The American experiment on Afghanistan has come to an end. Washington has failed to control the Talibanmonster it created. On, Gravitas Plus Wion's Palki Sharma tells you why this failure should weigh heavily on American conscience.

Gravitas Plus: Who created the Taliban?

As the Taliban swept into power across Afghanistan, Afghan women losing gains made in the last 20 years. Watch this report to know more.

Afghan women losing gains made in the last 20 years

In the two decades since the Taliban lost control of Afghanistan living conditions have improved markedly but after the Taliban swept into power across Afghanistan, country's economy stares at a bleak future.

Afghanistan: WION ground report from the streets of Kabul

On Saturday, an Afghan woman gave birth on board a U.S. evacuation plane moments after landing at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, the U.S. Air Force said.

Afghan refugee gives birth on U.S. evacuation plane at Ramstein Air Base

Indian Air Force special repatriation flight from Kabul with 168 evacuees has landed at the Hindan air base. The flight included 107 Indian Nationals and over 20 Afghan Sikhs. The evacuation from Kabul took place through Indian Air Force C-17 plane.

Indian flight from Kabul lands at Hindan Airbase

Australia is facing double trouble. While coronavirus cases continue to rise, Australians it seems are angry over strict lockdown restrictions.

COVID-19: Anti-lockdown protests rock Australia

According to the National Hurricane Center, fierce winds and heavy rains could batter the US East Coast with the arrival of Hurricane Henri, which could produce dangerous storm surge and flooding across the region.

Heavy winds and rains could batter the US East Coast with the arrival of Hurricane Henri

The Taliban has blamed the US for the evacuation chaos unfolding in Kabul. Now Kabul airport has been witnessing a mad dash of thousands of Afghans and foreign nationals fleeing the country ever since the Taliban seized power a week ago, despite repeated assurances from the Taliban.

Taliban: US failed to bring order to the airport

Israeli aircraft have launched attacks on Hamas targets in Gaza strip on Saturday. In the latest escalation in hostilities between the two forces the strike came in response to the clashes between the Israeli troops and the Palestinian protesters that left dozens injured including an Israeli police officer.

Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza after border clashes

Multiple protests being held across the world for the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. In Spain and England hundreds came out in solidarity with the Afghan people. Watch this report to know more.

England and Spain witness solidarity protests for people in Afghanistan

WION spoke with a parliamentarian from Afghan Narinder Singh Khalsa who arrived in India from Kabul on the repatriation flight.

Afghanistan Crisis: President Ashraf Ghani was also scared for his life, says Afghan MP

An Indian Air Force special repatriation flight from Kabul with 168 evacuees has landed at the Hindan airbase. The flight included 107 Indian nationals and over 20 Afghan Sikhs.

Afghanistan Crisis: Afghan MPs evacuated on Indian flight

As the days pass, the situation in Kabul remains grim. On one hand, the Taliban is attempting a political game while on the other, thousands camp at the Kabul airport, hoping to leave their conflict-ridden homeland. Our correspondent Anas Mallick is in Kabul, bringing you the latest on the Afghan crisis.

Ground Report: Afghanistan's day 6 under Taliban

Now the Lebanese economy is in a deep crisis. Its currency has devalued by a staggering 75 percent in the course of the last year. Now the country has been hit by crippling fuel shortages.

Lebanese Pound has devalued by 85% in the last year

Afghan Parliament Member Nabiullah Baz speaks with WION on the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

Afghan Parliament Member Nabiullah Baz speaks with WION

US President Joe Biden revealed that Washington has a deal with the Taliban. Biden says the US has an agreement that the Taliban will allow Americans to leave Afghanistan. In yet another attempt to defend America's withdrawal from Afghanistan, US president Joe Biden also rejected criticism of his handling of the chaotic pullout.

Afghanistan Crisis: Cannot guarantee 'final outcome' - Joe Biden

Amid the chaotic scenes, our correspondent Anas Mallick reached the Kabul airport to bring us a ground report. He talked to number of people stationed inside and outside the Kabul airport today. Some have been waiting since hours and some since days.

Kabul Airport On The Edge: Desperate Afghans waiting to flee

More than a year after the deadly Galwan clashes, tensions between India and China continue to remain high. With thousands of soldiers deployed regions along the Line of Actual Control or the LAC are heavily militarized areas.

A year after Galwan clashes, India-China tensions simmer

The Taliban took over Kabul almost a week ago on the 15th of August and since then thousands have gathered at the airport in the hope to leave Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape; Afghanistan's day 6 under Taliban

As the United Kingdom deals with the formidable challenge of evacuating people from Afghanistan, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has now said, his administration would be working with the Taliban if necessary. Johnson says the situation has comparatively improved at the Kabul airport.

Boris Johnson: Will work with the Taliban if Necessary

Despite buying no revenge against its opponents, the Taliban has now intensified its search for people who were to the United States and NATO forces. Watch this report to know more.

UN Report: Taliban 'intensifying' search for Afghans who helped US

As a part of the ongoing efforts to ensure peace in Afghanistan, India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar held talks with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman Al-Thani.

S Jaishankar holds talks with Qatari FM in Doha on Afghanistan

Muslims across West Asia marked Ashura as large crowds of Shi'ite pilgrims gathered in the holy city of Karbala. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis takes a look at how the region took part in Ashura commemoration in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The West Asia Post: How the region took part in Ashura commemoration in COVID pandemic ?

BMW has launched the 2021 range of MINI Cooper cars in India, including the performance-oriented John Cooper Works (JCW) model. It gets some minor design changes along with updated LED headlights, taillights, vertically stacked air intakes, and a hexagonal radiator grille. But does it retains the same driving fun? That's what we are trying to find in this video.

WION Pitstop: 2021 MINI Cooper JCW India review

India has become the first country to approve the world's first DNA shot against the coronavirus. India's drug regulator has granted emergency use approval for Zydus Cadila's COVID-19 vaccine for adults and children aged 12 years and above. It is the second homegrown covid-19 vaccine for India. Also the first approved covid-19 vaccine for children older than 12 in the country.

Big boost to India's vaccination programme, vaccine approved for over 12-year-olds

An earthquake of 7.2 magnitudes struck Haiti on Saturday morning which killed nearly 2,000 people and destroyed about 37,312 houses. Victims of the disaster are still clamouring for food, shelter and medical aid.

Haiti earthquake survivors cry for help, hospitals struggling to save lives

Taliban terrorists capture the key northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-sharif and the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad effectively leaving the capital Kabul as the last major urban area under government control.

Afghanistan Turmoil: Afghan government's last northern stronghold falls

In an attempt to ease the acute economic and political crisis in the country Venezuela's government and opposition have now launched a series of negotiation talks in Mexico City to address the situation.

Venezuela Political Crisis: Two sides launch 3-day talks in Mexico

At least 304 people killed and hundreds injured after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti early on Saturday reducing churches, hotels, schools, and homes to rubble.

7.2 Magnitude earthquake hits Haiti, at least 304 people killed

1947-2021, How has India evolved? From 1991 Economic Liberalisation to Aatmanirbhar Bharat. From the first Indian in space to India's next space mission Gaganyaan. What's India's role on the world stage? Watch Celebrating India: The journey of 75 years on WION Wideangle August 15.

WION WIDEANGLE: Celebrating India: The Journey of 75 Years

Amid rumours that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani might step down as the Taliban continues to make territorial advances. Ghani says that he will continue to fight the terror group.

Afghanistan Turmoil: Ashraf Ghani's message to the nation - Will continue to fight

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