Saturday, August 28, 2021

Let's Do The News! (August 28, 2021)

                     

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said he will resign after he clears his name and addresses the findings of the Commission on Audit on the Department of Health.

- There are further signs that emergency operations to evacuate Afghans from Kabul airport are ending and made fresh concerns about possible militant attacks there.

- The Taliban called its residents to hand over government equipment, weapons, and vehicles within a week to avoid prosecution.

- Iraq hosts a gathering of Middle Eastern states that hopes to help foster dialogue in tensions across the region.

- Over 80 oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico have been evacuated as well as residents from New Orleans as Hurricane Ida draws near.

- A revised F1 2021 calendar has been announced with the Turkish Grand Prix delayed to October 10 while Mexico will spearhead the season's new triple-header.

TTFN.

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