It's been nearly three months since the Taliban captured Kabul, in that time the group has taken over all of the Afghan institutions, they have elected their own acting cabinet and now in the latest Taliban has attempted an unsuccessful coup at Afghanistan's cricket board.

Sources: Afghan cricket board tweeted change of chairman, deletes hours after posting

Tensions between Israel and Iran continue to simmer, Israel has now accused Iran of launching attacks on Israelis visiting other countries. According to sources, Iran has been seeking to harm Israelis via cyber attacks.

Israel accuses Iran of plotting attacks

China's military has built replicas of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and other U.S. warships, in an effort to possibly ramp up its military capabilities against Washington, satellite images by Maxar has pointed out these mockups.

China ramps up efforts to counter United States, builds mockups of US navy ships

A series of bomb threats of targeted Ivy league universities in the United States resulted in evacuations and prompted police responses, the threats were made at three of the Ivy League college campuses.

Bomb threats at Ivy League universities, threats not credible''says Police

In an unprecedented move by the UAE, non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi will now be allowed to marry divorce and get joint child custody under civil law.

Abu Dhabi announces family law reforms; non-Muslims allowed to marry, divorce under civil law

Top leaders of China's communist party are holding a pivotal meeting, at least 400 members have gathered in Beijing, the meet is expected to cement president Xi Jinping's rule.

China: 4-day pivotal communist party meet begins in Beijing, expected to cement Xi Jinping's rule

The Taliban's top commander has warned of the dangers of infiltrators and turncoats in the group that has taken control of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Taliban's leader warns against infiltrators

China has asked its people to stock up on household supplies without telling them why. Is China heading into a nationwide lockdown? Is it expecting tensions with Taiwan to blow up? Or is there something more serious that Beijing is hiding from its people and the world? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Panic buying in China

Delhi woke up under a blanket of pollution. People blamed Diwali firecrackers for the severe smog. Data show that stubble burning contributed 36% to the pollution. Palki Sharma tells you it is easy for leaders to single out firecrackers instead of calling out stubble burning.

Gravitas | Delhi Pollution: Stubble burning to be blamed?

Australia has postponed a one-off test match with Afghanistan. The decision was taken amid concerns about women's cricket under the Taliban. Palki Sharma tells you how Australia is taking a stand against the Taliban.

Gravitas: Cricket Australia calls off test match with Afghanistan

The US has approved a $650 million weapon sale to Saudi Arabia. After setbacks in Iraq and Afghanistan, the US faces a crisis of credibility in West Asia. Palki Sharma tells you how the Biden administration is trying to rebuild trust with allies in West Asia.

Gravitas: Biden faces a crisis of credibility in West Asia

Satellite images show a Russian military buildup near the Ukraine border. Vladimir Putin marked National Unity Day in Sevastopol & declared 'Crimea will forever be part of Russia'. Palki Sharma gets you a detailed report.

Gravitas: Putin says 'Crimea will forever be part of Russia'

As China escalates tensions around the Taiwan strait, an alliance of democracies is standing up to help Taipei. Palki Sharma tells you how the US, India and the European Union are deepening their ties with Taiwan to neutralise the military threat from China.

Gravitas: Taiwan gets the backing of an alliance of democracies

Was Pfizer's Wuhan Virus vaccine trial compromised? A whistleblower who worked for the company hired to run the trial spotted several lapses. She was allegedly fired after she sent a complaint to US FDA. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Was Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine trial "compromised"?

Lebanon is facing a blast of Gulf Arab anger after a minister levelled blunt criticism at Saudi Arabia. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis decodes the row that has further strained Beirut's ties with its once generous benefactors.

The West Asia Post | Lebanon is facing a blast of Gulf Arab anger

According to reports, the Pakistani government has reached an understanding with Tehrik-i-Taliban. Reportedly, officials of the Pakistani government and its military have been holding talks with TTP leaders in Afghanistan. WION's Anas Mallick brings in all the latest information.

Pakistan: Imran Khan govt in talks with banned TTP group for truce

US president Joe Biden has seen his approval ratings take a toll, people across the globe have criticised the manner in the pace of the US army pullouts from Afghanistan and now democrats have lost Virginia governor's race. What are the national implications of the same? On this special broadcast, we will analyse this story.

Republicans win Virginia polls, a warning sign for Democrats?

Ethiopia's government has dismissed international calls for a ceasefire and has instead vowed to fight on. The government's communication office has put out an aggressive statement saying that it is not a country that crumbles under foreign propaganda.

Ethiopian government vows to fight rebels; EU calls for immediate, meaningful ceasefire

Besides war, internal conflict and terrorism in Afghanistan, what we don't quite hear enough about is the state of its water resources. A safe and reliable supply of water is one of Afghanistan’s most critical national needs, leaving the country in a horrible state of duress.

Ground Report: Afghanistan’s Water Crisis |  Residents struggle to get potable water

Russia and Iran have confirmed their presence at the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan on November 10. India is hosting the meeting and will be chaired by National security advisor Ajit Doval.

Iran, Russia confirm presence at Delhi NSA meet on Afghanistan

US president Joe Biden's domestic agenda hangs in the balance. Biden's 'build, back, better' and infrastructure bills are put into votes in the US house of representatives shortly.

US House to vote on Joe Biden's 'Build, Back, Better'; vote on infrastructure, spending bills

It's that time of the year when the Indian capital of New Delhi turns into a gas chamber, the already poor air quality has significantly worsened once again after Diwali. Crackers were burnt despite the blanket ban, the AQI has now entered the severe category, according to the forecasts, the conditions will prevail in the coming days.

Delhi's air quality worsens after Diwali, stubble burning's share in pollution may rise to 35%

With the growing discontent over alleged corruption and inconsistent essential services, South Africa's ANC has registered its worst-ever performance in current local polls.

South Africa's ruling party ANC's disappointing show at local polls

US house of representatives will vote on some of the major bills that form the backbone of president Joe Biden's 'Build Back Better'agenda, which includes social spending plan, climate change bill and bipartisan infrastructure bill.

US house of representatives to vote on Prez Joe Biden's major bills of 'Build Back Better'agenda

The global tourism industry is ground to a virtual standstill. in the immediate aftermath of the covid-19 pandemic countries that heavily relied on tourism as a major part of their economy, grappled with a loss of revenue, the island nation of Sri Lanka was particularly hard hit. Kimarli Fernando, Chairperson, Sri Lanka tourism industry.

'People are traveling, we have now learnt to live with Covid,' says Kimarli Fernando

A former cop is out on a mission to save the Amazon rainforest, his task is now to tackle illegal loggers inside this forest, our next report gets you his story.

Ex-cop's new mission: Save the Amazon

Apart from balloons, Helium gas is also used in liquid fuel, rocket tanks and supersonic wind tunnels. South Africa is now trying to cash in on its untapped Helium reserves.

South Africa strikes new gold, focus on industrial use of 'Helium'

More than 300 were killed, losses amounting to 12 million dollars, the impact of the floods in China that took place earlier this year is still being felt.

Chinese farmers battle aftermath July floods

It's that time of the year when the Indian capital turns into a gas chamber, the already poor air quality has significantly worsened once again after Diwali. Crackers were burnt despite the blanket ban, the AQI has now entered the severe quality.

Air quality in Delhi worsens to severe category; stubble burning, crackers chokes capital

At the ongoing COP26 summit, countries have been making pledges to phase out the use of coal but the world's biggest polluter China largely remained missing.

Pollution amid rise in coal production, Beijing air quality dips to very serious

After approving the budget for 2021, Israel's lawmakers approved a spending plan for 2022 as well. PM Naftali Bennett tweeted saying Israel was back on track after the package was approved.

Israel parliament approves 2022 budget, PM Bennett clears last legislative hurdle

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