Japan ekes out economic growth in recovery from pandemic
Japan’s economy grew at an annual rate of 1.3% in the last quarter, raising hopes for a gradual recovery from the painful impact of the coronavirus pandemic By YURI KAGEYAMA … Read More
Month: August 2021
USDA to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25 percent
The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families—the largest single increase in the program’s history By ASHRAF … Read More
Asian shares slip amid pandemic, Afghanistan worries
Asian shares are slipping amid worries about surging coronavirus infections in the region, as well as concerns about the long-term impact from the Afghan government’s collapse By YURI KAGEYAMA AP … Read More
USDA to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25 percent
The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families—the largest single increase in the program’s history By ASHRAF … Read More
US ambassador flees Kabul embassy with flag as Americans shelter in place
State Department confirms ALL staff working at the US Embassy in Kabul have been evacuated to chaotic airport where thousands gather on the tarmac desperate to escape Taliban forces tightening … Read More
Biden on Afghanistan: ‘I will not repeat the mistakes we’ve made in the past’
The Taliban has swiftly regained control of Afghanistan 20 years after US forces began Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The United States linked the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to al Qaeda, a … Read More
The President says there was no good time to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan, but things unfolded quicker than anticipated
The Taliban has swiftly regained control of Afghanistan 20 years after US forces began Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The United States linked the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to al Qaeda, a … Read More
A look back at Operation Enduring Freedom, the US mission in Afghanistan
The Taliban has swiftly regained control of Afghanistan 20 years after US forces began Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The United States linked the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to al Qaeda, a … Read More
CNN is on the ground as Taliban seize Afghanistan and civilians attempt to flee
After the Taliban rapidly gained control over Afghanistan, leaving scores of people scared, helpless and desperate to flee, the United States’ withdrawal strategy has been greatly criticized. “Clearly, there’s no plan … Read More
US Embassy warns Americans not to travel to Kabul airport
Senior US Senate staffers were working with Pentagon officials Sunday night to help Afghan pilots who had fled the country and landed in Uzbekistan, where US officials feared they could be turned … Read More
