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We’re covering the wrap-up of the Afghanistan withdrawal and the wreckage from Hurricane Ida. We’re covering the U.S. military’s exit from Afghanistan and the wreckage from Hurricane Ida.
The U.S. military is racing toward a Tuesday deadline to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, two weeks after the Taliban takeover of Kabul. The last U.S. troops have left the airport in Kabul, signifying the end of a two-decade fight and the beginning of a Taliban-controlled chapter for the country, U.S. military officials said.
Earlier Monday, the U.S. military shot down rockets aimed at the Kabul airport. The U.S. also warned that more attacks, like the one last week outside the airport that killed nearly 200 people, were possible before the withdrawal ended. Evacuation flights ended today, a day ahead of schedule, and the military then packed equipment and personnel onto transport planes. Control of the airport was left in the hands of the Taliban, who said they were still working on the shape of the new government.
By the evening, a sense of calm and resignation had descended as hope dwindled among the Afghans seeking to escape via the airport. Some had the requisite documents but were not allowed through. Roughly 1,200 people were airlifted from Kabul in 24 hours leading to Monday morning, the White House said, for a total of about 116,000 evacuations in the past two weeks. Earlier in the day, the U.S. military shot down rockets aimed at the airport. About 116,000 evacuations took place in the past two weeks, the White House said.
A few hundred people were waiting outside the airport perimeter but were kept at a significant distance by Taliban fighters guarding the area. A few planes — mostly C-17’s, large military transport aircraft — took off and turned west into the setting sun. A few hundred people were waiting outside the airport perimeter, but they were kept at a significant distance by Taliban fighters guarding the area. A few planes — mostly C-17s, large military transport aircraft — took off and turned west into the setting sun.
Meanwhile, at a family home in Kabul, survivors said the U.S. drone strike that targeted a vehicle filled with explosives had killed 10 people, including seven children, on Sunday. Meanwhile, at a family home in Kabul, survivors said that the U.S. drone strike over the weekend that targeted a vehicle filled with explosives had killed 10 people, including seven children.
Pandemic-related product shortages were supposed to be temporary. Instead, the increasingly interconnected world is still feeling the ripple effects of disruption.Pandemic-related product shortages were supposed to be temporary. Instead, the increasingly interconnected world is still feeling the ripple effects of disruption.
A shipping container that cannot be unloaded in Los Angeles because too many dock workers are in quarantine cannot be loaded with soybeans in Iowa, leaving buyers in Indonesia waiting, and potentially triggering a shortage of animal feed in Southeast Asia.A shipping container that cannot be unloaded in Los Angeles because too many dock workers are in quarantine cannot be loaded with soybeans in Iowa, leaving buyers in Indonesia waiting, and potentially triggering a shortage of animal feed in Southeast Asia.
Factories around the world are limiting operations, despite powerful demand, because they cannot buy metal parts, plastics and other crucial inputs and raw materials. Earlier this month, Toyota announced it would slash its global production of cars by 40 percent because of a shortage of computer chips.Factories around the world are limiting operations, despite powerful demand, because they cannot buy metal parts, plastics and other crucial inputs and raw materials. Earlier this month, Toyota announced it would slash its global production of cars by 40 percent because of a shortage of computer chips.
Central banks weighing concerns about inflation rates have not been able to answer a key question: How long will the delays last? “There is a genuine uncertainty here,” said one economist. Normalcy might be “another year or two” away, he added.Central banks weighing concerns about inflation rates have not been able to answer a key question: How long will the delays last? “There is a genuine uncertainty here,” said one economist. Normalcy might be “another year or two” away, he added.
Here are the latest pandemic updates and maps.Here are the latest pandemic updates and maps.
In other developments:In other developments:
The European Union recommended that its member countries reintroduce travel restrictions for visitors from the United States who are not vaccinated against the coronavirus.The European Union recommended that its member countries reintroduce travel restrictions for visitors from the United States who are not vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Here’s a list of American companies and their stances on vaccine mandates and returning to the office.Here’s a list of American companies and their stances on vaccine mandates and returning to the office.
Berlin offered vaccinations to people on a commuter train.Berlin offered vaccinations to people on a commuter train.
Australia’s New South Wales reported 1,290 infections on Monday, a record rise in daily cases.Australia’s New South Wales reported 1,290 infections on Monday, a record rise in daily cases.
Search-and-rescue teams fanned across Southeast Louisiana after Hurricane Ida pummeled the area, 16 years to the day after Katrina hit.Search-and-rescue teams fanned across Southeast Louisiana after Hurricane Ida pummeled the area, 16 years to the day after Katrina hit.
Much of New Orleans remained without electricity after all eight transmission lines that delivered power to the city were knocked out. Some power outages may last weeks.Much of New Orleans remained without electricity after all eight transmission lines that delivered power to the city were knocked out. Some power outages may last weeks.
Buildings were razed in some areas, and at least one person died. Some places were cut off from rescue teams because of flooded roads or downed power lines.Buildings were razed in some areas, and at least one person died. Some places were cut off from rescue teams because of flooded roads or downed power lines.
But a $14.5 billion system of levees, barriers and pumps that protect New Orleans appeared to have held firm, passing the most severe test since being expanded and hardened after Hurricane Katrina.But a $14.5 billion system of levees, barriers and pumps that protect New Orleans appeared to have held firm, passing the most severe test since being expanded and hardened after Hurricane Katrina.
These photos show scenes of damage from Hurricane Ida.These photos show scenes of damage from Hurricane Ida.
News From AsiaNews From Asia
North Korea has restarted a plutonium-producing reactor, the U.N. nuclear watchdog warned, while talks with the U.S. remain stalled.North Korea has restarted a plutonium-producing reactor, the U.N. nuclear watchdog warned, while talks with the U.S. remain stalled.
China tightened limits for video games. Children and teenagers are now banned from online gaming on school days, and limited to one hour a day on weekend and holiday evenings under government rules issued on Monday.China tightened limits for video games. Children and teenagers are now banned from online gaming on school days, and limited to one hour a day on weekend and holiday evenings under government rules issued on Monday.
The Indian ride-sharing app Ola, which is backed by SoftBank, could raise up to $1 billion through an initial public offering, Reuters reported.The Indian ride-sharing app Ola, which is backed by SoftBank, could raise up to $1 billion through an initial public offering, Reuters reported.
Around the WorldAround the World
President Iván Duque of Colombia defended his performance amid the pandemic and social strife.President Iván Duque of Colombia defended his performance amid the pandemic and social strife.
At least one person died after Tropical Storm Nora lashed Mexico.At least one person died after Tropical Storm Nora lashed Mexico.
Russian opposition leaders increasingly have to choose between jail and exile.Russian opposition leaders increasingly have to choose between jail and exile.
Novak Djokovic began his pursuit of an exclusive Grand Slam as U.S. Open tennis facilities filled with fans for the first time in two years. A last-minute change will require all spectators to be vaccinated, though many tennis players have stubbornly been slow to get the Covid-19 vaccine.Novak Djokovic began his pursuit of an exclusive Grand Slam as U.S. Open tennis facilities filled with fans for the first time in two years. A last-minute change will require all spectators to be vaccinated, though many tennis players have stubbornly been slow to get the Covid-19 vaccine.
A Morning ReadA Morning Read
It took international collaboration and multiple failed attempts for two Afghan Paralympians to make it to the Tokyo Games. Here’s how they did it, and what might come next.It took international collaboration and multiple failed attempts for two Afghan Paralympians to make it to the Tokyo Games. Here’s how they did it, and what might come next.
For 14 years, the Kardashians ruled the genre of reality shows documenting famous families. When their program ended this summer, it left a gap in the TV landscape — one that the D’Amelios, TikTok’s most famous family, want to fill with an upcoming documentary series on Hulu.For 14 years, the Kardashians ruled the genre of reality shows documenting famous families. When their program ended this summer, it left a gap in the TV landscape — one that the D’Amelios, TikTok’s most famous family, want to fill with an upcoming documentary series on Hulu.
Charli D’Amelio, 17, is the most popular person on TikTok, with 123 million followers. She’s sold signature drinks at Dunkin’ and has appeared in Super Bowl commercials. Her sister Dixie, 20, and their parents also have large followings.Charli D’Amelio, 17, is the most popular person on TikTok, with 123 million followers. She’s sold signature drinks at Dunkin’ and has appeared in Super Bowl commercials. Her sister Dixie, 20, and their parents also have large followings.
Sara Reddy, the showrunner, who had previously worked on “Toddlers and Tiaras,” said she wasn’t familiar with the D’Amelios when she was first pitched them as subjects. “I’m not a teenager,” she told The Times. “I really found it easy to roll my eyes at social media during Covid. Then I dug in, and what really struck me was I felt like the family was a living social experiment.” She added, “I came into their life right as fame was changing for them.”Sara Reddy, the showrunner, who had previously worked on “Toddlers and Tiaras,” said she wasn’t familiar with the D’Amelios when she was first pitched them as subjects. “I’m not a teenager,” she told The Times. “I really found it easy to roll my eyes at social media during Covid. Then I dug in, and what really struck me was I felt like the family was a living social experiment.” She added, “I came into their life right as fame was changing for them.”
What to CookWhat to Cook
Make one-pot orzo with tomatoes, corn and zucchini.Make one-pot orzo with tomatoes, corn and zucchini.
What to ReadWhat to Read
Nineteen books to look forward to this September, including works by Colson Whitehead, Sally Rooney and more.Nineteen books to look forward to this September, including works by Colson Whitehead, Sally Rooney and more.
What to WatchWhat to Watch
In the mini-series “Laetitia,” the Oscar-winning documentarian Jean-Xavier De Lestrade turns to fiction to tell a story of grisly murder in western France.In the mini-series “Laetitia,” the Oscar-winning documentarian Jean-Xavier De Lestrade turns to fiction to tell a story of grisly murder in western France.
Now Time to PlayNow Time to Play
Here’s today’s Mini Crossword, and a clue: Ending with black, blue or straw (five letters).Here’s today’s Mini Crossword, and a clue: Ending with black, blue or straw (five letters).
And here is today’s Spelling Bee.And here is today’s Spelling Bee.
You can find all our puzzles here.You can find all our puzzles here.
That’s it for today’s briefing. See you next time. — MelinaThat’s it for today’s briefing. See you next time. — Melina
P.S. Kathy Ryan and Maureen Dowd explored the deserted New York Times newsroom.P.S. Kathy Ryan and Maureen Dowd explored the deserted New York Times newsroom.
The latest episode of “The Daily” is about the recall election in California.The latest episode of “The Daily” is about the recall election in California.
Sanam Yar wrote the Arts and Ideas section. You can reach Melina and the team at briefing@nytimes.com.Sanam Yar wrote the Arts and Ideas section. You can reach Melina and the team at briefing@nytimes.com.