The United States and Taliban have reportedly reached a 'draft framework for a peace deal' in Afghanistan, a breakthrough that could end a 17-year conflict in the war-torn country. According to reports, the United States is considering a full withdrawal of its troops, in exchange for ceasefire and a commitment by the Taliban to not use Afghanistan as a base for terror groups. According to the New York Times, the deal is still in a preliminary stage, and 'still has to be fleshed out before it becomes an agreement'.

Violent clashes took place between police and protesters outside White House on Sunday night as the protests continued across the US against the killing of a black man by a white cop. Police fired tear gas to try to disperse protesters outside the White House. Flash bang devices were used against crowds who had gathered outside President Donald Trump's official residence, chanting, lighting fires and holding up protest signs, reports said.

In a horrifying incident, a&nbsp;truck driver &mdash; apparently deliberately &mdash; drove into demonstrators in Minneapolis on Sunday. Police said that the driver was apparently trying to provoke protesters and was arrested. Police said that no one was hit even as there were reports of some injuries.&nbsp;Dozens of cities, including the Capital&nbsp;Washington DC, have seen massive protests against the killing of a black man by a white cop. The officer who pressed his knee onto George Floyd's neck for several minutes has been charged with murder.

The US will designate the anti-fascist group Antifa a terrorist organisation, President Donald Trump says. Antifa is accused of being the organiser of the ongoing protests across the US over George Floyd's death. Trump has said that Antifa started riots on the US streets after Floyd's death. Protests over his death have turned violent, prompting major cities to impose curfews. Minneapolis, where Floyd died, has seen several nights of arson and looting.

As protesters gathered outside the White House Friday night in Washington, DC, President Donald Trump was briefly taken to the underground bunker for a period of time, reports said quoting a White House official. The President was in the bunker for a little under an hour before being brought upstairs. It's unclear if first lady Melania Trump and their son Barron Trump were also taken down with him. Trump praised the Secret Service the next day for its handling of the protests outside the White House in the wake of George Floyd's death last week in Minneapolis.

Google chief Sundar Pichai has shown solidarity with the African-American community in the United States amid widespread protests over the on-camera death of an unarmed black man in police custody. Pichai said that those feeling grief, anger, sadness and fear are "not alone". He also unveiled a black ribbon on Google and YouTube's US home pages, which, he said, represents his company's support for racial equality.

Indian and Chinese armies&nbsp;have moved&nbsp;heavy equipment and weaponry including artillery guns and combat vehicles to their rear bases close to the disputed areas in eastern Ladakh as the two militaries remained engaged in a bitter standoff along the troubled border for over 25 days, according to reports.&nbsp;The move by the two armies comes&nbsp;as both the countries continued their efforts to resolve the dispute through talks at military and diplomatic levels. Reports said satellite images have captured significant ramping up of defence infrastructure by China on its side of the de-facto border including construction activities at a military airbase around 180 kms from the Pangong Tso area.&nbsp;The Indian Army fiercely objected to the transgressions by the Chinese troops and demanded their immediate withdrawal for restoration of peace and tranquility in the area.

A SpaceX capsule carrying two NASA astronauts Robert L. Behnken and Douglas G. Hurley docked at the International Space Station on Sunday, after a historic launch that marked the first time humans had ever traveled to orbit in a spacecraft built and operated by a private company. Once the docking was completed, Mr. Hurley congratulated staff at SpaceX and NASA and said &ldquo;It&rsquo;s been a real honor to be just a small part of this nine-year endeavor since the last time a United States spaceship has docked with the International Space Station.&rdquo; The docking indicated that the first portion of the test flight with crew aboard was successful. The trip will be considered a complete success once the astronauts return to Earth in the near future, opening the way for more travel to the space station and orbit by astronauts and perhaps space tourists in the years to come.

A fresh picture of Pakistan's &lsquo;ailing&rsquo; former prime minister Nawaz Sharif taking tea at a London caf&eacute; along with some members of his family went viral on social media, sparking a debate on his health with the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf&nbsp;members demanding his return to face corruption cases.&nbsp;In the picture, the 70-year-old three-time premier is seen sitting at a roadside caf&eacute; with his granddaughters. He sported a blue shalwar kameez and a cap and apparently looked in better health.&nbsp;Some ministers got skeptical about the serious nature of his health, saying Sharif is roaming on London streets and he even did not bother to wear mask in this Covid-19 testing time.&nbsp;

Israel's defense minister on Sunday apologized for the deadly shooting of an unarmed, autistic Palestinian man by Israeli police.&nbsp;The shooting of Iyad&nbsp;Halak&nbsp;in Jerusalem's Old City on Saturday, drew broad condemnations and revived complaints alleging excessive force by Israeli security forces.&nbsp;Benny Gantz, who is also Israel's "alternate" prime minister under a power-sharing deal, made the remarks at the weekly meeting of the Israeli Cabinet.&nbsp;He was sat near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who made no mention of the incident in his opening remarks.&nbsp;

Ahead of his video meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 4, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday shared pictures of samosas, saying he would have liked to share the popular snack with the Indian leader.&nbsp;Prime Minster Modi replied that the two countries are "connected by the Indian Ocean, united by the Indian Samosa!". Prime Minister Modi further wrote that once&nbsp;the two nations&nbsp;achieve a decisive victory against Covid-19,&nbsp;the two leaders&nbsp;will enjoy the Samosas together.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nepal's government on Sunday tabled a constitutional amendment bill in Parliament to change the country's map to include disputed land&nbsp;as a part of its territory. The bill proposes to include&nbsp;Kalapani, Limpiyadhura, and&nbsp;Lipulek, a 370 sq km area that both India and Nepal claim as their own, in Nepal's new map. The Nepalese govt has already published a proposed map. The bill was introduced&nbsp;after Nepali Congress, the main opposition party, assured govt that it will support the amendment. India has already rejected the move as unilateral act not based on historical or geographical&nbsp;facts.&nbsp;

The Islamic State has taken responsibility for a roadside bomb attack on a bus belonging to a local TV station that killed two employees. In a statement published on a website affiliated to it, the terror group said that they had attacked employees of Khurshid&nbsp;TV because the channel was loyal to the Afghan govt. According to govt officials, another 4 employees of the channel have been injured in the attack.&nbsp;

As protests keep growing in US in the wake of a black man's death at the hands of a policeman, two rival brands emerge united in support. Sports and footwear giant Nike posted a video inverting its tagline&nbsp;'Just Do It' to 'Don't Do It,' in which the brand urged people to 'be a part of the change.' Adopting a united front against racism, its competitor adidas retweeted&nbsp;Nike's video, writing 'together is how we move forward.' Fans of both the brands wholeheartedly supported the effort as they mourn the loss of George Floyd and many more like him.&nbsp;

As protests continue across the United States into the early hours of Sunday morning, at least 25 cities across 16 states have imposed curfews. The National Guard has also been activated in around a dozen states. In Minneapolis, protesters met with tear gas and rubber bullets as they converged downtown near the city's police precinct. At least three people were reportedly shot amid protests in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday night. In Washington DC, hundreds marched towards Capitol Hill, prompting police to barricade off the lawn in front of the White House.

New York protesters, angry over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, clashed with police on Saturday night in Brooklyn, setting fire to police cars and throwing bricks, rocks at officers who responded in full force. Mayor Bill De Blasio expressed solidarity with demonstrators but was upset over police brutality. Pleading with protesters to remain calm, he promised an independent review of the actions of police and protesters.

US President Donald Trump said he will postpone a meeting of the G7 nations until fall, calling for an expansion of the group's membership. Trump said he considers the G7 an outdated group that doesn't properly represent what's taking place in the world. The G7 members are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Trump singled out India, Russia, Australia and South Korea as possible additions. There has been a buzz of a 'G7 + 3', with the United Kingdom pushing for it, largely with a view to overcome the dependence of China for 5G technology after the Huawei controversy.

The European Union has urged President Donald Trump to rethink his decision to terminate US' relationship with the World Health Organization. Trump on Friday charged that the WHO didn&rsquo;t respond adequately to the pandemic and was under China&rsquo;s 'total control'. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said actions that weaken international results must be avoided and now is the time for enhanced cooperation and common solutions. The US is the largest source of financial support for the WHO, and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.

Protests have erupted in at least 30 US cities over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis. Hundreds of protesters gathered in New York's Staten Island on Saturday to demand and over 200 protesters have been arrested by the NYPD. The former officer, seen in a video with his knee on Floyd's neck, has been charged with murder and manslaughter. At least six states in the US have called on the National Guard. Protesters in Philadelphia on Saturday vandalized a statue of Frank Rizzo, the city's former mayor. Mayors of Philadephia, Houston, Los&nbsp;Angeles and Texas have set mandatory curfews in wake of the protests.

President Donald Trump said he will not tolerate mob violence during demonstrations over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The president made the comment as he spoke in Florida after watching the successful launch of a SpaceX rocket Saturday. Trump said the rule of law is the crown jewel of the country and that his administration would stop mob violence. "I stand before you as a friend and ally to every American seeking justice in peace. And I stand before you in firm opposition to anyone exploiting this tragedy to loot, rob, attack and menace. Healing, not hatred, justice, not chaos are the mission at hand," said Trump.

A SpaceX spacecraft carrying two NASA astronauts soared into outer space on Saturday &mdash; marking the first time humans have traveled into Earth's orbit from US soil in nearly a decade. The two astronauts will spend about 19 hours aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule as it slowly maneuvers its way toward the International Space Station. US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence were in Cape Canaveral to watch the launch. The United States hasn't launched its own astronauts into space since the Space Shuttle Program ended in 2011. Since then, NASA's astronauts have had to travel to Russia and train on the country's Soyuz spacecraft. The launch also marked the first time in history that a commercial aerospace company has carried humans into Earth's orbit. SpaceX has been working on the Crew Dragon spacecraft for 15 years.

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