U.S. Vice President Harris begins Asia trip amid Afghan debacle
The Hindu
She will be the first U.S. Vice President to visit Vietnam
Vice President Kamala Harris began a trip to Asia Sunday where she will offer reassurances of Washington's commitment to the region after the chaotic U.S. pullout from Afghanistan and Taliban takeover. The hardline Islamists' swift return to power a week ago, and desperate scenes of thousands trying to flee, have cast another shadow over the United States' status as a global superpower. But on her visit, which includes stops in Singapore and Vietnam, Ms. Harris will seek to allay concerns about U.S. dependability.More Related News
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