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Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans, 12 US troops

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U.S. official says the attack was believed to have been carried out by the Islamic State.

Medical staff bring an injured man to a hospital in an ambulance after two powerful explosions outside the airport in Kabul on August 26, 2021.

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett aims to push Joe Biden away from Iran nuclear deal

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The Israeli leader met separately on Wednesday with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to discuss Iran and other issues.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

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Biden vows to finish Kabul evacuation, avenge U.S. deaths

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As many as 1,000 Americans and many more Afghans are still struggling to get out of Kabul.

President Joe Biden speaks about the bombings at the Kabul airport that killed at least 12 U.S. service members, from the East Room of the White House, ON Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, in Washington.

Argentina President in trouble over wife’s party in violation of COVID-19 restrictions

The party was held last year at the presidential residence at a time when the government had banned social gatherings to impede the spread of COVID-19.

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A file photo of Argentina President Alberto Fernandez and wife Fabiola Yanez

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Medical staff bring an injured man to a hospital in an ambulance after two powerful explosions outside the airport in Kabul on August 26, 2021.

Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans, 12 US troops

Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett aims to push Joe Biden away from Iran nuclear deal

President Joe Biden speaks about the bombings at the Kabul airport that killed at least 12 U.S. service members, from the East Room of the White House, ON Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, in Washington.

Biden vows to finish Kabul evacuation, avenge U.S. deaths

A file photo of Argentina President Alberto Fernandez and wife Fabiola Yanez

Argentina President in trouble over wife’s party in violation of COVID-19 restrictions

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UN chief calls permanent Security Council meeting on Afghanistan

Afghans lie on beds at a hospital after they were wounded in the deadly attacks outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021.

Explainer: How dangerous is Afghanistan's Islamic State

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In this videograp, sheep form the shape of a heart in a field in Guyra, in Australia on August 5, 2021.

Australian mourns beloved aunt with heart-shaped love ewes AP

Drone-shot video of pregnant ewes munching barley in a paddock while unwittingly expressing Ben Jackson’s affection for his beloved Auntie Deb was viewed by mourners at her funeral.

New Zealand has biggest case day in over a year

Search for COVID-19 origins stalled: WHO experts

China reopens world's third-busiest port after partial virus halt

Indian envoy launches in-person consular services centre in Washington

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Israeli PM Naftali Bennett aims to push Joe Biden away from Iran nuclear deal
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Afghanistan crisis updates | Civilian death toll in Kabul blasts rises to 72
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Biden vows to finish Kabul evacuation, avenge U.S. deaths
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Explainer: How dangerous is Afghanistan's Islamic State
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Israeli PM Naftali Bennett aims to push Joe Biden away from Iran nuclear deal
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Afghanistan crisis updates | Civilian death toll in Kabul blasts rises to 72
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Biden vows to finish Kabul evacuation, avenge U.S. deaths
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UN chief calls permanent Security Council meeting on Afghanistan
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UN chief calls permanent Security Council meeting on Afghanistan
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Hong Kong ousts independent lawmaker
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Kamala Harris ends Asia tour with fresh jab at China
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Putin, Xi Jinping agree to jointly combat ‘threats’
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Israeli PM Naftali Bennett aims to push Joe Biden away from Iran nuclear deal

Afghanistan crisis updates | Civilian death toll in Kabul blasts rises to 72

Indian-origin man jailed for abusing taxi driver in Singapore

Argentina President in trouble over wife’s party in violation of COVID-19 restrictions

Australian mourns beloved aunt with heart-shaped love ewes

Cuba to recognise and regulate cryptocurrencies

Biden vows to finish Kabul evacuation, avenge U.S. deaths

The U.S. President said he had instructed the U.S. military to develop plans to strike IS

Explainer: How dangerous is Afghanistan's Islamic State

The group is also known as ISK, or ISIS K

UN chief calls permanent Security Council meeting on Afghanistan

Antonio Guterres sent letters formally inviting the United States, Britain, France, Russia and China to meet on Monday

Joe Biden briefed on Afghan airport attack

Explosions took place in a crowd of people waiting to enter the airport, according to eyewitnesses

West warns of IS threat at Kabul airport

As August 31 deadline for evacuation approaches, U.S., allies urge people to stay away from the airport

‘Up to 1,500 Americans still need to be evacuated’: Antony Blinken

At least 4,500 American citizens of the 6,000 Americans, who wanted to leave Afghanistan, have departed, Mr. Blinken said

More than 210 people killed in attacks in Ethiopia

The attack forced women and children to flee to neighbouring areas, and sparked a wave of revenge killings

UN bans British stamps in Chagos island

Mauritius hails the move, calls it a victory in its dispute with the U.K. over the territory

Hong Kong ousts independent lawmaker

Cheng Chung-tai, one of just two opposition figures left, was deemed disloyal on the basis of his previous statements and behaviour

At least 20 dead after torrential rains in Venezuela

Heavy rains have also hit other parts of Venezuela, including the capital Caracas

Kamala Harris ends Asia tour with fresh jab at China

During the trip, Ms. Harris had already accused Beijing twice of bullying its neighbours in the resource-rich South China Sea

Joe Biden urged to ensure Taliban do not destabilise Pakistan

68 lawmakers raised the issue of safety of nuclear weapons

Israeli PM to make case to Biden against Iran nuclear pact

U.S. President is keen to salvage the landmark 2015 deal

Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans, 12 U.S. troops; IS claims responsibility

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the killings on its Amaq news channel

Pentagon says Afghan evacuations will continue through August 31

Joe Biden said on Tuesday that the United States would stick to its deadline of withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan by August 31

Ethiopian rights group: 150 reported dead in alleged attack

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission says it has received reports from residents that some 150 people were killed earlier this month in an alleged

Taliban stops 140 Hindu, Sikh Afghans from leaving Kabul

Development forces delay in departure of special IAF plane, which has been waiting at Kabul airport since Wednesday

U.K. warns of ‘imminent’ terrorist attack at Kabul airport

U.S. President Joe Biden had also mentioned the growing risk of an attack by the ISIS-K, an ISIS affiliate in Afghanistan, when he announced his decision earlier this week not to extend the August 31 deadline for U.S.-led NATO troops to leave Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.

Maldives signs largest-ever infrastructure project with AFCONS

Greater Male Connectivity Project will consist of a 6.74 km-long bridge and causeway link between Male and islands of Villingli, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi.

Couldn’t even collect fistful of soil to remind me of home: Afghanistan’s 1st non-Muslim woman MP

The Taliban has said no harm will be done to gurdwaras in Afghanistan but who will take care of them now, asks Afghan Sikh MP Narendra Singh Khalsa.

Quad navies begin 4-day Malabar exercise off Guam

The Malabar exercise started in 1992 as a bilateral drill between India and the U.S. in the Indian Ocean. Japan became a permanent member in 2015 and Australia was invited last year

Yahoo shuts down news sites in India over FDI regulations

Yahoo said on its FAQ page it did not come to this decision lightly but has been impacted by changes to regulatory laws in India that limit foreign ownership of media companies.

Moderna withholds 1.63 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in Japan due to contamination

The lot with complaints had 565,400 doses and "out of an abundance of caution" Moderna has put on hold the lot and two adjacent ones.

Afghanistan's banks brace for bedlam after Taliban takeover

Afghanistan's banking system is now in a state of collapse,and people are running out of money, says Afghan economic expert

Afghanistan crisis updates | U.S. proceeding with Kabul pullout despite deadly ISIS attacks

At least 60 Afghans and 12 U.S. troops were killed; Joe Biden to address nation.

Facebook considers forming an election commission

The proposed body could decide on matters such as political ads and their viability and concerns around election-related misinformation, according to the report.

Imran Khan castigates English-medium educational system built by British

Mr. Khan also regretted that after Independence from the British, Pakistan could not develop its own education system

Australia issues security alert at Kabul airport

Australians in the airport's vicinity were advised to move to a safe location and await further advice

Man photographed as naked baby on Nirvana album cover sues for 'sexual exploitation'

In a lawsuit filed in federal court in California, Spencer Elden alleged he has suffered life long damages from the image used on the over of 1991 Nevermind album

New Zealand has biggest case day in over a year

The state reports 68 new community cases of the coronavirus.

4 killed in shootings, arson in Washington state

A suspect was believed to have been found dead later after police fired on a vehicle.

Blinken estimates 1,500 Americans may still await evacuation from Afghanistan

4,500 Americans have been evacuated so far

Afghans race to flee Taliban regime

More than 80,000 people have been evacuated since August 14, but crowds remain outside airport

U.S. top court reinstates ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

The Supreme Court decision deals a blow to Joe Biden

Putin, Xi Jinping agree to jointly combat ‘threats’

Efforts to be made to combat terrorism as well as drug trafficking in the region

Iran’s Parliament approves President’s Cabinet choices

18 out of 19 nominee put forward by Ebrahim Raisi approved

Fukushima nuclear water to be released via undersea tunnel

The aim is to avoid interference with local fishing

Search for COVID-19 origins stalled: WHO experts

Meanwhile, a U.S. intelligence review ordered up by President Joe Biden proved inconclusive about the virus’ origin, a media report said.

Philippines’ Duterte confirms he will run for Vice-President

His popularity remains high despite pandemic struggles

Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with ‘hostile’ Morocco

Decision based on false pretext: Rabat

No surrender, but open to talks: Ahmad Massoud

Ahmad Massoud has retreated to his native Panjshir Valley, north of Kabul, along with former Vice-President Amrullah Saleh

Russia rules out military technical cooperation with Taliban

It is a prohibited movement, says official

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