The United States says it is still committed to peace talks with the Taliban despite an attack by militants in the Afghan capital. Yesterday's assault in Kabul targeted Afghanistan's Presidential Palace the CIA Headquarters.
The Taliban says it attacked the Presidential Palace and other nearby buildings in the Afghan capital, Kabul. In a short message, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahi said:
The Ariana Hotel is known to house the headquarters of the US Central Intelligence Agency in Afghanistan.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
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