Chinese State Media Backs Commentary Supporting Xi Jinping's Crackdown on 'Sissy Stars'
"The capital market will no longer become a paradise for capitalists to get rich overnight," the author of an opinion piece wrote.
Over 70 State Department Staff Pen Letter Asking Blinken to Remove 'Anti-Semitic' Employee
In a blog post, the mid-ranking Foreign Service officer called Jewish people "the seed of the Serpent, that brood of vipers.”
Disagreement With WH Over Booster Shots Prompt Senior FDA Directors to Step Down
The duo decided upon their exit after the White House moved to start administering COVID-19 booster shots by the week of September 20, despite not having FDA approval.
South Korea Passes Bill Curbing Apple, Google Control Over App Stores, U.S. Could Follow
The law allows app developers the freedom to choose their own payment processing systems without facing delayed app reviews or being deleted from the Apple's and Google's marketplaces.
Trump Campaign Paid More Than $4.3 Million to Jan. 6 Event Organizers
The House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol requested info from 15 social media companies, the FBI and more.
EU Proposes Restrictions on American Travelers as Delta Variant Surges
Cases of COVID-19 have surged in recent weeks, with Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Texas all reporting ICU capacity over 90 percent.
Questions Arise After ESPN Airs Online-Only High School's Football Blowout
“Bishop Sycamore told us they had a number of division one prospects on their roster. To be frank, a lot of that we could not verify," ESPN's commentator said during the game.
Afghan Refugees Are Entering the US—Here's What We Know
“We're prepared to house them and feed them for as long as it takes to get them through the process," Air Force General Glen D. VanHerck said.
Could the U.S. Evacuation List Become a Taliban Kill List if All Allies Don't Leave?
“News of this list being shared shows that once the military-led evacuation effort concludes, America has a responsibility to use all of its available resources to rescue our allies by every other available method," Kristofer Goldsmith told Newsweek.
With U.S. Isolated to Kabul, Afghan Interpreters in Other Regions Could Be Left for Dead
“Anybody who's been killed right now was an American ally of some type," said Matt Zeller, veteran Army captain and founder of the nonprofit No One Left Behind program.
Pentagon: U.S. Will Continue Mission to Evacuate Citizens After Kabul Suicide Bombings
“While we're saddened by the loss of life, of both U.S. and Afghans, we're continuing to execute the mission," Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. said.
How Taliban's Feud with ISIS Could Doom Its Push for International Recognition
“Almost anything now can be used by ISIS to try to break up the Taliban's ability to appear or be somewhat moderate, affecting its relations with the US and outside powers," Anthony H. Cordesman of CSIS told Newsweek.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Calls on Biden to Pardon Air Force Drone Leaker Daniel Hale
“The legal question of Mr. Hale's guilt is settled, but the moral question remains open," Omar wrote. "I strongly believe that a full pardon, or at least a commutation of his sentence, is warranted.”
Iraq Seeks Anti-Terrorism Role in Baghdad Summit with Iran, Arab Gulf States
“Even if we bring the foreign ministers together at one table this could be considered a breakthrough to end the tensions between Iranians and the Gulf Arabs," an official close to Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said.
Jewish Bible Not Obsolete, Rabbis Tell Pope After Sermon Reignites Centuries-Old Feud
“The pope presents the Christian faith as not just superseding the Torah, but asserts that the latter no longer gives life," Rabbi Rasson Arousi said.
'That's Not What War Looks Like': Rep. Dan Crenshaw Questions Pullout From Afghanistan
“The option has always been chaos in a terrorist safe haven, or [maintaining] a small residual force," Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw said.
Trump: Only 15 Percent of Afghan Evacuees Are American, Calls Effort 'a Complete Failure'
“We can only imagine how many thousands of terrorists have been airlifted out of Afghanistan and into neighborhoods around the world," Trump wrote.
21,600 Evacuated From Afghanistan as Deadline Nears, Number of Americans Left Uncertain
The Pentagon called this figure the "best departure results since evacuation operations began" in Afghanistan.
'Construction Issues' Responsible for Keystone Pipeline Spills, Government Watchdog Says
“The four (spills) were caused by issues related to the original design, manufacturing of the pipe, or construction of the pipeline," a report by the Government Accountability Office found.
Biden Asks Businesses to Mandate Vaccine After Pfizer Shot Gets FDA Approval
“It only makes sense to require a vaccine to stop the spread of COVID-19," President Joe Biden said at a Monday press conference.