FirstFT: Johnson to host G7 talks on Afghanistan

Boris Johnson welcomes the crisis discussion In Afghanistan, with world leaders as Britain pressures the United States to extend their evacuation schedule amid the “disastrous scene” and death at Kabul airport.

The British Prime Minister, as G7 chairman, will hold a discussion tomorrow, including an evacuation arrangement for Westerners and Afghans.

The Pentagon ordered American commercial airlines To help move Afghan refugees from US bases in the Middle East, as President Joe Biden has promised to evacuate all Americans leaving Afghanistan.

At least 20 people have died in and around Kabul International Airport in the past seven days, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) officials said. picture Escape here.

• What has changed in 20 years? The Taliban’s loss of control in 2001 resulted in lower birth rates, an increase in girls’ education and an increase in mobile phone contracts. Here are 10 tables It shows how living conditions have improved.

• opinion: The West has paid the price for ignoring the Afghan economy, Martin Sambu writes.. Per capita income has been stable over the past decade and corruption is rampant. Joshua Chaffin argues that it’s hard to imagine Americans supporting other people. Foreign intervention In his lifetime.

“The voices of women who have prospered over the past two decades have yet to be blessed. ” Written by Enuma Okoro..Follow the latest news in Afghanistan FT.com..

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“If Russia uses this pipeline as a weapon, we are looking for new sanctions,” the German Chancellor told the Ukrainian president.

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• England Health Minister Sajid Javid said today:cowboyA company that sells coronavirus tests at deceptive prices. Consumers are on the right track Spear head The country’s economic recovery in the third quarter.

• AstraZeneca Go seek regulatory approval for This cocktail of antibodies After studies showed that the drug reduced the risk of developing symptomatic Covid-19.

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• Global Stocks Recorded Their worst week Since June, against a backdrop of concerns about the slowdown in the economic recovery and the imminent drop in US stimulus measures.

• Israel Is this the first country to face the problem of Protection against fading On the third shot from Pfizer’s jab.

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Vaccination of adolescents in the UK all 16 and 17 years old From today, the first dose will be offered. Health Minister Sajid Javid said the date would give teens two weeks to boost their immunity before the start of the school year.

Economic data Research The number of purchasing managers in France, the euro area, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States shows how the delta variants are affecting the economic recovery. The European Commission also has lightning figures on consumer confidence. (FT, WSJ)

Kamala harris The Vice President of the United States meets with the President and Prime Minister of Singapore and stops at Changi Naval Base. Strengthen relationships With regional partners dominated by China’s economic and political influence. (CNN)

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