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Joe Biden is Stick to his plan Withdraw troops from Afghanistan before the end of this month, ignoring international pressure, including European allies, and demanding more time to evacuate.

The US President’s decision puts an end to uncertainty about the August 31 deadline for the withdrawal of US troops from the country. Biden has faced calls from Britain, France and Germany to extend the mandate, including during the G7 meeting yesterday.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that the Islamic organization will allow foreigners to leave, but due to the chaotic crowd and the risk of stampede, Afghans are ordered not to go to Kabul Airport.

Mujahid rejected allegations that the Taliban were looking for individuals related to the old regime, saying that the organization had announced an amnesty. He said that hospitals and schools have reopened and the bank will resume operations today.

More about Afghanistan:

• A sort of CIA meeting The meeting with the Taliban marked the highest level of face-to-face talks between the Biden administration and militants since they took power.

• deeper: Decades of exile made the leaders of militant groups More secular, But they may have difficulty controlling their infantry.

• View: Afghanistan Facing an economic crisis The former central bank governor of the country wrote that this is also a humanitarian operation. Financial Times Viewpoint It is the Taliban that should not have the right to veto the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

For expert insights on what will happen next in Afghanistan, please join the Financial Times reporters and guests, including Former Governor of the Central Bank of Afghanistan, Ajmal Ahmady, attended our subscriber-only webinar today at 2:30pm BST. You can register here. — Jennifer

There are five more stories in the news

1. Democrats in the House of Representatives agree to a $3.5 trillion spending agreement 220-212 votes Marked a step Develop Joe Biden’s economic agenda, which calls for investment in American social safety nets, including education, childcare, and green energy. Legislators will work on a more detailed version of the legislation later this year.

2. Britain targets social media, games and video The government will target social media companies, video streaming and gaming platforms Sweep set Regulations to protect children’s online data will come into effect next Thursday.

3. David Giroux cuts stock exposure A top active fund manager at T Rowe Price Back The “wealthy” US stock market reflects investors’ nervousness about the high valuations that have been entrenched since the rebound from last year’s pandemic lows.

4. OnlyFans founder blames banks for porn ban Tim Stockley accuses “unfair treatment The bank forced him to ban pornography on the platform. This decision aroused strong protests from users of the site and raised doubts about its future.

5. Charlie Watts died at the age of 80 this Rolling Stones drummer The band’s publicist announced his death. He said that he “departed peacefully in a London hospital” surrounded by his family. Watts recently received treatment for an unknown illness.

Coronavirus Digest

• U.K Government consultants will Recommend the third Starting in September, people with weakened immune systems will be vaccinated against Covid-19.Hospital death toll Reached the highest level in five months in England.

• Super League Club has Refused to release Players participating in World Cup qualifiers from countries on the British Red List.

• Scotland Announced plan Independent investigation Enter the epidemic prevention and control work.

• commodity Price from iron ore to oil assembly Yesterday, as concerns about the impact of Covid on the Chinese economy eased.

• Goldman Sachs will Need proof All employees and customers entering its office next month will be vaccinated. Do you think employers should require Covid vaccination certificates?Tell us in our latest news polling.

In our latest coronavirus business update, Darren Dodd wrote Regarding how supply chain issues make it difficult for companies to deal with. register Get the newsletter and follow our real-time coronavirus Blog.

the day before

Biden talks with tech giants on cybersecurity The President of the United States will host Apple’s Tim Cook, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and Amazon’s Andy Jassy Nowadays Discuss how the company can improve network security after a series of violations and ransomware attacks. (edge)

Anniversary of Rohingya Repression in Myanmar Four years ago, the country’s army that seized power in a coup d’état launched a violent campaign against the Muslim Rohingya minority.The Biden administration has Stopped Call it genocide. (politics)

income Qantas Report income As well as the Grafton Group and the National Bank of Canada.

What are we still reading

Marijuana Banking U.S. cannabis companies are caught between state and federal laws that still classify the drug as an illegal substance and pay high fees for financial services provided by lesser-known companies. Market sales in 2020 are about 20 billion U.S. dollars, and cannabis can claim to be The biggest debt to the banking industry domestic.

The French “fachosphere” fuels the hopes of right-wing elections Before the French presidential election next year, nativist social media theorists are using sexiness and jokes to express extreme views.Their center information: Immigrants and foreigners they claim fail to integrate into society.

The “lunatic” Brexit war continues The decision to extend the company’s deadline for certification of manufactured products bearing the UK quality mark appears to be just another step in the management of Brexit. In fact, ideology once again collides with reality and loses. Helen Thomas argues.

Currently, cryptocurrency exchanges are booming The popularity of Bitcoin has turned the former small platform into a powerful platform, generating millions of dollars in revenue every day. How long can wealth last, Ask Eva Sale.

“True Monopoly”: Cost struggle reveals Broadridge’s influence The obscure Wall Street utility company operates financial channels that most investors have never thought of.But the charge is as high as 25 cents an email Sending large numbers of letters to investors is angering industry executives.

style

The pandemic has changed the way we work and the clothes we work in. Robert Armstrong Question: What price will we pay for the freedom of tailors?