The Taliban's return to harsh Islamic law in Afghanistan, including public executions and amputations, is met with international concern. Meanwhile, the US is criticized for its handling of the Israel-Iran conflict and its decision to withdraw missile defense systems from Saudi Arabia. In the US, the debate over abortion continues, with the House passing a bill to codify Roe v. Wade, and the border patrol faces criticism and scrutiny over its handling of migrants at the US-Mexico border.
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