The Taliban have announced the appointment of Mullah Hassan Akhund as caretaker Prime Minister of Afghanistan

Israel's chief of staff Aviv Kukhawi told Valenews that Israel had "greatly" increased its readiness to take action against Iran's nuclear program. He noted the increase in the country's defense budget and said that more intelligence, operational capabilities and weapons were needed.

Alfa Tori team announced the extension of the contract of Pir Ghasli and Yuki Tsunda for the new Formula One season. According to Alfa Tori, the contract of Pir Ghasli and Yuki Tsunda with this team has been extended for the 2022 season of Formula One competitions.

There is no woman named in the cabinet that the Taliban has introduced as the new government of Afghanistan, and there is no Ministry of Women's Affairs.

Hamshahri newspaper quotes the head of the veterinary committee of the Iranian Equestrian Federation as referring to the "billion trade" of horse sperm and writes that each dose of sperm sometimes costs up to 70 million tomans. Hamshahri writes that imported sperm are sold for three to four thousand euros, and the sperm of "extinct" horses is also sold.

The Taliban finally announced the 33-member list of a caretaker cabinet. At the top of the list is Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhand as acting prime minister. Abdul Ghani Baradar has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister.