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Image of bird at US-Mexico border wall wins contest

The winning image by Mexican photographer Alejandro Prieto shows a roadrunner at the border wall.

One-in-three trees face extinction in wild, says new report

Experts say 17,500 tree species are at risk around the world, including magnolias, oaks and maples.

Gulf Sky: 'Our ship was hijacked and taken to Iran'

Former crew of the oil tanker Gulf Sky talk publically for the first time about the ship's disappearance.

Marseille drugs: Child victims of French city's vicious gang war

A 14-year-old is the latest victim of Marseille's gang war, prompting a key visit from President Macron.

CEO Secrets: 'I was making money, but had no money'

Honey boss Scott Davies says cash flow problems meant though he was profitable he "had no money".

FBI hate crime reports spike to 12-year high in 2020

According to an FBI report, black and Asian Americans saw the biggest surges in targeted offences.

Caldor Fire: Thousands flee as Lake Tahoe under threat

Traffic clogs evacuation routes as residents and tourists flee from the encroaching Caldor Fire.

2 Killed, 10 Injured As Hurricane Ida Washes Away Highway In Mississippi

Two people were killed and 10 others injured after part of a two-lane highway was washed away on Monday night near Lucedale, a town in the US' Mississippi, authorities said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2WHhx7x

Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory

Staying in Afghanistan was not an option, the US president says, as Taliban militants celebrate.

Biden defends pulling US troops out before all Americans evacuated

Joe Biden defends his decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan before all Americans were evacuated.

'One Of History's Biggest Airlifts': Biden Hails US' Afghan Evacuation

President Joe Biden called the US airlift of more than 120,000 people from Afghanistan an "extraordinary success" Tuesday, a day after the last US soldiers pulled out of the country. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3t0FFhj

"No Deadline," Joe Biden Pledges To Get Every American Out Afghanistan

President Joe Biden pledged Tuesday to help scores of US citizens who remain in Afghanistan to leave, a day after the evacuation mission from Kabul airport ended. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2Y8penv

US Drone Strike On Explosives-Laden Car Wiped Out Kabul Family: Brother

When Ezmarai Ahmadi returned home from work on Sunday evening in Kabul, the usual gaggle of squealing children was waiting to greet him -- his sons and daughters, and a slew of nieces and nephews. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kHTptj

US Adds Canada To "Reconsider Travel" Advisory List Amid Covid Pandemic

The US State Department has raised its travel advisory alert for Canada to a "level 3 - reconsider travel" status amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it said in a statement on Tuesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zEPXWY

China Shuts American Chamber Of Commerce In Chengdu, Organisation Says

Chinese authorities have instructed an American Chamber of Commerce in the southwestern city of Chengdu to cease operations, officials with the organisation said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gK4IQL

Choice Between Leaving Or Escalating: Joe Biden On US' Afghanistan Exit

The choice for the United States in Afghanistan was either to withdraw from the country or escalate the conflict, President Joe Biden said Tuesday after the final US pullout. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gOYcbp

"Wise Decision, Best Decision": Biden Defends US' Aghanistan Exit

President Joe Biden on Tuesday defended his decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan, saying it was in the US national interest. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zzLrZJ

"We Are Not Done With You," Biden Warns Afghanistan's ISIS-K Terrorists

US President Joe Biden warned the ISIS-Khorasan, the group which killed 13 US troops in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport, that they face more retribution from Washington. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2WHtgCX

UN Chief Warns Of "Humanitarian Catastrophe" In Afghanistan As US Exits

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday of a looming "humanitarian catastrophe" in Afghanistan as he urged countries to provide emergency funding following the departure of US forces. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/38syJQn

Under India's Presidency, UN Security Council's Resolution on Afghanistan

UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding that territory of Afghanistan not be used to shelter terrorists and that it expects Taliban will adhere to commitments made by it on safe departure... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mJv5Kq

'No Way Around' Talking With Taliban: German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Tuesday he saw "no way around" talking with the Taliban after their takeover of Afghanistan. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gNLBW3

Female journalist who interviewed Taliban flees

Beheshta Arghand, who made headlines when she interviewed the Taliban, has spoken out after fleeing the country.

Afghanistan: How can the West stop terror bases?

The foreign secretary says the UK will fight ISIS by all means available - but what does that mean?

Highly polluting leaded petrol now eradicated from the world, says UN

The highly polluting fuel has contaminated the atmosphere, water and crops for nearly a century.

"Never In History Has Withdrawal From War Been Handled So Badly": Trump

Never in history has a withdrawal from war been handled so badly or incompetently as by Americans from Afghanistan, former president Donald Trump has said as the US flew its last military flight out... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yvw6rB

Diplomatic Presence In Kabul Suspended, Operations Moved To Qatar: US

US embarked Monday on a "new" chapter regarding Afghanistan and shifted its diplomatic operations to Qatar, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, as he expressed commitment to helping every American... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mLcOfG

Plastic Threatens Migratory Species In Asia-Pacific Region: UN

From endangered freshwater dolphins drowned by discarded fishing nets to elephants scavenging through rubbish, migratory species are among the most vulnerable to plastic pollution, a UN report on the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mGNqrw

Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why is she on trial?

The former boss of blood testing company Theranos is accused of fraud and could face years in jail.

Nigerian students amass degrees to stay in Europe

Modupe Osunkoya enrolled on her third post-graduate degree because she says there are no jobs at home.

Para-Taekwondo: Taking 360 tornado kicks to Tokyo

For the first time, the Paralympic games will host a Para-Taekwondo competition.

Fury as Covid crisis hits Australia's Aboriginal communities

Indigenous Australians say surging infections in remote areas should have been prevented.

Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?

Reporting sexual harassment at work is getting easier thanks to new technologies.

Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind

The BBC speaks to Afghans fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan at the Chaman Spin Boldak border.

US Military Disabled Scores Of Aircraft Before Leaving Kabul Airport

The US military disabled scores of aircraft and armored vehicles as well as a high-tech rocket defense system at the Kabul airport before it left Monday, a US general said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kCoK0L

Will Address Nation On Tuesday Over Final US Exit From Afghanistan: Biden

President Joe Biden announced he will address the nation Tuesday on the final US exit from Afghanistan after 20 years of war against the Taliban. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jspZQv

Civil Aircraft Barred From Operating Over Afghanistan: US Aviation Body

Kabul airport is without air traffic control services now that the US military has withdrawn from Afghanistan, civil aircraft barred from operating over the country unless given prior authorization,... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zuKYIb

From Bush to Biden: One war, four US presidents on Afghanistan

Two decades of conflict in Afghanistan shaped the legacies of each of these commanders-in-chief.

Watch moment US military declares final flight out of Afghanistan

Top US general reveals last US aircraft took off from Hamid Karzai Airport ahead of deadline for withdrawal.

Gunfire as Taliban celebrate US leaving Afghanistan

Gunfire rang out as the BBC's Lyse Doucet reported on US troops' departure from Kabul.

Hurricane Ida: Louisiana assesses damage after storm

A million people in Louisiana are still are without electricity after a devastating storm hit.

Fewer Than 250 Americans Remain To Evacuate From Afghanistan: Official

The United States believes there are fewer than 250 Americans still in Afghanistan who are seeking to leave, a senior US official said Monday on the eve of the deadline for a full US troop withdrawal... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zwYlYr

Last US Troops Leave Afghanistan Ending 20-Year War: Pentagon

The US military announced the departure of the last US troops from Afghanistan Monday, concluding a 20-year conflict that ended with the Taliban seizing control of the country. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2WFY7jt

UN Security Council Adopts Afghanistan Resolution, But No "Safe Zone"

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution Monday requiring the Taliban to honor their commitment to let people freely leave Afghanistan, but the measure did not cite a "safe zone" mentioned by... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2WEeOez

Afghanistan drone strike: 'Ten people died here.. including my daughter'

A family comb through rubble for remains of relatives they say were killed by a US drone strike.

Afghan left behind by UK: I'm fighting to stay alive

An Afghan who had authorisation to fly to the UK speaks to the BBC about his struggle to escape.

Taliban Would Take Back Afghan Deportees To Face Courts, Says Spokesman

The Taliban government in Afghanistan would accept any Afghan migrants whose applications for asylum were rejected in Europe and they would then face court, an Austrian newspaper quoted a Taliban... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zuuoYJ

New Zealand Reports First Death Linked To Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

New Zealand on Monday reported what authorities said was the country's first recorded death linked to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/38kMLUl

Several Rockets Heard Flying Over Kabul, Targets Unclear: Report

Several rockets were heard flying over the Afghan capital by AFP staff Monday morning, a day after the US said it had destroyed a potential car bomb with an air strike. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sYq0il

A Weary Australia Plans Reopening As COVID-19 Death Number Hits 1,000

As Australia's COVID-19 deaths exceed 1,000, a grim toll but modest by global standards, a country that has used relentless lockdowns now faces perhaps its biggest health policy challenge of the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/38oUjW4

Afghanistan: Who's Who In The Taliban Leadership

The Taliban has not yet announced a new government after taking control of Afghanistan but the hardline Islamist group confirmed Sunday that its supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is in Afghanistan... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yrNOfJ

North Korea Appears To Have Restarted Nuclear Reactor: UN Agency

Nuclear-armed North Korea appears to have restarted its plutonium-producing reprocessing reactor in a "deeply troubling" development, the UN atomic agency has said, a possible sign Pyongyang is... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BlcOHm

US Investigating Reports Of Civilians Killed In Kabul Air Strike

The United States is investigating whether civilians may have been killed in an air strike it launched to destroy a car laden with explosives in the Afghan capital Kabul, a spokesman for US Central... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sUVsOu

100 Nations Cite Taliban Vow To Allow Continued Departures

The Taliban has assured 100 countries that it will continue to allow foreigners and Afghans with foreign travel papers to leave the country "in a safe and orderly manner," even after the US troop... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yrONMW

LIVE Updates: US Carries Out Air Strike In Kabul, Destroys Car Bomb

United States said it destroyed an explosive-laden vehicle with an air strike in Kabul on Sunday, hours after President Joe Biden warned of another terror attack in the capital as a massive airlift of... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yt55oS

Repairs Needed At Kabul Airport Before Civilian Flights Can Begin: Turkey

Repairs need to be made at Kabul airport before it can be opened to civilian flights, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Sunday, as Ankara considers providing help to the Taliban to... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BqxcGT

Yongbyon: UN says North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor

A UN report says the reactor, which can produce plutonium for weapons, has been active since July.

Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war

Food prices are rising, the currency's value is falling and investor confidence is shaken.

Turkey lockdown: Pigeon-keeping in Istanbul on the rise

The ancient art of pigeon fancying, popular across Asia, enjoyed a revival during the pandemic.

US, Several Nations To Meet Virtually And Discuss Afghanistan

Foreign ministers from several countries will meet virtually Monday to discuss their next steps in Afghanistan, the US State Department said, as the airlift evacuation out of the country enters its... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kyWmML

Bodies of US troops killed in Kabul returned to America

A "dignified transfer" ceremony takes place at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to receive their remains.

Possum skin cloaks: Reviving an Aboriginal cultural tradition

Indigenous people in south-east Australia are reviving an expression of cultural identity.

Japan's huge army of under-employed ex-housewives

Why women are still battling for better jobs in the world's third largest economy.

In India, growing clamour to criminalise rape within marriage

An Indian court ruled that forced sex with a spouse is not rape. Campaigners say it's time for new laws.

Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91

He'll be remembered for his roles as TV newsman Lou Grant and the lead voice role in Pixar hit Up.

Talks Over Evacuations With Taliban Do Not Indicate Recognition: France

President Emmanuel Macron said discussions France is having with the Taliban over evacuations from Afghanistan do not indicate recognition of the hardline Islamist group as the country's new rulers from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2WBoeYD

250 Americans Still Trying To Leave Afghanistan, Says State Department

Around 250 Americans are still trying to leave Afghanistan with just days left before a Tuesday deadline for the withdrawal of US troops from the nation, said US State Department on Sunday (local... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zsRoYl

Jamaican reggae icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies aged 85

Perry, a legendary singer and music producer, is known for his pioneering experiments with dub.

Taliban Will Let Afghans Leave, Say US, UK, Other Countries In Statement

The Taliban will allow all foreign nationals and Afghan citizens with travel authorisation from another country to leave Afghanistan, according to a joint statement issued by Britain, the United... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/38nU65C

Hurricane Ida Strikes Louisiana As Category 4 Storm

Hurricane Ida struck the coast of Louisiana Sunday as a powerful Category 4 storm, 16 years to the day after deadly Hurricane Katrina devastated the southern US city of New Orleans. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zxqrCM

"Specific, Credible Threat" Near Kabul Airport, Leave Immediately: US

The United States warned Saturday of a "specific, credible threat" near Kabul airport and urged its citizens to leave the area, days after a deadly attack on crowds fleeing Taliban rule in... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Dk3QvI

US Hits ISIS Targets In Afghanistan, Says New Airport Attack "Likely"

The United States took aim at the ISISgroup in Afghanistan on Saturday, killing two high-level targets in a drone strike over the devastating suicide bombing at Kabul airport, as President Joe Biden... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Dqj7v8

I'll Be Arrested, Killed Or Declared Winner Of Polls: Brazilian President

Brazilian far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday said he sees three alternatives for his future: winning the 2022 presidential elections, death or prison. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mL2F2y

Last UK Military Flight Leaves Kabul: Defence Ministry

Britain's last military flight left Kabul late on Saturday after evacuating more than 15,000 people in the two weeks since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, ending nearly 20 years of British... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mEWUn9

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says he will be killed, arrested or re-elected

Brazil's right-wing president is trying to rally support ahead of next year's election.

Preparing New Cabinet As US Evacuation Nears End, Says Taliban

The Taliban said on Saturday they were preparing a new cabinet as the US evacuation nears its end and they expected that sharp currency falls and economic turmoil following their takeover of Kabul two... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yrgHJ0

France, UK To Urge UN For Creation Of "Safe Zone" In Kabul: Macron

France and Britain will on Monday urge the United Nations to work for the creation of a "safe zone" in the Afghan capital Kabul to protect humanitarian operations, French President Emmanuel Macron... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mITeRg

US Still "In Charge Of Kabul Airport", Troops "Retrograding": Pentagon

The US military has "begun retrograding" from the Kabul airport and it's "still in charge of the airport" and the security, Pentagon said on Saturday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jndYvR

Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers

People in Afghanistan’s third-largest city, Herat, explain how life has changed in recent weeks.

Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws

Agnes Sithole became an unlikely hero after her husband of nearly 50 years tried to sell their home.

Your pictures on the theme of 'my summer'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

Afghanistan: Black Hawks and Humvees - military kit now with the Taliban

As the insurgents swept through Afghanistan they inherited an arsenal of American-made equipment.

'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own'

Jennifer McNern lost both her legs and Margaret Yeaman was blinded in separate IRA bomb attacks.

Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'

Afghans living in Texas plead for help to save the lives of loved ones left behind in Afghanistan.

Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana

Ida is forecast to be one of the strongest storms to hit Louisiana in 150 years.

Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island

Italian coastguards rescue 539 people from a small fishing boat believed to have set off from Libya.

US Believes Attack On Kabul Airport "Highly Likely" In 24-36 Hours: Biden

US military commanders believe that another terror attack like the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport is "highly likely in the next 24-36 hours," President Joe Biden warned Saturday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2Wwg57O

Afghan refugee heading to UK gives birth at 30,000 feet

Soman Noori gives birth to baby girl Havva while flying to Birmingham, with no doctor on board.

Thousands Join US Protests Against Laws Curbing Voting Rights

Tens of thousands of people were rallying Saturday in Washington and dozens of other US cities to protest against laws in several Republican-led states that critics say will make it harder for... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2WqmUrP

Thousands Rally To "Hug" Spain's Dying Mar Menor Lagoon

Tens of thousands of people formed a human chain around Spain's crisis-hit Mar Menor lagoon on Saturday in a show of mourning after tonnes of dead fish washed ashore, organisers and officials said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jmh96S

Doha Talks Marked "Beginning Of The End": Former Afghan Vice-President

Former Afghan vice-president Amrullah Saleh said that the peace negotiations between Kabul and the Taliban became "the beginning of the end" for the country. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/38m5r6c

UK, Germany Seek Common G7 Approach On Taliban, Future Of Afghanistan

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the situation in Afghanistan on Saturday and agreed on the need for international aid and a common approach by the G7... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yk9QRu

Kidnapping Of Girls Across Pakistan Increasing: Report

The kidnapping of girls across Pakistan is rapidly increasing and most of them are either forced into prostitution or sold to gulf nations, Pak vernacular media reported. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kzrtrv

Shein: China fashion giant investigates 'false' anti-Uyghur job ads

Shein said it did not fund nor approve adverts that suggested some ethnic minorities need not apply.

Week in pictures: 21 - 27 August 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

Serra Leone's chimpanzees: The newly weds who set up a sanctuary

A couple who 30 years ago bought an abused chimpanzee are now trying to save a subspecies.

Covid-19: The Indian children who have forgotten how to read and write

Schools in India have been closed for more than a year, with learning outcomes falling drastically.

ICYMI: Tank ballet, lederhosen and a brave swan

Stories you may have missed this week include Russian army games and a WWII bunker turned into a B&B.

Afghanistan: The local people helping refugees in the UK

"No-one chooses to be a refugee, if any of us were in that position I hope we would get support."

Afghanistan: How do the Taliban make money?

The Taliban maintain a sophisticated financial network and taxation system to generate income.

Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?

The US and UK have different timetables for the effort to evacuate people from Afghanistan

Taliban Want A US Diplomatic Presence In Kabul: American Officials

The Taliban have asked the United States to maintain a diplomatic presence in Kabul after the American pullout but Washington has yet to decide on its plans, US officials said Friday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ynTNC8

Paralympic cheats stopped me winning gold

British swimmer Dan Pepper says his career was ruined by the ban on intellectual impairment sports at the Paralympics after a cheating scandal in 2000.

Unvaccinated US School Teacher Spreads Coronavirus To 26 People

An unvaccinated teacher at an elementary school in California spread the coronavirus to at least 26 other people, including 12 students in their classroom, a new study by the Centers for Disease... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mFErGQ

Boris Johnson Promises Help To Afghans Still Seeking Resettlement

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that he would do his utmost to help Afghans who are eligible for resettlement in Britain but have been unable to reach Kabul airport for evacuation. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Dr2i3h

Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report

The office that oversees US spy agencies could not establish how the coronavirus pandemic began.

Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release

A parole board calls for Sirhan Sirhan's release, but the decision now goes to the state's governor.

Afghanistan: US to continue Kabul evacuations 'until last moment'

The US is still evacuating Afghans desperate to leave, despite a credible threat of further attacks.

Kanye West: Kim Kardashian attends Donda event in wedding gown

It was one of several publicity stunts at the rapper's latest "listening party" for his new album.

China Still Withholding "Critical Information" On COVID-19 Origins: Biden

US President Joe Biden said Friday that China was withholding "critical information" on the origins of Covid-19, which has brought the world to a standstill and killed almost 4.5 million people. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jpetFu

1,05,000 People Evacuated From Afghanistan Since Mid-August, Says US

About 12,500 people were evacuated from Afghanistan on Thursday, raising the total number of evacuees amid the Taliban takeover of Kabul to roughly 105,000 since August 14, the White House said on... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sUCK9y

US On Alert For More Kabul Attacks, Says Next Few Days Will Be Dangerous

U.S. forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule were on alert for more attacks on Friday after an ISIS suicide bombing killed at least 92 people, including 13 U.S. service... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/38k9WOu

Capitol riot: Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt reveals identity

Lt Michael Byrd told NBC that he believes he saved "countless lives" on 6 January.

Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit

Hurricane Ida is forecast to strike as a category 3 hurricane, the same as Katrina exactly 16 years ago.

Greenland island is world's northernmost island - scientists

They say a tiny island off Greenland's coast was discovered by luck during a recent expedition.

US Covid Hospitalisations Hit Eight-Month High With Over 100,000

The number of coronavirus patients in U.S. hospitals has breached 100,000, the highest level in eight months, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jljqiB

"We Will Hunt You Down, Make You Pay": Joe Biden Warns Kabul Bombers

US President Joe Biden pledged Thursday to hunt down the perpetrators of the suicide bombings that killed 12 American troops in Kabul and said the United States will not be deterred from its mission... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DmyYuE

Trump Condoles Deaths Of US Service Members In Kabul Airport Attack

Former US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) extended condolences to the families of United States service members who died in an explosion at Kabul airport in Afghanistan. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ywlSrf

Covid-19: Florida doctor 'offered parents mask exemption letters for students'

The Florida doctor reportedly offered the medical letters for pupils in schools with mask rules.

Trump, Republican Lawmakers Hit Out At Joe Biden After Kabul Attack

Former president Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers lashed out at Democratic President Joe Biden on Thursday after 12 US troops were killed and 15 wounded in suicide bombings in Kabul. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mHGz17

Over 1,00,000 Evacuated From Afghanistan Since August 14: White House

More than 100,000 people from Afghanistan have been evacuated since August 14, the eve of the Taliban's return to power, the White House said Thursday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sOnYBv

Kabul Blasts Put ISIS Back Into US Sights

US military commanders vowed to hunt down the leaders of Islamic State after Thursday's suicide bomb attack on Kabul airport, pledging to exact revenge on the long-time U.S. adversary for the deaths... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jimzQr

UN Chief Calls Afghanistan Meet For Permanent Security Council Members

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called a meeting of the permanent members of the Security Council to discuss the chaotic situation in Afghanistan, diplomats said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jkDOAH

Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren

The students from an Islamic school in Tegina were abducted by gunmen last May.

Daniel Dias: History's greatest para-swimmer

Daniel Dias has won 25 medals for Brazil over the past four Paralympic Games but will be retiring after Tokyo.

Afghanistan's Uyghurs fear the Taliban, and now China too

Members of the ethnic group say they fear the Taliban takeover could bring China to their doorstep.

Indian-American gay couples find new forms of union amid stigma

Although gay marriage is legal in the US, Indian-American couples struggle to find priests to marry them.

Why is there a chip shortage?

The big chip crunch is really biting now, leaving even the most unexpected industries in crisis.

Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Afghanistan's economy in crisis after Taliban take-over

Even before the Taliban gained control, Afghanistan's economy was fragile.

US Troops Bracing For More ISIS Attacks At Kabul Airport: Official

American forces in Kabul were bracing for more Islamic State attacks while winding up their evacuation mission, U.S. officials said, as the number of US troops killed in Thursday's suicide bomb attack... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zlucLD

No Sign Of Collusion Between Taliban And ISIS In Kabul Attack: Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden said Thursday he has seen no evidence that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State terrorists in carrying out the deadly attacks in Kabul. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zyd9Ws

Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack

Joe Biden says the Kabul airlift will go on, after bombings which killed 60, including 12 US troops.

World Leaders Condemn "Horrific" Attacks In Kabul

Deadly coordinated explosions on Thursday tore through crowds of people at Kabul airport hoping to board flights to safety, as countries raced to evacuate as many people as possible before an August... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3znnQvd

Kabul airport bomb attack leaves many casualties

US officials also say there were reports of gunfire following the blast.

Afghanistan: Former Royal Marine on the chaos at Kabul airport

A former Royal Marine, who was near to the explosions at Kabul airport, describes being caught in the chaos.

Kabul airport attack: What do we know?

The bombings came hours after warnings to citizens to stay away from the airport, due to an imminent threat.

Afghanistan crisis: Who are Isis-K?

The jihadist group - set up in 2015 - is blamed for some of the worst atrocities in recent years.

ISIS Arm Behind Kabul Blasts, Suggests Intel Shared With India: Sources

The twin blasts at Kabul airport this evening, which claimed at least 40 lives and injured many others, is suspected to the work of the terrorists of Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), after an old name... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zrY6xS

Afghan Girl Born On US Plane Named "Reach", After Aircraft's Codename

An Afghan girl born aboard a US military plane as her family was fleeing Taliban rule was named Reach after the aircraft's code name, US military officials said Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3B7RpBa

Japan Stops Use Of 1.63 Million Moderna Doses Over Contamination

Japan will halt the use of 1.63 million doses of Moderna's Covid vaccine after reports of contamination in several lots, drugmaker Takeda and the health ministry said Thursday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sV16QH

Democrats Urge Joe Biden To Fight Restart Of Trump Immigration Policy

Democratic lawmakers and immigration advocates pressed Joe Biden to take new steps to end an immigration policy begun by his predecessor Donald Trump after the top U.S. court ordered that the "remain... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Bf66Cy

US And Allies Warn Of "High" Terror Threat At Kabul Airport

The United States warned crowds trying to access Kabul airport to leave the area, as Britain and Australia cited the "high threat" of a terrorist attack. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mzFgkO

US Embassy Alert Advises US Citizens Not To Go To Kabul Airport

The alert, posted on the embassy website, gave no reason for why it was issued. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/38feFkw

Trial suggests malaria sickness could be cut by 70%

Seasonal vaccines and drugs could save millions of young lives in Africa, researchers say.

The real victims of mass crypto-hacks that keep happening

Millions in Bitcoin and other digital coins are being stolen by hackers with victims left in limbo.

Why rent control isn’t working in Sweden

Young people are struggling to afford city living, and even the Swedes can't crack the problem.

The hard men removing squatters in Spain

Some squatters in Spain demand cash before leaving - so eviction firms have arisen to handle the talks.

Kenya's Deputy President Ruto campaigns for 'Hustler Nation'

Deputy President William Ruto is portraying himself as the champion of the poor ahead of elections.

Afghanistan: The 'undefeated' valley an hour from Kabul

The Panjshir Valley has been a flashpoint in Afghanistan's turbulent history - now it's happening again.

YouTube Says It Removed 1 Million "Dangerous" Videos On Covid-19

YouTube said in a blog post it relies on "expert consensus from health organizations," including the US Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, but noted that, in some cases,... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sKWZGO

Resistance Spreading In Afghanistan: Brother Of Anti-Taliban Group Leader

The comments by Ahmad Wali Massoud to AFP in Paris come as his nephew Ahmad Massoud, the son of the commander killed in 2001, seeks to lead -- alongside former vice-president Amrullah Saleh -- an... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2WpktFK

Gretchen Whitmer: Man sentenced over kidnap plot

Ty Garbin plotted to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan's Covid-19 restrictions.

Afghanistan: 'The pain of watching my country burn from afar'

Hundreds of Afghan have taken refuge in India but they are worried about their families back home.

Afghanistan: Taliban committed to post-deadline safe passage, US says

The US says it will hold the Taliban to a promise to let people leave Afghanistan after 31 August.

Up To 1,500 Americans May Still Need Evacuating From Afghanistan: Blinken

"We are aggressively reaching out to them multiple times a day through multiple channels of communication... to determine whether they still want to leave," Blinken told reporters. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3my9411

Joseph Stalin's Terror Mass Grave Unearthed In Ukraine

The remains of thousands of people believed to be victims of Stalin's Terror have been discovered in Ukraine's southern city of Odessa, local authorities said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gwXtLT

Leopard attacks model in German photoshoot

The 36-year-old woman was seriously wounded by the animal at a retirement home for show animals.

US Regulator Opens Boeing Safety Review Amid Reports Of Pressure

US air safety regulators will open a review of operations at Boeing after feedback from inspectors assigned to provide oversight for the government showed many feel unable to share their concerns. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DgEuiq

Breast Milk Of Vaccinated Mothers Have Antibodies That Fight Covid: Study

The breast milk of nursing mothers who have received the COVID-19 vaccine contains a significant supply of antibodies that may help protect nursing infants from the illness, according to a study. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kt05eX

Turkish Troops Leaving Afghanistan Despite Plans To Secure Kabul Airport

Turkey's defence ministry said Wednesday it had started pulling troops out of Afghanistan, apparently abandoning its plans to help secure Kabul's strategic airport. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DdMjWd

WHO Experts Say Urgent Search For Covid Origins "Stalled"

The search for the origins of the Covid pandemic that has killed millions and crippled economies is at a standstill even as time is running out, scientists charged with the task by the UN warned... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mz4gs3

Explained: Why Is August 31 The Date For US Pullout From Afghanistan

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he aims to have all US forces out of Afghanistan by August 31, ending a massive two-week airlift from the country at the risk of leaving potential evacuees... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3koixW4

Lawmakers From G-7 Want India To Be Invited To Meetings On Afghan Crisis

Influential lawmakers from the G-7 countries have urged that India should be invited to attend the bloc's meetings that seeks to develop a common and united front for global security and regional... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Be4vx5

US court rules asylum seekers must stay in Mexico

Asylum seekers must stay in Mexico while their claims are processed, the US Supreme Court rules.

US Will Complete Afghan Pullout By August 31: Joe Biden

"The sooner we can finish, the better," Joe Biden said of the plan to evacuate Americans, Afghan nationals and US troops from Taliban-controlled Kabul. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2XPsoMR

Afghanistan-Taliban Crisis Updates: Biden Says "On Pace" To Meet Deadline

Afghanistan-Taliban Crisis LIVE Updates: The Taliban takeover of the country last weekend shocked Western nations, coming just two weeks before the deadline for all troops to fully withdraw from the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BavQjK

Haiti earthquake: Mother mourns daughter killed during christening

Locals say 22 people died when a church collapsed during a mass christening.

China To Add "Xi Jinping Thought" To National Curriculum

Chinese President has sought to strengthen the ruling Chinese Communist Party's role in all areas of society, including its businesses, schools and cultural institutions since 2012. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jeiXPh

Could this solar farm be a climate change solution?

UN experts say rapid innovative solutions are needed to end our dependency on fossil fuels. Could this new project provide an answer?

Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine

The country is on the brink of experiencing the world's first "climate change famine", the UN says.

Bilal Sarwary: 'In the city I loved, suddenly nowhere was safe'

Journalist Bilal Sarwary saw the Taliban toppled in 2001 and his country reborn. So how does he feel now?

Afghanistan: How much opium is produced and what's the Taliban's record?

The Taliban claims opium poppy cultivation was stopped when it last held power in Afghanistan.

Tokyo Paralympics: The lowdown on being disabled in Japan

From moon riders to job quotas, three residents give the lowdown on being disabled in Japan.

Can the US crack down on fake vaccination cards?

As more people are asked to prove vaccination status, a black market in fake health cards has boomed.

Kamala Harris Delays Vietnam Trip After Mystery "Health Incident"

The CIA sees a "very strong possibility" that the syndrome is intentionally caused, and that Russia could be responsible, but is withholding definitive conclusions pending further investigation. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sId1kG

Biden: 'Taliban helping us get people out of Afghanistan'

The US says evacuation efforts to help people get out of Afghanistan are 'on pace' to meet a 31 August deadline.

4,000+ American Passport Holders, Families Evacuated From Afghanistan: US

US state department said that it has evacuated more than 4,000 American passport holders plus their families from Afghanistan in the ongoing airlift from Kabul. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mwavNA

World Bank "Deeply Concerned," Pauses Aid To Afghanistan

The World Bank has more than two dozen development projects ongoing in the country and has provided $5.3 billion since 2002, mostly in grants. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DeXsFX

House Democrats Advance Joe Biden's $5 Trillion In Spending Plans

The resolution paves the way for further negotiations over the $3.5 trillion measure with the aim of passing it by September 15. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yi9ElE

Afghanistan: 'The sooner we finish, the better,' says Joe Biden

The US president says US troops are on track to end evacuations by a 31 August deadline.

US House approves Biden's $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint

The resolution allows Mr Biden's Democrats to move forward with their domestic policy proposals.

US "On Pace" To End Afghan Mission By August 31: Joe Biden To G7

Joe Biden warned that meeting the deadline would depend on Taliban cooperation regarding evacuee access to Kabul airport from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2XK4ceM

Joe Biden Remarks On Afghanistan Delayed By 4.5 Hours: White House

President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on the final stages of the evacuation from Afghanistan at 4:30 pm (2030 GMT) on Tuesday, the White House said, after a delay of more than four hours. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2XKtKZc

Taliban Say No Evacuation Extension As G7 Meets On Afghan Crisis

Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers inisted on Tuesday that all foreign evacuations from the country must be completed by Aug. 31 while Western leaders said they would press the hardline Islamists to... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gvd0vx

Kamala Harris accuses China of coercion and intimidation

She is currently on a tour of the region as the US aims to reaffirm its commitment to the region.

US Ramps Up Afghan Evacuations After Taliban Warn Of "Red Line"

US troops led an increasingly desperate effort Tuesday to airlift thousands of people out of Kabul, after the Taliban warned they would allow foreign forces to carry out evacuations for just one more... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2WhVRyr

US Ramps Up Kabul Evacuation Efforts As August 31 Deadline Nears

The US military shuttled thousands more people through the Kabul airport over the past 12 hours, a White House official said Monday, as Washington attempts to complete a daring airlift by an August 31... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kkWT4N

Beijing Continues To "Coerce, Intimidate" In South China Sea: Harris

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday accused Beijing of continuing to "coerce" and "intimidate" in the South China Sea and pledged that Washington would pursue a free and open Indo Pacific. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2WlhCgN

US Evacuates 10,900 More People From Kabul: White House

The United States has evacuated another 10,900 people from Kabul, Afghanistan, since Monday morning, a White House official informed on Monday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zez1pZ

G7 Leaders Plan To Pledge Unity On Taliban Recognition, Sanctions: Report

Leaders of the G7 advanced economies are expected to pledge unity on whether or not to officially recognize or sanction the Taliban when they meet virtually to discuss Afghanistan on Tuesday,... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zcQCi7

No Bullet Holes, No Clue: US Family, Dog's Hiking Trail Deaths A Mystery

The mysterious deaths of a family and their dog on a California hiking trail were baffling investigators Monday, almost a week after their bodies were found. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gqYjtI

Australia Pandemic Panel Backs Reopening Targets Despite Sydney Outbreak

Australia can proceed with its reopening plans when the country reaches 70%-80% vaccination levels, the government's pandemic modelling adviser said, even as some states hinted they may not ease... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gnXf9K

Afghanistan: US under pressure over evacuation deadline

France, the UK and Germany all raise the possibility of troops staying beyond the end of August.

UK To Discuss Criminalising Entering Afghanistan: Report

The proposals to ban visits to Afghanistan will be discussed later this week. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jbsZRp

Afghan Evacuation Unlikely By August 31: US House Intel Panel Chief

US House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said he thinks it is very unlikely the evacuation of Afghanistan will be completed by August 31 deadline. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zgaCjC

Joe Biden Expected To Decide On Afghan Evacuation Deadline In 24 Hours

Joe Biden could signal his intentions at a virtual meeting of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Tuesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jbpCtJ

LIVE: Taliban Warn Of "Consequences" If US Extends Evacuation

Afghanistan-Taliban Crisis LIVE Updates: Taliban's statement came a day after US President Joe Biden said he still hopes to complete the "heartbreaking" evacuation from Afghanistan by the end of the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ybGRza

The Angolan soldier who became a London pub legend

Cesar Kimbirima fled Angola after being shot four times and spending five months in a coma.

Hakainde Hichilema: Zambia's new president inspires African opposition leaders

Long-suffering politicians hope to copy Hakainde Hichilema, who was elected at his sixth time attempt.

Will Continue To Help At-Risk Afghans Leave Past August 31: US

Afghanistan crisis: The United States' commitment to at-risk Afghans extends beyond President Joe Biden's August 31 deadline to withdraw from the country, a senior State Department official said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3y9H0D9

Climate change: Europe's extreme rains made more likely by humans

Heavy rainfall that led to deadly floods in Germany and Belgium was influenced by human induced warming.

VR helps Indians and Pakistanis visit their lost homes

Indians and Pakistanis who fled their homes during partition can now revisit their childhood - virtually.

Boris Johnson Speaks To Joe Biden On Kabul Evacuation Efforts

Afghanistan crisis: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden agreed on Monday to work together to ensure all those eligible to leave Afghanistan were able to. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3B3t0gg

Proud Boys leader sentenced for burning Black Lives Matter flag

Enrique Tarrio admitted to burning a Black Lives Matter flag, stolen from a church, in July.

Afghanistan: US aims to complete evacuations by deadline

Allies step up calls to extend a 31 August withdrawal, but the Taliban insist this will violate a deal.

US Mobilizes Commercial Airlines For Afghan Evacuation In Rare Measure

The dramatic evacuation of people fleeing Afghanistan will involve a US military-civilian alliance that dates back to 1951 but which has been activated only twice before: in 1990-1991 during the Gulf... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2XKuxcB

Taliban Near Resistance Stronghold Panjshir After Retaking 3 Nearby Areas

The Taliban were in position near the Panjshir valley and had retaken three districts in northern Afghanistan that fell to local militia groups last week, a spokesman said on Monday, though there were... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3j85qsE

French match abandoned after player hit by bottle

Nice versus Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet throws a bottle back into the crowd and fans storm the pitch.

Australia PM Backs Reopening Targets, Says Covid Lockdowns Unsustainable

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday the country must begin to ease strict COVID-19 restrictions once vaccination rates increase, with over half of all Australians enduring... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3zbGm9x

"I Don't Trust Anybody'': Joe Biden When Asked If He Believes Taliban

Taliban is seeking legitimacy and have made promises but Washington will see whether "they mean or not", said US President Joe Biden, adding that "I don''t trust anybody" when asked whether he... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kfwlC5

"Pak Played Key Role In Taliban Takeover Of Afghanistan": US Congressman

Pakistan and its intelligence service have played a key role in fostering the Taliban and allowing it to eventually take over Afghanistan, a top Republican lawmaker has alleged, stating that it is... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3y92sbA

Trump Says Afghan Crisis "Greatest Foreign Policy Humiliation": Report

Donald Trump told the massive crowd gathered in the deep-red state that "this would have never happened if I was president." from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kjbVIk

China Reports No New Local Covid Cases For First Time Since July

China's health authority reported on Monday that there were no new locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 for the first time since July, offering more signs that the current outbreak which began late... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ybLsBv

US Recruits Commercial Airlines To Help Move Afghanistan Evacuees

The United States has enlisted the help of six commercial airlines to help transport people after their evacuation from Afghanistan as Washington seeks to step up the pace of departures of Americans... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3B1lnH8

"Logical, Rational Decision": Biden On Troops Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Amid deepening crisis in Afghanistan, United States President Joe Biden defended his move to withdraw troops from the country, saying history will record this as a "logical, rational, and right... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3j6GnpD

Kamala Harris Visits Singapore To Deepen Ties, Counter China's Influence

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Singapore's leaders on Monday on the first working day of a trip to Southeast Asia aimed at bolstering ties as part of Washington's efforts to counter... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3D2UPXX

Afghanistan-Taliban Updates: US Directs Airlines To Aid Afghan Evacuation

Afghanistan-Taliban Updates: Eighteen civilian craft from American Airlines, Atlas, Delta, Omni, Hawaiian and United will aid dozens of military cargo transports involved in the evacuation, the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/382nyxx

Afghanistan crisis: 'Hey world, do you care what happens here?'

A young woman shares her fears a week after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

At Least 16 Dead In Flooding In US State Of Tennessee

Tennessee Floods: Rural roads, state highways and bridges were washed out and widespread power outages affected thousands of people. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3j4pdJs

Afghanistan: 'Women should fight for the right to work'

A leading campaigner for women's rights in Afghanistan was evacuated from Kabul last week, after going into hiding.

Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel

The German chancellor says Moscow could face sanctions if it uses Nord Stream 2 against Ukraine.

Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies

Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins.

Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia

The US vice-president's trip to the region falls in the shadow of a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Joe Biden Says Still Hoping For Afghanistan Airlift To End By August 31

US President Joe Biden said Sunday he was still planning to finalize the dramatic evacuation from Afghanistan by August 31. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3D8wWOt

Britain To Push For Sanctions On Taliban At G7 Meeting: Report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson currently leads the group that includes the United States, Italy, France, Germany, Japan and Canada. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2W8lu55

Afghanistan: US orders civilian jets to join evacuation

A Pentagon statement says 18 commercial aircraft will help with the evacuation effort.

Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island

More than 120,000 homes are without power as millions of people warned to expect significant damage.

C-17: The US military plane carrying Afghans to safety

A Boeing C-17 safely carried 823 Afghans from Kabul last week, a record number for that plane.

Climate Change Activists Target City Of London's Guildhall

Climate change activists climbed the outside of the headquarters of the City of London's government on Sunday as they began two weeks of protests focused on the capital's financial district. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sF1nqT

Turkey Can't Bear Afghan Refugee Burden For EU: Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey cannot bail out the EU by taking in Afghans who worked for Western countries in Afghanistan as the Taliban take power there, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2W7MXUx

Russian Rocket Launches 34 New UK Satellites

A Russian Soyuz rocket has blasted into space carrying 34 new satellites from British operator Oneweb, which aims to provide broadband internet everywhere in the world. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2XMluIl

Seven Killed In Chaos Near Kabul airport, Says UK Defence Ministry

Seven Afghan civilians have died in the chaos near Kabul airport, the British defence ministry said Sunday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3j90iVg

Sri Lanka Bans "Drunk Driving" Of Elephants In New Protection Law

Sri Lanka will issue captive elephants with their own biometric identity cards and ban their riders from drinking on the job under a wide-ranging new animal protection law. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ya97Cl

Myanmar Arrests 2 More Journalists As Post-Coup Media Crackdown Continues

Myanmar's military government has arrested two more local journalists, the army-owned television reported on Saturday, in the latest in a sweeping crackdown on the media since a Feb. 1 coup. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gmLsIC

Taliban Impose Some Order Around Kabul Airport: Witnesses

Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers imposed some order around chaotic Kabul airport on Sunday, making sure people formed orderly queues outside the main gates and not allowing crowds to gather at the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sCoIt7

Afghans Face "Impossible" Race Against Time To Flee Kabul

Tens of thousands of Afghans were racing Sunday to flee their country as the United States warned of security threats at Kabul's chaotic airport and the European Union said it was "impossible" to... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sAeJol

New Zealand Queries Virus Approach As Delta Outbreak Grows

New Zealand conceded its ambitious "Covid zero" elimination strategy may no longer be viable Sunday, as an outbreak of the virulent Delta variant continued to spread. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kv64A3

US Urges Leaders To Virtually Attend UN Session Amid Rise In Covid Cases

Amid the surging Delta variant of Covid, US has urged world leaders to deliver their statements to the UN General Assembly's annual session next month by video, to ensure that the high-level week... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3goVKIp

Air Force Special Flight From Kabul Lands At Hindon Air Base Near Delhi

A special repatriation flight by the Indian Air Force - carrying 168 passengers, including 107 Indians - landed at the Hindon air base near Delhi from Kabul. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kgDFNM

Kamala Harris Begins Asia Trip Amid Afghan Crisis

Vice President Kamala Harris began a trip to Asia Sunday where she will offer reassurances of Washington's commitment to the region after the chaotic US pullout from Afghanistan and Taliban takeover. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3k7sAi4

US, Germany Advise Against Travel To Kabul Airport Amid Evacuation Chaos

The United States and Germany told their citizens in Afghanistan on Saturday to avoid travelling to Kabul airport, citing security risks as thousands of desperate people gathered trying to flee almost... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2UDputv

Australia's PM Defends Lockdown Strategy Until Majority Vaccinated

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday defended the country's lockdown strategy to combat coronavirus outbreaks until at least 70% of the population is fully vaccinated. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3813PhZ

Elaine Thompson-Herah runs second fastest time in women's 100m history

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah runs the second fastest time in women's 100m history as she clocks 10.54 seconds in Eugene.

Israeli Aircraft Strike Hamas Sites In Gaza After Border Clashes

A 13-year-old boy, who was shot in the head, was critically injured in the attack, Gaza's health ministry said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mmpmd7

Kenya holds biggest ever animal census

All wildlife on land and sea is being counted to help Kenya's conservation plans and tourism.

Dorothy Butler Gilliam: 'I am not a maid, I am a reporter'

The first black female reporter on the Washington Post says some colleagues would pretend not to know her.

Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches

Despite a huge military budget, oil-rich Algeria is ill-equipped to tackle annual fires.

Hurricane Grace kills eight as it rips through eastern Mexico

The powerful storm brings torrential rain and high winds, causing power cuts and flooding.

Biden's week of blame and tumult after Kabul fall

How the fall of Kabul stunned the Biden administration and spawned the worst week of his presidency.

"Tragic, Dangerous": UK's Tony Blair Blasts "Abandonment" Of Afghanistan

Tony Blair said Western allies' current strategy would harm them long-term. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2UEXtSk

New York City On Alert As Hurricane Henri Threatens US Coast

A swath of the US East Coast, including New York City, was under alert Saturday, as storm Henri was upgraded to what could be the first hurricane in 30 years to hit New England. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/382SaiC

Impossible To Evacuate All Allied Afghans By August 31: Top EU Official

"It's mathematically impossible" for the US and its allies to evacuate tens of thousands of their Afghan personnel and families by August 31, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned Saturday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sDmxp6

Take In Afghan Refugees: EU Chief Appeals To Members

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday appealed to European Union states to take in Afghan refugees flown out from Kabul, promising financial support from Brussels. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3B0sU93

Turmoil in Afghanistan hits close to home in America too

Christine's husband was killed in Afghanistan - she's horrified by the Taliban's return to power.

World Bank's Kabul-Based Staff Evacuated To Pakistan: Report

The World Bank Group's Kabul-based staff and their immediate families have been safely evacuated to Islamabad, according to an internal staff memo issued on Friday and seen by Reuters. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3D52Z1X

Block Revival Of Trump 'Remain In Mexico' Policy: Biden To Supreme Court

Biden administration on Friday asked U.S. Supreme Court to block a judge's ruling that would force the government to resume a contested program that forced tens of thousands of migrants to wait in... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2Wb8yeB

'I play carrom with my feet'

Twenty-three-year-old Harshad Gothankar was born without arms, but he is now a state carrom champion.

How Afghanistan's media is changing under Taliban rule

The Taliban are currently on a media offensive but does their rhetoric match what’s happening on the ground?

Afghan crisis: Russia plans for new era with Taliban rule

While Western governments raced to get their people out, Russia appears unfazed by the takeover.

Family of American taken by Taliban beg for return

Mark Frerichs, 59, one of the last Americans kidnapped by the Taliban, is stuck in Afghanistan.

Taliban Websites Disappear From Internet, Reason Unclear: Report

The official websites of the Taliban, who swept to power in Afghanistan on the back of a lightning offensive last week, appeared to have vanished from the internet late on Friday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3z8AFcx

Attack On US Forces Will Be Met With Swift Response: Biden Warns Taliban

US is going to retain a laser focus on its counterterrorism mission in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said Friday and warned the Taliban of a forceful response to any attack on American forces or... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CXr7Dw

"We Have Hours": US Army Veteran Pushes For Rescue Of Afghan Interpreter

Fearing there may only be hours to stave off a capture, a former U.S. army captain who served in the war in Afghanistan is lobbying for the rescue of his former interpreter. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sHszFp

Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked

Global trade was disrupted in March when the massive container ship became stuck in the waterway.

Poison algae may have killed California family, police say

A family of three may have been killed by toxic algae blooms on a hiking trail, investigators say.

US Says A Dozen Countries To Let Kabul Evacuation Flights Transit

The U.S. government said on Friday that a dozen countries, from Europe to the Middle East and Central Asia, will allow Americans and others evacuated from Kabul to transit their territory as it steps... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3z7PMD0

UK To Offer Covid Vaccines To Arriving Afghans

The United Kingdom will provide vaccines against COVID-19 to Afghans coming to the country, the government said on Friday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2XEIBEx

Evacuations Have Resumed From Kabul After Hours-Long Halt: Pentagon

Evacuation flights have resumed from Kabul airport after a halt of several hours due to overcrowding at a staging base in Qatar, the Pentagon said on Friday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kayjDQ

Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape

Scenes of chaos and panic continue in Kabul as thousands still crowd the airport.

Nine Afghan girl robotics team members safe in Qatar

The all-girls team, known as the "Afghan Dreamers" have made headlines around the world.

US Troops Exited Kabul Airport To Retrieve 169 People: Pentagon

US troops briefly exited Kabul airport at one point during ongoing evacuation operations to retrieve 169 people from inside the city, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Friday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3B3Np4V

Allies Not Questioning US "Credibility" Over Afghan Withdrawal: Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said Friday he has not seen America's allies question US credibility over the conduct of its withdrawal from Afghanistan as the Taliban took over the country. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2W78wUG

'They will kill me': Desperate Afghans seek way out after Taliban takeover

Many Afghans are desperate to escape after the Taliban takeover. Some fear there is no way out.

Rafael Nadal: Spaniard ends 2021 season because of foot injury

Spain's 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has ended his 2021 season because of a foot injury.

Joe Biden to Americans in Afghanistan: 'We will get you home'

Mr Biden has come under intense criticism amid the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

Kabul Evacuation Among "Most Difficult" In History: Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said Friday he could not guarantee the final outcome of the emergency evacuation from Kabul's airport, calling it one of the most "difficult" airlift operations ever. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gkkSjn

Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 August 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

LIVE Updates: Taliban Urge Afghan Unity As Protests Spread To Kabul

The Taliban called on Afghanistan's imams to urge unity when they hold their first Friday prayers since the Islamist group seized control of the country, as protests against the takeover spread to... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ghZhbt

Afghanistan: Taliban carrying out door-to door manhunt, report says

The militants are searching for those who worked with Nato forces, a UN document warns.

New York officer rescues fallen man from subway train

A bystander captured the harrowing moments after a passenger fell unconscious from the platform.

Amazon 'planning to open department stores in US'

According to reports, the e-commerce giant wants to branch further into High Street retail by opening several big stores.

Paralympics: Palak Kohli on preparing for Tokyo 2020

Palak Kohli is the only Indian para-badminton player to be competing in three categories in Tokyo.

Quiz of the week: Rude place names and noisy ice-cream vans

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

Taliban and women: Kabul university student on fears for future

A Kabul university student tells the BBC how she is wiping out all traces of her previous life.

Drag Race UK queens on battles with Brexit and Covid

The latest British series features its first ever female drag queen, and a familiar face.

Syria Says Air Defence Shot Down Israeli Missiles: Report

Syria's air defence system engaged "hostile targets" over the capital Damascus late Thursday, state news agency SANA reported, with a military source claiming they were Israeli missiles. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3xZWc5J

Israel To Begin Covid Booster Shots For Over 40 Year-Olds

Israelis aged 40 and over will be able to receive coronavirus vaccine booster shots starting this weekend, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz said Thursday, as the country battles a spike in infections. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3misVB6

Taliban Desire For Recognition Is Only Leverage Point, Says UN Chief

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday the Taliban's desire for international recognition is the Security Council's only leverage to press for inclusive government and respect for... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2W9QzoP

Man Who Threatened To Detonate Bomb On US Capitol Hill Surrenders

A man who threatened to set off a bomb on Washington's Capitol Hill surrendered to police Thursday, ending an hours-long standoff that rattled lawmakers still shaken by January's pro-Trump... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3stRwEg

"Don't Justify Terrorism, Don't Glorify Terrorists": S Jaishankar At UN

India told UN Security Council that countries should not place "blocks and holds" without any reason on requests to designate terrorists, warning that any double standards and distinctions between... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3D1y06J

15 Arrested For Harassing, Molesting YouTuber Girl In Pakistan

Police in Pakistan on Thursday arrested 15 people allegedly involved in the sexual assault of a YouTuber girl on Independence Day at the historic Minar-i-Pakistan, after the incident sparked... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3z33ZRM

Pregnant Women Don't Get More Severe Symptoms After Covid Vaccine: Study

Pregnant and nursing women who receive the COVID-19 vaccine do not experience symptoms any more severe than their non-pregnant counterparts, according to a survey over 17,000 individuals. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3y2bdUH

Zaki Anwari: Afghan footballer falls to death from US plane in Kabul

Zaki Anwari, 19, had played for Afghanistan's national youth team before trying to flee the country.

Afghanistan: Protesters wave national flag at Independence Day protests

Afghan protesters mark Independence Day with the national flag, days after the Taliban takeover.

The treacherous road to Kabul's airport

As thousands try to flee Afghanistan, the main route to the capital's airport has become treacherous.

Young Afghan Footballer Among Men Who Fell To Death From US Plane

An Afghan footballer who played for the national youth team fell to his death after trying to cling to a US plane airlifting people out of Taliban-controlled Kabul, a sports federation said Thursday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ggTaUQ

China In Talks With Taliban, Calls Them More "Rational" Than Before

China said it is in talks with Taliban and called for an "objective judgement" on their actions after it seized power in Afghanistan, saying the terrorist group appears to be more "clear eyed and... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yXRLtA

Russia's Putin, Italy's Draghi and France's Macron Discuss Afghanistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed Afghanistan in separate phone calls on Thursday, highlighting the importance of... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3iYwAlF

5-Year-Old Afghan Refugee Boy Dies In UK Hotel Fall

A five-year-old boy who recently arrived in Britain from Afghanistan died after falling out of a hotel window in northern England, British police confirmed on Thursday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3y1omNU

US Troops To Stay In Afghanistan To Evacuate "All Americans": Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said Wednesday that US troops could stay in Afghanistan beyond their August 31 withdrawal deadline if necessary to evacuate all Americans from the country. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3stZxZH

No Way To Leave Afghanistan "Without Chaos", Says Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said Wednesday that "chaos" was inevitable once the United States decided to leave Afghanistan after two decades of war. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yZeaGR

Joe Biden Says US Having "Difficulty" Getting Allies Out Of Afghanistan

President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the Taliban was cooperating with evacuation of Americans and foreigners from Kabul, but US forces were facing "difficulty" in getting Afghan allies out. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sskqo6

Taliban Violating Promises On Afghans' Access To Airport, Says US

The United States is pressing the Taliban to let Afghans flee through the US-controlled airport as they have promised, after reports they have violated those assurances, Deputy Secretary of State... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2UttqwK

Kuwait To Resume Commercial Flights With India, Egypt

Kuwait will resume commercial flights with India and Egypt, among other countries, while adhering to the COVID-19 measures set by a ministerial committee, a cabinet statement said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2W6PwpF

Nothing Indicated Afghan Collapse In 11 Days: Top US General

The Pentagon's top general defended on Wednesday the US military's response to the Taliban's breakneck seizure of power in Afghanistan, saying no one foresaw the collapse of US-trained Afghan forces... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3styYUA

WHO Slams Wealthy Nations' Rush Towards COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

The World Health Organization condemned Wednesday the rush by wealthy countries to provide Covid vaccine booster shots, while millions around the world have yet to receive a single dose. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3k7Bmg4

Confident China Will Cooperate On Covid Origins Probe: WHO

Just days after Beijing rejected calls for a renewed probe into the origins of Covid-19, the World Health Organization said Wednesday it remained confident China would cooperate in the investigation. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2UzGLnq

Afghanistan: 'I feel lucky to leave but we must not forget those left behind'

The UK government says 306 UK nationals and 2,052 Afghans have been flown out of the country so far.

Delta Variant Surging In Areas With Low COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage: WHO

Circulation of the Delta variant in areas of low vaccination is driving transmission of COVID-19 around the world, World Health Organization officials said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2W7LoFG

Taliban Cannot Access Afghanistan's Reserves: Central Bank Chief

Despite its swift takeover of the government in Afghanistan, the Taliban will not have access to most of the nation's cash and gold stocks, the central bank chief said Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2XEzrrN

UN Starts Moving Some Staff Members Out Of Afghanistan

The United Nations on Wednesday started moving up to a third of its international staff out of Afghanistan to Kazakhstan, but stressed the world body is "committed to staying and delivering in support... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3y1ziep

EU Must Take In Afghans Under "Immediate Threat", Says Official

EU countries must take in Afghans under "immediate threat" after the victory of the Taliban, especially women and girls, the European commissioner for home affairs said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/37SaM4X

Taliban's Statements Suggest Problems Can Be Fixed Via Talks: Russia

Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that the Taliban's initial statements and actions suggested Afghanistan's internal problems could be settled through negotiations involving all local... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3z1h1Px

Taliban Go Door-To-Door Telling Fearful Afghans To Work

Armed Taliban members knocked on doors in cities across Afghanistan on Wednesday, witnesses said, telling fearful residents to return to their jobs a day after the terroristsannounced they wanted to... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3iXUain

"No Longer A Figure In Afghanistan": US After Ashraf Ghani Vows To Return

The United States reiterated Wednesday that it did not see Ashraf Ghani as a player in Afghanistan, after the ousted president vowed to return. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/37Ri4G5

Taliban Face Critical Need For International Aid

The Taliban have promised to improve Afghanistan's economy, but to do that the new regime will need foreign aid -- and there is no guarantee it will get the funds it needs. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2W61W0w

Will Not Allow Taliban If US Changed Designation, Says Facebook

Facebook may not lift its ban on the Taliban even if the United States stops imposing sanctions on the group, which has rapidly taken control of Afghanistan, the social media company's policy chief... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3z1plyO

Islamic Scholars To Decide Role Of Women In Afghanistan, Says Taliban

A senior Taliban leader has said that the role of women in Afghanistan, including their right to work and education and how they should dress, would ultimately be decided by a council of Islamic... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3AXIqCN

'It was very emotional on the plane out of Afghanistan'

Afghan businesswoman Hassina Syed speaks of her relief at getting out on a British military plane.

Afghanistan: Hard lessons to be learned for Nato, says Stoltenberg

It was a tragedy Afghan security forces collapsed so fast, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says.

Ashraf Ghani Says 'In Talks To Return' To Afghanistan After Fleeing

Former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani said on Wednesday he supports talks between the Taliban and top former government officials, and that he was "in talks to return" home after seeking refuge in the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2VXerfr

NATO Ministers To Hold Video Talks On Afghanistan

NATO foreign ministers will hold an emergency videoconference on Friday to discuss the unfolding situation in Afghanistan and what steps they can take, the alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3geM9Uu

How latte art in South Africa led to a job from hell in Oman

A South African barista was offered a dream opportunity in Oman but unknowingly signed away his freedoms.

Taliban victory will test India, and peace in South Asia

How India engages with the Taliban after their rout of Afghanistan could determine the region's fate.

Human Remains Found In Landing Gear Of Military Flight From Kabul: US

The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday that it was investigating the circumstances surrounding human remains that were found in the wheel well of one of its C-17s that flew out of Kabul amid the chaos of... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gbtpVW

Haiti Earthquake Death Count Rises To 1,941: Officials

The death toll from a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti has risen to 1,941, the Caribbean nation's civil protection agency said Tuesday, as a tropical storm brought torrential downpours on... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yYh5zx

UK Aims To Start Trade Talks With India This Year

The United Kingdom said on Tuesday it aims to start negotiations for a trade agreement with India by the end of the year. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3iRYkIu

Hundreds Throw Pak Woman In Air On Independence Day, Tear Clothes: Report

A woman TikToker in Pakistan has alleged that her clothes were torn and she was thrown into the air by hundreds of people who also assaulted her on the occasion of Independence Day here, media reports... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3m6iVLk

Biden, Boris Johnson To Hold Virtual G7 Summit On Afghanistan

US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed the crisis in Afghanistan on Tuesday and agreed on convening a virtual summit of the G7 leaders, the White House said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2XpCGmD

Afghanistan: Mysterious Taliban spokesman finally shows his face

The spokesman has appeared in public for the first time. But is there more than one Zabihullah Mujahid?

Afghanistan: What's the impact of Taliban's return on international order?

What is the diplomatic fallout and how allies and rivals are looking at the US following the Taliban takeover?

Sri Lanka Signs $308 Million-Loan Agreement With China

Sri Lanka on Tuesday signed a loan agreement with China worth 2 billion Renminbi (USD 308 million) to support its COVID-19 response, economic revival and financial stability, the Chinese embassy said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3APZb2F

May Continue Diplomacy In Afghanistan After August 31 If "Safe": US

The United States is open to maintaining its diplomatic presence at Kabul's airport after a withdrawal deadline at the end of the month if conditions permit, a State Department spokesman said Tuesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2W1S4p3

Taliban Gained "Fair Amount" Of US Defense Equipment: White House

The White House acknowledged Tuesday that the Taliban had amassed a significant amount of US military equipment after seizing control of Afghanistan following two decades of war with American forces. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yW9GRB

California man sues after being startled by dumpster-diving bear

A dumpster-diving bear allegedly "startled" the man and caused him to fall and hurt himself.

Afghanistan: Female Kabul resident fears for future under Taliban

A woman shares her story of the day the Taliban arrived - and why she has lost all hope.

US Intel Had Warned Of Possible Taliban Takeover Of Afghanistan: Report

US intelligence agencies had warned of the prospect of a Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and a rapid collapse of the Afghan military, according to a leading American daily. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3D63kBA

UN Human Rights Council To Discuss Afghanistan On August 24

The United Nations Human Rights Council announced Tuesday it will hold a special session on Afghanistan on August 24 to address the "serious human rights concerns" following the Taliban takeover. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3AOeuc7

Biden Has Not Spoken To Other World Leaders Since Kabul Fall: White House

US President Joe Biden has not spoken with any of his fellow world leaders since Kabul fell to the Taliban, the White House said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2XvuKAl

YouTube Says It Bans Accounts Believed To Be Owned By The Taliban

Alphabet Inc's YouTube said on Tuesday it bans accounts believed to be owned and operated by the Taliban, as US social media companies scrambled to publicly clarify their rules on the group that is in... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3iT2eRq

Taliban Promised Safe Passage Of Civilians To Kabul Airport: White House

The United States said Tuesday the Taliban had promised safe passage for thousands of civilians seeking to reach Kabul airport with a view to leaving Afghanistan. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2VXisAy

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry On Afghanistan Crisis, Haiti Earthquake

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have spoken out regarding the Taliban seizing power in Afghanistan, as well as calamity-stricken Haiti. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/37VBNnK

Video: In Desperate Bid To Escape, Afghan Men Hang Onto Planes Taking Off

A crowd crouching on the wing of a plane as it taxies down the runway, one of them recording the moment on a cellphone -- a new video has emerged that starkly captures the desperation of Afghans to... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3iRtM9M

Afghanistan: 'Was my role in Afghan War worth it?'

US military veterans say the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was "tragic" but "inevitable".

"They Can't Silence Us": Some Afghan Women Defiant As Taliban Return

Afghan women and girls who have won freedoms they could not have dreamt of under the last Taliban rule that ended 20 years ago are desperate not to lose them now they are back in power. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sokuoS

Kabul Airport Reopened For Evacuation Operations: US General

The Kabul airport reopened early Tuesday morning Afghanistan time after being closed for hours by US forces following a breakdown in security on the tarmac that interrupted evacuation operations, a US... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3maiVdc

Death Count In Massive Haiti Earthquake Rises To Over 1,400: Officials

The preliminary count of the 7.2 magnitude quake that struck southwestern Haiti rose Monday to 1,419 dead and more than 6,900 injured, according to the country's civil protection agency. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3xMzApq

US Says Afghan Government Ties Depend On "Actions Of Taliban"

The United States said Monday that it would only recognize a Taliban government in Afghanistan if it respects the rights of women and shuns extremist movements such as Al-Qaeda. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2W4DoFw

Biden defends US withdrawal from Afghanistan

"How many more American lives is it worth?" says the president at the White House.

Bezos sues Nasa over its deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX

Mr Bezos's Blue Origin says it was unfairly treated after being excluded from lunar landing contract.

US increases food stamp aid for poorer Americans

The increase of about $36 (£26) per person, per month, is the largest in the programme's history.

Twitter's new design to get fix after headache complaints

Unveiled last week, the redesign involved high-contrast colours and a custom-designed font, Chirp.

Afghanistan: Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen calls the BBC - interview in full

A spokesman for the Taliban, Suhail Shaheen, called the BBC's Yalda Hakim, live on air.

Afghanistan: Why is there a war?

As foreign forces pull out after 20 years of war, what did it achieve and what happens next?

Afghanistan: In pictures: Kabul - a day after Taliban takeover

Kabul - the Afghan capital - is quiet in some parts, but chaotic at the airport where thousands are trying to flee.

Biden Says Afghan Quagmire Would Have Helped Russia, China

US President Joe Biden said Monday that a longer war in Afghanistan would have benefited China and Russia, even as his top diplomat consulted the two adversaries on the swift Taliban victory. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3xSEOzR

Joe Biden Vows "Devastating" Response If Taliban Attack US Interests

US President Joe Biden warned the Taliban Monday not to disrupt or threaten the evacuation of thousands of American diplomats and Afghan translators at the Kabul airport. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3APKRay

"Leadership Was Missing" In Afghan Government: Pentagon

The rapid collapse of the Afghan government and military to the Taliban was due to the lack of leadership, despite years of aid and training by the United States, the Pentagon said Monday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/37Ll06P

Pfizer Submits Initial Data For Covid Vaccine Booster Authorization

Pfizer Inc and its German partner BioNTech SE have submitted to U.S. regulators the initial data from an early-stage trial toward seeking authorization of a booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine, the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sqWod9

US Warns Against Travel To Turkey Amid Covid, Eases India Advisory

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned on Monday against travel to Turkey because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases in that nation but eased its advisory for India. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mmDBPt

UN Security Council Pushes For Talks To Form New Afghan Government

The U.N. Security Council on Monday called for talks to create a new government in Afghanistan and an end to fighting and abuse after U.N. chief Antonio Guterres warned of "chilling" curbs on human... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3AHsvIo

US Middle East Forces Chief Met Taliban In Doha: Pentagon Official

The head of the US Central Command, General Kenneth McKenzie, told Taliban in Doha Sunday not to attack the Kabul airport, a US defense official said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3xRplAd

'Not An Enemy' Any More: Why Russia Is Courting The Taliban

While many countries are scrambling to empty their embassies and remove their staff from Afghanistan, Russia is staying put -- it has long prepared for the arrival of the Taliban in Kabul. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3m8dyLJ

US Secretary Of State Calls China, Russia On Afghan Collapse

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday discussed the collapse of Afghanistan's Western-backed government with China and Russia, frequent US adversaries that have moved quickly to work with the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3g5pz0E

46 Afghan Aircraft "Forcibly Landed" In Country, Says Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan said Monday that it forced the landing of 46 Afghan aircraft carrying 585 troops that illegally crossed its border on a weekend which saw the Afghan government swept away by the Taliban. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3iPszzO

US Faces Heat From Allies Over Afghanistan "Debacle"

Allies and critics alike on Monday condemned the United States over the botched end to its 20-year NATO campaign in Afghanistan, with a leading German politician slamming the pullout as "the biggest... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jYlLPQ

Iran Made Progress On Uranium Metal Despite Objections: Nuclear Watchdog

Iran has made progress in its work on enriched uranium metal, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said in a report to member states on Monday seen by Reuters, despite Western warnings that such work threatens... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3AOepVW

NATO Envoys To Hold Emergency Talks On Afghan Crisis On Tuesday

NATO envoys will hold emergency talks on Tuesday on the situation in Afghanistan as Western powers scramble to evacuate personnel from Kabul after the Taliban takeover, an alliance official said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3iOzyZV

US Lowers Flag At Kabul Embassy, Secures Airport

The United States lowered the flag on its embassy in Kabul and has relocated almost all staff to the airport, where US forces are taking over air traffic control, officials said Sunday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3xPDcqz

Roadblocks Erected In Sydney As Australia Battles Delta Outbreak

Hundreds of unarmed defence personnel joined thousands of extra police to set up roadblocks and enforce COVID-19 lockdown rules in parts of Sydney on Monday, while dozens of new venues were added to a... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yThdQQ

Taliban Spokesman Says "War Is Over In Afghanistan": Report

The spokesman for the Taliban's political office on Sunday declared the war was over in Afghanistan and called for peaceful relations with the international community. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ySHYVD

There and back again: The epic adventures of China's wandering elephants

After a mammoth journey across the country the pack of pachyderms are finally heading home.

Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?

Why artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by the legal profession.

Afghanistan conflict: As Kabul falls, Biden backlash grows

Soldiers, statesmen and Afghan-Americans criticise the president - but how will the public react?

Nigeria's Kano state moves to ban mannequin heads on Islamic grounds

The Islamic police in Kano, Nigeria, say shop dummies with heads symbolise "idolatry" and are banned.

Death Count In Massive Haiti Earthquake Jumps To Over 1,200

The death count in Haiti's powerful earthquake jumped to over 1,200 on Sunday, as crews desperately dug through collapsed buildings for survivors in the Caribbean nation still reeling from its... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/37IL96v

India's dancing cop becomes internet star

An Indian police officer has become a social media sensation because of his viral dance videos.

The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows

Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach.

Why is Israel demolishing homes in East Jerusalem?

Israel says the homes were built without planning permission and it is to try to keep East Jerusalem in order.

Donald Trump Calls For Joe Biden To Resign Over Afghanistan Mess

Former US president Donald Trump called for his successor Joe Biden to resign on Sunday over the swift takeover of Afghanistan by Taliban militants, as US troops withdrew from the country after nearly... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2VZEbqQ

Afghanistan: People flee Kabul as Taliban overrun cities

Roads out of the Afghan capital have been choked with traffic as people try to escape a Taliban takeover.

Exercise "Restraint", Protect Women's Rights: UN Chief To Taliban

The UN called on the Taliban to exercise restraint Sunday, and particularly to protect the rights of women and girls, after the militants entered Kabul and cemented their grip on the country. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3m6rF3W

Joe Biden Sends 1,000 More US Troops To Kabul To Aid Evacuations

US President Joe Biden on Sunday authorized the deployment of another 1,000 US troops to Kabul to aid in the effort to evacuate thousands of US and Afghan civilians, a Pentagon official said, as the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3AKbCgu

Canada's Justin Trudeau Calls Snap Elections On September 20

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday announced snap elections for September 20 to seek a new mandate to steer the nation's pandemic exit, much to the dismay of his rival parties. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2Uit7om

"Several Hundred" US Embassy Employees Evacuated From Afghanistan

Several hundred employees of the US embassy in Kabul have been evacuated from Afghanistan, a US defense official said Sunday, as the Taliban entered the capital. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CNQAzb

Canada election: Trudeau calls snap summer campaign

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau goes to the polls two years early, here's what you need to know.

Roger Federer will be out 'for many months' as he prepares for further knee surgery

Tennis great Roger Federer says he will be sidelined for "many months" as he prepares to have further knee surgery.

Will Taliban take country back to past, asks John Simpson

What sort of nation will Afghanistan be after 2021, asks the BBC's world affairs editor John Simpson.

German Military Planes To Head To Kabul Overnight To Evacuate Citizens

Germany on Sunday shuttered its embassy in Kabul and prepared to send A400M military transport planes to Afghanistan to evacuate as many Germans and local Afghan helpers as possible, after Taliban... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3srImYY

President Ghani Says Fled Afghanistan To Prevent "Flood Of Bloodshed"

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said that he had fled the country on Sunday to "prevent a flood of bloodshed", as the Taliban entered the capital, capping a lightning offensive across the country. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CZAW47

Taliban Should Not Be Recognised As Afghan Government, Says Britain

Nobody should bilaterally recognise the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today, adding it was clear that there would be a new administration in the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/37HJSMU

Emergency United Nations Meeting On Afghanistan Planned, Says Russia

Russia is working with other countries to hold an emergency UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan as the Taliban completes its military takeover of the country, foreign ministry official Zamir... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CP902M

Russian President Vladimir Putin Greets India On 75th Independence Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his warm greetings to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CHC8bY

Taliban Enter Kabul, "Coming From All Sides," Say Afghan Official: Report

Taliban insurgents entered the Afghanistan capital Kabul on Sunday, an interior ministry official said, as the United States evacuated diplomats from its embassy by helicopter. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3AKWVcO

Haiti struck by deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti, killing at least 304 people.

Independence Day: Key takeaways from PM Modi's speech

India is celebrating 75 years of independence as it continues to battle coronavirus.

At Least 20 Dead, Dozens Injured In Lebanon Fuel Tanker Explosion

At least 20 people were killed and nearly 80 others wounded when a fuel tanker exploded in Lebanon's northern region of Akkar, the Red Cross and state media said on Sunday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CYpg1x

Torrential Rain Lashes Japan, Three Feared Dead After Landslide

Torrential rain lashed much of Japan on Sunday, submerging roads and buildings in the western part of the country, while three people were feared dead after a landslide in central Nagano prefecture. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3iMwU6T

Afghan conflict: Taliban control all key cities except Kabul

The militant group takes the eastern city of Jalalabad without a fight as it closes in on the capital.

Taliban Capture Jalalabad, Kabul Only Main City In Afghan Control: Report

The Taliban took control of the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad early Sunday, effectively leaving the capital Kabul as the last major urban area under government control. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3shGiCA

Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante?

Think you’re safe being an anonymous TikTok troll or cyber bully? Meet your worst nightmare.

'My night in notorious Nazi collaborator Quisling's cabin'

When Ben McPherson realised he could rent Vidkun Quisling's cabin, it struck him as weird. His Norwegian wife disagreed.

'This was a race and we lost': How US doctors really feel about Covid surge

Healthcare workers react to the growing rise of Covid patients in US hospitals despite vaccines.

Ethiopia: What do we know about aid going into Tigray?

Who's preventing desperately needed aid supplies reaching Ethiopia's Tigray region?

Polish law on property stolen by Nazis angers Israel

A new law will make it harder for people to recover property lost in World War Two.

Sri Lankan teenager builds solar-powered tuk-tuk from scraps

Piranawan, 15, from Sri Lanka spent eight months of his Covid lockdown making his eco-friendly vehicle.

'How I found out my dad was a best-selling sex writer'

Sara Faith Alterman was always close to her father. Then she learned he was concealing a secret.

Joe Biden Increases US Deployment To Afghanistan, Warns Taliban

US President Joe Biden on Saturday increased the number of American troops being sent to Afghanistan to help evacuate embassy personnel and Afghan civilians, and warned the Taliban, who were headed... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2VNDW2d

Haiti Earthquake Death Count Rises To 227: Official

The death count from an earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday has jumped to 227, the country's civil protection agency said, having initially reported 29 deaths. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2VVUBkl

Zambia election: President claims vote was not free and fair

Early results show Edgar Lungu, who is seeking a second term, trailing rival Hakainde Hichilema.

Rahul Gandhi: Twitter restores Congress party member accounts

Rahul Gandhi and opposition allies had been suspended for sharing photos of a rape victim's parents.

Taliban Capture Major City In Northern Afghanistan, Draw Closer To Kabul

Taliban forces captured a major city in northern Afghanistan on Saturday, sending Afghan forces fleeing, and drew closer to Kabul, where Western countries scrambled to evacuate their citizens from the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yMXcM1

Canada To Resettle 20,000 ''Vulnerable'' Sikhs, Hindus From Afghanistan

The Canadian government has announced that it will permanently re-settle 20,000 "vulnerable" Afghans, including Sikhs and Hindus, who are fleeing the war-torn country amidst a deadly offensive... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/37KK3qG

At Least 29 Dead In Haiti Earthquake, Emergency Declared

A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti early Saturday, killing at least 29 people and toppling buildings in the disaster-plagued Caribbean nation still recovering from a devastating 2010... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3xOtxAu

Nanci Griffith: Folk and country singer-songwriter dies aged 68

The Grammy-winning artist was best known for her influential career in folk and country music.

US Troops Arrive In Afghan Capital To Assist Evacuations

American troops have flown into Kabul to help evacuate embassy personnel and other civilians in the Afghan capital, a U.S. official said on Saturday, a day after Taliban insurgents seized the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3AMFKI9

India, Other Nations Won't Recognise Government By Force In Afghanistan

India, Germany, Qatar, Turkey and several other nations have reaffirmed to not recognise any government in Afghanistan that is imposed through the use of military force and called for an immediate end... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/37ECGB1

Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty sued by sex assault victim

The woman claims the couple harassed her to try to make her recant accusations against Kenneth Petty.

Nicaragua: Police raid offices of La Prensa newspaper

It comes a day after La Prensa said authorities were withholding its supplies of paper and ink.

US Issues New Terrorism Threat Warning Ahead Of 9/11 Anniversary

The US Department of Homeland Security issued a new terrorism threat advisory on Friday ahead of the anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks and amid a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2XmzpVb

US Man Killed His 2 Children Over "Serpent DNA": FBI

An American father charged with killing his two children with a spear fishing gun claims he was "enlightened" by QAnon and other conspiracy theories and was saving the world from "monsters" who had... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CIleu1

Taliban Near Gates Of Kabul As Embassies Prepare For Evacuations

The Taliban seized more major cities on Friday as they raced towards full control of Afghanistan and inched closer to Kabul, with the United States preparing to airlift thousands of people a day out... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/37GrALX

Afghans living under Taliban lament loss of freedoms

Afghans in Taliban-controlled provinces describe life under its fundamentalist Islamist rule.

Myanmar: The woman who jumped to her death while fleeing police

Wai Wai Myint was among five people who jumped out of a building while fleeing a police raid in Myanmar.

Viewpoint: Why Twitter got it wrong in Nigeria

Complex issues have been raised about policing speech and censoring unpopular voices.

Afghanistan: Journalist Anisa Shaheed refuses to give in to Taliban

Anisa Shaheed fears women's freedoms will be curbed again if the Taliban come to power.

Climate change: Does Germany produce double the UK's carbon emissions?

MP John Redwood claims that, on carbon emissions, Germany "puts out twice as much as we do". Is he right?

Tesla Says CEO Elon Musk's 2020 Compensation Was Nil

Tesla Inc said on Friday Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk's total compensation for 2020 was nil, compared to $23,760 in 2019. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3iJRRPI

Afghanistan: Diplomats hasten exit as Taliban near Kabul

US troops arrive to help with evacuation efforts as militants seize a city an hour's drive from Kabul.

Canada To Accept 20,000 Vulnerable Afghans Including Human Rights Workers

Canada plans to resettle more than 20,000 vulnerable Afghans including women leaders, human rights workers and reporters to protect them from Taliban reprisals, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3COaUjW

Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Case To Move Forward In California

A nearly seven-year-old civil lawsuit alleging Bill Cosby sexually assaulted a teen girl will move forward, a judge ruled Friday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3iHrjPi

Afghan war: Kabul's young women plead for help as Taliban advance

They feel abandoned by the democratic world they thought they were part of, writes Yalda Hakim.

Taliban Imposing "Horrifying" Curbs On Afghan Women's Rights: UN Chief

"Horrifying" reports have emerged that the Taliban have severely restricted the rights of Afghan women and girls in areas they have seized, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3iI2hPP

Kabul Not Facing "Imminent Threat" From Taliban: Pentagon

Kabul does not face an "imminent threat" from the Taliban but the insurgents are seeking to isolate the capital amid rapid gains elsewhere in Afghanistan, the US Defense Department said Friday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/37IBrkC

New Covid Vaccine Mimics Virus Shape To Provide Robust Protection: Study

Scientists have developed a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate that mimics the shape of the virus to trigger robust antibody response in animals. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3AHO4Zq

UK Vows Not To Turn Back On Afghanistan Despite Embassy Pullout

Britain will not abandon Afghanistan, Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed on Friday, even as he confirmed the imminent withdrawal of most embassy staff in the face of a rapid Taliban onslaught. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3m5rwxI

July Was World's Hottest Month On Record: US Agency

July was the hottest month globally ever recorded, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said Friday, in the latest data to underline the climate crisis. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CNF1bt

365 dates: Indian serial dater Sunder Ramu still looking to meet his target

Tamil actor Sunder Ramu's dates are not all romantic ones - and his aim is not just to find love.

The fiendish new trick cyber-criminals are using to evade capture

Bitcoin researchers discover a new darknet tool criminals are using to help launder their digital money.

Virtual reality: 'There's no max, there's no limit!'

"There's no max, there's no limit" to virtual reality, so is it the future of live music?

Joe Biden's "Reckless" Afghan Policy Leading To Disaster: Top Republican

The top Republican in Congress blasted President Joe Biden Thursday for his "reckless policy" on Afghanistan, as the United States moved to evacuate embassy workers ahead of the Taliban advance. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sdJFdZ

Taliban Claim To Capture Kandahar, Afghanistan's Second-Largest City

The Taliban claimed Friday to have captured Kandahar, Afghanistan's second-largest city, which would leave just the capital and pockets of other territory in the government's hands. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3fYWT9p

Pakistan Says Attack That Killed 13 Was A Suicide Bombing

A bus blast last month that killed 13 people, including nine Chinese workers, was a suicide bombing by Islamist militants backed by the Indian and Afghan intelligence agencies, Pakistani Foreign... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3lZLN86

Britney Spears' Father "To Step Down" As Estate Conservator: Reports

Britney Spears' father is to step down as conservator of her estate, US media reported Thursday, seemingly ending a bitter legal battle with his daughter. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jPAWux

Mob Attacks Indian Businesses In Congo Amid Furore Over Student's Death

A mob attacked Indian businesses and vehicles in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital on Thursday, the police said, part of ongoing fallout from a Congolese student's death in Indian police custody... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3lTvwRY

After Afghan City Ghazni, Taliban Poised To Capture Kandahar

Afghanistan's third largest city, Herat, was on the verge of falling to the Taliban on Thursday amid heavy fighting, as the terrorist group also established a bridgehead within 150 km (95 miles) of... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3xIXUZl

US census: Hispanic and Asian-American driving US population growth

Newly released data from the 2020 survey indicates slow population growth and a more multiracial US.

One Dead, 15 People Injured In Bus Blast In Russia: Report

One person died and 15 people were injured after a blast in a bus in the city of Voronezh in central Russia on Thursday evening, the RIA news agency reported, citing regional health department. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sawL0h

UK Police Report "Number Of Fatalities" In Plymouth Shooting

Police in southwest England said Thursday there had been "a number of fatalities" in a "serious firearms incident" in the city of Plymouth, which a local lawmaker described as "not terror related". from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3lXPf2Q

Italy Firefighters Battle 500 Blazes After Record Heat

Italian firefighterson Thursday battled hundreds of fires throughout the country's south that have killed four people, fuelled by unrelenting temperatures enveloping southern Europe. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sc6UVC

European Union Threatens Taliban With "Isolation" If Seizes Power

The European Union on Thursday warned the Taliban that it would face being cut off by the international community if it seized power through violence, as the insurgents sweep across Afghanistan. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3fYz4OU

Justin Trudeau To Call Canada Snap Elections Sunday: Reports

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to pull the plug on his minority Liberal government and call snap elections on Sunday despite a nationwide uptick in Covid infections that is... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3lZU4Ja

US, UK Troops To Aid Afghan Evacuation As Taliban Takes Key Cities

The United States and Britain said on Thursday they would send thousands of troops to Afghanistan to protect and help evacuate civilians, as the Taliban stood poised for their two biggest military... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2VJBWIi

WHO Urges China To Share Raw Data On Early COVID-19 Cases

The WHO on Thursday urged China to share raw data from the earliest Covid-19 cases to revive the pandemic origins probe -- and release information to address the controversial lab leak theory. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ADXu8l

Wagner: Gaddafi's son faces arrest over Russian mercenaries

A warrant is issued against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi after a BBC investigation into mercenaries in Libya.

Pakistan Christian Couple Say Minor Daughter Abducted, Forcibly Married

A Christian couple here has accused the son of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader of being involved in abducting, forcibly converting and marrying off their "underage" daughter. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3fYuHUh

Life in a town taken by the Taliban in Afghanistan

BBC correspondent Secunder Kermani reports from a town in Afghanistan recently taken by the Taliban

Germany Tells Its Citizens To Leave Afghanistan

The defence minister on Monday rejected calls for Berlin to send soldiers back to Afghanistan after the insurgents took Kunduz, the city where German troops were deployed for a decade. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2VQ61Gg

Northern Turkey hit by severe flash flooding

Seventeen people have reportedly died, with more than 1,400 people evacuated from the areas affected.

US Expected To Relocate Number Of Employees From Kabul Embassy: Officials

The State Department is expected to announce a relocation of a "significant" number of employees from its embassy in Kabul. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3yJH5i3

Tourist helicopter crashes into Russian lake

A helicopter with 16 people on board has crashed into a lake in the far east of the country.

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines, No Major Damage Reported

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the Philippines on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, as initial warnings about the risk of tsunamis were lifted and with no immediate... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jPZIKT

Australian capital Canberra goes into snap lockdown

The one-week lockdown comes after Canberra recorded its first case of Covid-19 for more than a year.

Sydney Seeks To Tighten COVID-19 Curbs, Canberra To Enter Lockdown

Extra Australian military personnel may be called in to ensure compliance with lockdown rules in Sydney, the New South Wales state government said on Thursday, as the highly infectious Delta... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3fWuZLc

Clotting From Covid Shots Is Rare But "Potentially Devastating": Study

Researchers say they're making progress in understanding a clotting disorder linked to Covid-19 vaccines that they describe as very rare but potentially "devastating." from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3sdvWns

French Rescue 108 Migrants Trying To Sail To UK

French authorities rescued more than 100 migrants Wednesday seeking to sail to England in four separate boats that officials said got into trouble in the Channel. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3lWTV9m

New Zealand borders to remain closed for rest of the year

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her priority was vaccinating the population by the end of 2021.

Helicopter With 16 People On Board Crashes In Russia

A helicopter with 16 people on board, including 13 tourists, crashed in Kamchatka in Russia's far east on Thursday, the local government said in a statement. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3fUI7AG

New Zealand To Let In Vaccinated Travellers From Next Year

New Zealand plans to allow quarantine-free entry to vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries from early next year as part of a phased reopening of its borders that were shut last year due to the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CPwyVh

Tokyo 2020: Meet Tokyo's youngest Olympic champion

After the sport's debut in the Olympics, athletes say people are seeing it in a whole new light.

Cryptocurrency heist hacker returns $260m in funds

The hacker behind the $600m Poly Network cryptocurrency heist has posted a Q&A on the blockchain.

How North American cities are bracing for more heatwaves

Local governments are getting creative when it comes to tackling frequent and extreme heat.

The shopkeeper saving his island from wildfires

Spyros isn't a firefighter, but when his home was threatened with wildfires, he decided to take action.

Afghanistan war: Do the Taliban want to conquer or compromise?

The BBC speaks to two high profile figures in its chain of command who have very different messages.

Shell pays $111m over 1970s oil spill in Nigeria

The payment marks the end of a long-running legal battle over a spill during the 1967-70 Biafran War.

Elon Musk Visits Germany, Meets State Leaders Over "Gigafactory"

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday evening met with the leadership of Brandenburg, the German state where the group's 5.8 billion euro ($6.9 billion) European gigafactory is being built, its Economy... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2VGEwPg

Canada Planning Covid Vaccine Passport For International Travel

Canada is working to create a digital vaccine passport that would allow citizens to travel abroad and it should be available in the next few months, government officials said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2VNAg0d

Taliban Could Take Afghan Capital In 90 Days, Says US Intelligence

Taliban fighters could isolate Afghanistan's capital in 30 days and possibly take it over in 90, a U.S. defence official cited US intelligence as saying, as the resurgent militants made more advances... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3iAKzxI

Polish parliament passes controversial media bill

Opponents say the plans are an attempt to silence a TV channel critical of the government.

Algeria Mourns 69 Dead As Mediterranean Wildfires Spread

The death toll climbed to at least 69 as firefighters, soldiers and civilian volunteers battled blazes in forests across northern Algeria on Wednesday, in the latest wildfires to sweep the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2VOWuPq

US Finds Pakistan Useful Only To Clean Up Mess In Afghanistan: Imran Khan

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan accused the United States of seeing his country as useful only in the context of the "mess" it is leaving behind in Afghanistan after 20 years of fighting. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3lTPP1z

Italy may have registered Europe's hottest temperature on record

If the registered reading is verified, it will be hottest temperature ever recorded in Europe.

"Couldn't Have Asked For A Better Partner": Joe Biden On Kamala Harris

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday recalled that he had picked Kamala Harris as his running mate on this day one year ago and said he couldn't have asked for a better partner and friend on this... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3fU59ro

Fenty Beauty: How make-up helped Rihanna become a billionaire

Rihanna makes more money from her make-up than from her music and acting work.

North Korea's "Security Crisis" Warning Ahead Of US, South Korea Drills

North Korea said South Korea and the United States are risking a "huge security crisis" by choosing to escalate tensions, North Korea state media reported on Wednesday citing a top Workers' Party... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/37yiilc

500-Year-Old "Blob" To Blast Off Into Space

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are set to welcome a most unusual guest, as "the Blob" blasts off into orbit on Tuesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3lTeYcz

Amazon Loses Bid To Stop New York From Probing Covid Standards

A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed Amazon.com Inc's lawsuit to block New York's attorney general from investigating the online retailer's ability to protect warehouse workers from COVID-19. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Az18k2

Wildfires: How are they linked to climate change?

A series of major wildfires across the world has hit the headlines - how do they compare to previous years?

Zambia election: Young voters may hold the cards

Zambia will vote on Thursday amid growing concern about high unemployment and inflation.

Facebook Shuts Down Anti-Vaccine Influencer Campaign

Facebook on Tuesday said it shut down a disinformation operation which sought to spread Covid-19 vaccine hoaxes by duping social media influencers into backing false claims. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3AvwR5l

School Openings Must Be Prioritised With Distancing, Masking: WHO

School openings must be prioritized while maintaining proper health and hygiene, said World Health Organization chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan amid the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3lSbTty

Biden Says Afghan Leaders Must "Fight For Their Nation" As Taliban Gains

Taliban insurgents tightened their grip on captured Afghan territory on Tuesday, now controlling 65% of the country, as US President Joe Biden urged the nation's leaders to fight for their homeland. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CDOx0L

Afghanistan war: Biden says he does not regret troop withdrawal

The US president says Afghan leaders need to fight for their nation, as more cities fall to the Taliban.

The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana

Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining operations.

Wagner: Scale of Russian mercenary mission in Libya exposed

A Samsung tablet obtained by the BBC unveils chilling details of how mercenaries fought in Libya’s war.

Facebook removes anti-vax influencer campaign

Facebook has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a anti-vaccine campaign operated from Russia.

Poland's ruling coalition frays on eve of key media vote

The prime minister sacks his deputy, who opposed a controversial change to the country's media law.

Cuomo resigns as New York governor

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces his resignation after sexual harassment inquiry.

Algeria Wildfires Kill 42, Authorities Blame Arson

Wildfires fanned by blistering temperatures and tinder-dry conditions have killed at least 42 people in Algeria, authorities said on Tuesday, adding that the fires had criminal origins. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3lP2W4b

Lionel Messi Signs Deal With French Club PSG After Leaving Barcelona

Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who left Barcelona after 21 years last week, has signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, with the option of an additional year, the French club announced... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3lRip3F