The United States and United Kingdom warned citizens in Kabul yesterday to stay away from the airport due to a security threat, which an unnamed U.S. official told the New York Times was a potential attack by the self-proclaimed Islamic State’s affiliate in Afghanistan. Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands said today they were halting evacuations.
Myanmar: A Russian military official said Russia will deliver missile defense systems (Reuters) to Myanmar’s military on time. Rights groups have criticized Russia’s sales to the Myanmar junta.
