Afghan leaders to meet Biden at the White House
Biden to offer assurances of support as advances by the Taliban spark alarm amid rapid US withdrawal.
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Modi meets Kashmir leaders for first time since autonomy revoked
Indian PM calls for measures to speed up elections for disputed region under direct rule since 2019.
Biden plans evacuation of Afghans who ‘helped’ the US
About 18,000 Afghans who have worked for the US have applied for special visas.
Mexico’s central bank hikes rates, in surprise split decision
Banco de Mexico raised its key rate by a quarter point to 4.25 percent in response to a jump in inflation.
Rent due: Biden extends US eviction moratorium until end of July
Roughly 3.2 million people in the US said they faced eviction in the next two months, according to government data.
Biden: ‘We have a deal’ on a bipartisan infrastructure plan
Amid a hyper-polarised climate in Washington, both parties are able to come to a rare agreement.
Palestine Monetary Authority mulls digital currency
A digital currency for Palestine would strike at least a symbolic blow for monetary independence from Israel.
Giuliani’s law licence suspended over Trump election falsehoods
The New York court's decision prevents Rudy Giuliani from representing clients as a lawyer.
‘Seek the truth’: Pelosi forms panel to investigate Capitol riot
US Republicans blocked a bill to create a bipartisan commission; the top House Democrat moves forward without them.
Portugal’s Lisbon rolls out new COVID curbs as cases surge
Restrictions reimposed due to surge driven by the delta variant, which accounts for majority of new infections.
Algerian prime minister resigns following election results
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune accepts resignation of Abdelaziz Djerad and appoints him as caretaker prime minister.
Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani unveils $10bn green energy push
Indian mogul and fossil-fuel billionaire unveiled a plan to invest $10.1bn over three years in green energy.
Northeast Nigeria conflict killed more than 300,000 children: UN
Study published by UNDP finds death toll caused by 12 years of violence is 10 times higher than previous estimates.
Civilians fear abductions as Sudan-Ethiopia border row deadlocked
Lack of clear demarcation in al-Fashaga has led to fighting between the two sides in recent months.
Shell urged to ditch appeal over landmark climate ruling: Report
Friends of the Earth Netherlands called on Shell not to appeal against the ruling requiring it to reduce emissions.
Taking the pulse of the US economy: What the latest data tells us
A batch of data on Thursday showed the jobs market and the broader economy continue to rebound - but with hiccups.
UN says 230,000 displaced by Myanmar fighting
Myanmar has been in crisis since a February 1 coup overthrew elected government, prompting nationwide anger.
Canada: At least 600 graves found at Indigenous boarding school
Cowessess First Nation announces discovery of hundreds of graves on former Marieval Indian Residential School grounds.
Fed up, Argentina’s domestic workers demand a better deal
Argentina’s domestic workers, badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic, are unionising for better pay and job security.
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced Friday for murder of George Floyd
From sentencing guidelines to the likelihood of appeals, here is what you need to know going into Friday’s sentencing.