An Afghan soldier was killed in a firefight outside Kabul’s international airport early Monday, highlighting the perils of evacuation efforts even as the Taliban warned any attempt by US troops to delay their withdrawal to give people more time to flee would “provoke a reaction”. The shooting came as the Taliban moved to shore up […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed an order directing his administration to stop N-95 face masks and other personal protective equipment needed in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic from being exported to other countries. In a statement, Trump said his order under the Defense Production Act “is another step in […]
The strong winds that battered Auckland overnight tore legendary sailor Sir Peter Blake’s former yacht Archangel off its mooring. It was among a raft of damaged to the city after fierce gusts of up to 139km/h were recorded in Auckland overnight, sending trees toppling, container ships tumbling and damaging numerous powerlines across the city. The […]
