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1. The Taliban is expected to announce a new government in Afghanistan within hours amid the UN's warning of the impending food crisis, urging the global community to step up support for the war-ravaged country. Media reports suggest that the cabinet could be presented after morning prayers today and a ceremony is being prepared at the presidential palace in the capital city Kabul. 2. India's immediate focus in Afghanistan is to ensure that Afghan soil is not used for terrorist activities against it and it was still 'very early days' to talk about any possible recognition to the Taliban, the external affairs ministry says. 3. New York, United States: Flash flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida kills at least 44 people in the New York area overnight, including several who perished in basements during the 'historic' weather event officials blame on climate change. 4. Washington: The US Federal Aviation Administration bars Virgin Galactic from flying its SpaceShipTwo until the agency approves its final mishap investigation report from its July flight or determines the issues do not affect public safety. The FAA confirms it was investigating a deviation in the descent of the flight of the Virgin Galactic rocket plane that carried British billionaire Richard Branson to the edge of space. 5. Washington: Nearly four decades after disbanding, Swedish superstars ABBA, one of the most successful music groups of all time, have announced their return with a new studio album and a new concert. 6. A team of three doctors has been formed to conduct a post-mortem following the death of actor Sidharth Shukla, which will be recorded on video, and a report is due today, officials say.