<p>In what can be said to be further and stronger criticism of USA's hasty retreat from Afghanistan, British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace suggested that US was no longer a superpower. His comments have come just days after total withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan.</p>

<p>The strong words came as he gave an interview to Spectator magazine.</p>

<p>On being asked whether situation in Afghanistan revealed limitations of UK's power, Wallace said,"“It is obvious that Britain is not a superpower"</p>

<p>He then shifted focus to the US.</p>

<p>“But a superpower that is also not prepared to stick at something isn’t probably a superpower either. It is certainly not a global force, it’s just a big power," he said.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blame-for-afghanistan-lies-on-president-biden-says-911-era-nypd-commissioner-410532">Blame for Afghanistan 'lies on President Biden', says 9/11-era NYPD commissioner&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>The hasty retreat from Afghanistan has put USA and especially President Joe Biden on a defensive foot in light of the global criticism. The US has entered Afghanistan and fought against Taliban. But the same regime came back to power after US withdrawal.</p>

<p>This is not the first time the British defence secretary expressed his disapproval of American manoeuvres in Afghanistan. In mid-August, when theh Taliban were making lightning advance across the country, Wallace said that Donald Trump's peace deal with Taliban in 2020 was "a mistake".</p>


In what can be said to be further and stronger criticism of USA's hasty retreat from Afghanistan, British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace suggested that US was no longer a superpower.

In what can be said to be further and stronger criticism of USA's hasty retreat from Afghanistan, British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace suggested that US was no longer a superpower. His comments have come just days after total withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. The strong words came as he gave an interview to Spectator magazine. On being asked whether situation in Afghanistan revealed limitations of UK's power, Wallace said,"“It is obvious that Britain is not a superpower" He then shifted focus to the US. “But a superpower that is also not prepared to stick at something isn’t probably a superpower either. It is certainly not a global force, it’s just a big power," he said. Also Read | Blame for Afghanistan 'lies on President Biden', says 9/11-era NYPD commissioner The hasty retreat from Afghanistan has put USA and especially President Joe Biden on a defensive foot in light of the global criticism. The US has entered Afghanistan and fought against Taliban. But the same regime came back to power after US withdrawal. This is not the first time the British defence secretary expressed his disapproval of American manoeuvres in Afghanistan. In mid-August, when theh Taliban were making lightning advance across the country, Wallace said that Donald Trump's peace deal with Taliban in 2020 was "a mistake".

US no longer a superpower, suggests UK defence secretary

<p>In what can be characterised by many as Russia's first indication of mellowing stance towards the Taliban&nbsp;regime in Afghanistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for joint efforts to decide about "legalising" a political force there.</p>

<p>Putin made the comment at a forum in Vladivostok. He was asked if Moscow&nbsp;would recognise the Taliban government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taliban is formally recognised as a terrorist group in Russia.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-co-founder-mullah-abdul-ghani-baradar-to-lead-new-afghan-government-sources-410403">Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar to lead new Afghan government: Sources</a></strong></p>

<p>Soviet Russia had invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Many of the current Talibanis were involved in the resistance against the invading force. The Soviet troops exited Afghanistan in the year 1979. The Taliban soon gained prominence in next decade and became politically influencial which led to them capturing power in the country.</p>

<p>After Taliban's recent power grab in Afghanistan, most of the major countries have gone in wait-and-watch mode. The regime does not enjoy formal recognition all over the world.</p>

<p>Taliban meanwhile <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-is-our-most-important-partner-says-taliban-spokesperson-zabihullah-mujahid-410510">has been making overtures to China</a>. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid told an Italian newspaper on Thursday&nbsp;that Taliban would rely on Chinese funding.</p>

<p>Mujahid stated the Taliban will strive for an economic recovery with China's backing in an interview published by La Repubblica on Thursday.</p>

<p>Mujahid claimed that the regime supported China's One Belt One Road initiative.</p>


In what can be characterised by many as Russia's first indication of mellowing stance towards the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for joint efforts to decide about "legalising" a political force there.

In what can be characterised by many as Russia's first indication of mellowing stance towards the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for joint efforts to decide about "legalising" a political force there. Putin made the comment at a forum in Vladivostok. He was asked if Moscow would recognise the Taliban government. Taliban is formally recognised as a terrorist group in Russia. Also Read | Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar to lead new Afghan government: Sources Soviet Russia had invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Many of the current Talibanis were involved in the resistance against the invading force. The Soviet troops exited Afghanistan in the year 1979. The Taliban soon gained prominence in next decade and became politically influencial which led to them capturing power in the country. After Taliban's recent power grab in Afghanistan, most of the major countries have gone in wait-and-watch mode. The regime does not enjoy formal recognition all over the world. Taliban meanwhile has been making overtures to China. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid told an Italian newspaper on Thursday that Taliban would rely on Chinese funding. Mujahid stated the Taliban will strive for an economic recovery with China's backing in an interview published by La Repubblica on Thursday. Mujahid claimed that the regime supported China's One Belt One Road initiative.

Must decide about 'legalising' political force in Afghanistan, says Putin

<p>Coronavirus vaccines have been the key tool in the hands of humanity in its fight against the deadly pandemic. The vaccines have saved countless lives. A new study has found that vaccines are also decreasing&nbsp;likelihood of long Covid.</p>

<p>When a person is infected by Covid. He generally recovers in four weeks. But in some cases, Covid symptoms persist for months. This is called long Covid.</p>

<p>Researchers at King's College, London have found out that vaccines reduce likelihood of long Covid if the vaccinated person gets infected by coronavirus.</p>

<p>For this study, the researchers analysed data from Zoe Covid study app. The researchers found that just 0.2 per cent of the people got infected by Covid even after receiving two doses of Covid vaccine.</p>

<p>Just 5 per cent of the people who had got both the doses suffered from long Covid. At the same time, the percentage of people who suffered from long Covid among the unvaccinated was 11 per cent.</p>

<p>The study has been published in journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Coronavirus vaccines have been the key tool in the hands of humanity in its fight against the deadly pandemic. The vaccines have saved countless lives. A new study has found that vaccines are also decreasing likelihood of long Covid.

Coronavirus vaccines have been the key tool in the hands of humanity in its fight against the deadly pandemic. The vaccines have saved countless lives. A new study has found that vaccines are also decreasing likelihood of long Covid. When a person is infected by Covid. He generally recovers in four weeks. But in some cases, Covid symptoms persist for months. This is called long Covid. Researchers at King's College, London have found out that vaccines reduce likelihood of long Covid if the vaccinated person gets infected by coronavirus. For this study, the researchers analysed data from Zoe Covid study app. The researchers found that just 0.2 per cent of the people got infected by Covid even after receiving two doses of Covid vaccine. Just 5 per cent of the people who had got both the doses suffered from long Covid. At the same time, the percentage of people who suffered from long Covid among the unvaccinated was 11 per cent. The study has been published in journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases. (With inputs from agencies)

Vaccines are cutting risk of long Covid, says study

<p>Spokesman of Taliban's political office in Doha, Qatar said on Friday that China had promised to keep its Afghanistan embassy open. He added that China will also increase humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged country.</p>

<p>Abdul Salam Hanafi, a member of the Islamist group's political office in Doha, Qatar, "held a phone conversation with Wu Jianghao, Deputy Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China," spokesman Suhail Shaheen tweeted.</p>

<p>"The Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister said that they would maintain their embassy in Kabul, adding our relations would beef up as compared to the past. Afghanistan can play an important role in security and development of the region," he said.</p>

<p>"China will also continue and increase its humanitarian assistance especially for treatment of covid-19," the spokesman continued.</p>

<p>When asked at a press briefing on Friday, Beijing said its embassy in Afghanistan is "an important channel for exchanges between the two countries" and is "in normal operation."</p>

<p>"We hope the Taliban will establish an open and inclusive political structure, pursue moderate and stable domestic and foreign policy and make a clean break with all terrorist groups," said foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin.</p>

<p>Much of the world is in wait-and-watch mode with respect to engagement with Taliban. But China has already said that it was ready to deepen "friendly and cooperative" relations with the Taliban following their takeover.</p>

<p>The Chinese embassy in Kabul remains operational, although Beijing began evacuating Chinese citizens from the country months ago as security deteriorated.</p>

<p>But Beijing has not yet recognised the Taliban as the de facto government, and is wary of the militant group providing support to Muslim-minority Uyghur separatists looking to infiltrate its sensitive border region of Xinjiang.</p>

<p>For Beijing, a stable and cooperative administration in Kabul would pave the way for an expansion of its overseas infrastructure drive, analysts say.</p>

<p>The Taliban, meanwhile, may consider China a crucial source of investment and economic support.</p>

<p>Chinese companies have also been eyeing Afghanistan's vast copper and lithium mines, but experts say the perilous security situation means any immediate commodities rush by investors is unlikely.</p>

<p><strong><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></strong></p>


Spokesman of Taliban's political office in Doha, Qatar said on Friday that China had promised to keep its Afghanistan embassy open. He added that China will also increase humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged country.

Spokesman of Taliban's political office in Doha, Qatar said on Friday that China had promised to keep its Afghanistan embassy open. He added that China will also increase humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged country. Abdul Salam Hanafi, a member of the Islamist group's political office in Doha, Qatar, "held a phone conversation with Wu Jianghao, Deputy Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China," spokesman Suhail Shaheen tweeted. "The Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister said that they would maintain their embassy in Kabul, adding our relations would beef up as compared to the past. Afghanistan can play an important role in security and development of the region," he said. "China will also continue and increase its humanitarian assistance especially for treatment of covid-19," the spokesman continued. When asked at a press briefing on Friday, Beijing said its embassy in Afghanistan is "an important channel for exchanges between the two countries" and is "in normal operation." "We hope the Taliban will establish an open and inclusive political structure, pursue moderate and stable domestic and foreign policy and make a clean break with all terrorist groups," said foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin. Much of the world is in wait-and-watch mode with respect to engagement with Taliban. But China has already said that it was ready to deepen "friendly and cooperative" relations with the Taliban following their takeover. The Chinese embassy in Kabul remains operational, although Beijing began evacuating Chinese citizens from the country months ago as security deteriorated. But Beijing has not yet recognised the Taliban as the de facto government, and is wary of the militant group providing support to Muslim-minority Uyghur separatists looking to infiltrate its sensitive border region of Xinjiang. For Beijing, a stable and cooperative administration in Kabul would pave the way for an expansion of its overseas infrastructure drive, analysts say. The Taliban, meanwhile, may consider China a crucial source of investment and economic support. Chinese companies have also been eyeing Afghanistan's vast copper and lithium mines, but experts say the perilous security situation means any immediate commodities rush by investors is unlikely. (With inputs from agencies)

China to keep Afghanistan embassy, says Taliban spokesman

<p>As it prepares to host United Nations' Cop26 climate summit, Glasgow has experienced hottest summer on record, as per the Met Office. In the month of August, Scotland also recorded the highest temperature in the UK.</p>

<p>This broke England's 20 year run for having the hottest day in the UK. This time around, rainfall in Scotland was 62 per cent of its usual average making it a drier than usual summer.</p>

<p>Global Warming is a key issue that will certainly be addressed in the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. Global warming has led to extreme weather patterns in recent years including 2021 so far. Summer this year in the UK was among the hottest 10 ever recorded.</p>

<p>Across the world, the effects of global warming were seen. Record breaking heatwave in northwestern North America, heavy floods in Germany and China bear testimony to that.</p>


As it prepares to host United Nations' Cop26 climate summit, Glasgow has experienced hottest summer on record, as per the Met Office. In the month of August, Scotland also recorded the highest temperature in the UK.

As it prepares to host United Nations' Cop26 climate summit, Glasgow has experienced hottest summer on record, as per the Met Office. In the month of August, Scotland also recorded the highest temperature in the UK. This broke England's 20 year run for having the hottest day in the UK. This time around, rainfall in Scotland was 62 per cent of its usual average making it a drier than usual summer. Global Warming is a key issue that will certainly be addressed in the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. Global warming has led to extreme weather patterns in recent years including 2021 so far. Summer this year in the UK was among the hottest 10 ever recorded. Across the world, the effects of global warming were seen. Record breaking heatwave in northwestern North America, heavy floods in Germany and China bear testimony to that.

In run up to Cop26 summit, Glasgow records hottest summer

<p>Ivory Coast on Wednesday announced discovery of "major" oil and natural gas deposits. The announcement was made after deepwater exploration by Italian firm Eni.</p>

<p>Ivory Coast's energy minister Thomas Camara said it was estimated that the find was between 1.5 and 2 billion barrels of oil and around 1.8-2.4 trillion cubic feet (51 million cubic metres) of gas.</p>

<p>He said the development would "greatly increase Ivory Coast's proven reserves in the coming years".</p>

<p>The 3,445-metre-deep well was drilled about 60 kilometres (40 miles) off the coast in 30 days, Eni said.</p>

<p>The firm added that it would now carry out a further evaluation of the wider potential of the find.</p>

<p>In a 2019 investment worth $185 million, Ivory Coast signed contracts with Eni and French firm Total to explore the possibility of ramping up Ivorian production.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Till now, the country has 51 identified oilfields with four in production. 26 of them are in exploration and the remaining 21 still up for grabs.</p>

<p>In 2014, Total said exploration had shown "very promising" prospects.</p>

<p>Aside from Total and Eni, Britain's Tullow Oil has also announced significant discoveries of Ivorian offshore.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ivory Coast on Wednesday announced discovery of "major" oil and natural gas deposits. The announcement was made after deepwater exploration by Italian firm Eni. Ivory Coast's energy minister Thomas Camara said it was estimated that the find was between 1.

Ivory Coast on Wednesday announced discovery of "major" oil and natural gas deposits. The announcement was made after deepwater exploration by Italian firm Eni. Ivory Coast's energy minister Thomas Camara said it was estimated that the find was between 1.5 and 2 billion barrels of oil and around 1.8-2.4 trillion cubic feet (51 million cubic metres) of gas. He said the development would "greatly increase Ivory Coast's proven reserves in the coming years". The 3,445-metre-deep well was drilled about 60 kilometres (40 miles) off the coast in 30 days, Eni said. The firm added that it would now carry out a further evaluation of the wider potential of the find. In a 2019 investment worth $185 million, Ivory Coast signed contracts with Eni and French firm Total to explore the possibility of ramping up Ivorian production. Till now, the country has 51 identified oilfields with four in production. 26 of them are in exploration and the remaining 21 still up for grabs. In 2014, Total said exploration had shown "very promising" prospects. Aside from Total and Eni, Britain's Tullow Oil has also announced significant discoveries of Ivorian offshore. (With inputs from agencies)

Ivory coast announces 'major' oil discovery

<p>A Covid patient was admitted to Sydney's Westmead hospital after overdosing on ivermectin and other drugs in order to treat Covid infection. The patient was suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea. The patient had ordered the drug online.</p>

<p>The Guradian quoted hospital's toxicologist who said that increasing number of people were being brought to hospitals after taking unproven medicines to treat Covid infection.</p>

<p>“There’s no evidence to support the use of ivermectin to treat Covid-19. Don’t look for magic cures online, and don’t rely on what’s being peddled on the internet, because none of them work,” said the toxicologist.</p>

<p>Australia's chief medical officer Paul Kelly has strongly requested the public not to take unproven medicines to treat Covid infection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The reality is, there are many trials that have been done into ivermectin, not a single one of them have shown to be effective,” he said as quoted by The Guardian.</p>

<p>Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication. In Australia, it is approved for treatment of round worm infection, river-blindness and scabies.</p>


A Covid patient was admitted to Sydney's Westmead hospital after overdosing on ivermectin and other drugs in order to treat Covid infection. The patient was suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea.

A Covid patient was admitted to Sydney's Westmead hospital after overdosing on ivermectin and other drugs in order to treat Covid infection. The patient was suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea. The patient had ordered the drug online. The Guradian quoted hospital's toxicologist who said that increasing number of people were being brought to hospitals after taking unproven medicines to treat Covid infection. “There’s no evidence to support the use of ivermectin to treat Covid-19. Don’t look for magic cures online, and don’t rely on what’s being peddled on the internet, because none of them work,” said the toxicologist. Australia's chief medical officer Paul Kelly has strongly requested the public not to take unproven medicines to treat Covid infection. “The reality is, there are many trials that have been done into ivermectin, not a single one of them have shown to be effective,” he said as quoted by The Guardian. Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication. In Australia, it is approved for treatment of round worm infection, river-blindness and scabies.

Australia: Covid patient overdoses on ivermectin, admitted to Sydney hospital

<p>Amazon is planning a huge recruitment drive and looking to hire 55,000 people for corporate and tech role globally. Reuters reported about the recruitment plans citing Amazon Chief Executive Andy Jassy exclusively. This was Jassy's first press interview since taking Amazon's top post in July.</p>

<p>The recruitment headcount alone is more than a third of Google's as of June 30 and is close to all of Facebook's</p>

<p>Jassy said that Amazon needed more firepower to keep up with demand in retail, the cloud, advertising and other businesses. &nbsp;He said the company's new bet to launch satellites into orbit to widen broadband access, called Project Kuiper, would require a lot of new hires, too.</p>

<p>With Amazon's annual job fair scheduled to begin Sept. 15, Jassy hopes now is a good time for recruiting.&nbsp;<br />
“There are so many jobs during the pandemic that have been displaced or have been altered, and there are so many people who are thinking about different and new jobs,” said Jassy, who cited a U.S. survey from PwC that 65% of workers wanted a new gig.</p>

<p>“It’s part of what we think makes ‘Career Day’ so timely and so useful,” he said. The new hires would represent a 20% increase in Amazon's tech and corporate staff, who currently number around 275,000 globally, the company said.</p>

<p>Amazon’s move, only the latest hiring spree on which it has embarked, follows a period of heightened scrutiny of its labor practices and opposition by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. read more Earlier this year, a failed effort by some staff in Alabama to organize put on display Amazon’s taxing warehouse work and its aggressive stance against unions. In that battle’s aftermath, Jeff Bezos, the CEO whom Jassy succeeded, said Amazon needed a better vision for employees.</p>

<p>Asked how he might change Amazon’s demanding workplace culture, Jassy said its heavy focus on customers and inventiveness set it up for improvements.</p>

<p>“Everybody at the company has the freedom - and really, the expectation - to critically look at how it can be better and then invent ways to make it better.”</p>

<p>The positions Amazon is marketing include engineering, research science and robotics roles, postings that are largely new to the company rather than jobs others quit, it said.</p>

<p>In a reopening U.S. economy, and tightening labor market, some companies have struggled to fill vacancies and balance remote and in-person work. It was unclear how many of the Amazon jobs - such as for competitive engineering hires - have been open for some time.</p>

<p>Amazon, which earlier touted an "office-centric culture," later dialed back its vision and offered workers the opportunity to spend just three days a week at its offices in person starting next year.</p>


Amazon is planning a huge recruitment drive and looking to hire 55,000 people for corporate and tech role globally. Reuters reported about the recruitment plans citing Amazon Chief Executive Andy Jassy exclusively.

Amazon is planning a huge recruitment drive and looking to hire 55,000 people for corporate and tech role globally. Reuters reported about the recruitment plans citing Amazon Chief Executive Andy Jassy exclusively. This was Jassy's first press interview since taking Amazon's top post in July. The recruitment headcount alone is more than a third of Google's as of June 30 and is close to all of Facebook's Jassy said that Amazon needed more firepower to keep up with demand in retail, the cloud, advertising and other businesses. He said the company's new bet to launch satellites into orbit to widen broadband access, called Project Kuiper, would require a lot of new hires, too. With Amazon's annual job fair scheduled to begin Sept. 15, Jassy hopes now is a good time for recruiting. “There are so many jobs during the pandemic that have been displaced or have been altered, and there are so many people who are thinking about different and new jobs,” said Jassy, who cited a U.S. survey from PwC that 65% of workers wanted a new gig. “It’s part of what we think makes ‘Career Day’ so timely and so useful,” he said. The new hires would represent a 20% increase in Amazon's tech and corporate staff, who currently number around 275,000 globally, the company said. Amazon’s move, only the latest hiring spree on which it has embarked, follows a period of heightened scrutiny of its labor practices and opposition by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. read more Earlier this year, a failed effort by some staff in Alabama to organize put on display Amazon’s taxing warehouse work and its aggressive stance against unions. In that battle’s aftermath, Jeff Bezos, the CEO whom Jassy succeeded, said Amazon needed a better vision for employees. Asked how he might change Amazon’s demanding workplace culture, Jassy said its heavy focus on customers and inventiveness set it up for improvements. “Everybody at the company has the freedom - and really, the expectation - to critically look at how it can be better and then invent ways to make it better.” The positions Amazon is marketing include engineering, research science and robotics roles, postings that are largely new to the company rather than jobs others quit, it said. In a reopening U.S. economy, and tightening labor market, some companies have struggled to fill vacancies and balance remote and in-person work. It was unclear how many of the Amazon jobs - such as for competitive engineering hires - have been open for some time. Amazon, which earlier touted an "office-centric culture," later dialed back its vision and offered workers the opportunity to spend just three days a week at its offices in person starting next year.

Amazon to hire 55,000 people in a big recruitment push

<p>The Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan is, first and foremost, a tragedy for Afghans. The world’s attention is rightly focused on trying to help those desperately trying to flee the country and worrying about those left behind, notably women and girls.</p>

<p>But it is also a severe blow to the West. Europe and the United States were united as never before in Afghanistan: It was the first time that NATO’s Article 5, committing all members to defend one another, was invoked. And for many years, Europeans provided a strong military commitment and an important economic aid program, amounting to a total of 17.2 billion euros, or $20.3 billion.</p>

<p>But in the end, the timing and nature of the withdrawal were set in Washington. We Europeans found ourselves — not only for the evacuations out of the Kabul airport but also more broadly — depending on American decisions.</p>

<p>That should serve as a wake-up call for anyone who cares about the Atlantic alliance. The United States understandably does not want to do everything alone. To become a more capable ally, Europe must invest more in its security capabilities and develop the ability to think and act in strategic terms. The events in Afghanistan have been harrowing. But they should lead us to deepen, not divide, the alliance with America. And to strengthen our cooperation, Europe must step up.</p>

<p>To do so, we first need to have a shared sense of the threats we face and how best to address them — a common strategic culture. In that vein, the European Union is working on a European Strategic Compass, a document that will precisely define our ambitions for security and defense for the next five to 10 years.</p>

<p>Member states are fully involved in this exercise. Some, for example, have suggested the creation of a European “initial entry force,” consisting of about 5,000 troops, that could undertake rapid and robust action. Helping to secure an airport in challenging circumstances, as in Kabul, could be the type of operation we aim for in the future. By embracing the spirit and potential of collaboration, we hope the document — to be issued in spring 2022 — will serve as a guide to our collective future.</p>

<p>It’s an uncertain future, full of threats in different domains, including cyberspace, the sea and outer space. That’s why it’s vital that Europeans, whether in NATO, the United Nations or the E.U., work together more on defense. Alongside increasing pivotal military capabilities — airlift and refueling, command and control, strategic reconnaissance and space-based assets — we need forces that are more capable, more deployable and more interoperable. Efforts to achieve just that, in the form of several initiatives, are already underway.</p>

<p>But we must go further and faster. The European Defence Fund, established to boost the bloc’s defense capabilities, will receive close to 8 billion euros, or $9.4 billion, over the next six years. That should be used to significantly support collaborative research and the development of much-needed defense technologies.</p>

<p>A more strategically autonomous and militarily capable E.U. would be better able to address the challenges to come in Europe’s neighborhood and beyond. It would also, I am convinced, be a boon for the United States and in the interest of the Atlantic alliance. After all, any partnership needs capable allies and political trust.</p>

<p>The task could not be more urgent. The Taliban’s return to power brings with it the risk of renewed terrorist attacks, a growth in drug trafficking and a large amount of irregular migration. We must be resolute in combating these threats, as well as in responding to a changed regional landscape. China, Russia and Iran will have greater sway in the region, while Pakistan, India, Turkey and Gulf monarchies will all reposition themselves. We cannot let them be the only interlocutors with Afghanistan after the Western withdrawal. Europe, along with the United States, has to reframe its engagement.</p>

<p>Not least with the Taliban themselves. After failing to prevent their capture of the country, we will now have to deal with them, carefully weighing our options and working for a coordinated international approach. That must be subject, of course, to clear conditions on their behavior, notably respect for human rights.</p>

<p>What’s more, we must continue supporting the Afghan people, especially minorities and women and girls. To this end, the European Commission has already decided to quadruple its humanitarian aid this year to 200 million euros, or $236 million, while suspending development aid. And though it will be a challenge, we will have to find ways to get humanitarian aid in and delivered — and safe passage out for those who feel under imminent threat.</p>

<p>The events in Afghanistan are not an invitation to withdraw from further international challenges. On the contrary, they should embolden Europe to deepen its alliances and strengthen its commitment — and ability — to defend its interests.</p>

<p>Some events catalyze history: The Afghanistan debacle is one of them. We Europeans must learn its lessons.</p>

<p><strong>(Josep Borrell Fontelles is the European Union’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, and vice president of the European Commission)</strong></p>


The Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan is, first and foremost, a tragedy for Afghans. The world’s attention is rightly focused on trying to help those desperately trying to flee the country and worrying about those left behind, notably women and girls.

The Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan is, first and foremost, a tragedy for Afghans. The world’s attention is rightly focused on trying to help those desperately trying to flee the country and worrying about those left behind, notably women and girls. But it is also a severe blow to the West. Europe and the United States were united as never before in Afghanistan: It was the first time that NATO’s Article 5, committing all members to defend one another, was invoked. And for many years, Europeans provided a strong military commitment and an important economic aid program, amounting to a total of 17.2 billion euros, or $20.3 billion. But in the end, the timing and nature of the withdrawal were set in Washington. We Europeans found ourselves — not only for the evacuations out of the Kabul airport but also more broadly — depending on American decisions. That should serve as a wake-up call for anyone who cares about the Atlantic alliance. The United States understandably does not want to do everything alone. To become a more capable ally, Europe must invest more in its security capabilities and develop the ability to think and act in strategic terms. The events in Afghanistan have been harrowing. But they should lead us to deepen, not divide, the alliance with America. And to strengthen our cooperation, Europe must step up. To do so, we first need to have a shared sense of the threats we face and how best to address them — a common strategic culture. In that vein, the European Union is working on a European Strategic Compass, a document that will precisely define our ambitions for security and defense for the next five to 10 years. Member states are fully involved in this exercise. Some, for example, have suggested the creation of a European “initial entry force,” consisting of about 5,000 troops, that could undertake rapid and robust action. Helping to secure an airport in challenging circumstances, as in Kabul, could be the type of operation we aim for in the future. By embracing the spirit and potential of collaboration, we hope the document — to be issued in spring 2022 — will serve as a guide to our collective future. It’s an uncertain future, full of threats in different domains, including cyberspace, the sea and outer space. That’s why it’s vital that Europeans, whether in NATO, the United Nations or the E.U., work together more on defense. Alongside increasing pivotal military capabilities — airlift and refueling, command and control, strategic reconnaissance and space-based assets — we need forces that are more capable, more deployable and more interoperable. Efforts to achieve just that, in the form of several initiatives, are already underway. But we must go further and faster. The European Defence Fund, established to boost the bloc’s defense capabilities, will receive close to 8 billion euros, or $9.4 billion, over the next six years. That should be used to significantly support collaborative research and the development of much-needed defense technologies. A more strategically autonomous and militarily capable E.U. would be better able to address the challenges to come in Europe’s neighborhood and beyond. It would also, I am convinced, be a boon for the United States and in the interest of the Atlantic alliance. After all, any partnership needs capable allies and political trust. The task could not be more urgent. The Taliban’s return to power brings with it the risk of renewed terrorist attacks, a growth in drug trafficking and a large amount of irregular migration. We must be resolute in combating these threats, as well as in responding to a changed regional landscape. China, Russia and Iran will have greater sway in the region, while Pakistan, India, Turkey and Gulf monarchies will all reposition themselves. We cannot let them be the only interlocutors with Afghanistan after the Western withdrawal. Europe, along with the United States, has to reframe its engagement. Not least with the Taliban themselves. After failing to prevent their capture of the country, we will now have to deal with them, carefully weighing our options and working for a coordinated international approach. That must be subject, of course, to clear conditions on their behavior, notably respect for human rights. What’s more, we must continue supporting the Afghan people, especially minorities and women and girls. To this end, the European Commission has already decided to quadruple its humanitarian aid this year to 200 million euros, or $236 million, while suspending development aid. And though it will be a challenge, we will have to find ways to get humanitarian aid in and delivered — and safe passage out for those who feel under imminent threat. The events in Afghanistan are not an invitation to withdraw from further international challenges. On the contrary, they should embolden Europe to deepen its alliances and strengthen its commitment — and ability — to defend its interests. Some events catalyze history: The Afghanistan debacle is one of them. We Europeans must learn its lessons. (Josep Borrell Fontelles is the European Union’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, and vice president of the European Commission)

Europe, Afghanistan Is Your Wake-Up Call

<p>Vada Pav is a popular street snack in the streets of Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai. To reduce it to call an 'Indian burger' would be an affront to the unique taste that comes with any number of ways to prepare it. The king of Mumbai streets has now got a golden crown. An eatery in Dubai is selling a perfectly edible Vada Pav glazed with 22 Karat gold.</p>

<p>What's more? The Vada (potato patty) in the Vada Pav is filled with truffle butter and cheese.</p>

<p>If you are willing to shell out around Rs 2000 (about 30 USD), you can't savour this interesting take on the popular street food.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Dubai eatery is serving the gold Vada Pav. Name of the eatery is O'Pao. They have posted a video of the gold Vada Pav on their Instagram page.</p>

<p>To make the Vada Pav, truffle butter and cheese is filled in the ball of mashed potatoes. It is then dipped in batter and fried in oil. The eatery hasn't been specific in the video as to how exactly the Vada is glazed with gold.</p>

<p>But after all the preparation, the gold Vada Pav is served in a fancy wooden box alongside Sweet Potato fries and lemonade. Check out the video.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CTPMI02JcLl/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CTPMI02JcLl/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CTPMI02JcLl/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CTPMI02JcLl/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by O’Pao (@opaodxb)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video has garnered many views and has left viewers wanting for more.</p>


Vada Pav is a popular street snack in the streets of Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai. To reduce it to call an 'Indian burger' would be an affront to the unique taste that comes with any number of ways to prepare it.

Vada Pav is a popular street snack in the streets of Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai. To reduce it to call an 'Indian burger' would be an affront to the unique taste that comes with any number of ways to prepare it. The king of Mumbai streets has now got a golden crown. An eatery in Dubai is selling a perfectly edible Vada Pav glazed with 22 Karat gold. What's more? The Vada (potato patty) in the Vada Pav is filled with truffle butter and cheese. If you are willing to shell out around Rs 2000 (about 30 USD), you can't savour this interesting take on the popular street food. A Dubai eatery is serving the gold Vada Pav. Name of the eatery is O'Pao. They have posted a video of the gold Vada Pav on their Instagram page. To make the Vada Pav, truffle butter and cheese is filled in the ball of mashed potatoes. It is then dipped in batter and fried in oil. The eatery hasn't been specific in the video as to how exactly the Vada is glazed with gold. But after all the preparation, the gold Vada Pav is served in a fancy wooden box alongside Sweet Potato fries and lemonade. Check out the video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by O’Pao (@opaodxb) × The video has garnered many views and has left viewers wanting for more.

Gheun Tak in Dubai: You can eat 22 Karat gold Vada Pav here

<p>What's the toughest substance on Earth? Diamond? Vibranium? Apparently, the answer is Nokia 3310. True fans are gushing over the iconic, NOT smart but super nostalgic phone completing 21 years of its release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nokia 3310 was released in September 2000. The phone had a black and white display, memory enough to save just 8 dialled calls in call records and absolutely no capabilities smartphones today offer us.</p>

<p>But it was tough! The body appeared unbreakable as the phone showed no signs of discomfort after a nasty fall. Some users would still remember miracle tales of Nokia 3310 surviving a fall from second storey of a building!</p>

<p>Social media is expectedly abuzz with posts recalling the good-ol-days filled with appreciation of the yesteryear tech piece.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The hardest substance found on Earth?<br />
<br />
Nokia 3310 <a href="https://t.co/wycnTltKRl">pic.twitter.com/wycnTltKRl</a></p>
— MB (@Bowx_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bowx_/status/1431899640874536962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>You remember Snake don't you?</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a classic. Nokia 3310. <a href="https://t.co/JAveyZJD65">pic.twitter.com/JAveyZJD65</a></p>
— Chitter Chatter (@ChitterChatUK) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChitterChatUK/status/1431886532303020037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>A time when you could compose your own ringtones!</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Playing snake for hours and composing your own ringtones were the best things to do on the Nokia 3310 <a href="https://t.co/bWohWIPP2z">pic.twitter.com/bWohWIPP2z</a></p>
— ᴛᴀsʜᴀ ʟᴏᴜɪsᴇ | ᴇǫᴜᴀʟs ɪs ᴄᴏᴍɪɴɢ 🦋 (@eds_afterglow) <a href="https://twitter.com/eds_afterglow/status/1431905247014883330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Seems legit!</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">How Nokia 3310 was made <a href="https://t.co/4nEBtLIFe6">pic.twitter.com/4nEBtLIFe6</a></p>
— STEM 🔬🤖⚙️🧮 (@stem_feed) <a href="https://twitter.com/stem_feed/status/1432553523238129673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Another thing the phone was loved for was its battery life! Today when we metally celebrate when our smartphone battery lasts for a whole day, Nokia 3310 gave you enough juice to comfortably last two days (and more!)</p>

<p>So much was the love for the old gizmo that Nokia even launched a 4G version of Nokia 3310 couple years ago. But the new phone, though eliciting nostalgic reactions could not match the craze for the old one when it ruled the handset market.</p>


What's the toughest substance on Earth? Diamond? Vibranium? Apparently, the answer is Nokia 3310. True fans are gushing over the iconic, NOT smart but super nostalgic phone completing 21 years of its release.

What's the toughest substance on Earth? Diamond? Vibranium? Apparently, the answer is Nokia 3310. True fans are gushing over the iconic, NOT smart but super nostalgic phone completing 21 years of its release. Nokia 3310 was released in September 2000. The phone had a black and white display, memory enough to save just 8 dialled calls in call records and absolutely no capabilities smartphones today offer us. But it was tough! The body appeared unbreakable as the phone showed no signs of discomfort after a nasty fall. Some users would still remember miracle tales of Nokia 3310 surviving a fall from second storey of a building! Social media is expectedly abuzz with posts recalling the good-ol-days filled with appreciation of the yesteryear tech piece. The hardest substance found on Earth? Nokia 3310 pic.twitter.com/wycnTltKRl — MB (@Bowx_) August 29, 2021 × You remember Snake don't you? What a classic. Nokia 3310. pic.twitter.com/JAveyZJD65 — Chitter Chatter (@ChitterChatUK) August 29, 2021 × A time when you could compose your own ringtones! Playing snake for hours and composing your own ringtones were the best things to do on the Nokia 3310 pic.twitter.com/bWohWIPP2z — ᴛᴀsʜᴀ ʟᴏᴜɪsᴇ | ᴇǫᴜᴀʟs ɪs ᴄᴏᴍɪɴɢ 🦋 (@eds_afterglow) August 29, 2021 × Seems legit! How Nokia 3310 was made pic.twitter.com/4nEBtLIFe6 — STEM 🔬🤖⚙️🧮 (@stem_feed) August 31, 2021 × Another thing the phone was loved for was its battery life! Today when we metally celebrate when our smartphone battery lasts for a whole day, Nokia 3310 gave you enough juice to comfortably last two days (and more!) So much was the love for the old gizmo that Nokia even launched a 4G version of Nokia 3310 couple years ago. But the new phone, though eliciting nostalgic reactions could not match the craze for the old one when it ruled the handset market.

Nokia 3310 turns 21 and tweeple know how to celebrate

<p>Doctors in Poland said on Thursday that a five-year-old Afghan boy evacuated from Kabul had died after eating poisonous mushrooms. They also said that his six-year-old brother is close to death.</p>

<p>Both boys arrived in Poland along with their family on August 23. They were in quarantine at facility for migrants in the town of Podkowa Lesna near Warsaw.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The boys ate the mushrooms a&nbsp;day after they arrived. They, along with their sister were taken to hospital on August 26 and 27. Their sister was later discharged.</p>

<p>An investigation has been opened into the incident.</p>

<p>Jakub Dudziak, a spokesman for the Office for Foreigners, denied a press report that the children had eaten the mushrooms because they were not being fed sufficiently at the centre.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/women-protest-in-afghanistans-herat-over-right-to-education-work-410216">Women protest in Afghanistan's Herat over right to education, work</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking earlier this week, he said the evacuees are given "three meals a day, consisting of varied ingredients with appropriate calorific value, including dairy products, meat, vegetables, fruit and drinks".</p>

<p>"In connection with this unfortunate accident, employees of centres for foreigners will sensitise Afghan citizens not to consume products of unknown origin," Dudziak said.</p>

<p>The news portal OKO.press reported that the children's father, an accountant, worked for several years for the British army.</p>

<p>After the Taliban took over Afghanistan, the family was evacuated by the Polish military at Britain's request.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Doctors in Poland said on Thursday that a five-year-old Afghan boy evacuated from Kabul had died after eating poisonous mushrooms. They also said that his six-year-old brother is close to death.

Doctors in Poland said on Thursday that a five-year-old Afghan boy evacuated from Kabul had died after eating poisonous mushrooms. They also said that his six-year-old brother is close to death. Both boys arrived in Poland along with their family on August 23. They were in quarantine at facility for migrants in the town of Podkowa Lesna near Warsaw. The boys ate the mushrooms a day after they arrived. They, along with their sister were taken to hospital on August 26 and 27. Their sister was later discharged. An investigation has been opened into the incident. Jakub Dudziak, a spokesman for the Office for Foreigners, denied a press report that the children had eaten the mushrooms because they were not being fed sufficiently at the centre. Also Read | Women protest in Afghanistan's Herat over right to education, work Speaking earlier this week, he said the evacuees are given "three meals a day, consisting of varied ingredients with appropriate calorific value, including dairy products, meat, vegetables, fruit and drinks". "In connection with this unfortunate accident, employees of centres for foreigners will sensitise Afghan citizens not to consume products of unknown origin," Dudziak said. The news portal OKO.press reported that the children's father, an accountant, worked for several years for the British army. After the Taliban took over Afghanistan, the family was evacuated by the Polish military at Britain's request. (With inputs from agencies)

Boy evacuated from Afghanistan dies from eating poisonous mushrooms in Poland

Author

Zee News Rajasthan

Editor

Manas Joshi

Home

Live Tv

Latest

World

India

Business

Entertainment

Sports

Opinions

Videos

Photos

Gravitas

Lifestyle

Science

Tech

Rajasthan News in Hindi: In-depth coverage of Rajasthan Crime, Political News, Education, Rajasthan Weather Update and Latest Rajasthan News on Zee News Rajasthan.