U.S. forces have increased air strikes (Reuters) against the Taliban in recent days and are prepared to maintain the heightened level of air support if the Taliban continues its attacks, the head of U.S. Central Command said.
For Foreign Affairs, Seth G. Jones looks at how to prevent catastrophe after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
India: At least 164 people were killed (Hindustan Times) and some 100 were reported missing amid floods and landslides in Maharashtra State over the past week.
