Afghanistan

On this episode of "Talking Foreign Policy," a panel of experts discuss the United States' 20 year long involvement in Afghanistan

The state is expecting to resettle hundreds, if not thousands, of Afghan refugees.

Navy Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak of Ohio was one of the 13 service members killed Thursday while supporting non-combatant evacuation operations in Kabul, Afghanistan; Ohio reported 3,963 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, as cases continue to steadily rise statewide; Kent State and the University of Akron have announced plans to require students, faculty and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine; and more stories.

New coronavirus cases are steadily marching upwards in Ohio despite 60% of the eligible population having received the vaccine; a small number of Afghan refugees have begun arriving in Northeast Ohio; the Air Force has selected Mansfield as the site of a new cyber warfare wing; and more stories.

With tens of thousands of Afghans expected to be resettled across the U.S. in the coming weeks, the International Institute of Akron is ready to welcome families to the area.At least one family has already resettled in Akron. Several more could follow, but the timeline is uncertain.

Noorulbari Mal has lived in the United States since 2017, but his family is still in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes over the country.

Biden's remarks also come as chaos has enveloped Kabul.

Following the Taliban taking control of the capital city in Afghanistan, agencies in this region of Ohio are getting ready to provide aid.

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