US halts issuing visas for Afghan passports

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The US State Department said on Friday it has immediately paused visa issuance for those travelling on Afghan passports. "The Department is taking all necessary steps to protect US national security and public safety," it wrote on X. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US "has no higher priority than protecting our nation and our people." It came after an Rahmanullah Lakanwal,