The United Nations Security Council asserted on Tuesday that Afghanistan’s soil shouldn’t be used to attack any country or to shelter terrorists, even as foreign secretary Harsh Shringla highlighted the importance of combating UN-designated terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). In a strongly worded resolution adopted at the close of India’s presidency of the Security Council for the month of August, the UN’s highest body pointed to the Taliban’s commitments regarding combating terrorism and allowing the safe and orderly departure of Afghan and foreign nationals. The UN Security Council resolution 2593, tabled by permanent members France, the…
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The United Kingdom said it is ready to attack the Islamic State-Khorasan (ISIS-K) terror network in Afghanistan, news agency PTI reported citing The Daily Telegraph. Britain’s chief of the air staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston told the English daily that the UK could also be involved in strikes against the terror outfit.“The UK stands united with our coalition partners in mourning those killed by Daesh’s (ISIS) horrific attack at Kabul airport and in our unwavering collective resolve to combat Daesh networks by all means available, wherever they operate,” Wigston was quoted as saying by the English daily.Air Chief…
As the Taliban celebrated its victory over the US and other foreign forces following a 20-year battle, Nato secretary general Jens Stolenberg on Tuesday said that Afghans who wished to leave their home country, but were unable to, won’t be forgotten.In an interview with AFP, Stolenberg noted that it’s vital to keep Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport open – “both to enable humanitarian aid to the Afghan people and also to make sure that we can continue to get people out” – those who wished to but couldn’t make an escape via the military evacuation.“We will not forget them,” Stolenberg…
Today Strava is making Beacon, its live location-sharing service for athletes, available to everyone, whether you pay for the popular cycle and run-tracking app or not. Beacon sharing from the Strava app was previously only available via subscription, which currently costs $59.99 annually or $5.00 per month. The change follows a massive privacy push by Strava introduced earlier this month. Beacon sharing can be used for safety and fun. The feature lets you share your live location with up to three people who can track your progress until you finish. They receive a text message with a unique URL that…
Qureshi’s comments came amid the visit by German foreign minister Heiko Maas to Islamabad where both the ministers are scheduled to discuss bilateral issues and regional situations. Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi PUBLISHED ON AUG 31, 2021 09:02 PM IST Pakistan’s foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi warned that if the international community abandons Afghanistan it would lead to an economic collapse of the war-torn nation and lead to serious consequences, news agency PTI reported. Qureshi also said that it is a pivotal moment in Afghanistan’s history.Qureshi’s comments came amid the visit by…
An official familiar with the developments told news agencies that the terrorists were first asked to surrender but they opened fire at the counter-terrorism personnel, prompting them to retaliate. Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi PUBLISHED ON AUG 31, 2021 06:32 PM IST Pakistan on Tuesday claimed that its counter-terrorism forces acted on a tip-off and killed 11 terrorists belonging to the Islamic State terrorist group at Mastung province in Balochistan, according to a report by news agency PTI.An official familiar with the developments told PTI that the terrorists were first asked to…
Ahmad’s response comes after videos and pictures of the US troops surfaced on social media, sparking speculations that there would be a long-term presence of the American military on Pakistan’s soil. Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi PUBLISHED ON AUG 31, 2021 06:18 PM IST Pakistan interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Tuesday dismissed reports that the US troops coming to Islamabad from Afghanistan would be long-term. Ahmad clarified that their stay is for a ‘limited period’ and the American soldiers in Pakistan have been issued transit visas ranging from three weeks to…
Demand for oxygen to treat COVID-19 patients is spiking during the latest pandemic surge, leaving liquid oxygen in short supply for other uses, including water purification and rocket launches. As supplies get redirected to hospitals, other industries are scrambling to figure out alternatives. “We’re actually going to be impacted this year with the lack of liquid oxygen for launch,” Gwynne Shotwell, president of SpaceX, said earlier this week. “We certainly are going to make sure the hospitals are going to have the oxygen that they need, but for anybody who has liquid oxygen to spare, send me an email.” “anybody…
Last year, a pipeline carrying compressed carbon dioxide mixed with hydrogen sulfide ruptured, engulfing the small town of Satartia, Mississippi, in a green haze, leaving many residents convulsing, confused, or unconscious. That explosion serves as a vivid warning about the risks posed by what could be the next generation of pipelines to crisscross the US, in a new investigation by HuffPost and the Climate Investigations Center. “It was almost like something you’d see in a zombie movie.” “It was almost like something you’d see in a zombie movie,” Sheriff’s Officer Terry Gann tells journalist Dan Zegart about what happened that…
Battery for electric vehicles (EVs) that can charge to 80% in five minutes, 100% solid-state battery without risk of fire with capacity three times higher than current lithium batteries. Technologies of the future are about to be featured on VinFast’s EV models. These were shared by Vingroup’s Vice Chairwoman Thuy Le as she talked about the car maker’s big plan for electrification. Aiming to get ahead and gain a competitive advantage in the global EV market, VinFast has been proactively seeking for and partnering with top prestigious firms in battery making – a key to the future of electric cars. Vingroup’s Vice…