Afghanistan's very first female Ambassador to the United States Roya Rahmani has in fact blamed the former government for the Taliban's takeover.

Former Afghan Envoy to US Roya Rahmani blames former Afghan govt for Taliban take

After a week of intense fighting, the Panjshir Valley has fallen to the Taliban. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: Slain Commander Ahmad Shah Massoud's tomb vandalised

The United Kingdom is set to see a sharp slowdown in economic growth as the mounting supply chain crisis and staff shortages threaten to derail Britain’s recovery, according to a major business group.

World Business Watch: UK supply chain crisis threatens to derail recovery

In Germany, the government's anti-money laundering agency german prosecutors have raided finance and justice ministries.

World Business Watch: In money laundering probe German Finance Ministry raided

Taliban began their mission to change Afghanistan as they replaced the US Embassy wall flag with the Taliban flag and changed Hamid Karzai International Airport's name with Kabul International airport.

Taliban begin their mission to change Afghanistan

The United States has witnessing spikes in Coronavirus cases. President Joe Biden has now set to present a six-pronged strategy in order to curb the pandemic.

COVID-19 Update: United States witnesses spikes in Coronavirus cases

Under the Taliban's new interim government Afghanistan has woken up to a new order. Watch this report to know more.

New Taliban govt issues decree over future protests

Countries across the globe have been reacting to the appointment of the Haqqanis in the new Taliban cabinet. The European Commission spokesperson voiced his disapproval saying that the group had not kept their promise to form an inclusive government.

EU says Taliban broke promise on inclusive government

With less than two weeks to go before the snap elections, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau duked it out with Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole.

Justin Trudeau's early Canada election call backfires

The Taliban has asked the US to remove Haqqani leaders from its terror blacklist. They say de-listing was promised in the 2020 Doha Agreement.

Taliban claims blacklist from violation of Doha agreement

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 13th annual summit of BRICS leaders via video conferencing. Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the meeting. Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed the US for the Afghanistan crisis in the meeting.

BRICS Summit 2021: Russian President Vladimir Putin blames US for Afghanistan crisis

US President Joe Biden has announced sweeping mandates to ''turn the tide'' in the battle against&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;pandemic.&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko have&nbsp;agreed on economic policies that are aimed at integrating the two ex-Soviet countries more closely.&nbsp;United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres pleaded for countries to continue dialogue with the Taliban.

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Lambasting the people who refuse to receive a vaccine Biden said in a harsh tone that ''your refusal cost us.''

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/must-maintain-a-dialogue-with-taliban-says-un-secretary-general-411988">'Must maintain a dialogue with Taliban', says UN Secretary-General</a>

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Guterres&nbsp;said that the world must avoid an "econnomic collapse" in Afghanistan.

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After talks in the Kremlin, Putin said the agreements mean the countries will eventually have a unified "macro-economic policy".

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Australia is in the grip of a third wave of infections with the Delta outbreak forcing officials to ditch their COVID-zero strategy in favour of suppressing the virus.

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US President Joe Biden has announced sweeping mandates to ''turn the tide'' in the battle against coronavirus pandemic. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko have agreed on economic policies that are aimed at integrating the two ex-Soviet countries more closely.

US President Joe Biden has announced sweeping mandates to ''turn the tide'' in the battle against coronavirus pandemic. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko have agreed on economic policies that are aimed at integrating the two ex-Soviet countries more closely. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres pleaded for countries to continue dialogue with the Taliban. Click on headlines to read more 'Turn the tide': Biden announces new vaccine mandates in COVID-19 battle Lambasting the people who refuse to receive a vaccine Biden said in a harsh tone that ''your refusal cost us.'' 'Must maintain a dialogue with Taliban', says UN Secretary-General Guterres said that the world must avoid an "econnomic collapse" in Afghanistan. Russia, Belarus agree on deepening economic integration After talks in the Kremlin, Putin said the agreements mean the countries will eventually have a unified "macro-economic policy". Australia's daily COVID-19 cases near 2,000 as Delta gains ground Australia is in the grip of a third wave of infections with the Delta outbreak forcing officials to ditch their COVID-zero strategy in favour of suppressing the virus.

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Rohullah Saleh, brother of former Vice President and now acting President of Afghanistan, Amrullah Saleh, has been reportedly killed in clashes with the Taliban in Panjshir. He was reportedly tortured and shot dead by Taliban militants. He was identified by the Taliban during clashes on Thursday night, reports added. Further, earlier reports had claimed that all international journalists were being targeted by militants of Taliban. However, local journalists have now come ahead and accused the 'new and improved' Taliban of brutally beating up reporters. Due to such cases of violence and poor management of resources,&nbsp;UN special envoy Deborah Lyons&nbsp;has warned that Afghanistan’s economy and culture are on the brink of total collapse of the country, and has also said that this can lead to spread of Islamic State to the neighbouring countries.

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Rohullah Saleh, the brother of Amrullah Saleh, the current 'acting' President of Afghanistan, was reportedly killed in Panjshir battles with the Taliban.&nbsp;

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The official global death toll from COVID-19 has passed 4.5 million, however, the true figure may be more than three times higher, at 15 million lives lost.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/broken-promises-taliban-resort-to-beating-journalists-in-name-of-free-media-412134">Broken promises? Taliban resort to beating journalists in name of 'free media'</a>

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In an interview with BBC, reporters and correspondents in Afghanistan have revealed that a lot of them were detained, beaten up, tortured and flogged by militants of Taliban for reporting about the ongoing protests in Afghanistan.

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UN special envoy Deborah Lyons has asked world leaders to come together and help Afghanistan from falling into extreme poverty.

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World Health Organization (WHO) has urged western countries to not start the booster programme yet as several poorer countries have been unable to vaccinate even the vulnerable population.

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Pakistan has dismissed rumours that it is assisting the Taliban advance in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley, calling the allegations "part of mischievous propaganda campaign".

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Five Indian states are delivering COVID-19 vaccines at a faster rate than international countries, according to a graph supplied by the government.

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"I think probably my easiest fight would be Joe Biden because I think he'd go down very, very quickly," Trump said in a virtual press conference. "Biden would go down in the first few seconds."

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As per the signed contract, Brazil cannot hold Pfizer liable for any serious or non-serious side-effects caused by their vaccine. The pharmaceutical company has successfully shielded itself from any civil liability in such cases, and that too, indefinitely.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nine-in-10-afghans-are-not-consuming-enough-food-world-food-programme-412149" hreflang="en">Nine in 10 Afghans are not consuming enough food: World Food Programme</a>

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The UN World Food Programme has warned that the combined effects of war and drought linked to global warming have put 9 in 10 Afghans at risk of severe or acute hunger.

Rohullah Saleh, brother of former Vice President and now acting President of Afghanistan, Amrullah Saleh, has been reportedly killed in clashes with the Taliban in Panjshir.

Rohullah Saleh, brother of former Vice President and now acting President of Afghanistan, Amrullah Saleh, has been reportedly killed in clashes with the Taliban in Panjshir. He was reportedly tortured and shot dead by Taliban militants. He was identified by the Taliban during clashes on Thursday night, reports added. Further, earlier reports had claimed that all international journalists were being targeted by militants of Taliban. However, local journalists have now come ahead and accused the 'new and improved' Taliban of brutally beating up reporters. Due to such cases of violence and poor management of resources, UN special envoy Deborah Lyons has warned that Afghanistan’s economy and culture are on the brink of total collapse of the country, and has also said that this can lead to spread of Islamic State to the neighbouring countries. Click on headlines to read more Amrullah Saleh's elder brother, Rohullah, tortured to death by Taliban Rohullah Saleh, the brother of Amrullah Saleh, the current 'acting' President of Afghanistan, was reportedly killed in Panjshir battles with the Taliban. True global COVID-19 death toll ‘may be more than 15 million’ The official global death toll from COVID-19 has passed 4.5 million, however, the true figure may be more than three times higher, at 15 million lives lost. Broken promises? Taliban resort to beating journalists in name of 'free media' In an interview with BBC, reporters and correspondents in Afghanistan have revealed that a lot of them were detained, beaten up, tortured and flogged by militants of Taliban for reporting about the ongoing protests in Afghanistan. Afghanistan on brink of complete economy fall and extreme poverty: UN Envoy UN special envoy Deborah Lyons has asked world leaders to come together and help Afghanistan from falling into extreme poverty. Covid booster shot not needed for everyone, Oxford vaccine creator says World Health Organization (WHO) has urged western countries to not start the booster programme yet as several poorer countries have been unable to vaccinate even the vulnerable population. Panjshir: Pakistan calls reports of help to Taliban 'mischievous propaganda' Pakistan has dismissed rumours that it is assisting the Taliban advance in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley, calling the allegations "part of mischievous propaganda campaign". COVID-19: 5 Indian states vaccinating at faster pace than foreign nations Five Indian states are delivering COVID-19 vaccines at a faster rate than international countries, according to a graph supplied by the government. 'He'd go down very quickly': Trump claims he can beat Biden in boxing match "I think probably my easiest fight would be Joe Biden because I think he'd go down very, very quickly," Trump said in a virtual press conference. "Biden would go down in the first few seconds." Pfizer is holding Brazil 'to ransom' over vaccine contract: Reports As per the signed contract, Brazil cannot hold Pfizer liable for any serious or non-serious side-effects caused by their vaccine. The pharmaceutical company has successfully shielded itself from any civil liability in such cases, and that too, indefinitely. Nine in 10 Afghans are not consuming enough food: World Food Programme The UN World Food Programme has warned that the combined effects of war and drought linked to global warming have put 9 in 10 Afghans at risk of severe or acute hunger.

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Thousands of Afghan refugees are rebuilding their lives in foreign countries. Mariam Wardak tells you how they are juggling a painful past and a hopeful future.

South Asia Diary | Afghan refugees rebuild their lives

In this report, meet with a pair of some of the most extraordinary and often overlooked first responders of the 9/11 attacks. Those who helped retrieve wallets, identity cards, and other personal belongings.

The 9/11 Responders: Arborists recall the events 20 years later

India and Australia will hold their maiden 2+2 Ministerial on September 10-11, as both nations look to strengthen their partnership in the Indo-Pacific region and widen trade ties to counter China’s aggression in the region.

Australia-India Foreign and Defence ministers to hold talks

One of the first acts of the new Afghan government has been to crack down on escalating protests against its rule. In the first decree issued by the Interior Ministry, the Taliban warned all citizens not to hold any demonstrations under any name further.

Afghanistan: Banning protests is first decree by Interior Ministry

BRICS nations Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are all set to hold their 13th summit today. Indian PM Narendra Modi will chair the 13th BRICS Summit in a virtual format. Brazil President Jair Bolsanaro, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be attending the meeting. Afghanistan crisis to dominate 13th BRICS summit talks.

Afghanistan crisis to dominate 13th BRICS summit talks

The BRICS countries are all set to hold the 13th summit today. As Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa gear up for the annual event it is believed that the crisis in Afghanistan is going to dominate the summit.

BRICS Summit 2021: Grouping to focus on Afghanistan's 'Humanitarian Crisis'

After the famed floating gardens and floating post office, Dal Lake in Srinagar gets its first floating atm. The atm has been started to help the people living on the lake as well as the tourists staying in the houseboat this will be also a tourist attraction as it is the only such atm in the Union Territory.

Kashmir: Dal Lake gets its first floating ATM

In a landmark move by one of the biggest cities in the world New York, the governor there has signed into law. A bill that sets a goal for all new passenger cars and light-duty trucks to be zero-emission models by 2035.

World Business Watch: NYC Governor sets zero-emission passenger car goal

Salvadorian president has stepped in now to handle the fraught rollout of funds apps that underpin nations adoption of bitcoin as authorized tender and known as on customers to report any issues.

World Business Watch: El Salvador has adopted bitcoin as legal tender

British employers are going through essentially the most extreme shortage of job candidates on record as a result of overall to put up lockdown search within the financial system and Brexit.

World Business Watch: UK employers face worst shortage of job candidates on record

Afghanistan: Taliban bans protests in the country

The new Taliban government in Afghanistan has formally taken office. Now let's learn about the business challenges under Taliban 2.0.

Afghan arms dealers flourish with news stocks of abandoned weapons

The illegal gold mining business is booming in Brazil, with miners pinning their hopes on a bill. More than 5000 illegal gold mines are operating in the Amazon forest which results in polluting the Amazon River.

Brazil: Gold miners attack indigenous people

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Bin Laden is long dead but the group he created is very much alive. Will Al-Queda rise again?

20 years after 9/11, will Al Qaeda rise again?

The new Taliban government in Afghanistan has formally taken office and began to work restoring and repairing the war-torn country.

Afghanistan: Interim government begins work amid protests

In the Taliban's latest crackdown on dissent in Afghanistan, gunmen used whips and sticks against a group of women protesting in Kabul on Wednesday following the announcement of a hardline, male-only interim government.&nbsp;The Australian High Commissioner Barry O'Farrell has expressed "deep disappointment" over "lack of inclusiveness" when it comes to Taliban announcement on the new government in Afghanistan. Meanwhile,&nbsp;a group&nbsp;has revealed that at least 200 indigenous children have disappeared or died after being admitted to a hospital in Quebec. In Covid related news,&nbsp;while countries are already struggling to battle with the Delta variant, another variant is ready to attack and cause more serious concerns.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deeply-disappointed-by-lack-of-inclusion-australian-envoy-barry-ofarrell-on-taliban-govt-411916" hreflang="en">Deeply disappointed by lack of inclusion: Australian Envoy on Taliban</a>

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Barry O'Farrell said, his country is "consulting our closest partners in ensuring a joint approach in the engagement with the Taliban".

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This is just the latest example of female activists defying the Taliban's control in a public way. On Tuesday, women in hijabs took part in the largest rallies in Kabul since the militant organisation seized power last month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-200-indigenous-children-went-missing-or-died-after-entering-a-hospital-in-quebec-411863">At least 200 indigenous children went missing or died in Canada</a>

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A group has revealed through an investigation that&nbsp;at least 200 indigenous children have gone missing or have been declared dead after they were admitted to&nbsp;a hospital in Canada's Quebec.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suicide-is-still-a-crime-in-at-least-20-countries-worldwide-research-411901">Suicide is still a crime in at least 20 countries worldwide: Research</a>

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Several countries can legally prosecute children for attempted suicide. Many countries in this list have made suicide punishable under the Sharia Law. In Nigeria, even children of the age of seven can be arrested and prosecuted for suicide.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-jacinda-ardern-warns-hospitals-to-not-let-covid-patients-have-sex-with-visitors-411852">Ardern warns hospitals to not let Covid patients have sex with visitors</a>

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The question was raised as apparently the Auckland district health board has been accused of allowing hundreds of visitors to see the Covid patients on a daily basis, and some of them might even have gotten involved in sexual relationships.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-women-under-the-age-of-25-to-be-given-free-contraception-government-411894" hreflang="en">French women under the age of 25 to be given free contraception: Government</a>

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Young French women under the age of 25 will now be offered free contraception from next year, country’s health minister recently announced.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/youre-a-poor-girl-talk-to-rich-people-nicely-women-fined-for-abusing-in-singapore-411908" hreflang="en">'You're a poor girl, talk to rich people nicely': Women fined for abusing</a>

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The victim was merely doing her job but had to suffer insults such as "talk to rich people nicely, you're a poor girl". These words came from two women after an auxiliary police officer approached them for smoking outside a designated area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-extends-covid-curbs-in-tokyo-till-september-end-411864" hreflang="en">Japan extends Covid curbs in Tokyo till September end</a>

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Japan’s Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said the capital city Tokyo will stay under regulations. While the minister admitted that the situation is getting better, he also added that it is 'still too early to lower our guard'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mu-variant-of-coronavirus-from-colombia-as-a-new-reason-of-concern-here-is-all-you-need-to-know-411927" hreflang="en">Mu variant of coronavirus from Colombia as a new reason of concern, here is all you need to know</a>

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The European Medicines Agency on Thursday said that a coronavirus variant known as "Mu" could be cause for concern, although there is no data yet to show it will overtake the dominant Delta strain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/migrant-boats-crossing-the-english-channel-could-be-turned-back-by-britain-411926">Migrant boats crossing the English Channel could be turned back by Britain</a>

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Despite French authorities' warnings that it could imperil lives, Home Secretary of the United Kingdom Priti Patel is planning to send back small boats carrying migrants over the Channel.

In the Taliban's latest crackdown on dissent in Afghanistan, gunmen used whips and sticks against a group of women protesting in Kabul on Wednesday following the announcement of a hardline, male-only interim government.

In the Taliban's latest crackdown on dissent in Afghanistan, gunmen used whips and sticks against a group of women protesting in Kabul on Wednesday following the announcement of a hardline, male-only interim government. The Australian High Commissioner Barry O'Farrell has expressed "deep disappointment" over "lack of inclusiveness" when it comes to Taliban announcement on the new government in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, a group has revealed that at least 200 indigenous children have disappeared or died after being admitted to a hospital in Quebec. In Covid related news, while countries are already struggling to battle with the Delta variant, another variant is ready to attack and cause more serious concerns. Click on headlines to read more Deeply disappointed by lack of inclusion: Australian Envoy on Taliban Barry O'Farrell said, his country is "consulting our closest partners in ensuring a joint approach in the engagement with the Taliban". Taliban use whips and sticks on Afghan women protesting the all-male govt This is just the latest example of female activists defying the Taliban's control in a public way. On Tuesday, women in hijabs took part in the largest rallies in Kabul since the militant organisation seized power last month. At least 200 indigenous children went missing or died in Canada A group has revealed through an investigation that at least 200 indigenous children have gone missing or have been declared dead after they were admitted to a hospital in Canada's Quebec. Suicide is still a crime in at least 20 countries worldwide: Research Several countries can legally prosecute children for attempted suicide. Many countries in this list have made suicide punishable under the Sharia Law. In Nigeria, even children of the age of seven can be arrested and prosecuted for suicide. Ardern warns hospitals to not let Covid patients have sex with visitors The question was raised as apparently the Auckland district health board has been accused of allowing hundreds of visitors to see the Covid patients on a daily basis, and some of them might even have gotten involved in sexual relationships. French women under the age of 25 to be given free contraception: Government Young French women under the age of 25 will now be offered free contraception from next year, country’s health minister recently announced. 'You're a poor girl, talk to rich people nicely': Women fined for abusing The victim was merely doing her job but had to suffer insults such as "talk to rich people nicely, you're a poor girl". These words came from two women after an auxiliary police officer approached them for smoking outside a designated area. Japan extends Covid curbs in Tokyo till September end Japan’s Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said the capital city Tokyo will stay under regulations. While the minister admitted that the situation is getting better, he also added that it is 'still too early to lower our guard'. Mu variant of coronavirus from Colombia as a new reason of concern, here is all you need to know The European Medicines Agency on Thursday said that a coronavirus variant known as "Mu" could be cause for concern, although there is no data yet to show it will overtake the dominant Delta strain. Migrant boats crossing the English Channel could be turned back by Britain Despite French authorities' warnings that it could imperil lives, Home Secretary of the United Kingdom Priti Patel is planning to send back small boats carrying migrants over the Channel.

Top 10 world news: Taliban hit women with whips, 200 indigenous children missing or dead in hospital, and more

Taliban faces challenge to find balance between hardline & moderate rule

A statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee was removed from its pedestal in Virginia's capital city. The 21-foot-tall statue on Monument Avenue in Richmond was one of the largest remaining Confederate monuments in the US.

Statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee removed

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