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Taliban could take Afghan capital in 90 days - U.S. intelligence

Asia Pacific · 1:35 PM UTC

Taliban fighters could isolate Afghanistan's capital in 30 days and possibly take it over in 90, a U.S. defence official told Reuters on Wednesday citing U.S. intelligence, as militants took control of an eighth provincial Afghan capital.

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United Kingdom

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Europe

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EuropeSuspected saline switch sparks vaccine stir in Germany
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Health

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Business

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U.S.

U.S.U.S. Senator Manchin concerned about Democrats' $3.5 trln spending plan
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U.S.New York Governor Cuomo resigns in sexual harassment scandal
U.S.Florida, Texas schools defy governors' bans on mask mandates as COVID cases soar

China

ChinaTrudeau condemns Chinese court's 11-year sentence in Canadian's espionage case
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ChinaTop public relations director at Chinese social media giant Weibo arrested
ChinaChinese tech firms 'self-correct' to get ahead of potential regulatory fury

Great Reboot

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Technology

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Autos & Transportation

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Autos & TransportationChina auto sales tumble for a third straight month in July
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Energy

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EnergyAnalysis: Sunrise or another false dawn for technology to bury emissions?
EnergyGas producer BKV Corp to buy Texas power plant for $430 mln
EnergyOil drops below $70 as U.S. urges OPEC+ to pump more

Sustainable Business

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Sports

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