News Archives for World - 2021-08-26

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Europe

UK to continue Kabul evacuations despite deadly airport attack, says PM

After Johnson chaired an emergency response meeting on the situation in Afghanistan, he said Britain's airlift would continue "going up until the last moment".

Published 26 Aug, 2021 11:49pm

USA

Afghan bombings have not immediately changed US withdrawal plans

Biden "will continue to be briefed on updates on the evolving situation throughout the day," the White House said

Published 26 Aug, 2021 09:48pm

Europe

France in talks with Taliban over evacuations from Afghanistan

Macron said France's ambassador in Afghanistan would not remain in the country for security reasons and would operate from Paris, adding French special forces were at Kabul airport

Published 26 Aug, 2021 09:27pm

World

Death toll from Kabul airport blasts 'between 13 and 20': Taliban spokesman

At least four US military personnel also among those killed: sources
Attacks come after the United States and allies urged Afghans to leave the area because of a threat

Updated 26 Aug, 2021 11:05pm

Europe

UK says working urgently to establish details at Kabul airport

We are working urgently to establish what has happened in Kabul and its impact on the ongoing evacuation effort

Updated 26 Aug, 2021 07:23pm

USA

Canada has ended Kabul evacuation efforts

"We stayed in Afghanistan for as long as we could ... we wish we could have stayed longer and rescued everyone," Eyre said

Published 26 Aug, 2021 06:12pm

World

FACTBOX: Evacuations from Afghanistan by country

Around 88,000 people have been airlifted from Kabul airport since evacuation efforts began, the Pentagon said

Updated 26 Aug, 2021 06:12pm

South Asia

Afghanistan's Kam Air sends passenger planes to Iran amid Kabul chaos

The owners of Afganistan's Kam Air requested to move a number of their passenger planes to Iranian airports following the intensified fights and tensions in Kabul airport

Updated 26 Aug, 2021 05:21pm

Europe

Russia says it will study Taliban's actions before deciding on recognition

President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson says Moscow now wants to see how this would translate into the security situation for the Afghan people and Russian diplomats in the country

Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:37pm

Europe

'Painful moment' as Dutch halt Kabul evacuation flights

The Netherlands said it had been ordered by US forces to leave ahead of the withdrawal of American troops on August 31

Published 26 Aug, 2021 03:56pm

Europe

Poland wraps up Afghanistan evacuations

The evacuees were mainly Afghan staff of the Polish military contingent

Published 26 Aug, 2021 03:54pm

Middle East

UAE helps 28,000 flee Afghanistan: official

The UAE and Qatar have been instrumental staging posts for evacuation flights for Western countries' citizens as well as Afghan interpreters, journalists and others

Published 26 Aug, 2021 03:50pm

World

EU says COVID boosters may have higher legal risks without EMA approval

Booster doses are currently not part of the marketing authorisation of COVID-19 vaccines and have not yet been subject to a scientific assessment by EMA in the absence of sufficient data

Published 26 Aug, 2021 03:49pm

World

France to end Kabul evacuation operation Friday: PM

A source close to the government added that the date had been imposed on France by the plan of the United States, which is providing security at the airport, to pull out by August 31

Updated 26 Aug, 2021 03:50pm

World

Russia to supply weapons to Afghanistan's neighbours

The orders come as countries in the ex-Soviet region, where Moscow holds military bases, have raised concerns over the militant group sweeping to power

Published 26 Aug, 2021 02:09pm

World

Raisi says economy, covid response 'does not befit' Iran

He delivered the remarks while chairing the first meeting of his cabinet which was approved by parliament on Wednesday

Published 26 Aug, 2021 01:27pm

Europe

Belgian PM says to end evacuation due to imminent terrorist attacks around Kabul airport

Alexander told a press conference a little over 1,400 people were evacuated by Belgium from Kabul, with the last flight arriving at Islamabad last night

Published 26 Aug, 2021 01:09pm

World

New Zealand's Ardern defends virus elimination policy

Ardern said she believed even the Delta strain could again be stamped out in the community and health experts were advising her to stick with the elimination approach

Published 26 Aug, 2021 01:00pm

Europe

Hungary's two military planes have left Afghanistan: defence ministry

BUDAPEST: Hungary's two military passenger planes and all its troops taking part in evacuations have left ...

Published 26 Aug, 2021 12:26pm

Asia

North Korea to convene parliament as economic woes cause strain

On the agenda are "modification and supplementation" of the national economic plan

Published 26 Aug, 2021 12:17pm

Middle East

Biden, Israeli PM seek to reset relations, narrow differences on Iran

Biden will tell Bennett that he shares Israel's concern that Iran has expanded its nuclear programme but remains committed for now to diplomacy with Tehran

Published 26 Aug, 2021 12:16pm

South Asia

Kerala's COVID-19 lessons for India and Modi's government

The efficient detection rate and its population density at more than twice the national average explain the high number of cases in Kerala

Published 26 Aug, 2021 12:06pm

World

Britain says no decision yet on COVID-19 vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds

No decisions have been made on vaccinating 12-15 year olds and it is inaccurate to suggest otherwise, the department said in an emailed statement late on Wednesday

Published 26 Aug, 2021 11:26am

Asia

Vietnam expects 50,000 new virus cases in major manufacturing hub

Binh Duong is adjacent to virus epicentre Ho Chi Minh City and has so far recorded 81,000 COVID-19 cases

Published 26 Aug, 2021 10:43am

Asia

Japan stops use of 1.63 million Moderna doses over contamination

Moderna did not immediately respond to a request for comment

Published 26 Aug, 2021 10:31am

USA

The New York landfill site home to 9/11 debris, human remains

The site at Fresh Kills on Staten Island was the largest open-air dump in the world until it closed in March 2001

Published 26 Aug, 2021 10:14am

World

New Australian virus cases soar over 1,000 for first time

New South Wales state, which includes the country's most populous city Sydney, announced a record 1,029 cases of Covid-19 for the previous 24 hours

Published 26 Aug, 2021 10:06am

Asia

Japan ruling party sets leadership race date before election

The Liberal Democratic Party's election commission approved the date on Thursday morning, with a general meeting expected to approve the decision later in the day

Published 26 Aug, 2021 09:49am

World

Western nations warn of terror threat at Kabul airport

London issues a similar warning, adding, if you can leave Afghanistan safely by other means, you should do so immediately

Updated 26 Aug, 2021 12:09pm

World

Pentagon makes Pfizer vaccine mandatory after FDA approval

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon on Wednesday ordered all active-duty service members to be vaccinated with the...