Morning news brief: Afghan lawmakers voice alarm on air force as US withdrawal comes closer and more
Morning brief
We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. FromAfghan lawmakers voicing alarm on air force as US withdrawal comes closer toWashington authorising $100 million for Afghan migration aid,we have it all.
You can alsoread aboutthe6.7-magnitude quake that hitPhilippines, according to the USGS, andIndia is our critical partner in region, says US State department ahead of Blinken visit. And also check out thatVenezuela says US military plane violated its airspace.
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Afghan lawmakers voice alarm on air force as US withdrawal comes closer
During the virtual talks this week with the US Congress, an Afghan delegation said that it appealed for a quick action on aircraft maintenance and munitions supplies as President Joe Biden prepares to end America's longest-ever war by the end of next month.
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Washington authorises $100 million for Afghan migration aid
US President Joe Biden on Friday authorised the use of up to $100 million to address migration emergencies related to the situation in Afghanistan, the White House said.
India critical partner in region, says US State dept ahead of Blinken visit
Washington has described India as a'critical partner in the region' as US Secretary of state Antony JBlinken is due to visit the country.It saysboth countries have a'shared interest in a stable and secure Afghanistan'.Blinkenwill be in Delhi onJuly27 and 28. It will be his first visit to the Indian capital since the new Biden administration took charge.
6.7-magnitude quake hits Philippines: USGS
A strong earthquake shook the Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, but it was deep, and local authorities said they did not expect damage. The 6.7-magnitude quake struck off the main island of Luzon at 4:48 am (2048 GMT) at a depth of 112 kilometres (70 miles), USGS said.
Venezuela says US military plane violated its airspace
A USmilitary plane violated Venezuela's airspace along the South American country's border with Colombia in what it said was a "flagrant provocation", the nation's armed forces said on Friday.Venezuela has on several occasions in recent years reported alleged airspace violations.