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‘We will not have to extend’ – US enlists commercial planes to assist urgent evacuations

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It’s now the second week into the evacuation of Afghanistan, and the United States has enlisted the help of 17 commercial planes to help speed up the process

Biden spoke a short time ago and he says he is still hoping for Afghan airlift to end by Aug 31 deadline

“Our hope is that we will not have to extend.”

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“There are going to be discussions I suspect on how far along we are in the process.”

Biden said about 11,000 individuals” have been evacuated this weekend from Afghanistan.

“Our first priority in Kabul is getting American citizens out of the country as quickly and as safely as possible.”

Evacuation efforts continue of Kabul

The aircraft will not touchdown at Kabul’s main airport, but will instead help move those people who are transiting through third countries.

This comes as thousands of people remain stranded in Afghanistan, with many Afghan nationals crowding the airport boundary in a desperate bid to flee from the Taliban.

Reuters has reported that at least 20 people have died so far since the Taliban took control of the capital.

The UK is also increasing its evacuation efforts – airlifting more than 1,700 people out over the past 24 hours.

Meanwhile, White House national security advisor, Jake Sullivan says there are still several thousand US citizens still stranded in Afghanistan

He warns that the threat of attacks by the Taliban remains “real” and “acute”.

Former US President, Donald Trump gave his thoughts on the unfolding situation, saying the withdrawal of troops under his administration would have been much smoother.

Pictured: February 28, 2021, Orlando, Florida, United States: Former President Donald Trump

Trump also says the decision to go into the Middle East in the first place was one of the worst decisions America has ever made.

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Trump may accept Qatari jet as the new Air Force One

Trump administration considers Qatari royal jet as potential temporary Air Force One, raising diplomatic and ethical concerns.

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Trump administration considers Qatari royal jet as potential temporary Air Force One, raising diplomatic and ethical concerns.


The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Qatar to use a royal aircraft as a potential temporary Air Force One.

The jet — owned by the Qatari royal family — would be retrofitted for presidential use and could be offered as a gift during Trump’s term, with the possibility of it being used again as part of his future presidential library.

While no final decision has been made, the deal raises logistical, diplomatic, and ethical questions around foreign gifts, presidential travel, and how Trump may symbolically separate himself from traditional norms.

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‘Total reset’: U.S. and China agree to lower tariffs

U.S. and China agree to major tariff cuts to 10% after Geneva talks, signaling a shift towards cooperation, though a 20% fentanyl-related tariff remains.

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U.S. and China agree to major tariff cuts to 10% after Geneva talks, signaling a shift towards cooperation, though a 20% fentanyl-related tariff remains.


The U.S. and China have reached a major breakthrough, agreeing to sharply reduce tariffs following high-stakes meetings in Geneva.

President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods will drop from 125% to just 10%, while China will reciprocate by slashing its retaliatory tariffs on American exports to 10%.

However, a separate 20% tariff tied to China’s alleged role in the fentanyl trade will remain in place.

The move signals a clear shift from conflict to cooperation, after years of economic tension that rattled global markets.

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Stocks surge after U.S.-China tariff agreement made

U.S. stocks rebound as U.S.-China agree to cut tariffs, boosting market confidence and optimism over trade tensions.

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U.S. stocks rebound as U.S.-China agree to cut tariffs, boosting market confidence and optimism over trade tensions.

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U.S. stocks rebounded significantly after an agreement between the U.S. and China to reduce tariffs. Major indices like the Dow and S&P 500 saw notable gains, driven by positive negotiations and increases in tech stocks.

U.S. stocks experienced a significant rebound on Monday after the U.S. and China reached an agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs following negotiations in Switzerland.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1,113 points, or 2.6%, remaining strong throughout the session. The S&P 500 rose by 3%, marking over a 20% gain since its low in April amid tariff concerns. It has now reduced its year-to-date losses to 0.9%.

The Nasdaq Composite gained 4%, boosted by an increase in technology stocks linked to China, such as Tesla and Apple.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the talks with China as “very productive”. The U.S. has reduced tariffs on Chinese goods to 30%, while China has lowered tariffs on U.S. imports to 10%. Bessent indicated further meetings with Beijing representatives are anticipated in the coming weeks to work on a more comprehensive agreement.

Tesla shares rose by 6%, while Apple and Nvidia followed closely with increases of 6% and 5%, respectively. Companies heavily reliant on Chinese goods saw some of the largest gains, with Best Buy and Dell Technologies both increasing by 8%, and Amazon also rising by 8%.

Investment strategist Jeff Kilburg noted that market rallies were driven by investor surprise at the rapid progress of the tariff negotiations. Tensions between the U.S. and China had escalated sharply in April but recent developments have led to a recovery in stock prices.

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