In Kabul, a delegation of senior Pakistani military officials has arrived. The delegation is headed by Pakistan's Intelligence Chief General Faiz Hameed.

News Alert: Pakistan ISI Chief Faiz Hameed in Kabul

US diplomatic and defense Chiefs will travel next week to Qatar and other allies on the Afghanistan crisis. The visit holds significance on the sidelines of Doha, presenting itself as a regional mediator.

Secretary of State: US will learn from Afghanistan withdrawal

The situation for displaced Afghans is woeful. Neighboring countries and others have started bracing for a massive migrant crisis. The United Nations refugee agency has now warned that half a million afghans could flee the country by the end of this year.

Afghanistan: The Taliban keep a check on Pakistani identity cards

The Baghdad summit was aimed at easing regional tensions along with addressing the resurgence of ISIS. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis tells you what this meet means for the region.

The West Asia Post | Will Iran-Saudi hostilities ease soon?

New York top cop during 09/11 Bernard Kerik has spoken to WION on Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

New York top cop during 09/11 Bernard Kerik speaks to WION

After a year of premiership, Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga will be stepping down by the end of this month setting the stage for a new premier slater to replace him.

Japan: Suga's resignation sets stage for New Prime Minister

The Taliban could announce their government any time in the coming week. Earlier there were reports that the Taliban might announce its government during today sometime this evening. Watch this report to know more.

Report: Baradar to be head of Afghani Govt

Afghanistan: World hopes for an inclusive government in Kabul

The Taliban is set to announce their new government for Afghanistan very soon, a few days after the world leaders withdrew their troops and citizens from the country. Meanwhile, the US is battling another war, but from the nature.&nbsp;At least 44 people have been killed in the flash floods overnight into Thursday, with several people still hiding in their basements to ensure their survival. US President Joe Biden also openly condemned the US supreme court for rejecting to ban the abortion law. While the world struggles with terrorism and natural disasters, Virgin Galactic is facing a probe as experts&nbsp;believe that a red warning light went on when the spaceship was descending at the wrong angle.

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The new government may not include any women leaders, even though the Taliban claimed that they will have a more 'inclusive' government this time, in comparison to their last stint from 1996 to 2001.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/migrant-crisis-poland-declares-state-of-emergency-on-belarus-border-410325">Migrant crisis: Poland declares state of emergency on Belarus border</a>

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Blaming Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko for the mass influx of migrants, Warsaw has said that the strongman is trying to put pressure on the European Union over the sanctions it has imposed on Minsk.

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As per the law, any member of the public from Texas can file a legal complaint against the doctors, health care providers and family members who support a woman in aborting a child after six weeks of the start of her pregnancy.

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In a big setback for Virgin Galactic, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded the company from flying its SpaceShipTwo over a pending mishap probe.

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The Taliban is set to announce their new government for Afghanistan very soon, a few days after the world leaders withdrew their troops and citizens from the country.

The Taliban is set to announce their new government for Afghanistan very soon, a few days after the world leaders withdrew their troops and citizens from the country. Meanwhile, the US is battling another war, but from the nature. At least 44 people have been killed in the flash floods overnight into Thursday, with several people still hiding in their basements to ensure their survival. US President Joe Biden also openly condemned the US supreme court for rejecting to ban the abortion law. While the world struggles with terrorism and natural disasters, Virgin Galactic is facing a probe as experts believe that a red warning light went on when the spaceship was descending at the wrong angle. Click on headlines to read more Taliban may announce new government after Friday afternoon prayers: Reports The new government may not include any women leaders, even though the Taliban claimed that they will have a more 'inclusive' government this time, in comparison to their last stint from 1996 to 2001. Migrant crisis: Poland declares state of emergency on Belarus border Blaming Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko for the mass influx of migrants, Warsaw has said that the strongman is trying to put pressure on the European Union over the sanctions it has imposed on Minsk. Joe Biden lashes out at US supreme court for Texas abortion law As per the law, any member of the public from Texas can file a legal complaint against the doctors, health care providers and family members who support a woman in aborting a child after six weeks of the start of her pregnancy. US bars flights of Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic over pending mishap probe In a big setback for Virgin Galactic, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded the company from flying its SpaceShipTwo over a pending mishap probe. Flash floods from tropical storm Ida swamp New York City, 41 dead

Morning news brief: Taliban set to form new government, New York floods, and more

Gravitas | Have you heard about the Milk Crate Challenge? It involves stacking milk crates, making a pyramid-like structure, and walking over it. Sounds simple? You may want to call 911 before trying it. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Milk crate challenge gone wrong

Gravitas | China has banned reality talent shows. Beijing says the shows were promoting 'sissy' men and 'abnormal aesthetics'. Doesn't make sense? WION's Palki Sharma tells you why China really banned the shows.

Gravitas: China bans reality talent shows

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Gravitas | A new Texas law effectively bans abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy. Any citizen can sue doctors for terminating a fetus, and possibly claim $10,000 in damages. Why are US leaders intent on controlling women's choices? Why is the supreme court siding with them? WIION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Texas enacts toughest US ban on abortion

News Alert: Taliban to announce its govt next week

Domestic flights from Kabul airport are set to resume from today. The closure of Kabul international airport has been posing major strategic and humanitarian challenges and to avert a crisis-driven situation, Qatar is working with the Taliban to quickly reopen Kabul's airport.

Domestic flights from Kabul airport set to resume from today

The world is nervously waiting for the Taliban rule to begin especially for women. Back in 1996 women were assaulted raped and subjugated under the Taliban rule. So what does the Taliban rule mean for the females?

Afghanistan: Will Taliban let women work & live freely?

Israel has reopened its schools despite a surge in COVID-19 cases. In fact, Israel has recorded the highest number of fresh cases per capita across the world with nearly 11,000 cases among its population.

Schools reopen in Israel despite COVID surge

Indian PM Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization or SCO heads of state summit virtually. The summit will take place from September 16 to 17 in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend SCO Summit virtually

Two weeks after the takeover of Afghanistan and after celebrating the pullout of the US troops, the Taliban are all set to unveil the new government soon.

Sheikh Haibatullah to be named as Afghanistan's supreme authority?

China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere." Meanwhile the doctors in Poland said on Thursday that a five-year-old Afghan boy evacuated from Kabul had died after eating poisonous mushrooms. They also said that his six-year-old brother is close to death.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-bans-effeminate-styles-and-incorrect-politics-from-screens-410239">China bans ‘effeminate styles’ and ‘incorrect politics’ from screens</a>

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China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere."

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-victoria-state-advances-ban-on-public-display-of-nazi-symbols-410257">Australia’s Victoria state advances ban on public display of Nazi symbols</a>

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As local neo-Nazi activity grows, Australia's Victoria state is developing laws that would make it the first in the country to prohibit the public display of Nazi symbols.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-offer-third-vaccine-shot-only-to-people-with-severely-weak-immune-system-410220">UK to offer third vaccine shot only to people with severely weak immune system</a>

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As the World Health Organization (WHO) warned countries against administering Covid booster shots, the UK has decided to offer the third shot only to people with severely weakened immune systems.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boy-evacuated-from-afghanistan-dies-from-eating-poisonous-mushrooms-in-poland-410219">Boy evacuated from Afghanistan dies from eating poisonous mushrooms in Poland</a>

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Doctors in Poland said on Thursday that a five-year-old Afghan boy evacuated from Kabul had died after eating poisonous mushrooms. They also said that his six-year-old brother is close to death.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/women-protest-in-afghanistans-herat-over-right-to-education-work-410216">Women protest in Afghanistan's Herat over right to education, work</a>

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Reports said women and university students in Herat held protests to ensure the preservation of achievements in the past 20 years as the&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;cements its hold over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/first-flight-arrives-at-kabul-as-qatar-sends-technical-team-410159">Afghanistan</a>.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-records-highest-covid-19-cases-in-two-months-worst-hit-kerala-in-focus-410225">India records highest COVID-19 cases in two months, worst-hit Kerala in focus</a>

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India reported the biggest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases in two months today, as the government worries about the virus spreading from the most-affected Kerala state, schools reopening, and the start of the festival season.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-7-dead-in-new-york-city-after-flash-floods-410211">At least 7 dead in New York City after flash floods</a>

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According to officials, at least seven people have died in New York City as a result of record-breaking rains and flash flooding.

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India's&nbsp;gasoline&nbsp;demand&nbsp;is set to hit a&nbsp;record&nbsp;this fiscal year, with consumption accelerating as more people hit the road for business and leisure travel after easing of&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;curbs.

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Qatar on Wednesday night sent an aircraft to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taliban-a-ruthless-group-will-remain-focused-on-isis-k-says-us-410082">Kabul</a>&nbsp;with a technical team onboard to restart operations after US exit from Afghanistan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/elon-musk-blasts-jeff-bezos-says-filing-lawsuits-against-spacex-is-his-full-time-job-410263">Elon Musk blasts Jeff Bezos, says filing lawsuits against SpaceX is his full time job</a>

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Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has insulted his wealthy competitor Jeff Bezos yet again on Twitter for initiating lawsuits against his company.

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China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere.

China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere." Meanwhile the doctors in Poland said on Thursday that a five-year-old Afghan boy evacuated from Kabul had died after eating poisonous mushrooms. They also said that his six-year-old brother is close to death. Click on headlines to read more China bans ‘effeminate styles’ and ‘incorrect politics’ from screens China has tightened its grip on the entertainment industry, ordering broadcasters to ban musicians with "incorrect political viewpoints" and effeminate tendencies from performances, citing the need to promote a "patriotic atmosphere." Australia’s Victoria state advances ban on public display of Nazi symbols As local neo-Nazi activity grows, Australia's Victoria state is developing laws that would make it the first in the country to prohibit the public display of Nazi symbols. UK to offer third vaccine shot only to people with severely weak immune system As the World Health Organization (WHO) warned countries against administering Covid booster shots, the UK has decided to offer the third shot only to people with severely weakened immune systems. Boy evacuated from Afghanistan dies from eating poisonous mushrooms in Poland Doctors in Poland said on Thursday that a five-year-old Afghan boy evacuated from Kabul had died after eating poisonous mushrooms. They also said that his six-year-old brother is close to death. Women protest in Afghanistan's Herat over right to education, work Reports said women and university students in Herat held protests to ensure the preservation of achievements in the past 20 years as the Taliban cements its hold over Afghanistan. India records highest COVID-19 cases in two months, worst-hit Kerala in focus India reported the biggest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases in two months today, as the government worries about the virus spreading from the most-affected Kerala state, schools reopening, and the start of the festival season. At least 7 dead in New York City after flash floods According to officials, at least seven people have died in New York City as a result of record-breaking rains and flash flooding. India's gasoline demand seen hitting record as COVID-19 curbs ease India's gasoline demand is set to hit a record this fiscal year, with consumption accelerating as more people hit the road for business and leisure travel after easing of COVID-19 curbs. First flight arrives at Kabul as Qatar sends 'technical team' Qatar on Wednesday night sent an aircraft to Kabul with a technical team onboard to restart operations after US exit from Afghanistan. Elon Musk blasts Jeff Bezos, says filing lawsuits against SpaceX is his full time job Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has insulted his wealthy competitor Jeff Bezos yet again on Twitter for initiating lawsuits against his company.

Top 10 world news: China tightens grip on entertainment industry, New York flood death toll rises, and more

Storm Ida has brought flash floods and heavy rain to New York City. The state has declared a flash flood emergency. The storm has battered Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey. The rare flash flood emergency raised a warning and urged the residents to move to higher grounds the remnants of the storm caused massive flooding.

Rainwater gushes into New York subway stations

The reason behind using names of storms, cyclones and hurricanes have always puzzled people. WION explains the logic behind it.

Declassifying the mystery behind names of storms

Pro-Pakistani hard-line separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani died at his residence on Wednesday. 91-year-old Syed Ali Shah Geelani was suffering from kidney disease for the last two decades. His death ends a chapter of anti-India separatist politics in Kashmir.

Pro-Pak hard line separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani dies

Storm Ida: New York declares flash flood emergency

To boost horticulture in the Kashmir valley, the government is bringing in new scientific techniques and methods for the farmers to produce world-class fruits. Horticulture is one of the many industries in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and contributes to around eight percent of the GDP.

India: Government introduces scientific ways for apple farming

As UK and US continue to face mounting criticism over their inability to predict the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan, UK foreign minister Dominic Raab on Wednesday clarified that they had credible intelligence reports indicating that the fall of Kabul government was unlikely this year. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden’s former interpreter has made a fervent appeal to the authorities to rescue him from Kabul after he failed to join the evacuation operations. The interpreter was working regularly for the US Army at the time, taking part in combat missions, In COVID-related news, Japan has decided to put on hold inoculation plans in Kanagawa Prefecture after a pharmacist saw black particles in one vial of the vaccine.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/intelligence-said-kabul-will-not-fall-this-year-uks-raab-defends-handling-of-afghan-evacuation-410028">Intelligence said Kabul will not fall this year; UK's Raab defends handling of Afghan evacuation</a>

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Raab said that Britain's intelligence services had assessed that the Taliban would only consolidate their control of Afghanistan in months after western countries had evacuated their troops

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dont-forget-me-here-bidens-former-interpreter-left-in-afghanistan-410031">'Don't forget me here': Biden's former interpreter left in Afghanistan</a>

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Mohammed (a name used by Wall Street Journal&nbsp;to protect his identity) had helped rescue Biden in a 2008 Afghan snowstorm. Back then, Biden was a senator who was stuck with two other lawmakers while visiting Afghanistan

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hate-crimes-in-us-spiked-6-in-2020-highest-in-12-years-fbi-report-410022">Hate crimes in US spiked 6% in 2020, highest in 12 years: FBI report</a>

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Attacks against Asian Americans surged 70 per cent in 2020—a trend that has been linked to the rhetoric that blames Asian people for the spread of Covid-19

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-want-good-relations-with-india-and-wont-interfere-in-kashmir-talibans-anas-haqqani-410032">We want good relations with India and won't interfere in Kashmir: Taliban's Anas Haqqani</a>

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Anas Haqqani, the Taliban leader and scion of Afghanistan's feared Haqqani Network, has called for an amicable relationship with India and pledged not to interfere in the Kashmir issue

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-firm-asks-staff-not-to-smoke-cigarettes-even-if-working-from-home-410017">Japan firm asks staff not to smoke cigarettes even if working from home</a>

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The company said it would not discipline its employees because the rules will be based on mutual trust

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/in-call-before-his-govts-collapse-ghani-warned-biden-of-thousands-of-terrorists-from-pakistan-entering-afghanistan-409957">In call before his govt's collapse, Ghani warned Biden of thousands of terrorists from Pakistan entering Afghanistan</a>

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Biden purportedly offered aid to Ghani on the condition that if he could publicly project that he had a plan to control the situation in Afghanistan

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/al-qaeda-congratulates-taliban-mentions-kashmir-palestine-in-letter-409880">Al Qaeda 'congratulates' Taliban; mentions Kashmir, Palestine in letter</a>

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Al Qaeda congratulated the Taliban for defeating the Americans and asked it liberate Kashmir from the “clutches of the enemy”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fact-check-was-jallianwala-bagh-memorial-tampered-with-in-restoration-409899">Fact Check: Was Jallianwala Bagh memorial tampered with in restoration?</a>

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A point-by-point fact that seeks to dispel the notion that the restoration works tampered with Jallianwala Bagh memorial site

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-guest-ivory-coast-tv-channels-presenter-simulates-rape-sparks-outcry-409972">With guest, Ivory Coast TV channel’s presenter simulates rape, sparks outcry</a>

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A TV channel in Ivory Coast has earned ire of people after it tried to demonstrate a rape with the help of a male guest

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/who-warns-against-a-new-covid-variant-that-may-be-resistant-to-vaccines-409929">WHO warns against a new Covid variant that may be resistant to vaccines</a>

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The WHO has warned that a new coronavirus varaint dubbed as Mu, which was found in Columbia in January, may evade the anti-bodies created by the vaccines

As UK and US continue to face mounting criticism over their inability to predict the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan, UK foreign minister Dominic Raab on Wednesday clarified that they had credible intelligence reports indicating that the fall of Kabul government was unlikely this year.

As UK and US continue to face mounting criticism over their inability to predict the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan, UK foreign minister Dominic Raab on Wednesday clarified that they had credible intelligence reports indicating that the fall of Kabul government was unlikely this year. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden’s former interpreter has made a fervent appeal to the authorities to rescue him from Kabul after he failed to join the evacuation operations. The interpreter was working regularly for the US Army at the time, taking part in combat missions, In COVID-related news, Japan has decided to put on hold inoculation plans in Kanagawa Prefecture after a pharmacist saw black particles in one vial of the vaccine. Click on headlines to read more Intelligence said Kabul will not fall this year; UK's Raab defends handling of Afghan evacuation Raab said that Britain's intelligence services had assessed that the Taliban would only consolidate their control of Afghanistan in months after western countries had evacuated their troops 'Don't forget me here': Biden's former interpreter left in Afghanistan Mohammed (a name used by Wall Street Journal to protect his identity) had helped rescue Biden in a 2008 Afghan snowstorm. Back then, Biden was a senator who was stuck with two other lawmakers while visiting Afghanistan Hate crimes in US spiked 6% in 2020, highest in 12 years: FBI report Attacks against Asian Americans surged 70 per cent in 2020—a trend that has been linked to the rhetoric that blames Asian people for the spread of Covid-19 We want good relations with India and won't interfere in Kashmir: Taliban's Anas Haqqani Anas Haqqani, the Taliban leader and scion of Afghanistan's feared Haqqani Network, has called for an amicable relationship with India and pledged not to interfere in the Kashmir issue Japan firm asks staff not to smoke cigarettes even if working from home The company said it would not discipline its employees because the rules will be based on mutual trust In call before his govt's collapse, Ghani warned Biden of thousands of terrorists from Pakistan entering Afghanistan Biden purportedly offered aid to Ghani on the condition that if he could publicly project that he had a plan to control the situation in Afghanistan Al Qaeda 'congratulates' Taliban; mentions Kashmir, Palestine in letter Al Qaeda congratulated the Taliban for defeating the Americans and asked it liberate Kashmir from the “clutches of the enemy” Fact Check: Was Jallianwala Bagh memorial tampered with in restoration? A point-by-point fact that seeks to dispel the notion that the restoration works tampered with Jallianwala Bagh memorial site With guest, Ivory Coast TV channel’s presenter simulates rape, sparks outcry A TV channel in Ivory Coast has earned ire of people after it tried to demonstrate a rape with the help of a male guest WHO warns against a new Covid variant that may be resistant to vaccines The WHO has warned that a new coronavirus varaint dubbed as Mu, which was found in Columbia in January, may evade the anti-bodies created by the vaccines

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With the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban are in full control of power and are putting up signs, asking those Afghans who assist the powers of the West to 'surrender or die'. It has been reported that the letters have been pinned on the doors of residences in rural areas and now even in the cities.

In COVID-19 news, after a slow start owing to supply shortages and delays, the EU's COVID-19 vaccination campaign now ranks among the most successful globally.&nbsp;In a video statement posted on Twitter, EU President Von der Leyen announced that 70 per cent of adults in the 27-nation bloc had been fully immunized against COVID-19.

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With the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban are in full control of power and are putting up signs, asking those Afghans who assist the powers of the West to 'surrender or die'.

With the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban are in full control of power and are putting up signs, asking those Afghans who assist the powers of the West to 'surrender or die'. It has been reported that the letters have been pinned on the doors of residences in rural areas and now even in the cities. In COVID-19 news, after a slow start owing to supply shortages and delays, the EU's COVID-19 vaccination campaign now ranks among the most successful globally. In a video statement posted on Twitter, EU President Von der Leyen announced that 70 per cent of adults in the 27-nation bloc had been fully immunized against COVID-19. 'Surrender or die': Taliban pin chilling letters on doors, says report After US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Afghans who have assisted Western powers have been given a choice: surrender or die under Taliban rule. 70% of Europeans fully vaccinated against COVID-19, says EU chief Von der Leyen In the 27-nation EU, a majority of adults are fully vaccinated against the scourge of COVID-19, says European Union President Von der Leyen. Number of organ transplants dip as COVID-19 grips world Between 2019 and 2020, the number of solid organ transplants fell dramatically in the world, researchers said. It highlights the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on health services and patients. Explainer: What is Badri 313 unit? Taliban's so-called 'special force' Taliban so-called 'special forces' pictures have been making the rounds over the past week. Known as the "Badri 313" unit, it is being projected as a sort of elite force of the Taliban. Read to learn more about this unit. Capitol Hill attack: Congress committee asks telecom companies to preserve Trump's call records 35 telecom, email, and social media companies have been requested by a US Congressional committee investigating the Capitol Hill attack of January 6 to preserve records that may be relevant to their investigation. 5 US states nearly out of ICU beds as fresh surge of COVID-19 cases stretch hospitals COVID-19 cases, especially among the unvaccinated, have strained ICU beds in five states of the US; Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Florida and Arkansas, with hospitals stretched to their limit. US troop presence in Pakistan 'temporary': Pakistan interior minister Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has ruled out long-term US military presence in the country, saying that the US troops are only present on a temporary basis. Drone attack on Saudi Arabia's airport wounds eight and damages a plane: Reports Eight people were injured and a civilian aircraft was damaged by a bomb-laden drone that attacked an airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia. This is the latest attack on Saudi Arabia amid its grinding war in Yemen. Six Islamist militants in Bangladesh get death penalty for killing gay rights activist Six Islamist militants were sentenced to death in Bangladesh for their role in the brutal deaths of two men, including the slain gay rights activist Xulhaz Mannan. Watch: Polar ice-caps melt six times faster, experts say Calderone will be gone in the blink of an eye

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