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TRT World says Afghanistan’s economy is likely to collapse following the rapid withdrawal of US forces and the Taliban’s return to power.

Arab News says Afghans made a run for the borders as Taliban militants cemented their grip on the country and finalized plans to form a government.

State emergency declared in NYC flooding. The flash flood emergency that covers much of northern New Jersey and southern New York has been extended until 3 a.m. Eastern Time. Widespread flash flooding is occurring, water rescues are taking place, and rain continues to fall and horrifying images of dead bodies floating in the water have surfaced online. https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1433260867156598786 State of emergency issued in New York City States of emergency have been declared in New York City, New York state and New Jersey due to the storms. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency due to the storm current…

The Daily Mail says “Now give Britain booster it needs!” is the message in its front-page headline, as it calls for all over-50s to be offered another dose.

The Mirror says the move comes after experts warned two doses are unlikely to have worked for the most severely immunosuppressed.

The Daily Express says there is “outrage” over proposals to make millions of over-60s pay for prescriptions, calling it a ‘tax on the sick’.

In a case which has rattled Imran Khan’s government, The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday directed authorities to take immediate action against the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials, who work under PM Imran Khan, who were involved in the arrest of two Pakistani journalists in Lahore. The inquiry was held in Pakistan’s capital city, Islamabad, and was led by Chief Justice Athar Minallah; A case pertaining to “unnecessary use of authority” by the FIA officials under cybercrime laws. The question raised by the Chief Justice was ‘why were the FIA officials bothering the journalists for speaking against the government…

Japan’s current wave of COVID-19 infections has mostly affected its younger generations. And shows the covid surge in Japan reflecting both the efficacy of its vaccination program among the elderly and the pitfalls of a slow rollout that still hasn’t reached most of the youth population. Those in their 20s and 30s in the capital of Tokyo now make up a larger proportion of new infections than the previous wave in January. The sudden surge was non-existent before the vaccination program started. Japan’s current wave of COVID-19 infections Japan’s current wave of COVID-19 infections is unique. Past surges have started…

UPI says the White House announced on Wednesday new efforts to increase affordable housing in the United States amid a crisis that’s being exacerbated by COVID-19

The Washington Post says Earlier this month, a TikTok user who goes by “TizzyEnt” spotted an Instagram post that caught his attention.