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Chinese firm DJI's drones still a national security threat: US
"Existing DOD policy and practices associated with the use of these systems by US government entities and forces working with US military services remain unchanged contrary to any written reports not approved for release by the DOD," the department said in a statement.
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 194 million
In its latest update on Monday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload, death toll and the total number of vaccine doses administered stood at 194,092,488, 4,158,316 and 3,841,936,983, respectively. The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 34,443,064 and 610,891, respectively, according to the CSSE.
US asks Pakistan, India to work towards stable relationship
Blinken is scheduled to visit India and other countries between July 26-29 in what is being said is an important tour in reference to the developing situation and increasing Afghan Taliban control in Afghanistan. As per Acting Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Affairs Dean Thompson, Blinken would be discussing different options for what he called a "negotiated settlement" in Afghanistan.
CDC may back wearing masks against Covid, even for vaccinated: Anthony Fauci
Fauci told CNN that he has taken part in conversations about altering the guidelines, something he described as being "under active consideration", the Xinhua news agency reported. He noted that some local areas where infection rates are surging are already urging individuals to wear masks in public regardless of their vaccination status.
UN chief calls for leadership of G20 on climate action
"The world urgently needs a clear and unambiguous commitment to the 1.5-degree goal of the Paris Agreement from all G20 nations. There is no pathway to this goal without the leadership of the G20," he said in a statement on the G20 ministerial meeting on environment, climate and energy, Xinhua reported.
Nawaz Sharif's meeting with Afghan NSA in London creates uproar in Pakistan
The uproar started after the Afghan NSC tweeted a picture of the meeting with Nawaz Sharif in London. "NSC Afghanistan @NSCAfghan NSA @hmohiband State Minister for Peace Sayed Sadat Naderi called on Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in London to discuss matters of mutual interest," the tweet read.
Taliban using Pakistani madrasas to recruit fighters
Afghanistan National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib fired another salvo at Pakistan, as he said that as many as 15,000 militants could enter Afghanistan from Pakistan to fight the Afghan forces. Mohib said Pakistan has been a safe haven for the Taliban and that the group has been using Pakistani madrasas to recruit fighters.
Afghan forces kill 81 militants in Balkh province
The sorties were launched on Saturday in parts of the restive Kaldar and Chamtal districts, leaving 81 insurgents dead and injuring 43 others, reports Xinhua news agency. A large number of arms and ammunition, as well as over two dozen vehicles and motorbikes of the militants, were also destroyed during the air raids, the statement added.
International Criminal Court investigating war crimes by Taliban
The watchdog body said that after Taliban forces took control of Kandahar's Spin Boldak border crossing with Pakistan on July 8, 2021, and the Spin Boldak district center on July 16, they conducted searches to identify residents who have worked for the local government or security forces. Taliban forces that control areas around Kandahar city have carried out similar searches and have evicted some residents.
21 Houthi rebels killed in Saudi-led airstrikes
"The airstrikes on Saturday hit the Iran-backed Houthi militia in several positions in Nati district, killing 21 and injuring 13 others... They were brought to the hospital in the province," the medics told Xinhua news agency. Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported five airstrikes on Nati district late on Friday, without providing further details. The district is a stronghold of the Houthi group.
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