President Trump on Thursday said he will reduce the U.S. presence in Afghanistan to 8,600 troops even after a deal with the Taliban. In an interview on Fox News radio,

US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after Taliban deal

President Trump on Thursday said he will reduce the U.S. presence in Afghanistan to 8,600 troops even after a deal with the Taliban. In an interview on Fox News radio, Trump stressed on the need for a residual presence of troops to prevent an attack on the United States. Right now, the official count of US troops in Afghanistan is 14,000. Under the new deal, US will withdraw troops in exchange for assurances from the Taliban that Afghanistan will not be used as a launch pad for terrorist attacks against the United States.

President Trump on Thursday said he will reduce the U.S. presence in Afghanistan to 8,600 troops even after a deal with the Taliban. In an interview on Fox News radio, Trump stressed on the need for a residual presence of troops to prevent an attack on the United States. Right now, the official count of US troops in Afghanistan is 14,000. Under the new deal, US will withdraw troops in exchange for assurances from the Taliban that Afghanistan will not be used as a launch pad for terrorist attacks against the United States.

The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines by India in collaboration with leading global institutions has "rescued the world" from the deadly coronavirus, a top American scie

The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines by India in collaboration with leading global institutions has "rescued the world" from the deadly coronavirus, a top American scientist said, adding that the contributions by the country must not be underestimated. Dr Peter Hotez from Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston during a recent webinar said that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is "India's gift' to the world in combating the virus. He felt &lsquo;compelled to make the statement because, according to him &lsquo;India's huge efforts in combating global pandemic is a story that's not really getting out in the world.&rsquo;

Pope Francis held a historic meeting with Iraq’s top Shi’ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, in Iraq’s Najaf to deliver a message of peace and

Pope Francis held a historic meeting with Iraq&rsquo;s top Shi&rsquo;ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, in Iraq&rsquo;s Najaf to deliver a message of peace and unity.&nbsp;The Pope's meeting with Ali al-Sistani&nbsp;marked the first time a pope meeting with an Islamic cleric.
The pontiff has visited predominantly Muslim countries including Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates and the Palestinian territories, using those trips to call for inter-religious dialogue.
The Pope's trip to Iraq is an effort to both comfort the country's ancient Christian community, and also urge Muslims to embrace Iraq&rsquo;s Christian minority and deepen dialogue with other faiths.

It was a 12-hour standoff but the US Senate finally passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. So what does the bill entail? Direct payments of up to $1,4

It was a 12-hour standoff but the US Senate finally passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan.&nbsp;
So what does the bill entail?
<ul>
<li>Direct payments of up to $1,400 to most Americans</li>
<li>$300 weekly boost to jobless benefits&nbsp;</li>
<li>New funding into Covid-19 vaccine distribution and testing</li>
<li>Funding for K-12 schools for reopening costs</li>
<li>$14 billion in payroll support for U.S.&nbsp;airline</li>
</ul>
It was a big win for democats and US President Biden&nbsp;who now expect the house to vote and clear the bill as early as Tuesday.&nbsp;

Myanmar has requested the administration in Mizoram to send back eight policemen, who reportedly crossed over to the northeastern state to take refuge, following last m

Myanmar has requested the administration in Mizoram to send back eight policemen, who reportedly crossed over to the north-eastern state to take refuge, following last month's military coup in the country. Mizoram shares a 510-km-long porous border with Myanmar, where mass demonstrations are being held in protest against the declaration of a year-long emergency by the country's armed forces and detainment of elected leader Aung&nbsp;San Suu&nbsp;Kyi. Deputy commissioner in Champai district told PTI on Saturday she received a letter from the deputy commissioner of Falam district in Myanmar seeking &lsquo;detainment and handover of eight police personnel to Naypyitaw as a friendly gesture&rsquo;.
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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared confident of winning a trust vote in the National Assembly on Saturday even as the ruling party has warned rebels that those

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared confident of winning a trust vote in the National Assembly on Saturday even as the ruling party has warned rebels that those who vote against him would be disqualified.
Imran&nbsp;decided to take a vote of confidence in the lower house of Parliament after his finance minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh was defeated in the closely-fought Senate election on Wednesday. The Opposition demanded the Prime Minister&rsquo;s resignation after the debacle.
The floor test will take place without the Opposition as the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Friday decided to boycott the vote of confidence on Khan's government.
Opposition parties, which have united behind a mass protest campaign aimed at ousting Imran Khan, have called for a dissolution of the government and fresh elections.

US President Joe Biden has appointed two more Indian-Americans in key administrative positions, according to the latest list announced by the White House on Friday. Ch

US President Joe Biden has appointed two more Indian-Americans in key administrative positions, according to the latest list announced by the White House on Friday.
Chiraag Bains has been appointed as Special Assistant to the President for Criminal Justice and Pronita Gupta has been named Special Assistant to the President for Labour and Workers.
The announcement for appointing Bains and Gupta was part of more than 20 appointments of additional policy staff who will serve with the White House COVID Response Team, Domestic Climate Policy Office, Domestic Policy Council and National Economic Council.
The Biden administration has so far appointed more than 55 Indian-Americans to key administrative position.

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, told Oprah Winfrey that it was “liberating” to have a conversation with the television host without royal minders. &ld

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, told Oprah Winfrey that it was &ldquo;liberating&rdquo; to have a conversation with the television host without royal minders. &ldquo;CBS This Morning&rdquo; aired a clip of Winfrey speaking to Meghan about a conversation they had before the actor's wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018. The clip opens with Winfrey describing how she asked for an interview and Meghan recounting how there were others in the room and she wasn't even supposed to be speaking with Winfrey. When Meghan was asked what was right about doing the interview now, she said it was because of the couple's newfound freedom.

India on Friday said it expects China to work with it through existing bilateral consultation mechanisms between their diplomats and military commanders to ensure early

India on Friday said it expects China to work with it through existing bilateral consultation mechanisms between their diplomats and military commanders to ensure early completion of the disengagement process in the remaining areas in eastern Ladakh. The statement comes days after the armies of the two countries concluded withdrawal of troops and weapons from the north and south banks of the Pangong lake. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that once disengagement is completed at all friction points, then the two sides could also look at broader de-escalation of troops in the area and work towards restoration of peace and tranquillity.

Pakistan's election commission convened a crucial meeting on Friday after Prime Minister Imran Khan accused it of discrediting democracy, according to media reports. Pr

Pakistan's election commission convened a crucial meeting on Friday after Prime Minister Imran Khan accused it of discrediting democracy, according to media reports. Prime Minister Khan, in a televised address, lashed out at the Election Commission which he said failed to stop corruption in Wednesday's closely-contested Senate elections. Khan's criticism of the ECP came after Opposition Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) candidate and former prime minister Yusuf Raza Gilani defeated ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Wednesday, in a major blow to the Prime Minister who campaigned for his Cabinet colleague. Under mounting pressure from the Opposition to resign, Imran Khan announced that he will seek a vote of confidence on Saturday, in a bid to restore the legitimacy of his government following the defeat of the finance minister in the hotly-contested Senate elections.

Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday for the first ever papal visit in the country amid Covid and security fears. The visit is also marks his first international

Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday for the first ever papal visit in the country amid&nbsp;Covid and security fears. The visit is also marks his first international trip since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The Pope said that 'this is an emblematic trip' and added 'it is a duty towards a land that has been martyred for so many years'. During his visit he will try to reassure the fast dwindling Christian community and foster inter-religious dialogue. He will meet Iraq's most revered Shia Muslim cleric as well as celebrate mass at a stadium in Irbil in the north. About 10,000 Iraqi Security Forces personnel have been deployed to protect the Pope.&nbsp;

Leaders of the "Quad" bloc will hold their first-ever meeting this year, as the four biggest democracies of the world, the United States, Japan, India and Australia tea

Leaders of the "Quad" bloc will hold their first-ever meeting this year, as the four biggest democracies of the world, the United States, Japan, India and Australia team up to counter China's rising influence.
A report by Bloomberg quoted Austalian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, confirming the development to reporters in Sydney. Without giving details on the timing of the talks, which are expected to be held virtually this year, Morrison said, the meeting will be between four leaders, four countries, all working together constructively for the peace, prosperity and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
Morrison went on to say that he has discussed arrangements with U.S President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in recent weeks, adding that talks could be followed by face-to-face meetings.

China on Friday hiked its defence budget for the first time to more than $200 billion, over three times higher than that of India, maintaining a single-digit growth for

China on Friday hiked its defence budget for the first time to more than $200 billion, over three times higher than that of India, maintaining a single-digit growth for the sixth consecutive year with a 6.8% increase in 2021. The hike in defence spending by Beijing comes amid a months-long military standoff with India in eastern Ladakh and growing political and military tensions with the United States. China's defence budget is about a quarter of the US figure, which is $740.5 billion for the 2021 fiscal year. With Friday's increase, China's defence spending is over three times higher than India's defence budget of about $65.7 billion, which includes pensions.

Netflix is all set to launch a new Tik-Tok-like feature for its iPhone users in select countries. The streaming giant said that a vertical video for

Netflix&nbsp;is all set to launch a new Tik-Tok-like&nbsp;feature for its iPhone&nbsp;users in select countries. The streaming giant said that a vertical&nbsp;video format called 'Fast Laughs' will soon be available for iOS&nbsp;users, which will have small clips from shows and specials on&nbsp;Netflix.
Patrick Flemming, director of product innovation at Netflix&nbsp;who announced the development in a&nbsp;blog post said, that 'fast laughs' will give a full-screen feed of funny clips from Netflix's&nbsp;comedy catalog including films, series, sitcoms and stand-ups.
The clips can also be shared individually on different social media platforms. The new feature that can be accessed on the Netflix&nbsp;iOS app, also comes with a parental control which when enabled, will show age-appropriate content.&nbsp;

China plans to bring in sweeping changes to Hong Kong's electoral system, a move aimed at crushing disset. During its annual parliamentary meeting on Thursday,&nb

China plans to bring in sweeping changes to Hong&nbsp;Kong's electoral system, a move aimed at crushing disset.
During its annual parliamentary meeting on Thursday,&nbsp;Zhang&nbsp;Yesui, National People's Congress spokesperson announced that China&rsquo;s national legislature planned to rewrite election rules in Hong Kong to ensure that the territory was run by patriots, which Beijing essentially defines as people loyal to government and the Communist Party.
State media Xinhua reported that the proposed changes include adjusting the size, composition and formation of the&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's election committee which is responsible for selecting the city's chief executive.
Chinese officials have also insisted that only those who prove their loyalty to Beijing may hold office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

China's top economic official announced a healthy growth target for the nation and its plans to become a more self-reliant technology leader amid tension with Washingto

China's top economic official announced a healthy growth target for the nation and its plans to become a more self-reliant technology leader amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade, Hong Kong and human rights.
The ruling Communist Party is aiming for economic growth of "over 6 per cent" as it rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in a report on Friday.
China is the only major country to grow last year, clocking a 2.3% expansion even after shutting down most of its economy to fight the coronavirus&nbsp;last year.

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, referring to the high number of people from the community getting a place in his

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, referring to the high number of people from the community getting a place in his administration.
In less than 50 days of his presidency, Biden has appointed at least 55 Indian-Americans to key leadership positions in his administration ranging from his speech writer to the NASA, to almost every wing of the government.
"Indian-of-descent Americans (sic) are taking over the country. You (Swati Mohan), my Vice President (Kamala Harris), my speech writer (Vinay Reddy)," Biden said in a virtual interaction with NASA scientists who were involved in the historic landing of Perseverance landing at Mars.
Indian-American scientist Swati Mohan leads the guidance, navigation, and control operations of NASA's Mars 2020 mission.
Biden, who was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on January 20, has created history by appointing at least 55 Indian-Americans to key positions in his administration. This does not include Vice President Kamala Harris, which is an elected position.&nbsp;

Britain says it will receive 10 million doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine that will be delivered from the Serum Institute of India. The 10 million doses b

Britain says it will receive 10 million doses of the AstraZeneca&nbsp;Covid-19 vaccine that will be delivered from the Serum Institute of India.
The 10 million doses being shipped to the UK are part of a larger order of 100 million doses that was part of the UK's original deal for Covid-19 vaccines made by AstraZeneca.
The UK government said Britain's Medicines and Health products Regulatory agency had carried out an inspection of the Serum Institute's facilities and confirmed that 'globally-recognised quality standards are being met'.

New Zealanders have been told to move away from coastal areas of the North Island after three powerful earthquakes shook the region. The three earthquakes all came duri

New Zealanders have been told to move away from coastal areas of the North Island after three powerful earthquakes shook the region. The three earthquakes all came during early hours at magnitudes of over seven.
The national emergency agency warned of a tsunami threat with "unpredictable surges" expected along the east coast. There were reports of chaos in some towns as hundreds of people tried to reach higher ground.
The South Pacific archipelagos of New Caledonia and Vanuatu have also been warned to prepare for dangerous waves. Parts of South America - including Peru, Ecuador and Chile - have also been warned.
The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said "tsunami waves have been observed", but as yet no damage has been reported.

The UK’s competition regulator on Thursday launched an antitrust investigation into Apple. The Competition and Markets Authority said it would investigate Apple o

The UK&rsquo;s competition regulator on Thursday launched an antitrust investigation into Apple. The Competition and Markets Authority said it would investigate Apple over complaints from software developers about the tech giant&rsquo;s App Store. Apple only lets developers release iPhone and iPad apps through its iOS smartphone platform. The tech giant has a rigorous approval process for iOS apps and has often faced criticism about an up to 30% fee it charges on in-app transactions. UK authorities have said, complaints that Apple is using its market position to set terms which are unfair or may restrict competition and choice &mdash; potentially causing customers to lose out when buying and using apps &mdash; warrant careful scrutiny. Britain&rsquo;s competition probe into Apple follows similar moves by the European Union last year.

Saudi Arabia has made the Covid-19 vaccine mandatory for Hajj pilgrims from all over the world, including India. Saudi Health Minister made the announcement on Thursday

Saudi Arabia has made the Covid-19 vaccine mandatory for Hajj pilgrims from all over the world, including India. Saudi Health Minister made the announcement on Thursday, adding that the government must be prepared to 'secure the manpower required to operate the health facilities in Mecca and Medina'. As per the new rule, Saudi Arabia will only allow those who have taken the Covid-19 vaccine for the Hajj pilgrimage. This year's Hajj will be held in the month of July. But Saudi Arabia has not yet decided the number of pilgrims to be allowed for the pilgrimage in view of Covid-19. In pre-pandemic times, about 20 lakh pilgrims from different countries used to visit Saudi Arabia every year for Hajj.

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