Top 10 world news today: US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan almost halfway complete, UN releases report on pandemic-driven poverty and more
Top 10 World news
Top 10 world news today: In this newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of June 2. Bringing an end to the longest war, spanning almost two decades, the United States has already withdrawn 30 to 44 per cent of its troops from Afghanistan.This comes in the wake of US President Joe Biden's decision to complete a 100 per cent withdrawal by the 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks which devastated the world superpower. Meanwhile, read what US’ top disease control official, Anthony Fauci, has to say about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, while working with Donald Trump's government. Also read about a herd of elephants which has already travelled 500kms through China. This and more, below!
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US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan 30-44 per cent complete: CENTCOM
Inching closer to US PresidentJoe Biden's target to withdraw 100 per centof US troops, from war-torn Afghanistan by September 11, according to the US Central Commanduntil last month, an estimated 30 to 44 per cent of American troops have alreadybeen withdrawn.
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Trump praises India’s Opium crackdown, hails anti-drug efforts
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Sydney Sweeney defends provocative ad choice, the internet is still not impressed
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Former India player Diana Edulji wants Smriti Mandhana to replace Harman as skipper at the earliest
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Trump calls Canada-EU associate membership plan ‘laughable’ and threatens 'very serious tariffs'
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Protests erupt over migrant housing plan in Piddington
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Shahzad Bhatti Network declared terrorist organisation under UAPA: Govt order
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Europe wants a common playbook for security threats, seeks security beyond NATO
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240-million-year-old bizarre 'pig with a tusk' creature creates new dilemma over origin of dinosaurs
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Formula One reveals the 2027 race calendar; Monaco to host sprint race for the first time
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All Indian goods to get duty-free access to New Zealand
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Bigg Boss 20: Mahhi Vij reveals she lost Yuva role to Kareena Kapoor; 'didn’t work out in my favour'
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Lionel Messi for 2026 Ballon d’Or over Mbappe and Yamal, says Diego Simeone
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US House votes 417-3 to pass Ratepayer Protection Act targeting AI data center electricity costs
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Hong Kong unveils 11 new measures to boost birth rates, offers higher cash bonuses and housing perks
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Former OpenAI researcher warns of growing risks from Artificial Intelligence
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Veteran actor Anant Nag honoured with Indian cinema’s highest award
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Wildfire tears through forests in Spain's Valencia
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AUS vs SA: Steve Smith still gets 'little flashbacks' from sandpaper gate
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Pakistan naval vessel returns to harbour with 'severe damage' after collision with Indian warship in Arabian Sea
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Fed raises rates for first time in 3 years, Kevin Warsh defies Trump as inflation mounts
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Katrina Kaif’s postpartum weight is not the problem; your gaze is
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Taiwan seeks deeper India ties as direct flights restart soon and chip projects advance
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Daayra movie review: Kareena Kapoor, Prithviraj Sukumaran shine in Meghna Gulzar’s cop-versus-cop crime thriller
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Saudi Vs Houthis: Yemeni military rebels clash with Houthis
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Pak batter Rizwan's petition against being questioned by cyber crime agency rejected by court
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US trade tariff: 100% tariff targets Russian buyers amid trade tensions
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's sons Kasim & Sulaiman claim their father is 'tortured' in jail
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Ebola outbreak: WHO sees encouraging signs in fight against Ebola outbreak
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Trump gets new power to hit India, China with up to 100% tariffs as US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday: Italian PM Meloni sends birthday wishes
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‘Imagine 50 AI fighters cornering one manned jet’: India’s mobbing doctrine eyes a new era of air warm
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Saudi vs Houthis: Riyadh claims to have shot Houthi drone targeting Mecca
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US Treasury rallies global financial institutions for Op Economic Outcast to isolate Iran
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India breaks silence on US Russia sanctions bill, 100% tariff threat: ‘Committed to energy security’ for 1.4 billion
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Want to get married within a year? Why 18 lakh people rush to Jaipur for ‘sacred henna’
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Pakistan boycotts chess match against Israel at Olympiad
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UN General Assembly 2026: What is veto power. Which countries have it and how does it work?
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Suriya and Jyothika say ‘I do’ again after 20 years! See their dreamy wedding pics
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Abhishek Sharma rises to No. 2 in T20Is; ENG’s Robinson 3rd after record Pakistan Tests
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The Early Spring season 2 is happening, but fans have one request - 'don't change the actors'
Turkey President TayyipErdoganhas threatened to "clean up" refugee camps inside Iraq which he alleged sheltered Kurdish militants.Referring to theKurdistan Workers Party (PKK) he said that the Makhmour camp is an "incubator" for militants. While talkingto a state-run channel, Erdogan said, "If the United Nations does not clean it up, we will do it as a UN member,".
Isaac Herzog elected Israel president as opposition scrambles to unseat PM Netanyahu
Replacing President Reuen Rivlin, Labour veteran Isaac Herzog has been elected as Israel's new President. The election wasdonethrough a secret ballot.
Iran's key naval ship sinks in Gulf of Oman
An Iranian naval vessel, tanker 'Kharg" sank in theGulf of Omanafter efforts to put out a fire failed. According to Iran Navy reports, the crew safely disembarked.
'Will blow your mind': Fauci's emails reveal chaos, confusion during Covid
After almost a year of fighting the deadlycoronaviruson behalf of the whole country, US’ top disease control official, Anthony Fauci, has opened up about his struggle in the White House with the previous administration, led by Donald Trump.
Why scientists are concerned about virus leaks at biolabs
The recent theory that COVID-19 might be the result of scientific experiments has now thrown a spotlight on the work of the world's most secureBiolabs,with many experts want tougher controls on such facilities over fears that accidentalleakscould touch off the next pandemic.
Watch: Why did a herd of elephants recently travel 500 kms in China?
In China, a herd of 15 wild Asian elephants have captured national attention. Travelling500 kilometres over the course of the last few weeks, all the while walking through forests, highways and even urban areas, theyhave now reached the outskirts of Kunming city in Southern Yunnan.
Covid pandemic has pushed 100 million more people into poverty, UN report reveals
In a new report, he United Nation’s International Labour Organization (ILO) talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed over 100 million people into poverty. They alsowarnthatthe crisis in labour market caused by the pandemic is not over yet.
China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu. Here's what we know so far
Beijing's National Health Commission (NHC) ha confirmed a41-year-old man in China's eastern province of Jiangsuas the first human case of infection with a rare strain ofbirdfluknown as H10N3.
US to detail global distribution plan for 80 million vaccine doses
Speaking at a joint news conference with Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said that The United States will in the next two weeks announce how the country plans to distribute 80 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines which it has pledged globally.