Russia said on Thursday it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to recognise the Taliban government of the country.

With the passage of his party’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Republican President Donald Trump has largely delivered on his promise of curtailing Joe Biden’s landmark climate law.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has responded to Biocon Ltd Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s suggestion that he acknowledge the science behind vaccine development, rather than engage in retrospective blame.