Four US officials argue leader of Romanian far-right party should not benefit from US visa

17 August 2026 Four US officials, two of whom are former ambassadors to Romania, signed a Jerusalem Post article arguing that George Simion, the leader of the far-right party Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), should not have a visa to the United States. The signatories, former US ambassadors to Bucharest Adria

The Taliban seized power on Aug. 15, 2021, as the U.S. and other NATO troops withdrew following a costly two-decade war. The U.S. withdrawal led to chaos at Kabul airport as crowds of people tried to flee the country in desperation.

Taliban rulers and other male officials gathered at Afghanistan’s traditional assembly hall to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their return to power. There were no women present.

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis  AP News