Taliban denies Deputy PM Mullah Baradar is dead after reports of clash with rivals
The rumours follow talk of internal splits within the group nearly a month after its victory in Kabul
Quad to signal US shift from Middle East to Indo Pacific
U.S. President Joe Biden will host the summit with the leaders of the United States, Japan, Australia and India at the White House.
Biden failed to secure summit with China’s Xi in call last week
Mr Xi did not take Mr Biden up on the offer and instead insisted Washington adopt a less strident tone toward Beijing.PHOTOS: EPA-EFE, NYTIMES
