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The US and its allies accelerated the withdrawal of diplomatic and civilian personnel from Kabul over the weekend, after the Taliban made rapid advances towards the Afghan capital. The US evacuated diplomats from its embassy by helicopter, and an Afghan government minister said power would be handed over to an
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The international community has come together to aid India in its struggle against the devastating coronavirus surge, which has seen the country report over 354,000 new infections and 2,800 deaths in a single day. Narendra Modi's government has faced criticism for its handling of the crisis,
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As India battles a catastrophic COVID-19 surge, with over 350,000 new infections reported on Monday, the US has announced a major policy shift, allowing the export of essential raw materials for vaccine production in India. The Biden administration will permit the shipment of raw materials, test kits, ventilators, and
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As the US withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, President Joe Biden announced plans to "end the forever war" and withdraw all US and Nato forces by September 11, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. However, the US departure has left a fragile government in Kabul, beset
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President Joe Biden's statements on gun control measures have drawn attention, with the President asserting that even gun owners support universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. While it is true that a significant majority of Americans, including gun owners, support enhanced background checks, the evidence
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Thailand has been a popular tourist destination in the past, attracting 40 million visitors annually. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism in the country has come to a near standstill, with many tourist hotspots struggling to recover. In an effort to revitalize the industry, one Thai island has devised a
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Two families from Minnesota are grappling with the loss of loved ones at the hands of law enforcement, and they are finding solace and strength in each other. The families of Daunte Wright and George Floyd have been advocating for justice and accountability, and they have joined forces to support
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Procrastinators got a one-month reprieve on filing taxes, while the US-China meeting got off to a rocky start. Meanwhile, Walmart is introducing a vaccine passport app. In this week's business and tech news, we highlight the most significant developments that will shape the future of commerce and technology.
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The Biden administration faces a growing humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border, where an increasing number of migrant children seeking asylum are being detained in short-term holding facilities. Despite the White House maintaining that the border is closed, migrant children are being let in rather than being turned away, with
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As the US continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden has announced a new effort to get the nation closer to normal by the Fourth of July. In his address to the nation, Biden stated that he wants Americans to be able to hold small gatherings by the holiday,
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The decade-long reliance on central banks to stimulate economies through cheap money and unconventional asset purchase programs is coming to an end. The gargantuan fiscal stimulus package set to pass the US Congress will mark a significant shift in policy approaches. The OECD's latest economic outlook forecasts that
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President Joe Biden's administration has quickly mobilized a response to the devastating storm that has left millions of Texans without power, defying the challenges of a natural disaster that can be as unpredictable as they are destructive. By swiftly approving states of emergency in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana,
