Congressman urges Trump to drop proposed travel ban affecting Afghan allies
“Such a ban could abandon thousands of people in Afghanistan facing Taliban reprisals for helping American service members,” Krishnamoorthi said.
Afghanistan, US
US
Trump administration cuts over 80% of USAID programs, Rubio says
Rubio said the remaining 1,000 programs would now be administered “more effectively” under the State Department, with oversight from Congress.
Middle East
Over 1,000 killed in Syria as new government battles Assad loyalists
Among the dead, 125 were members of government security forces.
Human Rights, US
Afghan deportees among dozens released in Panama after U.S. expulsion
Among those released was Hayatullah Omagh, a 29-year-old Afghan national, who fled Afghanistan in 2022 after the Taliban’s return to.
Europe
Trump’s military aid freeze to Ukraine dominates Kyiv’s morning news
Military aid shipments to Ukraine stopped early Tuesday morning.
Asia
Japan battles worst wildfire in decades as thousands evacuate
The wildfire, which broke out on Feb. 26 amid dry conditions, has proven difficult to control.
Europe
Car plows into crowd in Mannheim, killing two
Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with several people lying on the ground as emergency responders attempted to resuscitate at least.
World
World leaders react as Zelensky and Trump clash at the White House
The encounter, marked by sharp disagreements over U.S. support for Ukraine, left allies reaffirming their commitment to Kyiv while prompting.
Afghanistan, World
US deports another group of migrants, including Afghans, to Panama
At least 2,200 people have crossed into the country in recent weeks.
World
US, Thailand Launch Southeast Asia’s largest military exercise
More than 8,000 troops from 30 countries are participating in the annual drills.