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Taliban seek support of China for expanding footprint in Afghanistan

68 Hits - Oct 19, 2021, 8:45 AM - Amelia Writer

A nine-member delegation led by Taliban leader Mullah Baradar Akhund met Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi on Tuesday. The Taliban leader assured Beijing that they will not allow Afghanistan to be used against security of any country.

Technology

AirPods 3: What the rumors got right (and wrong)

74 Hits - Oct 19, 2021, 8:27 AM - Amelia Writer

Apple's third-generation AirPods are surprisingly similar to what was predicted by all the rumors in the months leading up to...

Sports

'Skinny guy' to 'Pakistan life-saver': Shoaib Malik eyes T20 World Cup glory with last hurrah

62 Hits - Oct 18, 2021, 9:42 AM - Amelia Writer

When Shoaib Malik takes the field for Pakistan in the Twenty20 World Cup, the 39-year-old all-rounder could be forgiven for...

Business

UK emerges as Europe's top crypto hub with $170bn of deals

123 Hits - Oct 18, 2021, 8:05 AM - Amelia Writer

The UK has become the leading country in Europe for cryptocurrency transactions, with $170bn (£123bn) worth of deals.

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‘Heavy casualties’ as explosion hits Shia mosque in Afghanistan

113 Hits - Oct 15, 2021, 10:54 AM - Amelia Writer

Large blast rips through building in southern city of Kandahar during Friday prayers

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Italy using anti-mafia laws to scapegoat migrant boat drivers, report finds

136 Hits - Oct 15, 2021, 8:33 AM - Amelia Writer

A decades-long policy of criminalising asylum seekers is filling prisons with innocent men, according to analysis by rights groups

Technology

Apple may cut iPhone 13 production by millions as US warns of Christmas shortages

168 Hits - Oct 13, 2021, 10:25 AM - Amelia Writer

Shares in Apple fall as global chip shortage and supply chain issues prompt White House to admit there could be...

Health

Carbon emissions ‘will drop just 40% by 2050 with countries’ current pledges’

129 Hits - Oct 13, 2021, 8:42 AM - Amelia Writer

International Energy Agency says $4tn investment needed over decade to reach net zero target

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US to give humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, Taliban say

316 Hits - Oct 11, 2021, 8:01 AM - Amelia Writer

US says it discussed aid in talks in Doha but Taliban say deal agreed that stops short of formal recognition...

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Brussels vows swift response to Poland’s ruling against EU law

130 Hits - Oct 8, 2021, 1:41 PM -

Ursula Von der Leyen says European Commission will decide on the next steps to take