FirstFT: Johnson to host G7 talks on Afghanistan

Boris Johnson Hosts Crisis discussion In Afghanistan with world leaders as Britain is pressing the United States to extend its evacuation schedule in the “disastrous scene” and death at Kabul Airport.

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

The Pentagon ordered U.S. 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 last seven days, officials from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) said.opinion image Escape here.

• What has changed in 20 years? The loss of control of the Taliban in 2001 led to lower birth rates, increased girls’ education and a surge in mobile phone contracts. Here are 10 charts It shows how living conditions have improved.

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

“The voice of women who have flourished over the last two decades must still be blessed.” Written by Enuma Okoro..Follow the latest news in Afghanistan FT.com..

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1. Swedish Prime Minister resigns Stefan Löfven Surprisingly announced He will resign within three months, causing political turmoil ahead of next year’s elections. Löfven has dealt with two crises during his seven years in office. With the influx of refugees in 2015 COVID-19During that time, Sweden had no formal blockade, so it was outlier.

2. Merkel addresses Ukrainian concerns about NordStream2 The pipeline that pumps Russian gas across the Baltic Sea into Western Europe Concerns about KievThis means that if Moscow cuts supply through Ukraine, it will lose $ 2 billion in shipping revenue.

“If Russia uses this gas pipeline as a weapon, we are seeking new sanctions,” the German Chancellor told the President of Ukraine.

3. UK rejects industry petition for visas for EU truck drivers Minister has was denied The industry wants to allow EU immigrants to close the big gap in the UK labor market for truck drivers. However, Downing Street is happy to consider increasing the training of British people who want to become carriers.

4. FTSE 100 female board members paid 40% less than men About female directors of the UK’s largest company 40 percent It is less than men, according to new data that reveals that the wage gap between men and women is the widest among the top UK companies.

5. Climate model predicts more frequent extreme heat As greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase, heat waves become longer and more intense. The impact can be particularly pronounced in the Southern Hemisphere. New modeling show..

Coronavirus digest

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

• AstraZeneca Go to seek regulatory approval for That antibody cocktail After studies have shown that the drug reduced the risk of developing symptomatic Covid-19.

• Movie theater Fixed expectations for recovery from the “existential” crisis of the slate Delayed blockbuster, The latest James Bond movies and more.

• Recorded world stocks Their worst week Since June, amid concerns about a slowdown in economic recovery and the looming decline in US stimulus measures.

• Israel Is the first country to face the problem of Fading protection On the third shot from Pfizer’s jab.

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UK teen vaccination all 16 and 17 years old Starting today, the first dose will be offered. Health Minister Sajid Javid said the date would give teens two weeks to boost their immunity before school begins.

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

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

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