<p>After completing the US troops pullout from Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Tuesday that it will continue to conduct drone strikes against the Islamic State-Khorasan (ISIS-K) and other terrorist groups operating in the country.</p>

<p>The US military had earlier carried out drone strikes against an ISIS-K planner after the group claimed responsibility of the recent deadly Kabul Airport suicide bombing, which killed at least 169 Afghans and 13 US service members.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Biden: Afghanistan cost the US $300 million a day for two decades</strong></p>

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<p>Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told Fox News, “We have the capability from an over the horizon perspective of ensuring our national security interests are protected and defended.”&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>"And what I would tell you, without getting into hypotheticals or speculating about future operations, we're going to continue to maintain those capabilities and use them if and when we need to," the official added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Al Qaeda, the terror group at the heart of the 20-year US war in Afghanistan, "congratulated" the Taliban for "defeating the Americans". It was the 9/11 terror attacks of 2001 orchestrated by Osama bin Laden that led to the invasion of Afghanistan by the US, and the killing of the al Qaeda chief in 2011 in Pakistan. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/we-expect-us-to-reopen-embassy-in-kabul-have-trade-relations-taliban-409822" hreflang="en">We expect US to reopen embassy in Kabul, have trade relations: Taliban</a></strong></p>

<p>Even as Taliban promises to be different this time, there are signs of terrorist organisations aligning themselves with the new de facto rulers of Afghanistan, with al Qaeda setting its sights on India's Kashmir in a 'congratulatory letter'. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a letter made available on social media, the group said it is the "third time that the Afghan nation within a span of less than two centuries has successfully expelled an invading force." &nbsp;</p>

<p>Significantly, it also mentioned Kashmir. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Liberate the Levant, Somalia, Yemen, Kashmir and the rest of the Islamic lands" from the "clutches of the enemy", it exhorted the Taliban. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


After completing the US troops pullout from Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Tuesday that it will continue to conduct drone strikes against the Islamic State-Khorasan (ISIS-K) and other terrorist groups operating in the country.

After completing the US troops pullout from Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Tuesday that it will continue to conduct drone strikes against the Islamic State-Khorasan (ISIS-K) and other terrorist groups operating in the country. The US military had earlier carried out drone strikes against an ISIS-K planner after the group claimed responsibility of the recent deadly Kabul Airport suicide bombing, which killed at least 169 Afghans and 13 US service members. Watch | Biden: Afghanistan cost the US $300 million a day for two decades × Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told Fox News, “We have the capability from an over the horizon perspective of ensuring our national security interests are protected and defended.” "And what I would tell you, without getting into hypotheticals or speculating about future operations, we're going to continue to maintain those capabilities and use them if and when we need to," the official added. Meanwhile, Al Qaeda, the terror group at the heart of the 20-year US war in Afghanistan, "congratulated" the Taliban for "defeating the Americans". It was the 9/11 terror attacks of 2001 orchestrated by Osama bin Laden that led to the invasion of Afghanistan by the US, and the killing of the al Qaeda chief in 2011 in Pakistan. Also Read | We expect US to reopen embassy in Kabul, have trade relations: Taliban Even as Taliban promises to be different this time, there are signs of terrorist organisations aligning themselves with the new de facto rulers of Afghanistan, with al Qaeda setting its sights on India's Kashmir in a 'congratulatory letter'. In a letter made available on social media, the group said it is the "third time that the Afghan nation within a span of less than two centuries has successfully expelled an invading force." Significantly, it also mentioned Kashmir. "Liberate the Levant, Somalia, Yemen, Kashmir and the rest of the Islamic lands" from the "clutches of the enemy", it exhorted the Taliban. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the restored Jallianwala Bagh memorial recently, the makeover has caught the attention of the netizens. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On social media, several people have hailed it while some have also opposed it.&nbsp;Debate is raging on whether the restoration tampered with the historically significant site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But what are the facts?&nbsp;The pictures below speak for themselves.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On careful observation of the restoration, the work looks to be a perfect makeover and not an attempt to tamper with the history. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the makeover, the walls of passage have been restored with murals depicting the people, who lost their lives in the violence. The martyrs' well, where several people jumped to save themselves, has also been preserved.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India holds talks with Taliban in Qatar's capital Doha</strong></p>

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<p>The memorial has been built to honour the unarmed people who lost their lives during the peaceful protest at Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919 at the hands of British troops, who fired without warning on the directions of Colonel Reginald Edward Harry Dyer.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Jallianwala Bagh used to be a public garden in the city of Amritsar. The horrific incident was registered in the history as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/before-vs-after-the-renovated-complex-of-jallianwala-bagh-memorial-409888" hreflang="en">Before vs after: The renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh memorial</a></strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the inauguration, Modi had also posted a video on social media of a new sound and light show, which is a part of the revamp. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the tweet, the PM said, "It (sound and light show) would display the horrific massacre of April 1919 and instill a spirit of gratitude and reverence towards the martyrs." &nbsp;</p>


After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the restored Jallianwala Bagh memorial recently, the makeover has caught the attention of the netizens. On social media, several people have hailed it while some have also opposed it.

After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the restored Jallianwala Bagh memorial recently, the makeover has caught the attention of the netizens. On social media, several people have hailed it while some have also opposed it. Debate is raging on whether the restoration tampered with the historically significant site. But what are the facts? The pictures below speak for themselves. On careful observation of the restoration, the work looks to be a perfect makeover and not an attempt to tamper with the history. In the makeover, the walls of passage have been restored with murals depicting the people, who lost their lives in the violence. The martyrs' well, where several people jumped to save themselves, has also been preserved. Watch: India holds talks with Taliban in Qatar's capital Doha × The memorial has been built to honour the unarmed people who lost their lives during the peaceful protest at Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919 at the hands of British troops, who fired without warning on the directions of Colonel Reginald Edward Harry Dyer. Jallianwala Bagh used to be a public garden in the city of Amritsar. The horrific incident was registered in the history as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Also Read: Before vs after: The renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh memorial At the inauguration, Modi had also posted a video on social media of a new sound and light show, which is a part of the revamp. In the tweet, the PM said, "It (sound and light show) would display the horrific massacre of April 1919 and instill a spirit of gratitude and reverence towards the martyrs."

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<p>In what can be termed as a unique incident, a post of a Jaipur-based company’s CEO has gone viral. The post was shared on Instagram by Vervelogic, a Digital Solutions provider. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Several netizens are praising the CEO and several people have also asked for a job in the company. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>Quirky bikes on display at Toy Museum in St Petersburg</p>

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<p>In the post on the official handle, CEO Abhishek Jain shared a information for employees that the company has declared a holiday for its employees on September 3. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It was done to ensure the employees can watch the premiere of the final season of 'Money Heist', which is scheduled to release on the day. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The CEO called it ‘Netflix and chill holiday’ and told to avoid false leave emails and mass bunks. “Everyone can take a day off and enjoy the show without made-up excuses,” said Jain.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-mission-impossible-sues-insurance-company-over-7-covid-19-shutdowns-409545" hreflang="en">'Mission: Impossible' sues insurance company over 7 COVID-19 shutdowns</a></strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>A unique way to 'thank employees', the post seems to have won several hearts and got many praises. It was also flooded with 'how can I apply for a job here?' comments. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It seems to have become a precedent, which others could take note of.&nbsp;</p>


In what can be termed as a unique incident, a post of a Jaipur-based company’s CEO has gone viral. The post was shared on Instagram by Vervelogic, a Digital Solutions provider.

In what can be termed as a unique incident, a post of a Jaipur-based company’s CEO has gone viral. The post was shared on Instagram by Vervelogic, a Digital Solutions provider. Several netizens are praising the CEO and several people have also asked for a job in the company. Watch: Quirky bikes on display at Toy Museum in St Petersburg × In the post on the official handle, CEO Abhishek Jain shared a information for employees that the company has declared a holiday for its employees on September 3. It was done to ensure the employees can watch the premiere of the final season of 'Money Heist', which is scheduled to release on the day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Verve Logic (@vervelogicin) × The CEO called it ‘Netflix and chill holiday’ and told to avoid false leave emails and mass bunks. “Everyone can take a day off and enjoy the show without made-up excuses,” said Jain. Also Read: 'Mission: Impossible' sues insurance company over 7 COVID-19 shutdowns A unique way to 'thank employees', the post seems to have won several hearts and got many praises. It was also flooded with 'how can I apply for a job here?' comments. It seems to have become a precedent, which others could take note of.

In a first, Indian CEO declares ‘Netflix and chill holiday’ for staff, gets flooded with employment requests

<p>Under India's presidency, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution demanding the territory of war-torn Afghanistan should not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter and train terrorists. &nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the resolution, the world expects the Taliban to adhere to commitments made by it regarding the safe, secure, and orderly departure of Afghans and foreign nationals from the country. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The resolution was proposed by France, the UK and the US with 13 council members voting in favour. Russia and China had abstained. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Gravitas: How the US legitimised the Taliban</strong></p>

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<p>The resolution reiterated its strong commitment to the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the strongest terms, the resolution also condemned the deplorable attacks of August 26 near the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State in Khorasan Province, an entity affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh). &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/with-last-us-military-flight-out-of-kabul-trump-slams-worst-withdrawal-from-war-in-history-409560" hreflang="en">With last US military flight out of Kabul,&nbsp;Trump slams worst withdrawal from war in history</a></strong></p>

<p>The UNSC resolution also took note of the condemnation of the attack by the Taliban. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“It strongly demands that Afghan territory not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists, or to plan or to finance terrorist acts, and reiterates the importance of combating terrorism in Afghanistan, including those individuals and entities designated pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), and notes the Taliban's relevant commitments," the resolution said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It was the first resolution adopted by the council on Afghanistan situation after the takeover of Kabul by the Taliban. It came on the penultimate day of India's presidency of the security council for August. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Under India's presidency, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution demanding the territory of war-torn Afghanistan should not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter and train terrorists.

Under India's presidency, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution demanding the territory of war-torn Afghanistan should not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter and train terrorists. According to the resolution, the world expects the Taliban to adhere to commitments made by it regarding the safe, secure, and orderly departure of Afghans and foreign nationals from the country. The resolution was proposed by France, the UK and the US with 13 council members voting in favour. Russia and China had abstained. Watch | Gravitas: How the US legitimised the Taliban × The resolution reiterated its strong commitment to the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan. In the strongest terms, the resolution also condemned the deplorable attacks of August 26 near the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State in Khorasan Province, an entity affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh). Also Read | With last US military flight out of Kabul, Trump slams worst withdrawal from war in history The UNSC resolution also took note of the condemnation of the attack by the Taliban. “It strongly demands that Afghan territory not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists, or to plan or to finance terrorist acts, and reiterates the importance of combating terrorism in Afghanistan, including those individuals and entities designated pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), and notes the Taliban's relevant commitments," the resolution said. It was the first resolution adopted by the council on Afghanistan situation after the takeover of Kabul by the Taliban. It came on the penultimate day of India's presidency of the security council for August. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>With the US troop withdrawal finally over, former president Donald Trump said that never in history has a withdrawal from war been handled so badly or incompetently as by Americans from Afghanistan. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States flew its last military flight out of Kabul to bring back all of its armed forces from the war-torn country. The move marked the end of the America's longest war.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Gravitas: Thanks to America, Taliban now has an Air Force</strong></p>

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<p>In the aftermath, the Taliban has regained control in the country, which they lost after the US invasion in retaliation for the 9/11 attacks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Never in history has a withdrawal from war been handled so badly or incompetently as the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan," Trump said.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/major-general-chris-donahue-last-us-soldier-to-leave-afghanistan-409547" hreflang="en">Major General Chris Donahue: Last US soldier to leave Afghanistan</a></strong> &nbsp;</p>

<p>"In addition to the obvious, ALL EQUIPMENT should be demanded to be immediately returned to the United States, and that includes every penny of the USD 85 billion dollars in cost," the former president said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"If it is not handed back, we should either go in with unequivocal military force and get it, or at least bomb the hell out of it. Nobody ever thought such stupidity, as this feeble-brained withdrawal, was possible!" he added. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


With the US troop withdrawal finally over, former president Donald Trump said that never in history has a withdrawal from war been handled so badly or incompetently as by Americans from Afghanistan.

With the US troop withdrawal finally over, former president Donald Trump said that never in history has a withdrawal from war been handled so badly or incompetently as by Americans from Afghanistan. The United States flew its last military flight out of Kabul to bring back all of its armed forces from the war-torn country. The move marked the end of the America's longest war. Watch | Gravitas: Thanks to America, Taliban now has an Air Force × In the aftermath, the Taliban has regained control in the country, which they lost after the US invasion in retaliation for the 9/11 attacks. "Never in history has a withdrawal from war been handled so badly or incompetently as the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan," Trump said. Also Read | Major General Chris Donahue: Last US soldier to leave Afghanistan "In addition to the obvious, ALL EQUIPMENT should be demanded to be immediately returned to the United States, and that includes every penny of the USD 85 billion dollars in cost," the former president said. "If it is not handed back, we should either go in with unequivocal military force and get it, or at least bomb the hell out of it. Nobody ever thought such stupidity, as this feeble-brained withdrawal, was possible!" he added. (With inputs from agencies)

With last US military flight out of Kabul, Trump slams worst withdrawal from war in history

<p>As the 20-year military presence of the US in Afghanistan ends, President Joe Biden said Taliban must honour commitments on safe passage. There are 200 Americans still left, who want to move out. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden added the Secretary of State Antony Blinken will lead the continued coordination with international partners to ensure the safe passage for any US citizens, Afghan partners or foreign nationals, who still want to leave the war-torn country. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: American Defence firms exploits desperation of Afghans</strong></p>

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<p>Blinken said less than 200 Americans remain in Afghanistan, who want to leave, and the US will make efforts to get them out. The US would work with the neighbours of Afghanistan to secure their departure either overland or by charter flight once the Kabul airport re-opens, Blinken added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president also said the continued efforts also include the work to build on the UN Security Council resolution, which sent a clear message about the international community’s expectations from the Taliban that it would deliver on moving forward, notably freedom of travel. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-completes-military-withdrawal-from-afghanistan-409541" hreflang="en">US completes military withdrawal from Afghanistan</a></strong></p>

<p>President said, “The Taliban has made commitments on safe passage and the world will hold them to their commitments. It will include ongoing diplomacy in Afghanistan and coordination with partners in the region to reopen the airport allowing for continued departure for those who want to leave and delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan." &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


As the 20-year military presence of the US in Afghanistan ends, President Joe Biden said Taliban must honour commitments on safe passage. There are 200 Americans still left, who want to move out.

As the 20-year military presence of the US in Afghanistan ends, President Joe Biden said Taliban must honour commitments on safe passage. There are 200 Americans still left, who want to move out. Biden added the Secretary of State Antony Blinken will lead the continued coordination with international partners to ensure the safe passage for any US citizens, Afghan partners or foreign nationals, who still want to leave the war-torn country. Watch | Gravitas: American Defence firms exploits desperation of Afghans × Blinken said less than 200 Americans remain in Afghanistan, who want to leave, and the US will make efforts to get them out. The US would work with the neighbours of Afghanistan to secure their departure either overland or by charter flight once the Kabul airport re-opens, Blinken added. The US president also said the continued efforts also include the work to build on the UN Security Council resolution, which sent a clear message about the international community’s expectations from the Taliban that it would deliver on moving forward, notably freedom of travel. Also Read | US completes military withdrawal from Afghanistan President said, “The Taliban has made commitments on safe passage and the world will hold them to their commitments. It will include ongoing diplomacy in Afghanistan and coordination with partners in the region to reopen the airport allowing for continued departure for those who want to leave and delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan." (With inputs from agencies)

Biden urges Taliban to honour commitments as under 200 Americans still left in Afghanistan  

<p>When the whole world’s eyes are stuck on Afghanistan as numerous citizens flee the Taliban rule over the country, a video of Afghan singer Sharafat Parwani singing about his homeland after being evacuated to the US has caught the attention of the netizens. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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Sharafat Parwani, a popular singer who was recently evacuated, sings the song somewhere in a military base or refugee camp in the US.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Afghanistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Afghanistan</a> <a href="https://t.co/EoIVS7bPmz">pic.twitter.com/EoIVS7bPmz</a></p>
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<p>The video, which was shared by New York Times reporter Sharif Hassan along with a translation of the lyrics on social media, has gone viral. It has got over 65,400 views. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/explainer-what-is-badri-313-unit-talibans-so-called-special-force-409665">Afghanistan: What is Badri 313 unit? Taliban's so-called 'special force'</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Taliban tells Afghans 'stay and live in your homeland'</strong></p>

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<p>The origins of the video are not clear. “He sings the song somewhere in a military base or refugee camp in the US,” reads the caption.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video has left netizens emotional as several people have poured their hearts out while commenting on it. Many have also reshared and liked it. Some people also said they are praying for the people of Afghanistan. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/with-last-us-military-flight-out-of-kabul-trump-slams-worst-withdrawal-from-war-in-history-409560" hreflang="en">With last US military flight out of Kabul,&nbsp;Trump slams worst withdrawal from war in history</a></strong></p>

<p>In the last some days, several Afghan citizens along with nationals of other countries were evacuated after Taliban took over the country. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The caption of the clip said, “Your tired of anguish, my homeland. Your without song and melody, my homeland. Your pained but without medicine, my homeland.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


When the whole world’s eyes are stuck on Afghanistan as numerous citizens flee the Taliban rule over the country, a video of Afghan singer Sharafat Parwani singing about his homeland after being evacuated to the US has caught the attention of the netizens.

When the whole world’s eyes are stuck on Afghanistan as numerous citizens flee the Taliban rule over the country, a video of Afghan singer Sharafat Parwani singing about his homeland after being evacuated to the US has caught the attention of the netizens. Watch: Your tired of anguish, my homeland Your without song and melody, my homeland Your pained but without medicine, my homeland Sharafat Parwani, a popular singer who was recently evacuated, sings the song somewhere in a military base or refugee camp in the US.#Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/EoIVS7bPmz — Sharif Hassan (@MSharif1990) August 29, 2021 × The video, which was shared by New York Times reporter Sharif Hassan along with a translation of the lyrics on social media, has gone viral. It has got over 65,400 views. Also Read | Afghanistan: What is Badri 313 unit? Taliban's so-called 'special force' Watch: Taliban tells Afghans 'stay and live in your homeland' × The origins of the video are not clear. “He sings the song somewhere in a military base or refugee camp in the US,” reads the caption. The video has left netizens emotional as several people have poured their hearts out while commenting on it. Many have also reshared and liked it. Some people also said they are praying for the people of Afghanistan. Also Read: With last US military flight out of Kabul, Trump slams worst withdrawal from war in history In the last some days, several Afghan citizens along with nationals of other countries were evacuated after Taliban took over the country. The caption of the clip said, “Your tired of anguish, my homeland. Your without song and melody, my homeland. Your pained but without medicine, my homeland.”

Watch: Afghan singer Sharafat Parwani’s emotional song video about homeland goes viral

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<p>According to local reports, Afghan Sikhs and Hindus will be allowed to travel to India provided they possess valid travel documents. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report cited Taliban Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, who has told Afghan media that there are no obstacles on the travel of Hindus and Sikhs. They can go to Kabul airport and travel to India and attend religious ceremonies. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong>UN Security Council urges Taliban to allow travel, aid to Afghans</p>

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<p>Referring to the security of minority Hindu and Sikh communities in Afghanistan, the Taliban spokesperson said that the group had no problem with them as with other minorities. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>It was earlier reported that the Taliban had stopped some Hindus and Sikhs, who were Afghan nationals, from boarding an evacuation flight to India last week. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kabul-based Parwan Committee Chairman Gurnam Singh told local media that about 150 Hindus and Sikhs were to leave for India but they were not allowed to fly.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/afghan-territory-not-to-be-used-to-shelter-train-terrorists-demands-unsc-resolution-409569" hreflang="en">Afghan territory not to be used to shelter, train terrorists, demands UNSC resolution</a></strong></p>

<p>Now, a Sikh leader in Kabul has said the commitment should be fulfilled by allowing them to attend religious ceremonies in India. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Many Sikhs are travelling at this time to India as celebrations of the landmark 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur is underway this year. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several people are also trying to flee Afghanistan fearing their lives under the Taliban rule. India has already evacuated several people from the war-torn country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


According to local reports, Afghan Sikhs and Hindus will be allowed to travel to India provided they possess valid travel documents. The report cited Taliban Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, who has told Afghan media that there are no obstacles on the travel of Hindus and Sikhs.

According to local reports, Afghan Sikhs and Hindus will be allowed to travel to India provided they possess valid travel documents. The report cited Taliban Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, who has told Afghan media that there are no obstacles on the travel of Hindus and Sikhs. They can go to Kabul airport and travel to India and attend religious ceremonies. Watch | UN Security Council urges Taliban to allow travel, aid to Afghans × Referring to the security of minority Hindu and Sikh communities in Afghanistan, the Taliban spokesperson said that the group had no problem with them as with other minorities. It was earlier reported that the Taliban had stopped some Hindus and Sikhs, who were Afghan nationals, from boarding an evacuation flight to India last week. Kabul-based Parwan Committee Chairman Gurnam Singh told local media that about 150 Hindus and Sikhs were to leave for India but they were not allowed to fly. Also Read | Afghan territory not to be used to shelter, train terrorists, demands UNSC resolution Now, a Sikh leader in Kabul has said the commitment should be fulfilled by allowing them to attend religious ceremonies in India. Many Sikhs are travelling at this time to India as celebrations of the landmark 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur is underway this year. Several people are also trying to flee Afghanistan fearing their lives under the Taliban rule. India has already evacuated several people from the war-torn country. (With inputs from agencies)

Afghan Sikhs, Hindus with valid documents can travel to India: Taliban

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<p>Forecasters have warned residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast to rush preparations ahead of an intensifying Hurricane Ida, which is expected to bring winds as high as 130 mph, life-threatening storm surge and flooding rain when it slams ashore in Louisiana on Sunday.</p>

<p>The National Hurricane Center warned that super-warm Gulf waters could rapidly magnify Ida's destructive power, boosting it from a Category 2 storm to an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane in just 18 hours or less.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Biden: Another terrorist attack on Kabul airport 'highly likely' soon</strong></p>

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<p>Coastal highways saw heavy traffic on Saturday as people moved to escape the storm's path. Trucks pulling saltwater fishing boats and campers streamed away from the coast Interstate 65 in south Alabama. Traffic jams clogged Interstate 10 heading out of New Orleans.</p>

<p>"We're going to catch it head-on," said Bebe McElroy as she prepared to leave her home in the coastal Louisiana village of Cocodrie. "I'm just going around praying, saying, Dear Lord, just watch over us."</p>

<p>Ida was poised to strike Louisiana 16 years to the day after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi and Louisiana coasts. A Category 3 storm, Katrina was blamed for 1,800 deaths and caused levee breaches and catastrophic flooding in New Orleans, which took years to recover.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sad-for-those-left-behind-last-uk-military-flight-leaves-afghanistan-409096" hreflang="en">'Sad for those left behind': Last UK military flight leaves Afghanistan</a></strong></p>

<p>"We're not the same state we were 16 years ago," Louisiana Governor&nbsp;John Bel Edwards said on Saturday, pointing to a federal levee system that's seen major improvements since Katrina swamped New Orleans in 2005.</p>

<p>"This system is going to be tested," Edwards said. "The people of Louisiana are going to be tested. But we are resilient and tough people. And we're going to get through this."</p>

<p>Edwards said 5,000 National Guard troops were being staged in 14 parishes for search and rescue efforts with high-water vehicles, boats and helicopters. And 10,000 linemen were on standby to respond to electrical outages.</p>


Forecasters have warned residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast to rush preparations ahead of an intensifying Hurricane Ida, which is expected to bring winds as high as 130 mph, life-threatening storm surge and flooding rain when it slams ashore in Louisiana on Sunday.

Forecasters have warned residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast to rush preparations ahead of an intensifying Hurricane Ida, which is expected to bring winds as high as 130 mph, life-threatening storm surge and flooding rain when it slams ashore in Louisiana on Sunday. The National Hurricane Center warned that super-warm Gulf waters could rapidly magnify Ida's destructive power, boosting it from a Category 2 storm to an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane in just 18 hours or less. Watch | Biden: Another terrorist attack on Kabul airport 'highly likely' soon × Coastal highways saw heavy traffic on Saturday as people moved to escape the storm's path. Trucks pulling saltwater fishing boats and campers streamed away from the coast Interstate 65 in south Alabama. Traffic jams clogged Interstate 10 heading out of New Orleans. "We're going to catch it head-on," said Bebe McElroy as she prepared to leave her home in the coastal Louisiana village of Cocodrie. "I'm just going around praying, saying, Dear Lord, just watch over us." Ida was poised to strike Louisiana 16 years to the day after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi and Louisiana coasts. A Category 3 storm, Katrina was blamed for 1,800 deaths and caused levee breaches and catastrophic flooding in New Orleans, which took years to recover. Also Read: 'Sad for those left behind': Last UK military flight leaves Afghanistan "We're not the same state we were 16 years ago," Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said on Saturday, pointing to a federal levee system that's seen major improvements since Katrina swamped New Orleans in 2005. "This system is going to be tested," Edwards said. "The people of Louisiana are going to be tested. But we are resilient and tough people. And we're going to get through this." Edwards said 5,000 National Guard troops were being staged in 14 parishes for search and rescue efforts with high-water vehicles, boats and helicopters. And 10,000 linemen were on standby to respond to electrical outages.

Hurricane Ida strengthens, Louisiana braces for severe blow

<p>Hundreds of Hamas-backed activists launched what they said was the first in a series of nighttime protests along the Israeli border, throwing explosives towards Israeli forces, who responded with live fire.</p>

<p>Organisers said the gatherings, which are to continue throughout the week, were meant to step up pressure on Israel to ease a crippling economic blockade on the Gaza Strip.</p>

<p>"The occupation will not enjoy calm unless the siege on our beloved land is lifted," said Abu Omar, a spokesman for the protesters.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: US President Joe Biden's remarks after meeting Israeli PM</strong></p>

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<p>Israel and Egypt have maintained the blockade since Hamas, a group sworn to Israel's destruction, seized control of Gaza in 2007, a year after it won Palestinian elections.</p>

<p>The blockade, which restricts the movement of goods and people in and out of Gaza, has ravaged the territory's economy. Israel has tightened the closure since an 11-day war in May, demanding the return of the remains of two dead soldiers and freedom for two Israeli civilians believed to be in Hamas captivity.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/new-sub-lineage-of-delta-variant-first-reported-in-israel-found-in-several-indian-states-408378" hreflang="en">‘New sub-lineage of Delta variant, first reported in Israel, found in several Indian states’</a></strong></p>

<p>Amateur footage and photos from inside Gaza showed hundreds of Palestinians protesters engaged in Saturday's gathering. Some appeared to be throwing explosives and chanting in celebrations as blasts sounded.</p>

<p>The Israeli military said troops responded to the explosives by firing live rounds towards the protesters. It said there were no injuries on the Israeli side. Gaza health officials said three protesters were wounded by Israeli fire.</p>

<p>Earlier on Saturday, Gaza health officials said a 12-year-old Palestinian boy died from head wounds after being shot during a similar demonstration a week earlier.</p>


Hundreds of Hamas-backed activists launched what they said was the first in a series of nighttime protests along the Israeli border, throwing explosives towards Israeli forces, who responded with live fire.

Hundreds of Hamas-backed activists launched what they said was the first in a series of nighttime protests along the Israeli border, throwing explosives towards Israeli forces, who responded with live fire. Organisers said the gatherings, which are to continue throughout the week, were meant to step up pressure on Israel to ease a crippling economic blockade on the Gaza Strip. "The occupation will not enjoy calm unless the siege on our beloved land is lifted," said Abu Omar, a spokesman for the protesters. Watch: US President Joe Biden's remarks after meeting Israeli PM × Israel and Egypt have maintained the blockade since Hamas, a group sworn to Israel's destruction, seized control of Gaza in 2007, a year after it won Palestinian elections. The blockade, which restricts the movement of goods and people in and out of Gaza, has ravaged the territory's economy. Israel has tightened the closure since an 11-day war in May, demanding the return of the remains of two dead soldiers and freedom for two Israeli civilians believed to be in Hamas captivity. Also Read: ‘New sub-lineage of Delta variant, first reported in Israel, found in several Indian states’ Amateur footage and photos from inside Gaza showed hundreds of Palestinians protesters engaged in Saturday's gathering. Some appeared to be throwing explosives and chanting in celebrations as blasts sounded. The Israeli military said troops responded to the explosives by firing live rounds towards the protesters. It said there were no injuries on the Israeli side. Gaza health officials said three protesters were wounded by Israeli fire. Earlier on Saturday, Gaza health officials said a 12-year-old Palestinian boy died from head wounds after being shot during a similar demonstration a week earlier.

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