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 Bidens remarks on Indian press stir up controversy at White House briefing

The American and Indian press became part of the news last week, after President Joe Biden suggested, before journalists were allowed into…

Afghanistan: Biden was advised to keep 2500 troops say generals

Two top US generals have said they recommended keeping a force of 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, ahead of the full US withdrawal in August.

Testimony…

Top U.S. diplomat to visit India on October 6

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman will travel to New Delhi on October 6 and to Mumbai on the next day, the State Department said.

A top American…

Googles dominance in online ads harming businesses: Australian regulator

A report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said more than 90% of clicks on ads traded through the Australian "ad tech" supply chain…

SPD narrowly beats Merkels party in German polls

The centre-left party, which won 25.7% of the vote, ahead of CDU/CSU conservative bloc’s 24.1%, seeks a three-way alliance

German Social Democrat…

Taliban issue no-shave order to barbers in Afghan province

During the Taliban's previous rule, the conservative Islamists demanded that men grow beards

The Taliban on Monday banned barbershops in a southern…

Joe Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot as additional doses roll out

He dismissed criticism that the United States should distribute more vaccines worldwide before allowing boosters at home.

U.S. President Joe…

Five Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid against militants

Five Palestinians have been killed during raids by Israeli forces in the West Bank.

The Israeli army said the operation was against Hamas militants…