The Taliban disband the Afghan Ministry of Women's Affairs

The Taliban have disbanded the Ministry of Women's Affairs across the country and targeted non-profit groups advocating for women's rights, Iran International reported, quoting Zalmai Khalilzad

US President Joe Biden plans to issue a new decree to make the corona vaccine mandatory for all companies with more than 100 employees. Biden also plans to sign an executive order requiring all federal employees to receive the corona vaccine.

The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state in Texas to prevent the implementation of a new law prohibiting abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy. Attorney General Merrick Garland called the new Texas law "unconstitutional."

The UN special envoy for Afghanistan said the freezing of Afghanistan's international assets and financial aid would cause a severe recession in the country, which could put millions in poverty and hunger. He added that money should be brought into the country to prevent the collapse of the economy and social order

Welcoming the departure of the first civilian flight from Kabul, State Department spokesman Ned Price said he expected more opportunities for people to leave Afghanistan by air or other routes.