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Israel’s Bennett Arrives in Washington, Set to Meet with Biden to Talk about Iran

August 25, 2021 Dime

Naftali Bennett, Israel’s Prime Minister has arrived in Washington DC in his first overseas diplomatic visit since he assumed the position, Fox News informed. Bennett is set to meet with US President Joe Biden in […]

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WHO Reports Critical Level of Medical Supplies in Afghanistan

August 24, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

With roughly half of Afghanistan population in need of humanitarian assistance caught in the chaotic situation followed by US troops’ withdrawal, the World Health Organization warned Tuesday it’s left with only a week-worth medical supplies […]

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Terrorists and Criminals Hide Among Afghan Refugees, Two Already Arrested

August 24, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Few days after the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin warned that Taliban militants could enter Russia and other Asian and European countries under the guise of seeking asylum, two refugees with terrorist and criminal connections […]

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Taliban Leader Baradar Secretly Met with CIA’s Burns in Kabul, Discussed US Withdrawal

August 24, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The Aug. 31 deadline for the US to wrap up citizens and Afghan allies’ evacuation was probably the main subject of discussion during of CIA Director William Burns’ secret meeting in Kabuk with the Taliban’s […]

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EU, Greece Respond to UNESCO Warnings over Taliban Threat to Afghanistan Cultural Heritage

August 24, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

In light of UNESCO appeal last week for the preservation of Afghanistan’s cultural heritage following the country’s takeover by the Taliban, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni informed on Monday that Greece is working along with […]

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US Sanctions on Eritrea’s Army Chief Blasted as Blackmail

August 24, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Eritrean foreign ministry blasted on Monday sanctions the US imposed on its army chief General Filipos Woldeyohannes over allegations of serious human rights abuses in war-torn Tigray region of Ethiopia, Al Arabiya TV reports. The […]

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Biden to Face Extra Pressure from G7 Allies to Extend Troops Pullout from Afghanistan

August 24, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

With the clock’s ticking for G7 online meeting scheduled under the UK’s initiative on August, reports come suggesting that UK PM Boris Johnson will be joined by France and Germany in the call on the […]

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According to Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby, there are presently no indicators of a Russian chemical weapons assault coming, but authorities are keeping a careful eye on the situation

The Quantity of US Military Equipment Seized by Taliban Unknown, DoD Spokesman Says

August 24, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

More than a month after the US troops started its withdrawal from Afghanistan Pentagon still has no idea of the quantity of US weapons, hardware and equipment that ended up in Taliban’s hands handed over […]

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Avalanche of New Vaccine Mandates Triggered by FDA’s Full Approval of Pfizer’s Jab

August 24, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

An avalanche of new vaccination mandates was triggered among US government entities immediately after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full federal approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech jab on Monday, The Hill reports. The hope […]

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State Department Rejects Claims that they Fully Trust Taliban for Safe Passage of Evacuees

August 24, 2021 Dime

Ned Price, the spokesman of the US State Department rejected the claims that the Biden administration was set to rely on the vow of the Taliban forces that they will allow a safe passage for […]

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Adam Schiff Warns of Terrorist Attacks by ISIS-K and Al Qaeda on Kabul Airport

August 24, 2021 Dime

Representative Adam Schiff claimed that the airport in Kabul might be a target of ISIS-K and Al Qaeda to perform a terrorist attack, while the US troops and allies are stationed there trying to complete […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Biden’s Issue Approval, Favorability Ratings Decline – Independents Shift – Rating Bezos, Musk – Wrong Track Ticks Up

August 23, 2021 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Monday, August 23, 2021 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 47%Up 1 from Saturday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on three polls, ranging from 46% (Reuters, Rasmussen) to 50% (CBS News). […]

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Afghan Security Forces Rescued 13 Children Sent to Terrorist Training

August 23, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

In light of the chaos and security crisis unfolding in Kabul and spreading throughout Afghanistan, the Afghan security forces prevented Monday 13 Afghan children from being taken to Pakistan’s Balochistan province and trained to be […]

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US Will Keep Indo-Pacific Region Free and Open, Harris Vows During Singapore Visit

August 23, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

US vice president Kamala Harris has stressed during a visit to Singapore that the US will continue its efforts on keeping the Indo-Pacific region free and open as soon as it resolves higher priority Afghanistan […]

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British Evacuation Efforts’ Extension in Afghanistan Depends on US and Taliban

August 23, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

With the deadline ticking for the joint US, UK and other countries’ troops efforts to evacuate thousands of its citizens and Afghans from Afghanistan, British armed forces minister pointed Monday that US is the key […]

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WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the world is at a critical juncture with coronavirus pandemic entering third year.

WHO Calls for Delay of COVID Booster Shots until Larger Global Inoculation

August 23, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Warning that if inoculation rates are not raised globally, stronger variants of the coronavirus could develop WHO Director-General called on high-income countries on Monday to delay giving booster shots to its citizens and instead donate […]

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Chinese Foreign Ministry Blasts US for ‘Hegemonic’ Sanctions on Russia over Navalny

August 23, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The US found itself target of China’s criticism again on Monday after Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin denounced the latest round of US sanctions on Russia as baseless and unfair, CGTN reports. The United […]

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G7 Leaders Might Consider Sanctions against Taliban on Britain’s Demand

August 23, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

In the wake of the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for a virtual meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) countries with reports saying he’s planning to urge leaders […]

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US Warned Against Extending Stay in Afghanistan by Taliban Spokesman

August 23, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen warned US of serious repercussions for any possible extension of American military pullout deadline, calling it a ‘red line’ in an interview with Sky News published on Monday. With time already […]

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Door Left Open for US Troops Deployment Extension in Afghanistan beyond Aug. 31

August 23, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Acknowledging the difficulty of getting tens of thousands of people out of Afghanistan in matter of days, President Biden said Sunday in his second address in three days that US troops deployments may be extended […]

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Violent Clashes Between Antifa & Proud Boys in Portland End Up in Shooting

August 23, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Portland witnessed Sunday a chaotic street showdown in which dozens of right-wing Proud Boys and leftist Antifa members clashed armed with improvised weapons, but the conflict was later punctuated with brief gun battle on a […]

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Biden Calls on Taliban Forces to Unite and Provide for Afghan People and their Well-being

August 23, 2021 Dime

US President Joe Biden vowed that the US would receive all Afghan allies who are trying to flee the Taliban, but only after a thorough screening and clearance at the transit centers and military bases, […]

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US Can Expect Robust, Appropriate Reaction from Kremlin to Its Sanctions

August 22, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, reacting to newly announced US sanctions against Russia in connection to Alexey Navalny, called them provocations that prove Washington’s unwillingness to face reality, TASS reports. Reiterating that putting pressure […]

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EU’s Borrell Claims US Troops Make Afghan Allies’ Evacuation by the End of August Impossible

August 22, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell blamed on Saturday American troops at Kabul’s airport for preventing evacuees from leaving, making it impossible for Europe to evacuate all of its Afghan allies from the city by […]

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Worldwide Recall of GM’s Chevy Bolts EVs Over Battery Issue Posing Fire Risk

August 22, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Expanding a previous recall of 69,000 older Bolts, General Motors is now recalling all Chevrolet Bolt EV’s sold worldwide due to a battery problem that could cause fires, raising questions about lithium ion batteries which […]

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Pentagon Faces Strong Vaccine Resistance in the Army Despite Mandate Announcement

August 22, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Lacking an effective strategy against widely spread doubt about the pandemic’s seriousness and misinformation on jabs, Pentagon’s effort to mandate Covid-19 vaccination for all 1.3 million active-duty service members faces growing resistance among troops, The […]

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Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Reinstatement Temporarily Blocked by Supreme Court

August 22, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily blocked Texas federal judge’s order to reinstate the Trump administration’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy President Biden halted, Fox News reports. The Texas judge accepted on August […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Biden’s Rating Slips – New Virginia, New Jersey Polls

August 21, 2021 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Saturday, August 21, 2021 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 46%Down 2 points from Wednesday RON’S COMMENT: President Biden’s job rating is now clearly underwater, 46-50…. Today’s average is based on three […]

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Putin Rebukes US on Its Afghan Gamble, Says Imposing Alien Standards of Political Life Unacceptable

August 21, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

In the wake of US troops’ withdrawal from Afghanistan and the chaos that has gripped the country afterwards, Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed on Friday that US has failed in its 20-years efforts to impose […]

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Impeachment Docs Filed Against Biden on Three Articles, including Afghanistan

August 21, 2021 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The infamous GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene renewed on Friday her calls for President Biden’s impeachment, filing three impeachment resolutions against him with Afghanistan issue being one of them. Green proposed that Congress impeach Biden […]

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