According to reports Taliban have reached the gates of the Afghan capital Kabul. However, the Taliban says they have no plans to take Kabul 'by force'.

No plans to take Kabul by force: Taliban

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in his independence day address to the nation from the Red Fort that India is fighting the challenges of terrorism and expansionism and is dealing with them with great courage.

India: PM Modi's roadmap to peace and development

Indians are celebrating independence across the country this includes the Indo-Tibetan border police jawans at the banks of Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh.

India: Independence Day celebrations on the banks of Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh

The threat to Kabul worsens with every passing minute. The Taliban are closing in on the Afghanistan capital. The latest reports say the terrorists have taken over another provincial capital- maidan-shahr city.

Afghanistan Turmoil: Taliban reach the doorstep of Kabul

A year after a deadly explosion hit Beirut, another blast has rocked Lebanon. At least 20 people have been killed and 80 others have been injured after a fuel tanker exploded.

Deadly explosion rocks Lebanon, 20 killed

On India's 75th independence day PM Narendra Modi unveils a $1.35 trillion national infrastructure plan that will help generate jobs and expand the use of cleaner fuels to achieve the country's climate goals.

India: Prime Minister Modi announces $1.3 trillion national infrastructure plan

With every passing day, the Taliban is tightening its noose around Afghanistan. Taking over the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad the Taliban has now left the capital Kabul as the last major urban area under government control.

WION in Afghanistan: Kabul only major Afghan city in government control

As India rings in its 75th independence day, people across the country are celebrating. This is the second consecutive independence for the country in the pandemic. Indian Prime Minister Modi addressed the country from the Red Fort in the capital city of Delhi.

75 years of Independence: India is showing great courage, says PM Modi

Mental health influences how you think, feel, and behave in daily life. Like In June 2020, 19% of UK Adults reported symptoms of depression. In US 42% of people surveyed report anxiety and depression.

Mental Health A Silent Pandemic

While many European nations are evacuating their embassy staff from Kabul. Taliban has issued a statement. The Taliban insurgents claim that no embassies or diplomats will be targeted by the group.

'No danger to embassies and diplomats', assures Taliban

It has been a 24-hour blitzkrieg in Afghanistan. The Taliban have completed their sweep of the country’s south as they took over four more provincial capitals.

Afghanistan Crisis: Afghan army and warlords surrender to Taliban

The situation in Afghanistan is turning from bad to worse rapidly. In the wake of the Taliban's rise thousand have arrived in Kabul to seek safety. Hundreds of families and individuals have gathered in makeshift camps on the city's outskirts. Our correspondent Anas Mallick visited one of the refugee camps inside Kabul. Take a look.

Afghanistan Crisis: Kabul on the brink of humanitarian crisis

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has addressed the nation on the eve of 75th Independence Day. To know more, watch this report.

India: President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of 75th Independence Day

After tightening territorial stranglehold around Kabul the Taliban are closing in on the Afghanistan capital. The insurgents have now camped just 50 kilometers away from Kabul.

Afghanistan Turmoil: Fighting underway 30 miles from Kabul

WION speaks with Retired United States Army Officer Colonel Lawrence Sellin about ongoing Afghanistan turmoil. Watch this report to know more.

WION speaks with Retired US Army Officer Colonel Lawrence Sellin

WION's reportage on Afghanistan has rattled Pakistan. Prominent news channels are trying to prove our stories wrong. Pak's I&B Minister is blaming us for the #SanctionPakistan trend. WION's Palki Sharma has this to say.

Gravitas: Pakistan's I&B Minister blames WION for #SanctionPakistan trend

After tightening territorial stranglehold around Kabul the Taliban are closing in on the Afghanistan capital. The insurgents are now camped just 50 kilometres away from Kabul.

Afghanistan Turmoil: The Taliban closes in on Kabul, just 50 kilometres away

Weeks before the US Is set to officially end its two-decade war in Afghanistan, the Taliban's lightning offensive has seen the insurgents edge closer to Kabul. Resistance from the Afghan government against the Taliban is crumbling, and now fears of an assault on the capital Kabul are running deep. Kabul, the next big target for the Taliban could be just days away from falling. However, despite the sudden territorial gains by the Taliban across Afghanistan, Pentagon believes Kabul is not facing any imminent threat.

Afghanistan: US troops to lift thousands a day from Kabul

The Taliban have claimed the 13th provincial capital in Afghanistan in its violent push for power. The terrorist group has now captured Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province.

Afghanistan: Terror Group captures Afghan City of Lashkar Gah

Oregon in United States has declared a state of emergency as the Pacific north-west prepares for triple-digit temperatures just weeks after a deadly heatwave struck the region.

US: Oregon declares state of emergency as another ‘extreme heatwave’ looms

Relations between Israel and Poland are deteriorating. At the heart of the matter is a euro property law. But what does this have to do with Israel ? To know, watch this report of WION.

Israel slams Polish vote on holocaust restitution

Afghanistan Turmoil: Taliban claims 13th Provincial Capital

Airbnb said its current-quarter bookings could be hit by the delta variant of the coronavirus and a slowing pace of vaccination in the united states. The news sends its shares down more than 4 percent.

World Business Watch: Airbnb warns of Coronavirus' Delta variant impact on bookings

United States averaging 10,0000 new Coronavirus cases each day. In Florida, Delta variant drives a surge of COVID-19 cases. Watch this report to know more.

COVID-19 Update: US averaging 10,0000 new Coronavirus cases each day

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee, convicted of bribery and embezzlement, was released on parole. With hopes high at the tech giant that he will also soon be allowed to work as big investment decisions await him.

World Business Watch: Samsung leader Jay Y Lee releases from jail on parole

Government forces have gathered their focus and weapons on Mazar-E-Sharif. One school in Mazar-E-Sharif also continues with regular classes. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: One school in Mazar-E-Sharif continues with regular classes

An another day of South African President Ramaphosa's testimony against Jacob Zuma. Ramaphosa continues to make explosive revelations. He told to the corruption and enquiry committee that the ruling African National Congress was blindsided and that the government failed to detect corruption on time.

South Africa: Day 2 of Ramaphosa's testimony against his predecessor

In Britain's Plymouth, six people have been reported dead in a mass shooting. The suspected gunman has also died in the incident. Watch this report to know more.

News Alert: 6 dead including suspect after mass shooting in Britain's Plymouth

Taliban takes over the 11th provincial capital of Afghanistan. The government security forces had to withdraw to prevent further destruction. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan Turmoil: Taliban forces take over Herat

The United States has decided to dramatically scale down its embassy in Kabul. 3,000 troops have been sent temporarily to aid the evacuation of the staff here.

US sends troops to Kabul to evacuate embassy staff

The Census Bureau reported that the United States became more diverse and more urban over the past decade, and the non-Hispanic white population dropped for the first time on record.

United States: White population shrinking, low birth rate

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