A Defense Department investigation of the U.S. attack, which occurred during the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, found that the botched strike was not the result of criminal negligence. It recommended no punishment (WaPo).
For Foreign Affairs, Audrey Kurth Cronin argues that Washington needs to abandon drone campaigns.
India: The World Health Organization granted emergency use authorization (Indian Express) to Covaxin, a COVID-19 vaccine developed in India.