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Starmer accused of ‘burying head in sand’ over deal to allow young Britons to live and work in Europe'Banning PTI will be a big mistake,' warns jailed QureshiUnder fire from congressional Republicans about one of the darkest moments of Joe Biden’s presidency, Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the administration’s handling of the disastrous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, saying Democrats struggled to make the best of a bad pullout deal struck by Donald Trump. Blinken testified Wednesday before the Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee, facing questions and angry criticism from lawmakers for the final time in office. The top U.S. diplomat was expected to leave for the Middle East in the afternoon, but the back-and-forth with members, specifically Republicans who admonished the chaotic withdrawal as his defining legacy, delayed his departure. RELATED STORY | House GOP report blames Biden-Harris for chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan Blinken said much of the blame for the sudden collapse of Afghanistan's U.S.-allied government and the chaotic August 2021 evacuation of Americans that followed rested with a withdrawal deal President Trump had reached with the Taliban in 2020 before leaving office. “To the extent President Biden faced a choice, it was between ending the war or escalating it,” Blinken told lawmakers. “Had he not followed through on his predecessor’s commitment, attacks on our forces and allies would have resumed and the Taliban’s assault on the country’s major cities would have commenced.” But McCaul and other Republican lawmakers portrayed Blinken and the Biden administration as ill-prepared and disengaged as the disaster grew, and intent on minimizing mounting evidence that the Taliban would complete a takeover of the country before the last U.S. troops departed. “This catastrophic event was the beginning of a failed foreign policy that lit the world on fire,” McCaul, a Texas Republican, said. He urged Blinken to take “accountability for the disastrous withdrawal.” It was clear “it was going to be a disaster,” said Florida Republican Rep. Brian Mast, who will take over as chairman of the committee in the next Congress. RELATED STORY | Where asylum seekers stand, 2 years after the war in Afghanistan The hearing came at the end of Blinken's diplomatic service under Biden, with six weeks left before Trump takes office, and at the end of McCaul's time leading the Foreign Affairs committee. It served as a capstone to nearly four years of animosity between the two over the end of America's longest war. “For my part, I’ve been determined to learn the lessons from this experience, not only to learn them, but to act on them,” Blinken said. He added, “We’ve made the State Department stronger and better able to respond to crises than it was when we found it, or it was during the Afghan evacuation.” There was little new ground broken on the U.S. withdrawal, after years of blame-trading between Republicans and Democrats. Blinken pointed Wednesday to the planned 2026 release of a government-appointed Afghanistan war commission's review as the best prospect of an independent full report on the disastrous events of the summer of 2021. The 20-year U.S. military occupation of Afghanistan succeeded in routing the al-Qaida militants responsible for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, whom Afghanistan's fundamentalist Taliban militants had allowed a home. But as the U.S. began its pullout, as set by Trump's deal and carried out by Biden, Taliban fighters routed the U.S.-allied government and military, capturing control of the country within months. An extremist group's bombing at the Kabul airport killed 13 U.S. service members and nearly 200 Afghans as Americans, Afghan allies and others thronged the airport in hopes of seats on the last U.S. military-run flights out. Blinken testified Wednesday that all of the “hundreds” of Americans and dual citizens stranded by the sudden scramble from Afghanistan have now been able to leave, if they have chosen. RELATED STORY | Biden review of chaotic Afghan withdrawal blames Trump He opened his appearance before the committee by turning to families of U.S. forces killed in the withdrawal and expressing condolences. Protesters repeatedly interrupted his comments, crying out “scum” and “genocide,” before security cleared the room of them. Blinken denied Republican charges that he and others ignored warnings from lower-ranking administration officials that the U.S. withdrawal would go badly wrong, and that the U.S. had to move faster on getting out Americans and the Afghans who had worked for and allied with them. “We anticipated that Kabul would remain in the hands of the Afghan government” through the end of the year, Blinken said. “This unfolded more quickly than we anticipated including in the intelligence community.” “Waiting until the last minute is not executing a plan,” McCaul said. Blinken's testimony came months after House Republicans issued a scathing report on their investigation into the withdrawal, blaming the disastrous end on Biden’s administration. They played down Trump's role in the failures even though he had signed the withdrawal deal with the Taliban. Previous investigations and analyses by a government-appointed special investigator for Afghanistan and some private policy groups have pointed to a systemic failure spanning the last four presidential administrations and concluded that Biden and Trump share the heaviest blame.
Recently, there has been a significant shift in Qingdao's housing loan interest rates, with new home loan rates set to rise to 3.1%. This sudden change has caught many residents off guard, as they now face the prospect of higher monthly mortgage payments. SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 11, 2024-- The National IT Industry Promotion Agency (President Hur Sung-wook, hereinafter referred to as “NIPA”) has announced that it operates an overseas export consultation event from December 4 to 6. As part of the ‘Smart Service Creation Base Expansion’ project, this event aims to provide Korean ICT companies marketing opportunities and help them to enter the global market. * ICTWOW (WORLD ONLINE ICT SHOW): A regular business-matching platform that bridges ICT companies with international buyers. It provides a range of services, including seller-buyer matchmaking, online exhibition halls, and export consultation support. The Smart Service Creation Base Expansion Project is set to host both online and offline export consultations. Designed to revitalize the ICT sector and strengthen national technological capabilities, these consultations will invite international buyers to Korea and showcase the advanced products and solutions offered by Korean ICT companies. Notably, this consultation event has garnered significant interest within the industry, as its participants are given a chance to take part in Soft Wave 2024. Sponsored by the Ministry of Science and ICT and NIPA, Soft Wave is widely recognized as a premier platform that offers a comprehensive overview of digital transformation and showcases major technology companies at home and abroad. Twelve participants selected for the ICTWOW export consultation will benefit from opportunities such as one-on-one meetings with international buyers, participation in the Soft Wave exhibition, and support for their individual exhibition booths. These benefits are expected to contribute to expanding their export capabilities and establishing a foundation for sustained growth. More information is available on the Korea Techno-Venture Foundation website https://www.ktvf.or.kr/announcement/business.php?ptype=view&idx=4084&page=1&code=business&code=business) View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203230501/en/ CONTACT: ICTWOW Operating Office (Secretariat) Park, Jeon-oh 02-958-6624 ictwow@thegoodwill.co.kr KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA UNITED STATES SOUTH KOREA ASIA PACIFIC CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE NETWORKS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INTERNET CONSUMER ELECTRONICS START-UP TECHNOLOGY SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS OTHER TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOURCE: NIPA (National IT Industry Promotion Agency) Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/11/2024 04:58 PM/DISC: 12/11/2024 04:56 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203230501/enRadu's decision to leave Inter Milan in January comes as a surprise to many, as he had previously expressed his desire to stay and continue contributing to the team's success. However, it seems that the opportunity to play regular first-team football at Spezia was too good to pass up for the talented goalkeeper.
As news of the winger's imminent arrival at Barcelona spread like wildfire, fans of the Catalan club were quick to express their excitement and anticipation. Social media platforms were inundated with messages of support and enthusiasm, with many supporters hailing the signing as a major coup for Barcelona. The prospect of seeing the Golden Boot winner don the iconic Blaugrana jersey and showcase his talents at the Camp Nou has reignited hope and optimism among Barcelona faithful, who are eager to see their team return to the summit of European football.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jao Ituka led Jacksonville State over East Carolina on Thursday night with 18 points off of the bench in an 86-78 victory. Ituka shot 5 for 10 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Gamecocks (4-1). Jaron Pierre Jr. added 16 points while shooting 4 of 10 from the field and 7 for 11 from the line while he also had six rebounds and six assists. Michael Houge had 15 points and shot 6 of 11 from the field and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Aussie star’s epic nine-dart finish triggers massive $365k giveawayIn the highly competitive world of football, players who can offer versatility and excel in multiple facets of the game are often the ones who stand out and leave a lasting legacy. Sergio Ramos, with his decision to prioritize improving his long-range shooting and being more assertive in front of goal, is showcasing his determination to evolve as a player and continue to make significant contributions to his team's success.Ituka scores 18 off the bench, Jacksonville State downs East Carolina 86-78World Football governing body, FIFA has officially announced that Saudi Arabia would host the 2034 men’s World Cup. Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa and Saudi Arabia’s minister of sports and youth Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal celebrated the announcement. Meanwhile, of the 15 stadiums identified to hold matches at the 2034 World Cup, four have been built so far. Fifa also confirmed that Spain, Portugal and Morocco will be joint hosts for the 2030 tournament. Three matches in the 2030 tournament will also be held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to mark 100 years of the competition. Read Also: UCL: Juve pile pressure on Man City as Arsenal cruise to victory The hosts for both World Cups were confirmed at Wednesday’s Extraordinary Fifa Congress meeting following a vote involving the 211 member nations represented at the meeting over a video link. Nations gave their votes by ‘acclamation’ – clapping in front of their cameras via their video links. Fifa president Gianni Infantino responded to criticism the organisation has received over the decisions. “We are aware of critics and fears and I fully trust our hosts to address all open points,” he said. “We have a transparency that will shape real and lasting change. That is what we expect and what we look forward to – social improvements and positive human rights impacts. “That is one of the responsibilities of hosting a World Cup, and the world will of course be watching.” Opinions Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs. As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake. If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause. Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development. Donate Now
First and foremost, lifestyle factors play a significant role in the development of stomach cancer. Unhealthy dietary habits, such as consuming processed foods high in salt and preservatives, have been linked to an increased risk of gastric cancer. Additionally, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are known risk factors for the disease. The rise in fast food consumption and sedentary lifestyles among younger generations has contributed to the increase in stomach cancer cases among this age group.Celebrated artist Cai Guo-Qiang's latest artwork, a spectacular fireworks display featuring drones, took an unexpected turn when one of the drones crashed into the sea off the coast of Miami. The incident occurred during the grand finale of the show, leaving witnesses astonished but relieved that there were no injuries reported.
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