Afghanistan resettlement

Chairs lined up inside US visa's center at Embassy of the United States of America is shown in Kabul, Afghanistan

First group of Afghans who helped American troops are flown to the US

July 30, 2021Top of The World

The first group of Afghans who’ve helped American forces has arrived for resettlement in the United States. And, Mexico plans to hold its first referendum on Sunday to determine if the past five former presidents can be put on trial for corruption while they were in office. Also, President Joe Biden and major carmakers are negotiating a pledge to make electric at least 40% of all cars and SUVs sold in 2030.

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