill would ban aid to Afghanistan to avoid giving US dollars to the Taliban

A group of Republicans are introducing a new bill that would cease all aid dollars to Afghanistan over concerns of ...

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Opinion - Afghanistan’s neighbors don’t want another civil war

After two decades of U.S.-sponsored mayhem in the Hindu Kush, all the region wants is to recoup the missed opportunities of ...

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Afghanistan’s neighbors don’t want another civil war

After two decades of U.S.-sponsored mayhem in the Hindu Kush, all the region wants is to recoup the missed opportunities of ...

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Dogs rescued from Afghanistan starting new life through Dogs for Defense Foundation

Dan Hughes says the three dogs he’s now working with were named after U.S. Marines Nicole Gee and Hunter Lopez, and U.S. Army ...

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FACT CHECK: Post Claims To Show US Military Equipment Left Behind In Afghanistan

A post shared on Facebook claims to show U.S. military equipment left behind in Afghanistan. Verdict: False The video is from ...

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Afghanistan’s Ancient Greek City and the Mystery of its Demise

The ancient Greek city of Ai-Khanoum in Afghanistan was discovered in the 1960s, but its demise has captivated archaeologists ...

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The Azadi Briefing: Afghanistan Witnesses A Surge In Violence

There has been a significant uptick in violence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, the UN has documented. Anti-Taliban resistance ...

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