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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.

BBC News says the UK is in talks with the Taliban to secure safe passage out of Afghanistan for a number of British nationals and Afghans who remain there.

The Guardian says Dominic Raab faces a grilling from MPs over what has been described as “the biggest failure of foreign policy in a generation” on Wednesday.

France24 says the World Health Organization has said it is monitoring a new coronavirus variant known as “Mu”, which was first identified in Colombia in January.

Arab News says the United States mission to Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack on Abha International Airport that wounded eight people.

TRT World says US President Joe Biden on Tuesday vigorously defended his decision to end America’s longest war and withdraw all US troops ahead of an August 31 deadline.

BBC Sport says Ronaldo completed his move back to Man United on transfer deadline day to help push Premier League clubs’ outlay past £1bn – but overall spending has dropped.

BBC News says the international community will “push as one voice” for the safe passage of Afghans who want to leave, Boris Johnson has said.

The Guardian says the EU has removed 6 countries from a Covid “white list” of places whose tourists should be permitted without restrictions.