After 20 years, countless deaths and a Taliban victory, US finally leaves Afghanistan
The US diplomatic mission has also temporarily been shifted to Doha from Kabul. The US and coalition forces evacuated 123,000 people from Kabul, including 6,000 US citizens, since August 14
Hurricane Ida makes landfall on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Over one million customers have been left without power in the state of Louisiana following the passing of Hurricane Ida in the southeast of the US
Israel suppresses weekend Gaza protests with violence, airstrikes; injures close to 30
Gazan have been holding demonstrations to demand the lifting of the 14-year-long Israeli blockade and resolved to continue protesting until their demands are met
Several civilians, including children, killed in US drone attack on Kabul
The drone targeted a car which was reportedly being loaded with explosives to attack the Kabul airport. While US sources claimed that the civilian casualties were due to secondary explosions, residents of the area have disputed this
Nabisco workers across US strike demanding fair contracts
Over 1,000 workers across 5 US states have walked off their jobs in Nabisco to demand a fair contract. Workers are protesting low wages and long shifts extending up to 12 to 16 hours.
Serbian unions demand a minimum wage which supports a dignified life
Trade unions in Serbia are demanding a minimum wage of 39,000 Serbian dinars (390.61 USD) per month for 2022, which they consider much needed to have a dignified life
Permanent Assembly of Human Rights of Bolivia alerts to a possible escape of Jeanine Áñez
The Permanent Assembly of Human Rights of Bolivia (APDHB) denounced that former de-facto Jeanine Áñez’s possible escape is being organized by main opposition leaders in complicity with some embassies in the country
Algeria announces end to diplomatic relations with Morocco
The decision comes amid escalating tensions over many issues between the two countries, including Western Sahara, Morocco’s relations and support for Israel, and Morocco’s alleged backing of Algerian separatist groups