Premature to draw conclusions about new Afghan authorities, dialogue needed - Matviyenko- TASS

A working dialogue should be conducted with the Taliban (outlawed in Russia), who have come to power in Afghanistan, but it is still early to draw conclusions about how its new government will work, Valentina Matviyenko, Speaker of the Federation Council (the lower house of Russia’s parliament), told reporters on Wednesday.

British PM names conditions for diplomatic recognition of Taliban - TASS

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson thinks the diplomatic recognition of the Taliban movement (outlawed in Russia) by the West is possible but the radical movement should fulfill a number of conditions.

US presses Tunisia's president for swift return to democratic path - The Jerusalem post

 

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan urged Tunisia's president on Saturday to outline a swift return to the "democratic path" following his seizure of governing powers last Sunday, the White House said.

Tunisia’s president accused of ‘coup’ after dismissing PM | Al Jazeera

Tunisia’s president has suspended parliament and dismissed Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi in a move condemned as an attack on democracy by his rivals but which others greeted with celebrations on the streets.

Biden to warn US firms of risks of operating in Hong Kong | Al Jazeera

The U.S. will warn American companies this week of the increasing risks of operating in Hong Kong, three people familiar with the matter said, as Washington seeks to ramp up pressure over Beijing’s crackdown on the financial center.

Biden slams Texas proposed voting curbs as ‘assault on democracy’ | Al Jazeera

United States President Joe Biden has denounced a proposed bill in the state of Texas that would restrict voting rights, saying the measure “is part of an assault on democracy” and would disproportionately harm people of colour.

Republicans block independent probe of US Capitol riot | Al Jazeera

Republicans in the United States Senate blocked a proposal to establish an independent commission to probe the January 6 attack by Trump supporters on the US Capitol.

Liz Cheney Says More Lawmakers Would Have Voted to Impeach Trump but ‘Feared for Their Lives’ - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney claimed that some Republican lawmakers voted against the impeachment of former US president Donald Trump out of fear for their lives, not because they believed the president was innocent of impeachable offenses.

US lawmakers cancel March 4 meeting over Capitol attack threat - TASS

US House of Representatives cancelled the hearing scheduled for March 4 after receiving a law enforcement warning about possible preparation of an attack on the Capitol, the Washington Post reported Wednesday.

‘Political cowardice’: US reacts to Trump impeachment acquittal | Al Jazeera

Democratic Party legislators and other public figures in the United States have reacted with indignation to the results of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, after the US Senate found Trump not guilty of “inciting” a deadly riot on Capitol Hill last month.

US House strips Marjorie Taylor Greene of committees - AA

The US House of Representatives voted Thursday evening to strip Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments in response to extremist rhetoric she previously espoused.

Former US Defense Chief Mattis Says Trump ‘Fomented’ Capitol Protests - Tasnim News Agency

Former defense minister of the United States James Mattis put the blame on former president Donald Trump for the deadly 6 January Capitol siege.

Congress certifies Biden win hours after Capitol assault | THE DAILY STAR

Hours after hundreds of President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in a harrowing assault on American democracy, a shaken Congress on Thursday formally certified Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory.

Washington DC Mayor Bowser extends emergency order for two more weeks - TASS

Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser made a decision to extend public safety emergency order for 15 days, until January 21 or through Inauguration Day.

US Congress reconvenes to count Electoral College votes - AA

The US Congress reconvened Wednesday evening to count Electoral College votes after pro-President Donald Trump rioters derailed the final step before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn-in to office later in January.  

Live Updates: US Capitol locked down as Trump supporters clash with police | THE DAILY STAR

The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Donald Trump and police.

Eleven US Senators Vow To Challenge Electoral College Results Next Week - Reports - UrduPoint

Eleven US Senate Republicans are planning to object to the Electoral College results of the November presidential election next week when Congress will meet in a joint session to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's victory, The Hill reported on Saturday.

Biden accuses US defence department of obstruction on transition - BBC News

US President-elect Joe Biden has accused the US defence department of "irresponsibility" for failing to give his team the information it needs for the transition of power.

House overrides Trump’s veto of defense spending bill that blocked Afghanistan withdrawal — RT

 

The US House of Representatives has voted for the first time to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a $740 billion annual military spending bill, which he opposed for limiting his ability to bring US troops home.

Les élections sont «plus sûres» en Afghanistan qu’aux États-Unis, selon Trump - Sputnik France

Donald Trump a de nouveau refusé de reconnaître la légitimité de Joe Biden comme prochain chef d’État. Sur Twitter, il a qualifié ce dernier de «faux Président» et réitéré des accusations de fraudes électorales. La situation reste tendue, à moins d’un mois de la cérémonie d’investiture.