Morning news brief: Afghan frozen assets, COVID-19 vaccines, and more

The Deputy US Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo, stated that the Taliban would have no access to Afghan central bank reserves, which are primarily held in the US. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a 'mix and match' strategy for all vaccines authorised in the country.Ten months since being banned by social medial companies following the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, former US president Donald Trump has now decided to launch his own social networking platform called “TRUTH Social.”

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We will not let the Taliban access the money: US on releasing Afghan frozen assets


The US has refused to release the frozen assets of Afghanistan adding "it's important to keep pressure on the Taliban". US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said, "We'll not let...Taliban access the money in an ongoing situation...We'll continue to assert our restrictions on Haqqani network and...Taliban." 

FDA approves 'mix and match' strategy for all COVID-19 vaccines approved in US

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a 'mix and match' strategy for all vaccines authorised in the country.

Donald Trump, banned on Twitter, FB, announces to launch his own social network

Ten months since being banned by social medial companies following the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, former US president Donald Trump has now decided to launch his own social networking platform called “TRUTH Social.”

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