The newly installed Taliban regime will forbid Afghan women from playing cricket and other sports where their bodies might be seen.

Afghanistan: Taliban bans women from playing cricket, other sports

France opened a trial that will examine the origins and fallout of terrorist attacks that killed 130 people.

France: Trial of 20 men accused in Paris attacks begins

On Wednesday evening, Palestinian protesters opened fire at Israeli soldiers during protests near Ramallah in support of the six Palestinian militants who escaped from an Israeli high-security prison.

500 Palestinians gather in Jerusalem to support jail escapees

In a saddening, yet expected, announcement from Taliban,&nbsp;Afghan women, including the country's national women's cricket team, will be prohibited from participating in sports under the new Taliban regime. In addition to this,&nbsp;a video of Afghanistan's Education Minister is now being widely shared on Twitter, wherein he is seen talking of education policy and of master's degrees and PhD. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Russia’s Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev died while trying to save a cameraman's life during a civil defence exercise in the Arctic city of Norilsk, the ministry said on Wednesday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-for-kosovo-president-vjosa-osmani-who-once-fled-her-home-afghan-refugee-crisis-is-personal-411676" hreflang="en">EXCLUSIVE: For Kosovo President Osmani, Afghan refugee crisis is personal</a>

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Kosovo is one of the countries taking in Afghans fleeing the Taliban regime, and for its President Vjosa Osmani, the matter is personal, having felt the horrors of displacement as a kid during the Kosovo War of the late 1990s.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/no-sports-for-afghan-women-as-it-exposes-their-body-taliban-411629">No sports for Afghan women, as it exposes their body: Taliban</a>

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The Taliban have imposed a sports ban on Afghan women saying it would expose their bodies in media. This comes a day following the announcement of an all-male Taliban cabinet in Afghanistan

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-taliban-education-minister-says-phd-and-masters-degrees-worthless-mullahs-greatest-without-them-411612">Watch: PhD, Master's degrees worthless; mullahs greatest without them—Taliban</a>

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"No PhD degree, master's degree is valuable today. You see that the Mullahs and Taliban that are in power, have no PhD, MA, or even a high school degree, but are the greatest of all, " Sheikh Molvi Noorullah Munir said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cement-giant-lafarge-financed-daesh-informed-french-intelligence-report-411626">Cement giant Lafarge financed Daesh, informed French intelligence: Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/08/210299-lafarge.jpg" />

If the documents obtained by Anadolu Agency are to be believed, French cement giant Lafarge financed Daesh. It also constantly informed the French intelligence services about its relationship with the terrorist organisation. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/private-firm-tata-to-make-40-out-of-56-transport-aircraft-for-indian-air-force-411681" hreflang="en">Private firm TATA to make 40 out of 56 transport aircraft for Indian Air Force</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/08/210329-cargo-plane.jpeg" />

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the purchase of 56 C-295 MW cargo planes for the Indian Air Force on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-emergency-minister-dies-while-trying-to-save-cameraman-during-arctic-exercise-411664" hreflang="en">Russian Emergency Minister dies while trying to save cameraman during Arctic exercise</a>

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Zinichev, 55, had died in Norilsk while trying to save someone's life. A cameraman had fallen off a cliff during an interview, Margarita Simonyan, the head of Russian broadcaster RT, said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-airstrikes-potentially-killed-over-40000-civilians-since-911-says-report-411636" hreflang="en">US airstrikes potentially killed over 40,000 civilians since 9/11, says report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/30/208943-uss1.jpg" />

The deadliest year in the past two decades for civilian victims of US airstrikes was 2003 when a minimum of 5,529 civilians were reported to have been killed, almost all during the invasion of Iraq that year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-maps-student-finds-mysterious-hole-to-the-centre-of-the-earth-411645" hreflang="en">Google Maps: Student finds mysterious 'Hole to the centre of the earth'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/11/191002-google-maps.jpg" />

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Google Earth and Google Maps is a handy tool to study regions our planet's surface. The fact that anyone can name places in some modes has made it a huge thing.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-decades-of-misery-japanese-escapee-sues-north-korean-govt-for-ordeal-411616" hreflang="en">After decades of misery, Japanese escapee sues North Korean govt for ordeal</a>

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Japanese national Hiroko Saito sued the Kim Jong-un-led government after suffering starvation for decades in North Korea. At the Tokyo District Court, Saito and five others are taking part in a lawsuit, which is due to rule on October 14 over the responsibility of the North Korean regime for their ordeal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nsos-notorious-pegasus-spyware-secretly-bought-by-police-in-germany-reports-411667" hreflang="en">NSO's notorious Pegasus spyware secretly bought by police in Germany: Reports</a>

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In a revelation on Tuesday, the federal government said that the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) had bought notorious Pegasus spyware from the Israeli firm NSO in 2019. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In a saddening, yet expected, announcement from Taliban, Afghan women, including the country's national women's cricket team, will be prohibited from participating in sports under the new Taliban regime.

In a saddening, yet expected, announcement from Taliban, Afghan women, including the country's national women's cricket team, will be prohibited from participating in sports under the new Taliban regime. In addition to this, a video of Afghanistan's Education Minister is now being widely shared on Twitter, wherein he is seen talking of education policy and of master's degrees and PhD. Meanwhile, Russia’s Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev died while trying to save a cameraman's life during a civil defence exercise in the Arctic city of Norilsk, the ministry said on Wednesday. Click on headlines to read more EXCLUSIVE: For Kosovo President Osmani, Afghan refugee crisis is personal Kosovo is one of the countries taking in Afghans fleeing the Taliban regime, and for its President Vjosa Osmani, the matter is personal, having felt the horrors of displacement as a kid during the Kosovo War of the late 1990s. No sports for Afghan women, as it exposes their body: Taliban The Taliban have imposed a sports ban on Afghan women saying it would expose their bodies in media. This comes a day following the announcement of an all-male Taliban cabinet in Afghanistan Watch: PhD, Master's degrees worthless; mullahs greatest without them—Taliban "No PhD degree, master's degree is valuable today. You see that the Mullahs and Taliban that are in power, have no PhD, MA, or even a high school degree, but are the greatest of all, " Sheikh Molvi Noorullah Munir said. Cement giant Lafarge financed Daesh, informed French intelligence: Report If the documents obtained by Anadolu Agency are to be believed, French cement giant Lafarge financed Daesh. It also constantly informed the French intelligence services about its relationship with the terrorist organisation. Private firm TATA to make 40 out of 56 transport aircraft for Indian Air Force The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the purchase of 56 C-295 MW cargo planes for the Indian Air Force on Wednesday. Russian Emergency Minister dies while trying to save cameraman during Arctic exercise Zinichev, 55, had died in Norilsk while trying to save someone's life. A cameraman had fallen off a cliff during an interview, Margarita Simonyan, the head of Russian broadcaster RT, said. US airstrikes potentially killed over 40,000 civilians since 9/11, says report The deadliest year in the past two decades for civilian victims of US airstrikes was 2003 when a minimum of 5,529 civilians were reported to have been killed, almost all during the invasion of Iraq that year. Google Maps: Student finds mysterious 'Hole to the centre of the earth' Google Earth and Google Maps is a handy tool to study regions our planet's surface. The fact that anyone can name places in some modes has made it a huge thing. After decades of misery, Japanese escapee sues North Korean govt for ordeal Japanese national Hiroko Saito sued the Kim Jong-un-led government after suffering starvation for decades in North Korea. At the Tokyo District Court, Saito and five others are taking part in a lawsuit, which is due to rule on October 14 over the responsibility of the North Korean regime for their ordeal. NSO's notorious Pegasus spyware secretly bought by police in Germany: Reports In a revelation on Tuesday, the federal government said that the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) had bought notorious Pegasus spyware from the Israeli firm NSO in 2019.

Top 10 world news: Taliban strikes on women's rights, hole in Earth found, and more

Transitioning from an insurgent group to governing power,&nbsp;the Taliban has announced key members of its government in Afghanistan.&nbsp;Veteran Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund&nbsp;is the leader of their new government, while Mullah&nbsp;Abdul Ghani Baradar will be his deputy.

In other news, a new coronavirus variant "Mu" which has been categorised as Variant of Interest (VOI) by&nbsp;the World Health Organization,&nbsp;has spread to 49 states in the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/breaking-listed-terrorists-among-talibans-new-government-411393">Breaking: Listed terrorists among Taliban's new government</a>

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Here's who made it to the Taliban's new government in Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-mu-coronavirus-variant-spreads-to-49-us-states-411360">New ‘Mu’ coronavirus variant spreads to 49 US states</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/07/210135-vv11.jpg" />According to reports, the "Mu"&nbsp;coronavirus variant&nbsp;which was first discovered in Columbia has spread to 49 states in the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-pakistan-will-face-consequences-of-its-actions-in-afghanistan-warns-ex-iran-president-mahmoud-ahmadinejad-411375">EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan will face consequences of its actions in Afghanistan, warns ex-Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/03/204951-ahm.jpg" />In light of reports suggesting Pakistan had helped the Taliban smash resistance in Panjshir, former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned Islamabad its actions in the near future would haunt it, in which he predicted the militant group would threaten Pakistani sovereignty and government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-built-databases-a-potential-tool-of-taliban-repression-411368">US-built databases a potential tool of Taliban repression</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/07/210140-afghan.jpg" />Over two decades, the United States and its allies spent hundreds of millions of dollars building databases for the Afghan people, data which has now apparently fallen into the hands of the Taliban.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/after-dropping-all-charges-myanmar-army-frees-notorious-anti-muslim-monk-411370">After dropping all charges, Myanmar army frees notorious anti-Muslim monk</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/07/210141-myanmar-2.jpg" />Ashin Wirathu, a nationalist Buddhist monk known for his anti-Muslim rantings, has been released by Myanmar's military after all the charges leveled against him, by&nbsp;the deposed&nbsp;Aung San Suu Kyi&nbsp;government were dropped.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/xi-appoints-new-army-commander-to-lead-pla-troops-at-indo-china-border-411356">Xi appoints new army commander to lead PLA troops at Indo-China border</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203533-untitled-design-1.jpg" />The People's Liberation Army's Western Theatre Command has a new commander - Gen Wang Haijiang, as reported by official Chinese media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chancellor-merkel-rebukes-deputy-scholz-says-vaccinated-arent-guinea-pigs-411350">Chancellor Merkel rebukes deputy Scholz, says vaccinated aren't 'guinea pigs'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/14/178401-untitled-design-18.jpg" />In a remark to publicly slam top rival politician&nbsp;SDP leader Olaf Scholz's&nbsp;comments over people, who have been inoculated against COVID-19, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said vaccinated aren't 'guinea pigs'.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-bolsonaro-issues-decree-modifying-social-media-moderation-rules-411310">Brazil: Bolsonaro issues decree modifying social media moderation rules</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/06/194096-untitled-design-44.jpg" />Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president, has announced new rules for the moderation of social media content, which critics claim might hinder the fight against disinformation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italys-life-expectancy-drops-amid-covid-19-battle-411304">Italy's life expectancy drops amid COVID-19 battle</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/07/210086-vv1.jpg" />Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the average life expectancy in Italy has fallen by 1.2 years&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/taliban-fire-shots-to-disperse-anti-pakistan-rally-in-kabul-411401">Taliban fire shots to disperse anti-Pakistan rally in Kabul</a>

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Transitioning from an insurgent group to governing power, the Taliban has announced key members of its government in Afghanistan. Veteran Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund is the leader of their new government, while Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will be his deputy.

Transitioning from an insurgent group to governing power, the Taliban has announced key members of its government in Afghanistan. Veteran Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund is the leader of their new government, while Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will be his deputy. In other news, a new coronavirus variant "Mu" which has been categorised as Variant of Interest (VOI) by the World Health Organization, has spread to 49 states in the United States. Breaking: Listed terrorists among Taliban's new government Here's who made it to the Taliban's new government in Afghanistan. New ‘Mu’ coronavirus variant spreads to 49 US states According to reports, the "Mu" coronavirus variant which was first discovered in Columbia has spread to 49 states in the United States. EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan will face consequences of its actions in Afghanistan, warns ex-Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad In light of reports suggesting Pakistan had helped the Taliban smash resistance in Panjshir, former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned Islamabad its actions in the near future would haunt it, in which he predicted the militant group would threaten Pakistani sovereignty and government. US-built databases a potential tool of Taliban repression Over two decades, the United States and its allies spent hundreds of millions of dollars building databases for the Afghan people, data which has now apparently fallen into the hands of the Taliban. After dropping all charges, Myanmar army frees notorious anti-Muslim monk Ashin Wirathu, a nationalist Buddhist monk known for his anti-Muslim rantings, has been released by Myanmar's military after all the charges leveled against him, by the deposed Aung San Suu Kyi government were dropped. Xi appoints new army commander to lead PLA troops at Indo-China border The People's Liberation Army's Western Theatre Command has a new commander - Gen Wang Haijiang, as reported by official Chinese media. Chancellor Merkel rebukes deputy Scholz, says vaccinated aren't 'guinea pigs' In a remark to publicly slam top rival politician SDP leader Olaf Scholz's comments over people, who have been inoculated against COVID-19, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said vaccinated aren't 'guinea pigs'. Brazil: Bolsonaro issues decree modifying social media moderation rules Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president, has announced new rules for the moderation of social media content, which critics claim might hinder the fight against disinformation. Italy's life expectancy drops amid COVID-19 battle Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the average life expectancy in Italy has fallen by 1.2 years Taliban fire shots to disperse anti-Pakistan rally in Kabul

Top 10 world news: Taliban's new government, Coronavirus variant 'Mu' and more

Since the beginning of pandemic, healthcare workers have been battling the COVID. The surge in Delta variant is creating new trauma for healthcare workers. PTSD is being increasingly witnessed in healthcare workers.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder witnessed in healthcare workers owing to Coronavirus pandemic

Some experts fear long covid can increase a person's likelihood of developing dementia. It is a condition where a person suffers from loss of memory, has an inability to perform day-to-day activities.WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Can long COVID be linked to dementia?

Gravitas | The West plans to dump Afghan refugees in Asia. Foreign Ministers of European Countries are visiting Pakistan one after the other to ensure Afghan refugees don't reach their borders. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on this criminal abandonment.

Gravitas: Western nations plan to dump Afghan refugees in Asia

Russia has cultivated a transactional relationship with the Taliban. Moscow is worried that violence in Afghanistan will spill over into Central Asia - Russia's backyard. Does Putin's tempered approach open a door for India? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Can India & Russia cooperate on Afghanistan?

After a disappointing display in the first innings, India made a stunning comeback in the second and bowled England out for 210 in 92.2 overs, winning with a margin of 157 runs. Jasprit Bumrha and Umesh Yadav were the pick&nbsp;of the bowlers, with Shardul chipping in with two crucial wickets.India now lead 2-1 in the five-match series. In other news,&nbsp;Ahmad Shah Massoud, who leads the National Resistance Front, a group that has been battling Taliban forces north of Kabul in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley, has called for a "national uprising" against the Taliban. In other Taliban news, a picture of a passport claiming that the Taliban's de-facto leader&nbsp;Mullah Abdul Ghani, is a Pakistani citizen is doing the rounds on the internet.

Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, at Buckingham Palace, the leaked top-secret plans of 'Operation London Bridge' which were to be enacted when the Queen dies have sparked fury. Reportedly, furious palace aides are now seeking to uncover the identity of the mole behind the exposé.

At the end of today's newsletter, we also bring you a heartwarming piece about the furry rescuers of the 9/11 attacks.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-defeat-england-by-157-runs-in-fourth-test-at-the-oval-take-2-1-lead-in-series-411187">India defeat England by 157 runs in fourth Test at The Oval, take 2-1 lead in series</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/06/209988-jasprit-bumrah-2.jpg" />Chasing a mammoth target of 368, the hosts fell short despite making a strong start with a century opening partnership by Rory Burns (50) and Haseeb Hameed (63)

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/panjshir-afghan-resistance-leader-ahmad-shah-massoud-calls-for-a-national-uprising-411119">Panjshir: Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud calls for a ‘national uprising’</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/06/209960-untitled-design-7.jpg" />Ahmad Shah Massoud, the leader of the Afghan opposition group National Resistance Front, calls for a "national uprising" against the Taliban in the Panjshir valley north of Kabul.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/is-talibans-de-facto-leader-mullah-baradar-a-pakistani-citizen-this-passport-has-gone-viral-411146">Is Taliban's de-facto leader, Mullah Baradar, a Pakistani citizen? This passport has gone viral</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/06/209985-untitled-design-8.jpg" />Is Taliban's de-facto leader Mullah Abdul Ghani a Pakistani citizen? Pictures of a 'Pakistani passport' claiming to be of the top Taliban leader have gone viral on social media in recent days. What is the truth behind this? Check it out.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deeply-disturbing-leak-of-queens-funeral-plans-irks-buckingham-palace-411153">'Deeply disturbing' leak of Queen's funeral plans irks Buckingham Palace</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/06/135761-horizons-14.jpg" />According to sources, Buckingham Palace aides are now pursuing the source behind the 'deeply disturbing' leak of top-secret plans that they expect to take effect after the Queen passes away.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-says-19-chinese-warplanes-entered-air-defence-zone-411139">Taiwan says 19 Chinese warplanes entered air defence zone</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/5881-GettyImages-500763222-20160701094426.jpg" />Taiwan has reported that an incursion of Chinese military jets flew into its air defence zone. According to the defence ministry, 19 aircraft, including fighters and bombers with nuclear capability, entered the Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-may-be-planning-military-coup-in-brazil-warns-former-world-leaders-group-411115">Bolsonaro may be planning military coup in Brazil, warns former world leaders' group</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/11/169307-untitled-design-4.jpg" />An open letter published by a group of&nbsp;former presidents, prime ministers, and public figures on the left, claims that Jair Bolsonaro and his allies could be preparing a military coup in Brazil.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-vow-to-include-us-trained-afghan-soldiers-in-new-security-setup-411086">Taliban vow to include US-trained Afghan soldiers in new security setup</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/06/209951-untitled-design-6.jpg" />During a press conference in Kabul, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghan soldiers who have been trained over the past 20 years would be requested to join the security forces alongside Taliban fighters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/group-behind-hong-kongs-tiananmen-vigil-denies-foreign-ties-411143">Group behind Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil denies foreign ties</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/05/01/138903-untitled-design-1.jpg" />Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square memorial vigil organizers said they will not cooperate with police conducting a national security investigation into the group's activities because they considered such an investigation as an abuse of power.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-increase-freeze-limit-for-eggs-sperm-embryo-to-55-years-from-10-now-411103">UK to increase freeze limit for eggs, sperm, embryo to 55 years from 10 now</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/26801-untitled%25252520design%25252520%25252881%252529-20170803092308.jpg" />The UK government announced plans to increase the storage limits for eggs, sperm and embryos, giving people more choice over when to start a family.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-dogs-of-911-their-failed-searches-for-life-helped-sustain-it-411164">The dogs of 9/11: Their failed searches for life helped sustain it</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/06/209994-untitled-design-31.jpg" />An exhibition at the American Kennel Club's Museum of the Dog, timed with the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, pays tribute to canines who in the days and weeks following the attack worked tirelessly to locate survivors.&nbsp;Read about how these dogs became an inspiring sight to emergency medical workers and to others who witnessed the urgent rescue effort

After a disappointing display in the first innings, India made a stunning comeback in the second and bowled England out for 210 in 92.2 overs, winning with a margin of 157 runs.

After a disappointing display in the first innings, India made a stunning comeback in the second and bowled England out for 210 in 92.2 overs, winning with a margin of 157 runs. Jasprit Bumrha and Umesh Yadav were the pick of the bowlers, with Shardul chipping in with two crucial wickets.India now lead 2-1 in the five-match series. In other news, Ahmad Shah Massoud, who leads the National Resistance Front, a group that has been battling Taliban forces north of Kabul in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley, has called for a "national uprising" against the Taliban. In other Taliban news, a picture of a passport claiming that the Taliban's de-facto leader Mullah Abdul Ghani, is a Pakistani citizen is doing the rounds on the internet. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, at Buckingham Palace, the leaked top-secret plans of 'Operation London Bridge' which were to be enacted when the Queen dies have sparked fury. Reportedly, furious palace aides are now seeking to uncover the identity of the mole behind the exposé. At the end of today's newsletter, we also bring you a heartwarming piece about the furry rescuers of the 9/11 attacks. Click on headlines to read more India defeat England by 157 runs in fourth Test at The Oval, take 2-1 lead in series Chasing a mammoth target of 368, the hosts fell short despite making a strong start with a century opening partnership by Rory Burns (50) and Haseeb Hameed (63) Panjshir: Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud calls for a ‘national uprising’ Ahmad Shah Massoud, the leader of the Afghan opposition group National Resistance Front, calls for a "national uprising" against the Taliban in the Panjshir valley north of Kabul. Is Taliban's de-facto leader, Mullah Baradar, a Pakistani citizen? This passport has gone viral Is Taliban's de-facto leader Mullah Abdul Ghani a Pakistani citizen? Pictures of a 'Pakistani passport' claiming to be of the top Taliban leader have gone viral on social media in recent days. What is the truth behind this? Check it out. 'Deeply disturbing' leak of Queen's funeral plans irks Buckingham Palace According to sources, Buckingham Palace aides are now pursuing the source behind the 'deeply disturbing' leak of top-secret plans that they expect to take effect after the Queen passes away. Taiwan says 19 Chinese warplanes entered air defence zone Taiwan has reported that an incursion of Chinese military jets flew into its air defence zone. According to the defence ministry, 19 aircraft, including fighters and bombers with nuclear capability, entered the Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). Bolsonaro may be planning military coup in Brazil, warns former world leaders' group An open letter published by a group of former presidents, prime ministers, and public figures on the left, claims that Jair Bolsonaro and his allies could be preparing a military coup in Brazil. Taliban vow to include US-trained Afghan soldiers in new security setup During a press conference in Kabul, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghan soldiers who have been trained over the past 20 years would be requested to join the security forces alongside Taliban fighters. Group behind Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil denies foreign ties Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square memorial vigil organizers said they will not cooperate with police conducting a national security investigation into the group's activities because they considered such an investigation as an abuse of power. UK to increase freeze limit for eggs, sperm, embryo to 55 years from 10 now The UK government announced plans to increase the storage limits for eggs, sperm and embryos, giving people more choice over when to start a family. The dogs of 9/11: Their failed searches for life helped sustain it An exhibition at the American Kennel Club's Museum of the Dog, timed with the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, pays tribute to canines who in the days and weeks following the attack worked tirelessly to locate survivors. Read about how these dogs became an inspiring sight to emergency medical workers and to others who witnessed the urgent rescue effort

Top 10 world news: India beat England, Is Taliban de-facto leader a Pak citizen, Queen's funeral plans and more

Taliban is expected to announce its governing council next week. Hibatullah Akhundzada is expected to turn out as the supreme leader of the Taliban.

Afghanistan: Hibatullah Akhundzada is expected to be the Emir

Australia's communication Minister Paul Fletcher speaks with WION on how Australia is keeping big tech in check.

Australia's communication Minister Paul Fletcher on WION

Amid the escalating crisis, Kabul airport authorities have finally managed to partially reopen the airport. Watch this report to know more.

Reports: Domestic Flights resume between Kabul and 3 Provincial cities

While the world struggles to complete two doses of vaccination for all eligible students, Israel’s coronavirus czar, Salman Zarka, has hinted towards a fourth dose of Covid vaccine. In the UK, vaccine passports will now be required for nightclubs, mass events and large venues in England by the end of September, the vaccines minister has confirmed. Meanwhile, Taliban have announced women who will go to schools and universities will have to wear a niqab, sit in a different room than men, be taught only by female teacehrs and leave five minutes prior so that they do not engage with women.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-normal-israels-health-expert-says-fourth-shot-of-covid-vaccine-needed-410904" hreflang="en">New normal: Israel's health expert says fourth shot of Covid vaccine needed</a>

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Israel's Salman Zarka said that as more variants are being identified and Delta variant is spreading at an alarming speed, cases, hospitalisation and Covid-related deaths are expected to rise.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghanistan-top-us-general-warns-of-civil-war-says-al-qaeda-isis-may-grow-410913">Afghanistan: Top US General warns of civil war, says al Qaeda, ISIS may grow</a>

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The top Unites States Army General, Mark Milley, has warned of an imminent civil war in Afghanistan, saying that the conditions are ripe for the “resurgence of terrorist groups” in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vaccine-passports-needed-to-keep-venues-in-england-open-410908">Vaccine passports needed to keep venues in England open</a>

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Expert said&nbsp;the parents of healthy 12 to 15-year-olds would be asked for consent if coronavirus jabs were approved for their children.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guineas-president-has-been-captured-and-government-is-dissolved-army-410929">Guinea's President has been captured and government is dissolved: Army</a>

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Group of Army personnel who stand opposed to Guinea's leader have declared that they have captured the President and the government is now dissolved.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/genocide-in-making-afghan-ex-vp-calls-on-un-to-end-talibans-onslaught-into-panjshir-province-410875">'Genocide in making': Afghan ex-VP calls on UN to end 'Taliban’s onslaught'</a>

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The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, led by Ahmad Massoud and Saleh, said it surrounded “thousands of terrorists” in Khawak pass and the Taliban had abandoned vehicles and equipment in the Dashte Rewak area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-declared-closed-a-summation-of-hope-courage-and-inspiration-410915">Tokyo Paralympics declared closed: A summation of hope, courage &amp; inspiration</a>

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Fireworks illuminated the sky during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium as the Games were declared closed on Sunday (September 5) by IPC chief Andrew Parsons.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/women-who-go-to-college-have-to-wear-niqab-and-cover-their-faces-taliban-410923" hreflang="en">Women who go to college have to wear niqab and cover their faces: Taliban</a>

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All women attending private universities in Afghanistan will have to compulsorily wear an abaya robe and niqab. It is compulsory for women to cover most of their face, Taliban ordered.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/justice-for-afghan-restaurant-runs-out-of-food-after-it-denies-service-to-bidens-supporters-410899" hreflang="en">'Justice for Afghan': Restaurant runs out of food after it denies service to Biden's supporters</a>

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A restaurant in Florida shot to fame as the owner declared that she will not be serving anyone who shares the same thought process as Biden on the issue of Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/12-year-old-boy-dies-due-nipah-virus-in-kerala-all-you-want-to-know-about-niv-410800" hreflang="en">12-year-old boy dies due Nipah virus in Kerala; all you want to know about NiV</a>

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Reports said a 12-year-old boy died due to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/a-team-of-scientists-arrives-in-kerala-to-find-source-of-nipah-virus-outbreak-226858">Nipah</a>&nbsp;virus as Kerala initiated&nbsp;contact tracing.&nbsp;The virus hit Kozhikode amid the coronavirus wave in the state.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iucns-red-list-puts-focus-back-on-worlds-endangered-species-410901">IUCN’s Red List puts focus back on world's endangered species</a>

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The list says nearly two in five sharks have been threatened with extinction due to overfishing and Indonesia’s Komodo dragons, which are the world’s largest living lizards, have also become “endangered” due to the rise in sea levels. &nbsp;

While the world struggles to complete two doses of vaccination for all eligible students, Israel’s coronavirus czar, Salman Zarka, has hinted towards a fourth dose of Covid vaccine.

While the world struggles to complete two doses of vaccination for all eligible students, Israel’s coronavirus czar, Salman Zarka, has hinted towards a fourth dose of Covid vaccine. In the UK, vaccine passports will now be required for nightclubs, mass events and large venues in England by the end of September, the vaccines minister has confirmed. Meanwhile, Taliban have announced women who will go to schools and universities will have to wear a niqab, sit in a different room than men, be taught only by female teacehrs and leave five minutes prior so that they do not engage with women. Click on headlines to read more New normal: Israel's health expert says fourth shot of Covid vaccine needed Israel's Salman Zarka said that as more variants are being identified and Delta variant is spreading at an alarming speed, cases, hospitalisation and Covid-related deaths are expected to rise. Afghanistan: Top US General warns of civil war, says al Qaeda, ISIS may grow The top Unites States Army General, Mark Milley, has warned of an imminent civil war in Afghanistan, saying that the conditions are ripe for the “resurgence of terrorist groups” in the country. Vaccine passports needed to keep venues in England open Expert said the parents of healthy 12 to 15-year-olds would be asked for consent if coronavirus jabs were approved for their children. Guinea's President has been captured and government is dissolved: Army Group of Army personnel who stand opposed to Guinea's leader have declared that they have captured the President and the government is now dissolved. 'Genocide in making': Afghan ex-VP calls on UN to end 'Taliban’s onslaught' The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, led by Ahmad Massoud and Saleh, said it surrounded “thousands of terrorists” in Khawak pass and the Taliban had abandoned vehicles and equipment in the Dashte Rewak area. Tokyo Paralympics declared closed: A summation of hope, courage & inspiration Fireworks illuminated the sky during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium as the Games were declared closed on Sunday (September 5) by IPC chief Andrew Parsons. Women who go to college have to wear niqab and cover their faces: Taliban All women attending private universities in Afghanistan will have to compulsorily wear an abaya robe and niqab. It is compulsory for women to cover most of their face, Taliban ordered. 'Justice for Afghan': Restaurant runs out of food after it denies service to Biden's supporters A restaurant in Florida shot to fame as the owner declared that she will not be serving anyone who shares the same thought process as Biden on the issue of Afghanistan. 12-year-old boy dies due Nipah virus in Kerala; all you want to know about NiV Reports said a 12-year-old boy died due to the Nipah virus as Kerala initiated contact tracing. The virus hit Kozhikode amid the coronavirus wave in the state. IUCN’s Red List puts focus back on world's endangered species The list says nearly two in five sharks have been threatened with extinction due to overfishing and Indonesia’s Komodo dragons, which are the world’s largest living lizards, have also become “endangered” due to the rise in sea levels.

Top 10 world news: Fourth shot of Covid vaccine, Tokyo Paralympics ends, and more

New Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Auckland supermarket attacker was on the radar of authorities for many years and was arrested in 2017 after he tried to leave for Syria. However, he could not be deported due to an ongoing trial.

After the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida, cleanup crews are making concerted efforts to respond to a sizable oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico although it has not affected the &nbsp;Louisiana shoreline so far but authorities are on high alert and taking every step to ensure safety.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in Afghanistan,&nbsp;President Ebrahim Raisi is calling for elections in Afghanistan to determine the future of the country as the Taliban consolidated its hold over the country.&nbsp;President Raisi asserted that Afghans should vote to determine their own government "as soon as possible".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/auckland-knife-attacker-was-on-deportation-notice-reveals-new-zealand-pm-jacinda-ardern-410772">Auckland knife attacker was on deportation notice, reveals New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern</a>

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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said the Auckland supermarket attacker was arrested by police in 2017 who suspected&nbsp;him of fleeing to Syria.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-ida-cleanup-boats-look-to-check-large-oil-spill-in-gulf-of-mexico-410776">Hurricane Ida: Cleanup boats look to check large oil spill in Gulf of Mexico</a>

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Following Hurricane Ida, cleanup crews are making concerted efforts to respond to a sizable oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/iran-president-ebrahim-raisi-calls-for-polls-in-afghanistan-410781">Iran President Ebrahim Raisi calls for polls in Afghanistan</a>

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Raisi said the Afghan people should vote to determine their own government "as soon as possible".&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/number-one-ashleigh-barty-loses-in-third-round-of-us-open-410762">Number-1 Ashleigh Barty loses in third round of US Open</a>

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&nbsp;43rd-ranked Rogers recovered from a 5-2 deficit in the third set to push the affair into a tiebreak, securing the biggest upset of the tournament thus far in front of an electric New York crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/major-money-exchange-market-opens-in-afghanistan-410747">Watch:&nbsp;Major money exchange market opens in Afghanistan</a>

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New Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Auckland supermarket attacker was on the radar of authorities for many years and was arrested in 2017 after he tried to leave for Syria.

New Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Auckland supermarket attacker was on the radar of authorities for many years and was arrested in 2017 after he tried to leave for Syria. However, he could not be deported due to an ongoing trial. After the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida, cleanup crews are making concerted efforts to respond to a sizable oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico although it has not affected the Louisiana shoreline so far but authorities are on high alert and taking every step to ensure safety. Meanwhile, in Afghanistan, President Ebrahim Raisi is calling for elections in Afghanistan to determine the future of the country as the Taliban consolidated its hold over the country. President Raisi asserted that Afghans should vote to determine their own government "as soon as possible". Click on the headline to know more Auckland knife attacker was on deportation notice, reveals New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said the Auckland supermarket attacker was arrested by police in 2017 who suspected him of fleeing to Syria. Hurricane Ida: Cleanup boats look to check large oil spill in Gulf of Mexico Following Hurricane Ida, cleanup crews are making concerted efforts to respond to a sizable oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Iran President Ebrahim Raisi calls for polls in Afghanistan Raisi said the Afghan people should vote to determine their own government "as soon as possible". Number-1 Ashleigh Barty loses in third round of US Open 43rd-ranked Rogers recovered from a 5-2 deficit in the third set to push the affair into a tiebreak, securing the biggest upset of the tournament thus far in front of an electric New York crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. Watch: Major money exchange market opens in Afghanistan

Morning news brief: Iran President calls for polls in Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida update & more

New Zealand police shot and killed a man after he stabbed and wounded at least six people in a supermarket in the city of Auckland. According to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, he had been inspired by the ISIS group.

New Zealand Terror Attack: New Zealand knife rampage leaves world shocked

With the Taliban now in control Afghans and the capital of Kabul are left unsure about their futures as people adapt to the new regime.

Afghanistan: Afghans stare at uncertain future

Heavy fighting is underway in Afghanistan's Panjshir valley and according to the latest development, the Taliban has reportedly pushed deep into Afghanistan's last holdout.

Reports: Taliban push deep into Panjshir

Turbulence triggered by the Taliban in Afghanistan is right now the biggest evolving story. In Kabul the Taliban may announce their government anytime in the coming week.

Afghanistan: The Taliban's chain of command to have a supra council

A suicide bomb blast has rocked Quetta. Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack. At least four people are claimed to have been killed in the attack and 15 others are left injured.

Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan claims attack in Quetta

Intermittent clashes have been reported between the Taliban and the NRF. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: Armed Fighters battle Taliban in Panjshir valley

For 4 decades, America has fed the global war machine in the name of bringing “peace & democracy.” On Gravitas Plus, WION's Palki Sharma unmasks America's role in arming rogue regimes & terror outfits.

Gravitas Plus : How America benefits from wars

There is a major humanitarian crisis spiraling out of control in Afghanistan. More than half the population lives in poverty. The country witnessed its second major drought in two years and people rely heavily on aid services for even the most basic commodities.

Afghanistan: Economic and humanitarian crisis in Taliban led country

It is still not certain what the Taliban 2.0 will mean for the people but the afghans are wary of their future. A war-ravaged country crippling economy food shortage and no sight of any certainty.

Afghanistan: Kabul streets turn chaotic as armed Taliban leaders attacked

The world has its eyes set on Afghanistan. The Taliban is going to announce their new government soon. The new regime has been projecting a more moderate self-image. Schools are reopening across Afghanistan under the Taliban.

Schools reopen across Afghanistan under Taliban

Three weeks after the Taliban took over Kabul, the capital's biggest currency exchange market, the Sarai-e-Shadzada market is operational once again. The market opened on Saturday morning with hundreds and thousands of afghans lining up in Kabul's busy old neighborhood trying to withdraw and exchange money as their life took an uncertain turn.

Major money exchange market opens in Afghanistan

The Islamic State-inspired radical who was shot dead by New Zealand police after he attacked people with a knife in an Auckland supermarket has been identified as 32-year-old Ahamed Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen. In Afghanistan,&nbsp;with the Taliban struggling to form a new government, Pakistan intelligence chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed visited Kabul on Saturday, leading a delegation of Pakistan officials. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Facebook mistakenly labelled Black men as primates — an animal — through its automatic facial recognition programme.<o:p style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px !important;"></o:p>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-officials-reveal-radicals-name-responsible-for-auckland-knife-attack-410717">New Zealand officials reveal radical’s name responsible for Auckland knife attack</a>

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According to local media reports, the 32-year-old attacker was a Sri Lankan national who had been convicted and imprisoned for about three years before being released in July.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-isi-chief-visits-kabul-as-taliban-struggle-to-form-new-government-410689">Pakistan ISI chief visits Kabul as Taliban struggle to form new government</a>

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Although it is not clear as to what was the purpose of his visit, a senior official in Pakistan had said earlier in the week that Hameed could help the Taliban reorganise the Afghan military.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kabul-airport-reopens-to-receive-aid-civilian-flights-to-operate-soon-qatari-ambassador-410661">'Kabul airport reopens to receive aid, civilian flights to operate soon'</a>

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The runway at Kabul airport has been repaired in cooperation with authorities in Afghanistan, the ambassador said, according to Al Jazeera.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-mulls-over-making-covid-vaccines-compulsory-410660">Italy mulls over making Covid vaccines compulsory</a>

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In a bid to fight the growing number of coronavirus cases, Italy’s Prime Minister has announced possibility of making Covid vaccines compulsory for all locals.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/turkey-eases-quarantine-rules-for-travelers-from-india-410690">Turkey eases quarantine rules for travelers from India</a>

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Turkey has eased quarantine rules for travelers from India from today, in a move that will help increase people to people engagement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-technology/facebooks-topic-suggestion-labels-black-mens-videos-as-primates-410668" hreflang="en">Facebook's topic suggestion labels Black men's videos as 'primates'</a>

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In the past few days, when Facebook users watched a British tabloid video featuring Black men, they were automatically shown a message asking if they would like to watch more videos of Primates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lack-of-cybersecurity-indonesian-presidents-vaccine-certificate-leaked-online-410682" hreflang="en">Lack of cybersecurity: Indonesian President's vaccine certificate leaked</a>

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The Covid certificate of Indonesia’s President was leaked online, highlighting the poor state of cybersecurity in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/delta-variant-will-not-increase-risk-of-developing-severe-childhood-covid-study-410720" hreflang="en">Delta variant won't increase risk of developing severe childhood Covid: Study</a>

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A recent surge in Covid hospitalisations of children in the US sent waves of worry all around the world. Parents and experts raised alarm over the increased paediatric hospitalisations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-iis-death-to-follow-social-media-blackouts-retweets-ban-report-410664" hreflang="en">Queen Elizabeth II's death to follow social media blackouts: Report</a>

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If the UK government’s vast security operation is to be believed, official social media blackouts and a ban on retweets are most likely to happen in the aftermath of 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II's death to manage the situation. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-hungry-bali-monkeys-raid-homes-after-being-deprived-of-food-from-tourists-410679" hreflang="en">Now, hungry Bali monkeys raid homes after being deprived of food from tourists</a>

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On being deprived of preferred food brought in by tourists now kept away by the COVID-19, hungry monkeys have started raiding villagers' homes in search for something tasty to eat on the resort island of Bali. The preferred food for the monkeys include bananas, peanuts and other goodies.

The Islamic State-inspired radical who was shot dead by New Zealand police after he attacked people with a knife in an Auckland supermarket has been identified as 32-year-old Ahamed Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen.

The Islamic State-inspired radical who was shot dead by New Zealand police after he attacked people with a knife in an Auckland supermarket has been identified as 32-year-old Ahamed Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen. In Afghanistan, with the Taliban struggling to form a new government, Pakistan intelligence chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed visited Kabul on Saturday, leading a delegation of Pakistan officials. Meanwhile, Facebook mistakenly labelled Black men as primates — an animal — through its automatic facial recognition programme. Click on headlines to read more New Zealand officials reveal radical’s name responsible for Auckland knife attack According to local media reports, the 32-year-old attacker was a Sri Lankan national who had been convicted and imprisoned for about three years before being released in July. Pakistan ISI chief visits Kabul as Taliban struggle to form new government Although it is not clear as to what was the purpose of his visit, a senior official in Pakistan had said earlier in the week that Hameed could help the Taliban reorganise the Afghan military. 'Kabul airport reopens to receive aid, civilian flights to operate soon' The runway at Kabul airport has been repaired in cooperation with authorities in Afghanistan, the ambassador said, according to Al Jazeera. Italy mulls over making Covid vaccines compulsory In a bid to fight the growing number of coronavirus cases, Italy’s Prime Minister has announced possibility of making Covid vaccines compulsory for all locals. Turkey eases quarantine rules for travelers from India Turkey has eased quarantine rules for travelers from India from today, in a move that will help increase people to people engagement. Facebook's topic suggestion labels Black men's videos as 'primates' In the past few days, when Facebook users watched a British tabloid video featuring Black men, they were automatically shown a message asking if they would like to watch more videos of Primates. Lack of cybersecurity: Indonesian President's vaccine certificate leaked The Covid certificate of Indonesia’s President was leaked online, highlighting the poor state of cybersecurity in the country. Delta variant won't increase risk of developing severe childhood Covid: Study A recent surge in Covid hospitalisations of children in the US sent waves of worry all around the world. Parents and experts raised alarm over the increased paediatric hospitalisations. Queen Elizabeth II's death to follow social media blackouts: Report If the UK government’s vast security operation is to be believed, official social media blackouts and a ban on retweets are most likely to happen in the aftermath of 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II's death to manage the situation. Now, hungry Bali monkeys raid homes after being deprived of food from tourists On being deprived of preferred food brought in by tourists now kept away by the COVID-19, hungry monkeys have started raiding villagers' homes in search for something tasty to eat on the resort island of Bali. The preferred food for the monkeys include bananas, peanuts and other goodies.

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Heavy fighting continues in Panjshir as the Taliban attempt to gain control of the last hold-out province defying their rule. The fighting comes amid claims of the Taliban that the Panjshir valley is now in their control.

Heavy fighting in Panjshir valley- An hour from Kabul

This week Indian diplomats formally met with Taliban leaders for the first time. The talks in Doha were seen as a desperate call for a desperate situation. Turkish Envoy Firat Sunel has spoken with WION.

Turkish Envoy Firat Sunel Speaks To WION on India's engagement with Taliban

Pakistan is all set to host this year's Shanghai Cooperation Organisation for anti-terror exercises and India has decided not to participate in the event.

SCO's Anti-Terror Exercise: India not part of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation exercise

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