<p>After getting a shot from one of three batches of Moderna vaccines identified as contaminated, a third man has died in Japan. Authorities say no causal link has yet been found. &nbsp;</p>

<p>After having his second shot on August 11, the 49-year-old man died the following day. The only known health issue of the man was an allergy to buckwheat, said the health ministry on Monday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Gravitas: Booster shot: Do we really need one?</strong></p>

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<p>According to the ministry, it is yet to establish if the latest fatality was linked to the vaccine as it had said in the previous two deaths. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The three batches, which were manufactured under contract by Moderna in Spain, were found to have fragments of stainless steel. It had forced the recall of 1.63 million doses of the Moderna vaccine on August 26. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The shot, which the man had, came from the same batches. The company is yet to comment on the most recent fatality.</p>

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<p>Last week, it issued a joint statement with local distributor Takeda Pharmaceutical, saying, “The rare presence of stainless steel particles in the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine does not pose an undue risk to patient safety and it does not adversely affect the benefit/risk profile of the product.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, two men, who were in their 30s with no underlying health conditions, had died within days of getting their second dose of the Moderna vaccine.&nbsp;</p>


After getting a shot from one of three batches of Moderna vaccines identified as contaminated, a third man has died in Japan. Authorities say no causal link has yet been found.

After getting a shot from one of three batches of Moderna vaccines identified as contaminated, a third man has died in Japan. Authorities say no causal link has yet been found. After having his second shot on August 11, the 49-year-old man died the following day. The only known health issue of the man was an allergy to buckwheat, said the health ministry on Monday. Watch | Gravitas: Booster shot: Do we really need one? × According to the ministry, it is yet to establish if the latest fatality was linked to the vaccine as it had said in the previous two deaths. The three batches, which were manufactured under contract by Moderna in Spain, were found to have fragments of stainless steel. It had forced the recall of 1.63 million doses of the Moderna vaccine on August 26. The shot, which the man had, came from the same batches. The company is yet to comment on the most recent fatality. Also Read: Italy's life expectancy drops amid COVID-19 battle Last week, it issued a joint statement with local distributor Takeda Pharmaceutical, saying, “The rare presence of stainless steel particles in the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine does not pose an undue risk to patient safety and it does not adversely affect the benefit/risk profile of the product.” Last month, two men, who were in their 30s with no underlying health conditions, had died within days of getting their second dose of the Moderna vaccine.

Moderna’s contaminated Covid vaccine may have led to third death in Japan

<p>Welcoming possible US involvement in the reconstruction of the country, the Taliban says it is ready to have relations with Washington, the group’s spokesman Suhail Shaheen told Sputnik. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The group wants relations that can serve the interests of both Afghanistan and the United States. The spokesman said, "Yes, of course, in a new chapter if America wants to have a relation with us, which could be in the interest of both countries and both peoples, and if they want to participate in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, they are welcome."</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Reports challenge prospect of Mullah Baradar leading new Afghanistan govt</strong></p>

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<p>Shaheen added, the Taliban will not have any relations with Israel but wants to maintain a dialogue with all of its neighbours. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The leader said, "Of course, we won't have any relation with Israel. We want to have relations with other countries, Israel is not among these countries… We would like to have relations with all the regional countries and neighbouring countries as well as Asian countries." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Taliban has also invited former Afghan military men to join the new hardline leadership. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Afghan soldiers, who have been trained over the last 20 years, will be requested to rejoin security departments alongside Taliban fighters," said spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid at a press conference in Kabul. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Welcoming possible US involvement in the reconstruction of the country, the Taliban says it is ready to have relations with Washington, the group’s spokesman Suhail Shaheen told Sputnik.

Welcoming possible US involvement in the reconstruction of the country, the Taliban says it is ready to have relations with Washington, the group’s spokesman Suhail Shaheen told Sputnik. The group wants relations that can serve the interests of both Afghanistan and the United States. The spokesman said, "Yes, of course, in a new chapter if America wants to have a relation with us, which could be in the interest of both countries and both peoples, and if they want to participate in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, they are welcome." Watch: Reports challenge prospect of Mullah Baradar leading new Afghanistan govt × Shaheen added, the Taliban will not have any relations with Israel but wants to maintain a dialogue with all of its neighbours. The leader said, "Of course, we won't have any relation with Israel. We want to have relations with other countries, Israel is not among these countries… We would like to have relations with all the regional countries and neighbouring countries as well as Asian countries." Also Read: US-built databases a potential tool of Taliban repression Meanwhile, the Taliban has also invited former Afghan military men to join the new hardline leadership. "Afghan soldiers, who have been trained over the last 20 years, will be requested to rejoin security departments alongside Taliban fighters," said spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid at a press conference in Kabul. (With inputs from agencies)

With reconstruction on mind, Taliban ready to have relations with US

<p>Ashin Wirathu, a nationalist Buddhist monk notorious for his anti-Muslim tirades, has been released by Myanmar’s military.</p>

<p>The development comes after all charges, including sedition, levied against him by Aung San Suu Kyi’s deposed government were dropped, a military statement said on Monday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>For his role in stirring up religious hatred in Myanmar, the monk was once dubbed by Time magazine as the “The Face of Buddhist Terror”. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Myanmar's shadow government calls for revolt against military coup</strong></p>

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<p>Without providing details, it added, he was “receiving treatment at a military hospital”. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The monk, who belongs to Mandalay, became involved in the anti-Muslim 969 group in 2001. He was first jailed in 2003. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Wirathu was released in 2010. Two years later, he rose to prominence after rioting broke out between Buddhists and ethnic minority Rohingya Muslims in the western state of Rakhine. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 53-year-old monk has founded a nationalist organisation, which was accused of inciting violence against Muslims and was also successful in lobbying for laws making interfaith marriages difficult. &nbsp;</p>

<p>For his tirades, Myanmar’s highest Buddhist authority banned him from preaching for one year in 2017. In 2018, Facebook shut down his account. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, the monk was jailed after turning himself in to authorities over May 2019 charges of attempting to bring “hatred or contempt” and of “exciting disaffection” towards Aung San Suu Kyi’s government.&nbsp;</p>


Ashin Wirathu, a nationalist Buddhist monk notorious for his anti-Muslim tirades, has been released by Myanmar’s military. The development comes after all charges, including sedition, levied against him by Aung San Suu Kyi’s deposed government were dropped, a military statement said on Monday.

Ashin Wirathu, a nationalist Buddhist monk notorious for his anti-Muslim tirades, has been released by Myanmar’s military. The development comes after all charges, including sedition, levied against him by Aung San Suu Kyi’s deposed government were dropped, a military statement said on Monday. For his role in stirring up religious hatred in Myanmar, the monk was once dubbed by Time magazine as the “The Face of Buddhist Terror”. Watch: Myanmar's shadow government calls for revolt against military coup × Without providing details, it added, he was “receiving treatment at a military hospital”. The monk, who belongs to Mandalay, became involved in the anti-Muslim 969 group in 2001. He was first jailed in 2003. Wirathu was released in 2010. Two years later, he rose to prominence after rioting broke out between Buddhists and ethnic minority Rohingya Muslims in the western state of Rakhine. Also Read: Xi appoints new army commander to lead PLA troops at Indo-China border The 53-year-old monk has founded a nationalist organisation, which was accused of inciting violence against Muslims and was also successful in lobbying for laws making interfaith marriages difficult. For his tirades, Myanmar’s highest Buddhist authority banned him from preaching for one year in 2017. In 2018, Facebook shut down his account. Last year, the monk was jailed after turning himself in to authorities over May 2019 charges of attempting to bring “hatred or contempt” and of “exciting disaffection” towards Aung San Suu Kyi’s government.

After dropping all charges, Myanmar army frees notorious anti-Muslim monk

<p>In a change of guard, China's President Xi Jinping has appointed Gen Wang Haijiang as the new Commander of the People's Liberation Army's Western Theatre Command, official media reported. The Western Theatre Command oversees the borders with India. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) chief Jinping also heads the Central Military Commission (CMC). The CMC is the overall high command of the country's army.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Military claims coup in Guinea, nationwide curfew declared by rebels</strong></p>

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<p>The 68-year-old leader has promoted Wang and four other military officers to the rank of General, the highest rank for officers in active military service in China, reported state-run website chinamil on Monday. He also presented certificates of order promoting them to the military rank of General, the report said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The promoted officers are Commander of the PLA Western Theater Command Wang Haijiang, Commander of the PLA Central Theater Command Lin Xiangyang, Commander of the PLA Navy Dong Jun and Commander of the PLA Air Force Chang Dingqiu and President of PLA National Defence University Xu Xueqiang," the report added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the eastern Ladakh standoff began in May last year, Gen Wang is the fourth commander to head the Western Theatre Command.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In a change of guard, China's President Xi Jinping has appointed Gen Wang Haijiang as the new Commander of the People's Liberation Army's Western Theatre Command, official media reported.

In a change of guard, China's President Xi Jinping has appointed Gen Wang Haijiang as the new Commander of the People's Liberation Army's Western Theatre Command, official media reported. The Western Theatre Command oversees the borders with India. The ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) chief Jinping also heads the Central Military Commission (CMC). The CMC is the overall high command of the country's army. Watch: Military claims coup in Guinea, nationwide curfew declared by rebels × The 68-year-old leader has promoted Wang and four other military officers to the rank of General, the highest rank for officers in active military service in China, reported state-run website chinamil on Monday. He also presented certificates of order promoting them to the military rank of General, the report said. Also Read | Chinese military presents classified evidence on how to land hypersonic drone: Report "The promoted officers are Commander of the PLA Western Theater Command Wang Haijiang, Commander of the PLA Central Theater Command Lin Xiangyang, Commander of the PLA Navy Dong Jun and Commander of the PLA Air Force Chang Dingqiu and President of PLA National Defence University Xu Xueqiang," the report added. Since the eastern Ladakh standoff began in May last year, Gen Wang is the fourth commander to head the Western Theatre Command. (With inputs from agencies)

Xi appoints new army commander to lead PLA troops at Indo-China border

<p>In a remark to publicly slam&nbsp;a top rival politician's comments over people, who have been inoculated against COVID-19, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said vaccinated aren't 'guinea pigs'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"None of us was and is any way a guinea pig when it comes to vaccination", the leader said in a speech before Parliament on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Germany says ready to hold talks with Taliban</strong></p>

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<p>Social Democrats Party leader Olaf Scholz, who is currently Vice Chancellor, recently said fully vaccinated people have been 'the guinea pigs for those who so far have held off'. He added that he has been vaccinated and others should follow suit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Merkel did not appear to agree with Scholz in her speech. The chancellor said, "Neither Olaf Scholz nor me, and no one else was a 'guinea pig' in taking the fully tested and approved vaccines in Germany."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The streets of German towns and cities are nowadays full of political posters and billboards as the country heads to the polls on September 26. The politicians are also making numerous attempts to woo voters for the upcoming elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the polls, Scholz seems to have unexpectedly jostled himself into pole position to succeed the outgoing chancellor Angela Merkel. Scholz seems to be convincing the public in a better way that he can be the next chancellor than Armin Laschet, the contender, which has been fielded by Merkel’s party.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a remark to publicly slam a top rival politician's comments over people, who have been inoculated against COVID-19, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said vaccinated aren't 'guinea pigs'.

In a remark to publicly slam a top rival politician's comments over people, who have been inoculated against COVID-19, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said vaccinated aren't 'guinea pigs'. "None of us was and is any way a guinea pig when it comes to vaccination", the leader said in a speech before Parliament on Tuesday. Watch: Germany says ready to hold talks with Taliban × Social Democrats Party leader Olaf Scholz, who is currently Vice Chancellor, recently said fully vaccinated people have been 'the guinea pigs for those who so far have held off'. He added that he has been vaccinated and others should follow suit. However, Merkel did not appear to agree with Scholz in her speech. The chancellor said, "Neither Olaf Scholz nor me, and no one else was a 'guinea pig' in taking the fully tested and approved vaccines in Germany." Also Read: In a first, Cuba begins COVID-19 vaccination for toddlers The streets of German towns and cities are nowadays full of political posters and billboards as the country heads to the polls on September 26. The politicians are also making numerous attempts to woo voters for the upcoming elections. In the polls, Scholz seems to have unexpectedly jostled himself into pole position to succeed the outgoing chancellor Angela Merkel. Scholz seems to be convincing the public in a better way that he can be the next chancellor than Armin Laschet, the contender, which has been fielded by Merkel’s party. (With inputs from agencies)

Chancellor Merkel rebukes deputy Scholz, says vaccinated aren't 'guinea pigs'

<p>In a shark attack, a man lost his life at Emerald Beach on Australia's east coast on Sunday. The shark inflicted a "significant" injury to his arm, said New South Wales (NSW) Ambulance. &nbsp;</p>

<p>After the incident was reported, a four-member Westpac Rescue Helicopter medical team, which included a critical care doctor and a critical care paramedic, were dispatched to the scene, as per NSW Ambulance. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Spain resumes famous bull-running festival after the COVID pandemic</strong></p>

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<p>New South Wales Ambulance inspector Chris Wilson said, "A number of local surfers and bystanders came to the aid of this man. Despite the best efforts of bystanders, paramedics and other emergency services, the patient couldn't be revived." &nbsp;</p>

<p>According to NSW Ambulance, the man is believed to be in the age group of 20s.</p>

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<p>New South Wales police inspector Ben Atkinson said, “Following the incident, a number of beaches around the area have been closed for the next 48 hours.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the number of unprovoked shark encounters with humans in 2019, Australia is ranked behind only the United States as per the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File, Reuters said.&nbsp;</p>


In a shark attack, a man lost his life at Emerald Beach on Australia's east coast on Sunday. The shark inflicted a "significant" injury to his arm, said New South Wales (NSW) Ambulance.

In a shark attack, a man lost his life at Emerald Beach on Australia's east coast on Sunday. The shark inflicted a "significant" injury to his arm, said New South Wales (NSW) Ambulance. After the incident was reported, a four-member Westpac Rescue Helicopter medical team, which included a critical care doctor and a critical care paramedic, were dispatched to the scene, as per NSW Ambulance. Watch: Spain resumes famous bull-running festival after the COVID pandemic × New South Wales Ambulance inspector Chris Wilson said, "A number of local surfers and bystanders came to the aid of this man. Despite the best efforts of bystanders, paramedics and other emergency services, the patient couldn't be revived." According to NSW Ambulance, the man is believed to be in the age group of 20s. Also Read: Israel to reopen borders for tourists from Sept 19 for selected countries New South Wales police inspector Ben Atkinson said, “Following the incident, a number of beaches around the area have been closed for the next 48 hours.” In the number of unprovoked shark encounters with humans in 2019, Australia is ranked behind only the United States as per the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File, Reuters said.

Surfer dies after severe injury to arm in shark attack at beach in Australia

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{debd1957-c7ad-4969-8540-d6334b123c1b}{251}" paraid="562366006" >According to a survey conducted by Morning Consult/Politico polling,&nbsp;66 per cent of registered voters in the US have said that ISIS and other Islamist terrorist groups in foreign countries pose a “critical threat” to the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9ef8379f-ab24-4597-84e6-311f84d4720a}{5}" paraid="939576528" >A total of 61 per cent of Americans said that Islamist extremism overall poses a threat to vital US interests over the next decade.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9ef8379f-ab24-4597-84e6-311f84d4720a}{5}" paraid="939576528" ><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Antony Blinken to visit Qatar to hold ministerial meeting on Afghan crisis</strong></p>

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<p>After the Islamic State (IS) attack at Afghanistan’s Kabul airport that killed 13 US troops and over 90 Afghans during the evacuation,&nbsp;these numbers have&nbsp;witnessed a double-digit rise in roughly a week.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9ef8379f-ab24-4597-84e6-311f84d4720a}{11}" paraid="721832696" >At least&nbsp;54 per cent US citizens&nbsp;consider ISIS and other Islamist terrorist groups, a threat before the attack, the numbers were 49 per cent for those who saw Islamist extremism as an overall threat to the US.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9ef8379f-ab24-4597-84e6-311f84d4720a}{11}" paraid="721832696" ><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-911-changed-air-travel-more-security-less-privacy-411141" hreflang="en">How 9/11 changed air travel: More security, less privacy</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9ef8379f-ab24-4597-84e6-311f84d4720a}{14}" paraid="810934011" >Post the Kabul airport attack, roughly 67 per cent of Americans see terrorism in the US as a threat, up from 59 per cent between August 21 and 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9ef8379f-ab24-4597-84e6-311f84d4720a}{17}" paraid="1246646863" >The survey conducted by&nbsp;Morning Consult also showed that 26 per cent of registered American voters said security matters, including terrorism,&nbsp;foreign policy&nbsp;and border security were the most vital aspects for them when thinking about their votes for the federal office.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9ef8379f-ab24-4597-84e6-311f84d4720a}{20}" paraid="1720469635" ><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


According to a survey conducted by Morning Consult/Politico polling, 66 per cent of registered voters in the US have said that ISIS and other Islamist terrorist groups in foreign countries pose a “critical threat” to the country.

According to a survey conducted by Morning Consult/Politico polling, 66 per cent of registered voters in the US have said that ISIS and other Islamist terrorist groups in foreign countries pose a “critical threat” to the country. A total of 61 per cent of Americans said that Islamist extremism overall poses a threat to vital US interests over the next decade. Watch: Antony Blinken to visit Qatar to hold ministerial meeting on Afghan crisis × After the Islamic State (IS) attack at Afghanistan’s Kabul airport that killed 13 US troops and over 90 Afghans during the evacuation, these numbers have witnessed a double-digit rise in roughly a week. At least 54 per cent US citizens consider ISIS and other Islamist terrorist groups, a threat before the attack, the numbers were 49 per cent for those who saw Islamist extremism as an overall threat to the US. Also Read: How 9/11 changed air travel: More security, less privacy Post the Kabul airport attack, roughly 67 per cent of Americans see terrorism in the US as a threat, up from 59 per cent between August 21 and 24. The survey conducted by Morning Consult also showed that 26 per cent of registered American voters said security matters, including terrorism, foreign policy and border security were the most vital aspects for them when thinking about their votes for the federal office. (With inputs from agencies)

66% US citizens think terror groups pose threat to country 

<p>Rome’s main airport border police seems to have stopped a Naples tobacco shop owner, who is suspected of running off with a customer’s winning game ticket. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The shop owner was trying to board a flight to the Canary Islands, news reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;European carmakers try to shift to EVs</strong></p>

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<p>As per the LaPresse news agency on Sunday, the man did not have the filched card worth €500,000 (£429,000) with him, but he did have a plane ticket for Fuerteventura. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The man was wanted for investigation of suspected theft. He has not been identified. He allegedly snatched the ticket and ran off with it on his scooter after the customer on Friday asked the shop in a working-class district of Naples to verify the win, which was the top prize. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>An elderly woman, who had purchased two “scratch and win” cards, asked a shop employee to verify the win. The employee then gave the card to one of the shop’s owners for making the final check, reports said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>But instead, the owner allegedly kept the card and raced off on his scooter. The investigators are still looking for the card. &nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the authorities at the Italian tax office, which runs the “scratch and win” operation, have frozen the entire block of card numbers that were distributed to the tobacco shop to prevent anyone cashing in the card.&nbsp;</p>


Rome’s main airport border police seems to have stopped a Naples tobacco shop owner, who is suspected of running off with a customer’s winning game ticket. The shop owner was trying to board a flight to the Canary Islands, news reports said.

Rome’s main airport border police seems to have stopped a Naples tobacco shop owner, who is suspected of running off with a customer’s winning game ticket. The shop owner was trying to board a flight to the Canary Islands, news reports said. Watch: European carmakers try to shift to EVs × As per the LaPresse news agency on Sunday, the man did not have the filched card worth €500,000 (£429,000) with him, but he did have a plane ticket for Fuerteventura. The man was wanted for investigation of suspected theft. He has not been identified. He allegedly snatched the ticket and ran off with it on his scooter after the customer on Friday asked the shop in a working-class district of Naples to verify the win, which was the top prize. Also Read: UK to increase freeze limit for eggs, sperm, embryo to 55 years from 10 now An elderly woman, who had purchased two “scratch and win” cards, asked a shop employee to verify the win. The employee then gave the card to one of the shop’s owners for making the final check, reports said. But instead, the owner allegedly kept the card and raced off on his scooter. The investigators are still looking for the card. However, the authorities at the Italian tax office, which runs the “scratch and win” operation, have frozen the entire block of card numbers that were distributed to the tobacco shop to prevent anyone cashing in the card.

Suspected thief of winning scratch card stopped at Rome airport

<p>The 'deeply disturbing' leak of top-secret plans that are to be enacted when the Queen dies has evoked fury at Buckingham Palace. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources say furious palace aides are now hunting for the source behind the exposure as there is now a 'major appetite' to discover who the mole is. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;UK companies seek relaxation in immigration rules</strong></p>

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<p>In a move described by Whitehall insiders as 'concerning, unnecessary and upsetting', the details of 'Operation London Bridge' including ministerial protocols and funeral arrangements were published. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A royal source told The Mirror, "It is deeply disturbing that such private information, which is not only deeply personal to the Queen but also has widespread security implications, has been revealed." &nbsp;</p>

<p>Whitehall bosses seem to be on a warpath to track down the source. They could narrow down the possible culprits by examining which version of the documents were released. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/uk-pm-boris-johnsons-brother-conned-over-gold-mine-in-gobi-desert-411047" hreflang="en">UK PM Boris Johnson's brother conned over 'gold mine in Gobi desert'</a></strong></p>

<p>A cabinet office source said, "We will look into which version has emerged and be able to determine whether this dereliction of duty requires a formal government investigation.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Buckingham Palace has declined to comment. A royal insider said officials are 'not happy', adding "We are not talking about this. It is a matter for the Government."</p>


The 'deeply disturbing' leak of top-secret plans that are to be enacted when the Queen dies has evoked fury at Buckingham Palace. Sources say furious palace aides are now hunting for the source behind the exposure as there is now a 'major appetite' to discover who the mole is.

The 'deeply disturbing' leak of top-secret plans that are to be enacted when the Queen dies has evoked fury at Buckingham Palace. Sources say furious palace aides are now hunting for the source behind the exposure as there is now a 'major appetite' to discover who the mole is. Watch: UK companies seek relaxation in immigration rules × In a move described by Whitehall insiders as 'concerning, unnecessary and upsetting', the details of 'Operation London Bridge' including ministerial protocols and funeral arrangements were published. A royal source told The Mirror, "It is deeply disturbing that such private information, which is not only deeply personal to the Queen but also has widespread security implications, has been revealed." Whitehall bosses seem to be on a warpath to track down the source. They could narrow down the possible culprits by examining which version of the documents were released. Also Read: UK PM Boris Johnson's brother conned over 'gold mine in Gobi desert' A cabinet office source said, "We will look into which version has emerged and be able to determine whether this dereliction of duty requires a formal government investigation.” Buckingham Palace has declined to comment. A royal insider said officials are 'not happy', adding "We are not talking about this. It is a matter for the Government."

'Deeply disturbing' leak of Queen's funeral plans irks Buckingham Palace

<p>Claims and counterclaims are rife in Afghanistan on the reported takeover of Panjshir valley by Taliban.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Taliban say it had taken control of the area, the resistance forces dug their heels in.&nbsp;Pictures have emerged, appearing to show Taliban fighters standing in front of key buildings in the area.</p>

<p>Here is what we know so far.</p>

<p>The leader of the Afghan opposition group in the valley located north of Kabul on Monday called for a "national uprising" against the Taliban.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Taliban takes complete control of Panjshir province</strong></p>

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<p>"Wherever you are, inside or outside, I call on you to begin a national uprising for the dignity, freedom, and prosperity of our country," National Resistance Front (NRF) commander Ahmad Shah Massoud said in an audio message sent to the media. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Taliban in a statement said that Panjshir province has come under the "complete control of the Islamic Emirate".</p>

<p>That statement came even as NRF leader Ahmad Massoud said that he was ready for talks with the Taliban.</p>

<p>NRF said it will continue fighting even after the Taliban's announcement, asserting it was present in "strategic positions" across Panjshir.</p>

<p>"The struggle against the Taliban and their partners will continue," it said.</p>

<p>Reports citing local resistance leaders said Pakistani drones attacked Panjshir ahead of its reported fall.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/panjshir-afghan-resistance-leader-ahmad-shah-massoud-calls-for-a-national-uprising-411119" hreflang="en">Panjshir: Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud calls for a ‘national uprising’</a></strong></p>

<p>The drone attacks, if they happened, would amount to Pakistan helping the Taliban defeat the resistance forces in Panjshir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NRF spokesman Fahim Dashty, a familiar face who used to give updates to media about the resistance fight, was killed during the fighting at Panjshir Valley, along with Gen Abdul Wudod Zara. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The rugged mountain valley has limited entry points and its geography offers a natural military advantage as&nbsp;defending units can use high positions to effectively target attacking forces.</p>


Claims and counterclaims are rife in Afghanistan on the reported takeover of Panjshir valley by Taliban. While Taliban say it had taken control of the area, the resistance forces dug their heels in.

Claims and counterclaims are rife in Afghanistan on the reported takeover of Panjshir valley by Taliban. While Taliban say it had taken control of the area, the resistance forces dug their heels in. Pictures have emerged, appearing to show Taliban fighters standing in front of key buildings in the area. Here is what we know so far. The leader of the Afghan opposition group in the valley located north of Kabul on Monday called for a "national uprising" against the Taliban. Watch: Taliban takes complete control of Panjshir province × "Wherever you are, inside or outside, I call on you to begin a national uprising for the dignity, freedom, and prosperity of our country," National Resistance Front (NRF) commander Ahmad Shah Massoud said in an audio message sent to the media. Earlier, Taliban in a statement said that Panjshir province has come under the "complete control of the Islamic Emirate". That statement came even as NRF leader Ahmad Massoud said that he was ready for talks with the Taliban. NRF said it will continue fighting even after the Taliban's announcement, asserting it was present in "strategic positions" across Panjshir. "The struggle against the Taliban and their partners will continue," it said. Reports citing local resistance leaders said Pakistani drones attacked Panjshir ahead of its reported fall. Also Read: Panjshir: Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud calls for a ‘national uprising’ The drone attacks, if they happened, would amount to Pakistan helping the Taliban defeat the resistance forces in Panjshir. NRF spokesman Fahim Dashty, a familiar face who used to give updates to media about the resistance fight, was killed during the fighting at Panjshir Valley, along with Gen Abdul Wudod Zara. The rugged mountain valley has limited entry points and its geography offers a natural military advantage as defending units can use high positions to effectively target attacking forces.

Fight for Panjshir Valley: What we know so far

<p>After more than seven years in detention in Tripoli following his extradition from neighbouring Niger,&nbsp;Libyan authorities released one of Muammar Gadhafi's sons&nbsp;on Sunday,&nbsp;the country's interim leader said.</p>

<p>In a tweet on Monday,&nbsp;Prime Minister-designate Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said that al-Saadi Gadhafi had been released in compliance with an earlier court order.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Afghanistan: Hibatullah Akhundzada is expected to be the Emir</strong></p>

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<p>The transitional government's spokesman Mohamed Hamouda&nbsp;said the son walked free from Tripoli's al-Hadaba prison.&nbsp;The spokesman did not elaborate on the circumstances of the son's release.</p>

<p>In al-Hadaba prison, many Gadhafi regime officials are being held pending trial, mostly in connection to the crackdown on the 2011 uprising, which toppled the dictator and led to his killing.</p>

<p>After he was acquitted on charges over the 2011 uprising,&nbsp;al-Saadi Gadhafi was released,&nbsp;reported&nbsp;local media. On his release, he travelled to Turkey, said al-Marsad news website.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/anti-taliban-leader-massoud-says-he-is-ready-to-talk-with-taliban-410970" hreflang="en">Anti-Taliban leader, Massoud, says he is ready to talk with Taliban</a></strong></p>

<p>In the tweet announcing the release,&nbsp;Dbeibah said,&nbsp;"We cannot move forward without achieving reconciliation."&nbsp;His government has been given the task of leading the war-torn country to elections before the end of this year.</p>

<p>Muammar Gadhafi had eight children. Several of them played significant roles in his regime.&nbsp;During&nbsp;the 2011 revolt, al-Saadi Gadhafi headed a special forces brigade, which was involved in the crackdown on protesters and rebels.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After more than seven years in detention in Tripoli following his extradition from neighbouring Niger, Libyan authorities released one of Muammar Gadhafi's sons on Sunday, the country's interim leader said.

After more than seven years in detention in Tripoli following his extradition from neighbouring Niger, Libyan authorities released one of Muammar Gadhafi's sons on Sunday, the country's interim leader said. In a tweet on Monday, Prime Minister-designate Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said that al-Saadi Gadhafi had been released in compliance with an earlier court order. Watch | Afghanistan: Hibatullah Akhundzada is expected to be the Emir × The transitional government's spokesman Mohamed Hamouda said the son walked free from Tripoli's al-Hadaba prison. The spokesman did not elaborate on the circumstances of the son's release. In al-Hadaba prison, many Gadhafi regime officials are being held pending trial, mostly in connection to the crackdown on the 2011 uprising, which toppled the dictator and led to his killing. After he was acquitted on charges over the 2011 uprising, al-Saadi Gadhafi was released, reported local media. On his release, he travelled to Turkey, said al-Marsad news website. Also Read: Anti-Taliban leader, Massoud, says he is ready to talk with Taliban In the tweet announcing the release, Dbeibah said, "We cannot move forward without achieving reconciliation." His government has been given the task of leading the war-torn country to elections before the end of this year. Muammar Gadhafi had eight children. Several of them played significant roles in his regime. During the 2011 revolt, al-Saadi Gadhafi headed a special forces brigade, which was involved in the crackdown on protesters and rebels. (With inputs from agencies)

Libyan authorities release Muammar Gadhafi's son after 7 years in detention

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<p>Talking about plans in an interaction with media, a Taliban leader said Afghanistan will have an all-inclusive government soon. The group will also invite different countries for the government's formation ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government also looks to begin the government's work with bringing reforms in the constitution. The statement comes as Afghanistan crisis continues after Taliban took over the country. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the press briefing, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told reporters that the government’s formation is still ongoing. It will be an all-inclusive one. &nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked by WION about the details, the leader said, the group will also invite different countries for the ceremony of the government’s formation when it is finalised. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We want to do a proper job in announcing the government. Don't know the details yet. Will share once the government is announced,” said Mujahid.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mujahid added the government’s work will start with the reforms in constitution. It should be Islamic and will be done in the future.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6c618efd-721a-459a-b646-68adf8a421ba}{101}" paraid="398662720" >The spokesperson also said, former Afghanistan vice president&nbsp;Amrullah Saleh&nbsp;is in Tajikistan&nbsp;now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, as the Taliban claimed it had captured Panjshir Valley, the spokesperson added there were no civilian casualties while "taking over Panjshir".</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/panjshir-under-control-claims-taliban-massouds-nrf-says-struggle-will-continue-411008" hreflang="en">Panjshir under control, claims Taliban; Massoud's NRF says 'struggle' will continue</a></strong></p>

<p>"There was a shortage of food during the fighting," the Taliban leader said, adding, "but we will fix that now." He added, "China should cooperate with us, there are so many projects awaited due to security concerns like roads and other infrastructure, they all will be implemented soon."</p>

<p>"The Taliban wants to negotiate this matter (Panjshir), the jihadi commanders were used in this to resolve the matters for negotiation and dialogue. When our delegation went there they did not get positive answers, so the Islamic Emirate sent their military," he added.</p>


Talking about plans in an interaction with media, a Taliban leader said Afghanistan will have an all-inclusive government soon. The group will also invite different countries for the government's formation ceremony.

Talking about plans in an interaction with media, a Taliban leader said Afghanistan will have an all-inclusive government soon. The group will also invite different countries for the government's formation ceremony. The government also looks to begin the government's work with bringing reforms in the constitution. The statement comes as Afghanistan crisis continues after Taliban took over the country. In the press briefing, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told reporters that the government’s formation is still ongoing. It will be an all-inclusive one. When asked by WION about the details, the leader said, the group will also invite different countries for the ceremony of the government’s formation when it is finalised. “We want to do a proper job in announcing the government. Don't know the details yet. Will share once the government is announced,” said Mujahid. Watch: Taliban holds press briefing, says hopes to form an inclusive govt in Afghanistan × Mujahid added the government’s work will start with the reforms in constitution. It should be Islamic and will be done in the future. The spokesperson also said, former Afghanistan vice president Amrullah Saleh is in Tajikistan now. Meanwhile, as the Taliban claimed it had captured Panjshir Valley, the spokesperson added there were no civilian casualties while "taking over Panjshir". Also Read: Panjshir under control, claims Taliban; Massoud's NRF says 'struggle' will continue "There was a shortage of food during the fighting," the Taliban leader said, adding, "but we will fix that now." He added, "China should cooperate with us, there are so many projects awaited due to security concerns like roads and other infrastructure, they all will be implemented soon." "The Taliban wants to negotiate this matter (Panjshir), the jihadi commanders were used in this to resolve the matters for negotiation and dialogue. When our delegation went there they did not get positive answers, so the Islamic Emirate sent their military," he added.

Will invite countries at govt launch ceremony, work will start with reforms in constitution: Taliban

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