Taliban’s regime in Afghanistan has been longing for international support or recognition of any sorts for a long time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A report in the Financial Times claiming that the European Union is looking to restart its political activities in a limited way in Kabul seems to have come as a sigh of relief in the government of war-torn country. &nbsp; &nbsp;

On Monday, the Islamic Emirate welcomed the reopening of the European Union’s office in Kabul. It said that the step could be the beginning of engagement with European countries. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Ahmadullah Wasiq, deputy spokesman, Islamic Emirate, said, “The decision of the European Union to reopen its office in the near future is a good step and it is in the interest of the people of Afghanistan. They will evaluate their work from the vicinity.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

The report, however, also said that the move is not intended to recognise Taliban regime in Afghanistan. &nbsp;

Nabila Massarali, spokesperson, EU, said, “As we have repeatedly said, this is not a sign of recognition. We want to be able to better assist the Afghan people who need our help by being closer and, inevitably, we need to engage with the Taliban.”

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In a tweet on Monday, foreign ministry’s spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi, said that the Islamic Emirate would guarantee the security of the European countries’ embassies and personnel. &nbsp; &nbsp;

“Resumption of EU mission in Afghanistan is sound and positive step which we welcome. Just as security of other embassies in Kabul is guaranteed, the security of EU embassy &amp; personnel will also be guaranteed,” Balkhi said. &nbsp; &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Taliban’s regime in Afghanistan has been longing for international support or recognition of any sorts for a long time. A report in the Financial Times claiming that the European Union is looking to restart its political activities in a limited way in Kabul seems to have come as a sigh of relief in the government of war-torn country.

Taliban’s regime in Afghanistan has been longing for international support or recognition of any sorts for a long time. A report in the Financial Times claiming that the European Union is looking to restart its political activities in a limited way in Kabul seems to have come as a sigh of relief in the government of war-torn country. On Monday, the Islamic Emirate welcomed the reopening of the European Union’s office in Kabul. It said that the step could be the beginning of engagement with European countries. Also Read: Afghanistan facing food crisis, warns UN Ahmadullah Wasiq, deputy spokesman, Islamic Emirate, said, “The decision of the European Union to reopen its office in the near future is a good step and it is in the interest of the people of Afghanistan. They will evaluate their work from the vicinity.” The report, however, also said that the move is not intended to recognise Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Nabila Massarali, spokesperson, EU, said, “As we have repeatedly said, this is not a sign of recognition. We want to be able to better assist the Afghan people who need our help by being closer and, inevitably, we need to engage with the Taliban.” Also Read: Former Afghan government’s collapse was not in nation’s interest, says Taliban's Minister Zabiullah Mujahid In a tweet on Monday, foreign ministry’s spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi, said that the Islamic Emirate would guarantee the security of the European countries’ embassies and personnel. “Resumption of EU mission in Afghanistan is sound and positive step which we welcome. Just as security of other embassies in Kabul is guaranteed, the security of EU embassy & personnel will also be guaranteed,” Balkhi said. (With inputs from agencies)

Taliban welcomes reopening of European Union’s office in Kabul  

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Beginning with the need for improving relations&nbsp;with India, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday cheekily said it was "not a good time" for such conversation after his country's historic win in India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The remark came during his address at the Pakistan-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh. The prime minister also spoke about Pakistan's growth potential. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The leader also highlighted the country's youth and strategic location, said a Dawn report. &nbsp;

"We have two of the biggest markets in the world neighbouring us and through Afghanistan, we have (access) to Central Asian markets. We have excellent relations with China, but if somehow we improve our relationship with India — I know after last night's thrashing by the Pakistan team in the cricket match, it's not a very good time to talk about improving relations with India," Khan said. &nbsp;

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As per the PM, if relations improve, India would gain access to Central Asia through Pakistan and in turn, the latter would gain access to two huge markets. &nbsp;&nbsp;

A day ago, Pakistan’s cricket team defeated Indian counterparts for the first time in a world cup match in Dubai. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Beginning with the need for improving relations with India, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday cheekily said it was "not a good time" for such conversation after his country's historic win in India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup.

Beginning with the need for improving relations with India, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday cheekily said it was "not a good time" for such conversation after his country's historic win in India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup. The remark came during his address at the Pakistan-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh. The prime minister also spoke about Pakistan's growth potential. Also Read: Watch | Pakistan’s victory against India is the victory of Islam: Pakistan Minister Sheikh Rasheed The leader also highlighted the country's youth and strategic location, said a Dawn report. "We have two of the biggest markets in the world neighbouring us and through Afghanistan, we have (access) to Central Asian markets. We have excellent relations with China, but if somehow we improve our relationship with India — I know after last night's thrashing by the Pakistan team in the cricket match, it's not a very good time to talk about improving relations with India," Khan said. Also Read: Pakistan yields to hardline Islamist group TLP, releases 350 workers As per the PM, if relations improve, India would gain access to Central Asia through Pakistan and in turn, the latter would gain access to two huge markets. A day ago, Pakistan’s cricket team defeated Indian counterparts for the first time in a world cup match in Dubai. (With inputs from agencies)

After T20 WC win, Pakistan PM Imran Khan takes a dig at India over improving ties

The African Union (AU) intends to buy up to 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc in an arrangement brokered in part by the White House, which will defer delivery of some doses intended for the United States to facilitate the deal, officials told Reuters.

The AU's doses will be delivered over the coming months, with 15 million arriving before the end of 2021, 35 million in the first quarter of next year and up to 60 million in the second quarter.

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"This is important as it allows us to increase the number of vaccines available immediately," AU coronavirus envoy Strive Masiyiwa said in an email. "We urge other vaccine producing countries to follow the lead of the (US&nbsp;government) and give us similar access to buy this and other vaccines."

Masiyiwa said the Moderna purchase represented the first time the 55-member AU had secured vaccines that were not fully produced in Africa.

The new shipments of vaccine are well below what Africa needs to vaccinate its 1.3 billion people, who have had far less access to the life-saving vaccines than more prosperous parts of the world. Getting access to Moderna vaccines adds diversity to the AU's vaccine supply with different storage requirements.

The Biden administration is deferring delivery of 33 million doses it had bought from Moderna to give the AU its "spot in line" to make a purchase, according to Natalie Quillian, the White House's deputy coordinator for COVID-19 response.

"We are grateful to have helped negotiate this encouraging step forward between Moderna and the African Union that will significantly expand access to vaccines on the continent in the near-term," Quillian said.

The United States, which has seen more than 700,000 people die from COVID-19, is flush with vaccines.

The delayed Moderna deliveries will not have an impact on efforts to provide booster shots to already inoculated Americans, Quillian said.

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Moderna said it was working to make it possible to fill doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in Africa by 2023 and has plans to build a manufacturing plant on the continent.

"This is the first step in our long-term partnership with the African Union," Moderna Chief Executive Stéphane Bancel said in a statement, referring to a Memorandum of Understanding to make up to 110 million doses for the AU.

Last month, the AU accused&nbsp;COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers of denying African countries a fair chance to buy vaccines and urged manufacturing countries, in particular India, to lift export restrictions on vaccines and their components.

The African Union (AU) intends to buy up to 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc in an arrangement brokered in part by the White House, which will defer delivery of some doses intended for the United States to facilitate the deal, officials told Reuters.

The African Union (AU) intends to buy up to 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc in an arrangement brokered in part by the White House, which will defer delivery of some doses intended for the United States to facilitate the deal, officials told Reuters. The AU's doses will be delivered over the coming months, with 15 million arriving before the end of 2021, 35 million in the first quarter of next year and up to 60 million in the second quarter. Also Read | Covid pandemic will easily drag on deep into 2022, warns WHO "This is important as it allows us to increase the number of vaccines available immediately," AU coronavirus envoy Strive Masiyiwa said in an email. "We urge other vaccine producing countries to follow the lead of the (US government) and give us similar access to buy this and other vaccines." Masiyiwa said the Moderna purchase represented the first time the 55-member AU had secured vaccines that were not fully produced in Africa. The new shipments of vaccine are well below what Africa needs to vaccinate its 1.3 billion people, who have had far less access to the life-saving vaccines than more prosperous parts of the world. Getting access to Moderna vaccines adds diversity to the AU's vaccine supply with different storage requirements. The Biden administration is deferring delivery of 33 million doses it had bought from Moderna to give the AU its "spot in line" to make a purchase, according to Natalie Quillian, the White House's deputy coordinator for COVID-19 response. "We are grateful to have helped negotiate this encouraging step forward between Moderna and the African Union that will significantly expand access to vaccines on the continent in the near-term," Quillian said. The United States, which has seen more than 700,000 people die from COVID-19, is flush with vaccines. The delayed Moderna deliveries will not have an impact on efforts to provide booster shots to already inoculated Americans, Quillian said. Also Read | FDA approves 'mix and match' strategy for all COVID-19 vaccines approved in US Moderna said it was working to make it possible to fill doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in Africa by 2023 and has plans to build a manufacturing plant on the continent. "This is the first step in our long-term partnership with the African Union," Moderna Chief Executive Stéphane Bancel said in a statement, referring to a Memorandum of Understanding to make up to 110 million doses for the AU. Last month, the AU accused COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers of denying African countries a fair chance to buy vaccines and urged manufacturing countries, in particular India, to lift export restrictions on vaccines and their components.

African Union to buy up to 110 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccines - officials

Women have been suffering severe physical and mental health issues from “widespread” emotional bullying, sexual harassment and physical assault in the UK military, a research revealed. &nbsp;

According to the findings published in BMJ Military Health journal, the people, who are likely to have experienced such treatment, were younger personnel, who have held the rank of officer or had a combat or support role. &nbsp;

Around 750 female veterans were surveyed. Of the people featured in the survey, 22.5% said they had been sexually harassed, while 5.1% said they were sexually assaulted. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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As per the findings, 22.7% of the women were subjected to emotional bullying and 3.3% said they had been physically assaulted. &nbsp;

In the forces, sexual harassment was sparking physical somatisation, where&nbsp;mental distress has been causing women to suffer physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, found researchers. &nbsp;

The research done by the University of Oxford, King’s College London and the charity Combat Stress said the sexual assault has been leading to alcohol problems, while emotional bullying is resulting in anxiety, depression and loneliness. &nbsp;

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A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence, said, “(We) do not tolerate abuse, bullying, harassment or discrimination. We have taken a range of steps to improve the experiences of women in our armed forces, as we continue to do for all serving personnel. This includes launching a 24/7 confidential and independent whole-force bullying, harassment and discrimination helpline with trained advisors to support personnel. &nbsp;

“All allegations are taken very seriously, with unlawful behaviour investigated by the relevant police service as necessary.” &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Women have been suffering severe physical and mental health issues from “widespread” emotional bullying, sexual harassment and physical assault in the UK military, a research revealed.

Women have been suffering severe physical and mental health issues from “widespread” emotional bullying, sexual harassment and physical assault in the UK military, a research revealed. According to the findings published in BMJ Military Health journal, the people, who are likely to have experienced such treatment, were younger personnel, who have held the rank of officer or had a combat or support role. Around 750 female veterans were surveyed. Of the people featured in the survey, 22.5% said they had been sexually harassed, while 5.1% said they were sexually assaulted. Also Read | British spy agencies sign deal with Amazon to host ‘top secret data’ for espionage: Report As per the findings, 22.7% of the women were subjected to emotional bullying and 3.3% said they had been physically assaulted. In the forces, sexual harassment was sparking physical somatisation, where mental distress has been causing women to suffer physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, found researchers. The research done by the University of Oxford, King’s College London and the charity Combat Stress said the sexual assault has been leading to alcohol problems, while emotional bullying is resulting in anxiety, depression and loneliness. Also Read | UK: Three million homes at risk of flooding due to climate change A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence, said, “(We) do not tolerate abuse, bullying, harassment or discrimination. We have taken a range of steps to improve the experiences of women in our armed forces, as we continue to do for all serving personnel. This includes launching a 24/7 confidential and independent whole-force bullying, harassment and discrimination helpline with trained advisors to support personnel. “All allegations are taken very seriously, with unlawful behaviour investigated by the relevant police service as necessary.” (With inputs from agencies)

Bullying, sexual harassment, assault rampant with women in UK military, reveals study

Authorities in Cook County have identified another victim of John Wayne Gacy, the serial killer who terrorized Chicago in the 1970s, murdering dozens of young men and burying their bodies at his suburban home.

The announcement was the latest in a series of revelations by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, which reopened the Gacy case a decade ago and has since discovered identities of victims using DNA evidence and expanding genealogical databases.

The latest identification is Francis Wayne Alexander, a native of North Carolina who was living in Chicago at the time of his death.

Alexander’s family was notified in recent days of the results of the investigation, Sheriff Thomas Dart said Monday at a news conference.

“There was family that loved him,” Dart said. “But he had made decisions in his life that led them to believe that he just wanted to be left alone.”

Gacy was arrested in 1978. When officials searched his home in Norwood Park Township, Illinois, they found 29 bodies in or near his house, most of them in the home’s crawl space. Four other victims were found in the nearby Des Plaines River.

Police believe that Gacy lured some men to his home after meeting them in Chicago, and that he abducted and raped some victims. He often killed them by strangulation.

Gacy was executed by lethal injection in 1994.

Detectives in Cook County have painstakingly worked to identify victims who remained unknown, solving three cold cases since 2011. Five victims are still unidentified.

In a statement, the Alexander family thanked the Sheriff’s Department for the investigation and said it finally had a sense of resolution.

“It is hard, even 45 years later, to know the fate of our beloved Wayne,” the statement said. “He was killed at the hands of a vile and evil man. Our hearts are heavy, and our sympathies go out to the other victims’ families. Our only comfort is knowing this killer no longer breathes the same air as we do.”

On Monday, authorities described how they had connected Alexander’s body, found in Gacy’s crawl space, with his identity so many decades later.

Alexander moved to Chicago from New York with his wife in 1975, officials said. The couple divorced months later, and Alexander remained in Chicago.

He lived on Winona Street on the North Side of Chicago, in a neighborhood where Gacy was known to have targeted other victims, including William Bundy, a 19-year-old construction worker.

After Alexander’s divorce, he continued to contact his family in North Carolina, calling to check in or sending notes from his travels. In 1976, a postcard from California arrived. It was the last note from Alexander that his family ever received.

The family contacted the police in California and asked them to check the return address on the postcard. He was no longer at that address, the police replied.

Alexander’s family did not call the Chicago Police Department to ask for help or file a missing persons report, officials said. For decades, his relatives had little idea where he had gone.

Detective Jason Moran of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, who worked on the case, said he had interviewed dozens of families whose relatives have gone missing for extended periods.

“They live in a cruel limbo,” he said. “Some families have told me in the past that maybe their loved one had amnesia. Some families have real outlandish ideas. Some don’t want to believe their loved ones are dead.”

Alexander’s family was no different, he said: “They were not unlike other families, where they really didn’t know what to think.”

The investigation into Victim No. 5 — the fifth victim discovered at the Gacy house, now found to be Alexander — began about one year ago.

The Sheriff’s Department was aided by a nonprofit organization, the DNA Doe Project, whose all-volunteer staff tries to match unidentified remains with genetic profiles that had been uploaded to an open-source genealogy database.

Using DNA from one of Victim No. 5’s molars, the DNA Doe Project found connections to Alexander’s family. Moran followed up with research, interviews and further DNA testing before confirming that he had found the identity of the victim.

Investigators also searched financial records and found other records, including a parking ticket dated to January 1976. They estimated that Alexander was either 21 or 22 at the time of his death, which they said took place between early 1976 and 1977.

Authorities in Cook County have identified another victim of John Wayne Gacy, the serial killer who terrorized Chicago in the 1970s, murdering dozens of young men and burying their bodies at his suburban home.

Authorities in Cook County have identified another victim of John Wayne Gacy, the serial killer who terrorized Chicago in the 1970s, murdering dozens of young men and burying their bodies at his suburban home. The announcement was the latest in a series of revelations by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, which reopened the Gacy case a decade ago and has since discovered identities of victims using DNA evidence and expanding genealogical databases. The latest identification is Francis Wayne Alexander, a native of North Carolina who was living in Chicago at the time of his death. Alexander’s family was notified in recent days of the results of the investigation, Sheriff Thomas Dart said Monday at a news conference. “There was family that loved him,” Dart said. “But he had made decisions in his life that led them to believe that he just wanted to be left alone.” Gacy was arrested in 1978. When officials searched his home in Norwood Park Township, Illinois, they found 29 bodies in or near his house, most of them in the home’s crawl space. Four other victims were found in the nearby Des Plaines River. Police believe that Gacy lured some men to his home after meeting them in Chicago, and that he abducted and raped some victims. He often killed them by strangulation. Gacy was executed by lethal injection in 1994. Detectives in Cook County have painstakingly worked to identify victims who remained unknown, solving three cold cases since 2011. Five victims are still unidentified. In a statement, the Alexander family thanked the Sheriff’s Department for the investigation and said it finally had a sense of resolution. “It is hard, even 45 years later, to know the fate of our beloved Wayne,” the statement said. “He was killed at the hands of a vile and evil man. Our hearts are heavy, and our sympathies go out to the other victims’ families. Our only comfort is knowing this killer no longer breathes the same air as we do.” On Monday, authorities described how they had connected Alexander’s body, found in Gacy’s crawl space, with his identity so many decades later. Alexander moved to Chicago from New York with his wife in 1975, officials said. The couple divorced months later, and Alexander remained in Chicago. He lived on Winona Street on the North Side of Chicago, in a neighborhood where Gacy was known to have targeted other victims, including William Bundy, a 19-year-old construction worker. After Alexander’s divorce, he continued to contact his family in North Carolina, calling to check in or sending notes from his travels. In 1976, a postcard from California arrived. It was the last note from Alexander that his family ever received. The family contacted the police in California and asked them to check the return address on the postcard. He was no longer at that address, the police replied. Alexander’s family did not call the Chicago Police Department to ask for help or file a missing persons report, officials said. For decades, his relatives had little idea where he had gone. Detective Jason Moran of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, who worked on the case, said he had interviewed dozens of families whose relatives have gone missing for extended periods. “They live in a cruel limbo,” he said. “Some families have told me in the past that maybe their loved one had amnesia. Some families have real outlandish ideas. Some don’t want to believe their loved ones are dead.” Alexander’s family was no different, he said: “They were not unlike other families, where they really didn’t know what to think.” The investigation into Victim No. 5 — the fifth victim discovered at the Gacy house, now found to be Alexander — began about one year ago. The Sheriff’s Department was aided by a nonprofit organization, the DNA Doe Project, whose all-volunteer staff tries to match unidentified remains with genetic profiles that had been uploaded to an open-source genealogy database. Using DNA from one of Victim No. 5’s molars, the DNA Doe Project found connections to Alexander’s family. Moran followed up with research, interviews and further DNA testing before confirming that he had found the identity of the victim. Investigators also searched financial records and found other records, including a parking ticket dated to January 1976. They estimated that Alexander was either 21 or 22 at the time of his death, which they said took place between early 1976 and 1977.

Another victim of a serial killer is identified, 4 decades after his death

A six-year-old boy, who was the sole survivor of a cable car crash, must be returned to Italy, ruled a judge in Israel. He has got embroiled in a bitter custody battle. &nbsp;

The child, Eitan Biran, lost his parents, who were Israeli nationals living in Italy, and two-year-old brother in the aerial tramway crash in northern Italy in May. &nbsp;

Biran then lived with his paternal aunt in Pavia, Lombardy. He was then allegedly abducted by his maternal grandfather and taken to Tel Aviv in September. &nbsp;

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On Monday, Judge Iris Ilotovich-Segal said that the child must be returned “to the place of his normal residence, which is Italy” and ordered his grandfather, Shmulik Peleg, to pay about €18,000 (£15,000) in expenses and legal costs. &nbsp;

After he was discharged from hospital in Turin in June, Eitan, who suffered injuries to his head and legs in the crash, went to live with his paternal aunt, Aya Biran-Nirko. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Soon after the tragedy, Biran-Nirko was granted temporary custody so that Eitan, who has an Italian and an Israeli passport, could continue to be given the necessary medical care. &nbsp;

The move was contested by relatives on his mother’s side in Israel. This led to the escalation of tensions between the two sides of the family. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The judge said Eitan’s removal from Italy was unlawful. It had violated the guardianship rights of his paternal aunt. The judge urged the family to reconcile. He said, “There is supreme importance in focusing on the medical and emotional condition of the minor and giving him the support, treatment and embrace he needs following the tragedy that befell him and his family.” &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;&nbsp;

A six-year-old boy, who was the sole survivor of a cable car crash, must be returned to Italy, ruled a judge in Israel. He has got embroiled in a bitter custody battle.

A six-year-old boy, who was the sole survivor of a cable car crash, must be returned to Italy, ruled a judge in Israel. He has got embroiled in a bitter custody battle. The child, Eitan Biran, lost his parents, who were Israeli nationals living in Italy, and two-year-old brother in the aerial tramway crash in northern Italy in May. Biran then lived with his paternal aunt in Pavia, Lombardy. He was then allegedly abducted by his maternal grandfather and taken to Tel Aviv in September. Also Read: Australian indigenous islanders file lawsuit against government, demand climate action On Monday, Judge Iris Ilotovich-Segal said that the child must be returned “to the place of his normal residence, which is Italy” and ordered his grandfather, Shmulik Peleg, to pay about €18,000 (£15,000) in expenses and legal costs. After he was discharged from hospital in Turin in June, Eitan, who suffered injuries to his head and legs in the crash, went to live with his paternal aunt, Aya Biran-Nirko. Also Read: South Korea court fines Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong for unlawful sedative use Soon after the tragedy, Biran-Nirko was granted temporary custody so that Eitan, who has an Italian and an Israeli passport, could continue to be given the necessary medical care. The move was contested by relatives on his mother’s side in Israel. This led to the escalation of tensions between the two sides of the family. The judge said Eitan’s removal from Italy was unlawful. It had violated the guardianship rights of his paternal aunt. The judge urged the family to reconcile. He said, “There is supreme importance in focusing on the medical and emotional condition of the minor and giving him the support, treatment and embrace he needs following the tragedy that befell him and his family.” (With inputs from agencies)

Cable car crash survivor boy must return to Italy, rules Israeli judge

Taliban’s delegation led by First Deputy of Afghanistan's Prime Minister Mullah Baradar on Monday met Chinese delegation led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Doha, said&nbsp;Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.

Both sides discussed the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, and political and economic relations between Afghanistan and China.&nbsp;This was the first face-to-face talks since the Afghanistan takeover. &nbsp;

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On Monday, during the meeting, Wang, who is also the State Councillor, said that Afghanistan is facing quadruple challenges, namely the humanitarian crisis, economic chaos, terrorist threats and governance difficulties. The leader added that overcoming these challenges requires more understanding and support from the international community, reported Xinhua news agency. &nbsp;

The Chinese foreign minister hoped that the Taliban will further demonstrate openness and tolerance, unite all ethnic groups and factions in Afghanistan to work together for peaceful reconstruction and effectively protect the rights and interests of women and children. &nbsp;

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On the current situation in Afghanistan, Baradar briefed Wang. He said it is under control and improving. The leader said government decrees are being carried out effectively. &nbsp;

The Afghan leader added the interim government is working hard to meet the needs of the people. It will continue to learn from its historical experience to take the path of development in line with its conditions. &nbsp;

In Doha, Wang will also meet the Taliban's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Taliban’s delegation led by First Deputy of Afghanistan's Prime Minister Mullah Baradar on Monday met Chinese delegation led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Doha, said Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.

Taliban’s delegation led by First Deputy of Afghanistan's Prime Minister Mullah Baradar on Monday met Chinese delegation led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Doha, said Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. Both sides discussed the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, and political and economic relations between Afghanistan and China. This was the first face-to-face talks since the Afghanistan takeover. Also Read: Taliban welcomes reopening of European Union’s office in Kabul On Monday, during the meeting, Wang, who is also the State Councillor, said that Afghanistan is facing quadruple challenges, namely the humanitarian crisis, economic chaos, terrorist threats and governance difficulties. The leader added that overcoming these challenges requires more understanding and support from the international community, reported Xinhua news agency. The Chinese foreign minister hoped that the Taliban will further demonstrate openness and tolerance, unite all ethnic groups and factions in Afghanistan to work together for peaceful reconstruction and effectively protect the rights and interests of women and children. Also Read: New COVID-19 outbreak in China: Authorities shut down Lanzhou city On the current situation in Afghanistan, Baradar briefed Wang. He said it is under control and improving. The leader said government decrees are being carried out effectively. The Afghan leader added the interim government is working hard to meet the needs of the people. It will continue to learn from its historical experience to take the path of development in line with its conditions. In Doha, Wang will also meet the Taliban's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese FM Wang Yi meets Taliban's acting Deputy PM Baradar in Doha

A recent order helped&nbsp;Tesla and its CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk gain huge amount of wealth as the company's shares witnessed a huge surge.&nbsp;

For the first time, US electric carmaker Tesla’s market value has broken through the $1tn mark. The company achieved the feat after receiving an order for 100,000 of its vehicles from the rental company Hertz. &nbsp;

Due to the order, Musk's personal fortune also went up by $36.2 billion. It was one of the biggest single-day jumps in the wealth of an entrepreneur. &nbsp;

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During 2020 and 2021, the carmaker’s stock market value had soared as investors bet on accelerating sales of electric cars in the run-up to government bans on petrol and diesel cars to meet the climate targets. &nbsp;

The shares of the company rose by as much as 9% to as high as $998 on Monday after the Hertz order announcement. It took Musk's 23 per cent stake in Tesla to $289 billion. The stake also includes options worth over $50 billion that have vested under Musk's 2018 compensation package.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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It took it past the milestone, although they later fell back below that level. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Based on the number of shares disclosed in its latest filing, Tesla shares must trade above $995.75 to stay above the $1tn (£727bn) level. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A recent order helped Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk gain huge amount of wealth as the company's shares witnessed a huge surge. For the first time, US electric carmaker Tesla’s market value has broken through the $1tn mark.

A recent order helped Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk gain huge amount of wealth as the company's shares witnessed a huge surge. For the first time, US electric carmaker Tesla’s market value has broken through the $1tn mark. The company achieved the feat after receiving an order for 100,000 of its vehicles from the rental company Hertz. Due to the order, Musk's personal fortune also went up by $36.2 billion. It was one of the biggest single-day jumps in the wealth of an entrepreneur. Also Read: US to lift all travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals During 2020 and 2021, the carmaker’s stock market value had soared as investors bet on accelerating sales of electric cars in the run-up to government bans on petrol and diesel cars to meet the climate targets. The shares of the company rose by as much as 9% to as high as $998 on Monday after the Hertz order announcement. It took Musk's 23 per cent stake in Tesla to $289 billion. The stake also includes options worth over $50 billion that have vested under Musk's 2018 compensation package. Also Read: Texas bans transgender girls from participating in female sports in schools It took it past the milestone, although they later fell back below that level. Based on the number of shares disclosed in its latest filing, Tesla shares must trade above $995.75 to stay above the $1tn (£727bn) level. (With inputs from agencies)

On a roll: Hertz’s 100,000-vehicle order helps Tesla, Elon Musk scale new heights

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who fell short of a majority in last month's election, will introduce a Cabinet on Tuesday that analysts say should hone in on the fight against climate change.

Trudeau's Liberals gained four seats to 159, but fell short of the 170 needed to pass legislation without the support of an opposition party. Minority governments normally last about two years instead of a full, four-year term.

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Trudeau, 49, has promised to spend tens of billions of extra dollars over five years to help the economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. But analysts said Ottawa should narrow its focus and make fighting climate change a clear priority.

Peter Donolo, a political strategist at Hill Knowlton who was communications director for Liberal former Prime Minister Jean Chretien, said the campaign had "a very ambitious agenda."

"I would simplify it &nbsp;on how to position Canada as a winner in the greener global economy over the longer term, and then on how to ensure that those benefits are shared more equitably," he said by phone.

One option Trudeau is considering is a climate portfolio that pulls together some policies normally handled by several ministries, according to one Liberal source.

The new Cabinet will be sworn in at 10:30 a.m. (1430 GMT). Trudeau says it will be composed of an equal number of men and women, a pattern he set when first taking office in 2015.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will keep her job, Trudeau said shortly after the vote, and has begun to reduce&nbsp;COVID-19 support programs as the economy recovers and inflation&nbsp;at an 18-year high.

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Last month's vote marked Trudeau's third win as Liberal leader. Unhappiness over his decision to call an early election during the pandemic left him short of a majority.

Trudeau's priorities are managing COVID-19, bolstering healthcare, fighting climate change and fostering a green economy, supporting economic growth, delivering national childcare and affordable housing plans, and following through on reconciliation with indigenous Canadians, a separate source with direct knowledge of the Cabinet said.

"This is only an 18- to 24-month government, so the idea that you can address all four or five or six or seven of those issues&nbsp;is preposterous," said Ian Lee, a business professor at Ottawa's Carleton University.

Lee said growing the green economy should be a priority and merited a US-style climate czar "with gravitas and with skill, and who has sharp elbows and is not afraid."

Liberal officials say Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, who played a major role in obtaining COVID-19 vaccines, is set for a promotion, and Tourism Minister Melanie Joly also might get a more important role.

Anand could replace Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, who has been widely assailed over what critics say has been a lackluster effort to address allegations of sexual assault in the military, two Liberal sources said.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who fell short of a majority in last month's election, will introduce a Cabinet on Tuesday that analysts say should hone in on the fight against climate change.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who fell short of a majority in last month's election, will introduce a Cabinet on Tuesday that analysts say should hone in on the fight against climate change. Trudeau's Liberals gained four seats to 159, but fell short of the 170 needed to pass legislation without the support of an opposition party. Minority governments normally last about two years instead of a full, four-year term. Also Read | In pics: Youths take to streets in Fridays for Future climate protests Trudeau, 49, has promised to spend tens of billions of extra dollars over five years to help the economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. But analysts said Ottawa should narrow its focus and make fighting climate change a clear priority. Peter Donolo, a political strategist at Hill Knowlton who was communications director for Liberal former Prime Minister Jean Chretien, said the campaign had "a very ambitious agenda." "I would simplify it on how to position Canada as a winner in the greener global economy over the longer term, and then on how to ensure that those benefits are shared more equitably," he said by phone. One option Trudeau is considering is a climate portfolio that pulls together some policies normally handled by several ministries, according to one Liberal source. The new Cabinet will be sworn in at 10:30 a.m. (1430 GMT). Trudeau says it will be composed of an equal number of men and women, a pattern he set when first taking office in 2015. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will keep her job, Trudeau said shortly after the vote, and has begun to reduce COVID-19 support programs as the economy recovers and inflation at an 18-year high. Also Read | US, Canada colluded to provoke trouble, says China after warships sail through Taiwan Strait Last month's vote marked Trudeau's third win as Liberal leader. Unhappiness over his decision to call an early election during the pandemic left him short of a majority. Trudeau's priorities are managing COVID-19, bolstering healthcare, fighting climate change and fostering a green economy, supporting economic growth, delivering national childcare and affordable housing plans, and following through on reconciliation with indigenous Canadians, a separate source with direct knowledge of the Cabinet said. "This is only an 18- to 24-month government, so the idea that you can address all four or five or six or seven of those issues is preposterous," said Ian Lee, a business professor at Ottawa's Carleton University. Lee said growing the green economy should be a priority and merited a US-style climate czar "with gravitas and with skill, and who has sharp elbows and is not afraid." Liberal officials say Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, who played a major role in obtaining COVID-19 vaccines, is set for a promotion, and Tourism Minister Melanie Joly also might get a more important role. Anand could replace Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, who has been widely assailed over what critics say has been a lackluster effort to address allegations of sexual assault in the military, two Liberal sources said.

Canada's Trudeau to unveil Cabinet amid push to fight climate change

Japan's Princess Mako, who is the emperor's niece, married her college sweetheart Kei Komuro on Tuesday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The couple submitted documents to register marriage after a long engagement, which was marred by intense media scrutiny and opposition. &nbsp;

The two will move to New York, where Komuro works with a law office. &nbsp;

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Let’s take a relook at their tale of love. &nbsp;

2012 - The two meet at Tokyo's International Christian University as students. &nbsp; &nbsp;

September 2017 - The Imperial Household Agency announces their engagement. The two later hold a news conference, with their marriage set for November 2018. &nbsp;

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December 2017 - Weekly magazines report a money dispute between Komuro's mother and her former fiance. The man claimed mother and son had failed to repay a debt of about $35,000. Komuro later said the money had been a gift, not a loan. &nbsp;

February 2018 - The marriage is postponed, with the official explanation that the couple needs more time to arrange their ceremony. &nbsp;

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August 2018 - Komuro leaves for the United States to study at Fordham University law school. He returns in September 2021. &nbsp;

November 2018 - Mako's father Prince Akishino says it will be impossible to hold an engagement ceremony until the dispute is resolved. &nbsp;&nbsp;

April 2021 - Komuro issues a 24-page statement saying he will pay a settlement to his mother's former fiance. &nbsp;

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May 2021 - Komuro graduates from law school and starts working with a New York law firm. &nbsp; &nbsp;

September 2021 - Komuro returns to Japan after an absence of three years, sporting a ponytail that sets off a frenzy in the tabloids, because it is deemed "disrespectful." &nbsp;&nbsp;

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October 1, 2021 - The Imperial Household Agency announces that the two will be married on October 26. &nbsp; &nbsp;

October 26, 2021 - Mako and Komuro are married.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Japan's Princess Mako, who is the emperor's niece, married her college sweetheart Kei Komuro on Tuesday. The couple submitted documents to register marriage after a long engagement, which was marred by intense media scrutiny and opposition.

Japan's Princess Mako, who is the emperor's niece, married her college sweetheart Kei Komuro on Tuesday. The couple submitted documents to register marriage after a long engagement, which was marred by intense media scrutiny and opposition. The two will move to New York, where Komuro works with a law office. Also Read: Myths, marriages and Mako: Japan's imperial family Let’s take a relook at their tale of love. 2012 - The two meet at Tokyo's International Christian University as students. September 2017 - The Imperial Household Agency announces their engagement. The two later hold a news conference, with their marriage set for November 2018. December 2017 - Weekly magazines report a money dispute between Komuro's mother and her former fiance. The man claimed mother and son had failed to repay a debt of about $35,000. Komuro later said the money had been a gift, not a loan. February 2018 - The marriage is postponed, with the official explanation that the couple needs more time to arrange their ceremony. August 2018 - Komuro leaves for the United States to study at Fordham University law school. He returns in September 2021. November 2018 - Mako's father Prince Akishino says it will be impossible to hold an engagement ceremony until the dispute is resolved. April 2021 - Komuro issues a 24-page statement saying he will pay a settlement to his mother's former fiance. Also Read: South Korea court fines Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong for unlawful sedative use May 2021 - Komuro graduates from law school and starts working with a New York law firm. September 2021 - Komuro returns to Japan after an absence of three years, sporting a ponytail that sets off a frenzy in the tabloids, because it is deemed "disrespectful." October 1, 2021 - The Imperial Household Agency announces that the two will be married on October 26. October 26, 2021 - Mako and Komuro are married. (With inputs from agencies)

The long wait ends: Revisit Japan Princess Mako’s eternal love story

If one goes by a new study, middle-aged and older women are around 10 times more likely to get diagnosed with broken heart syndrome than younger women or men of any age. &nbsp;

The rare condition has become common and has been rising steadily well before Covid pandemic, said the research. &nbsp;

According to the study published in the American Heart Association’s journal, the painful feeling now comes with a severe diagnosis. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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This study shows how heart and brain react together when things like anxiety or stress are present. &nbsp;

The broken heart syndrome or Takotsubo syndrome can also mirror a heart attack leading to chest pains and shortness of breath after the heart muscles weaken. &nbsp;

Dr Susan Cheng, a researcher at Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai in California, US, who led the study, said, “It is triggered by stress or loss and can lead to long-term heart injury and impaired heart function. It generally happens after a severe emotional or physical event, such as a break-up, car accident or even a surprise birthday party.” &nbsp;

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The study revealed that men and women alike have experienced broken heart syndrome at rising rates in recent years, while women from the age of 50 to 74 years have seen the highest hike. &nbsp;&nbsp;

From 2006 to 2017, 135,463 cases of broken heart syndrome were reported in the United States. Around 88.3 per cent of these cases were in older women. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

If one goes by a new study, middle-aged and older women are around 10 times more likely to get diagnosed with broken heart syndrome than younger women or men of any age.

If one goes by a new study, middle-aged and older women are around 10 times more likely to get diagnosed with broken heart syndrome than younger women or men of any age. The rare condition has become common and has been rising steadily well before Covid pandemic, said the research. According to the study published in the American Heart Association’s journal, the painful feeling now comes with a severe diagnosis. Also Read | Into the 'plastisphere': Scientists comb Japan waters to study new eco threat This study shows how heart and brain react together when things like anxiety or stress are present. The broken heart syndrome or Takotsubo syndrome can also mirror a heart attack leading to chest pains and shortness of breath after the heart muscles weaken. Dr Susan Cheng, a researcher at Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai in California, US, who led the study, said, “It is triggered by stress or loss and can lead to long-term heart injury and impaired heart function. It generally happens after a severe emotional or physical event, such as a break-up, car accident or even a surprise birthday party.” Also Read: Drifting into trouble? The tiny ocean creatures with a global impact The study revealed that men and women alike have experienced broken heart syndrome at rising rates in recent years, while women from the age of 50 to 74 years have seen the highest hike. From 2006 to 2017, 135,463 cases of broken heart syndrome were reported in the United States. Around 88.3 per cent of these cases were in older women. (With inputs from agencies)

Older women highly likely to suffer broken heart syndrome than young men, women, says study

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