Washington struck a deal with the Taliban in Qatar last year, to begin withdrawing its troops in return for security guarantees from the militants and a commitment to kickstart peace talks with the Afghan government. WASHINGTON: The Biden administration said … read more
At least 67 people have died after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Friday, according to the head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in Indonesia. Jan Gelfand told CNN on Friday that … read more
Facebook banned President Donald Trump from the platform “indefinitely” due to his efforts to incite the violence in the US capital this week, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday. Zuckerberg said the 24-hour ban announced Wednesday was extended because of … read more
The rates have now been increased to $2,225 for January 19 and 20. The Hay-Adams hotel and St. Regis have also raised the rates for their rooms during the inauguration. Ahead of US President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration this month, the … read more
NEW YORK/LONDON: Worldwide coronavirus cases crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread of the disease. The Reuters tally is based on official … read more