Nearly 200 Afghan nationals were flown to the United States from the Philippines after their special immigration visas were processed as part of an agreement between Manila and Washington. The Afghans arrived in the Philippines on Jan. 6 and left in several groups last week after completing their application process, with the U.S. covering the cost of their stay. The move comes after concerns over security threats faced by some Afghans trying to flee the Taliban rule, and is part of broader efforts to strengthen security alliances in the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions with China.
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Trump and Zelenskyy's Meeting Sent Political Shockwaves Around The West. How Did Europe Respond?
Donald Trump's abrupt shift in support towards Ukraine, culminating in a contentious meeting with President Zelenskyy, has caused a stir in global diplomacy. Zelenskyy's subsequent visit to London for a summit with Keir Starmer highlighted Europe's commitment to aiding Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, with the UK pledging additional support and military assistance to bolster Kyiv's defense efforts. Despite the tumultuous events, efforts are being made to maintain stability and continue supporting Ukraine...
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