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Discussion with PM Modi 'productive', looking forward to deepening partnership with India: Australian PM Morrison!
New York: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday termed the discussion with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi "productive" and said both leaders look to further deepen the partnership between the two countries. "Great to meet with my...
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Turkey's Kargu Drone Bags First Export Customer!
Turkey's STM Defense Technologies Engineering will deliver its Kargu rotary-wing attack drone loitering munition system to the first international customer. "Our national pride Portable Rotary Wing Striker UAV System KARGU has achieved its first export...
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US launches air strikes against Taliban in support of Afghan forces!
WASHINGTON: The United States has carried out a series of air strikes as it backed the Afghan army's bid to repel a Taliban offensive, the Pentagon said . The Taliban operations come as the withdrawal of international forces from the country is almost...
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US Open 2021: Defending champion Dominic Thiem pulls out of US Open due to injury
NEW YORK: US Open 2021 - Dominic Thiem Pulls Out: 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem has pulled out of the US Open 2021 due to injury. He confirmed the development with a tweet post that read: "I want to update you on my injury and let you know that...
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How Rajapaksa dynasty controls Sri Lankan government, unmatched in South Asia!
The Rajapaksas were ousted in 2015 when Mahinda lost the presidential election but they were back in power by 2019 when Gotabaya became the president and soon, one by one, the brothers and other family members were back in the business of government....
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North Korea has never been more isolated, says UN investigator
Washington: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has recognized the 'grim' food situation and is investing in efforts to prevent starvation in the country, he said. United Nations: North Korea has never been more isolated from the international community as...
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Haiti: 400 Mawozo gang boss threatens to kill abducted missionaries
Port-au-Prince: The boss of a notorious Haitian gang accused of kidnapping 17 members of a US-based missionary group last weekend is warning that the hostages will be killed if his demands aren't met. "I swear by thunder that if I don't get what I'm asking...
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Omicron COVID variant threat: South Korea to restrict visa issuance, arrivals from 8 African countries
Seoul: South Korea's government restricted on Sunday the issuance of visas and travel from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe amid the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, Yonhap news agency reported....
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Russia Offers Its ‘Military Bases’ To The US As Afghan Taliban Wreaks Havoc In The Region!!
Will the US and its arch-rival Russia hunt the Taliban together as the militants wreak havoc in Afghanistan? RUSSIA TESTS ITS MOST POWERFUL S-500 MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM; HITS HIGH-SPEED BALLISTIC TARGET – MINISTRY The US is desperately looking for a military...
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Afghanistan Crisis LIVE: We've Banned Taliban From Our Services, Says Facebook; Designates it as Terror Group!
New Delhi: Afghanistan Crisis LIVE: The Taliban on Tuesday declared a general amnesty for all government officials and asked them to return to work. 'A general amnesty has been declared for all… so you should start your routine life with full confidence,'...
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Russia not to join NATO, Sergey Lavrov says during meeting with Jens Stoltenberg!
New York: UN. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey began his participation in the UN General Assembly session with a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. During the protocol photoshoot, Lavrov addressed the reporters: "Don’t try your luck....
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It has been confirmed that an Afghan military plane crashed in Surkhandarya, Uzbekistan!
An Afghan Air Force plane crashed last night in Surxondaryo, Uzbekistan and two people were recovered from the plane in wounded condition. They have been shifted to medical facility by Uzbek authorities. It is believed that they were trying to escape...
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US air force halts evacuations from Kabul to clear airfield of crowd: Report
KABUL: The US military put on hold its evacuation process from Kabul temporarily on Monday to clear the airfield at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan's capital, news agency Reuters reported, citing senior defence officials. Horrific video...
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US Troops Fire As Desperate Afghans Crowd To Catch A Flight At Kabul Airport
KABUL. US troops on Monday fired warning shots into the air at Kabul airport as thousands of Afghans crowded on the tarmac desperate to catch a flight out of the war-torn country taken over by Taliban fighters. "I feel very scared here. They are firing...
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US to take over air traffic control at Kabul airport!
Washington: The United States has announced that it will be taking over air traffic control at Kabul airport and will expand the country's security presence to nearly 6,000 troops to facilitate the safe departure of the American and allied personnel from...
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Afghanistan: US Embassy issues security alert, says situation changing quickly including at Kabul airport
KABUL: Issuing a security alert, the US Embassy in Afghanistan said on Sunday that the security situation in Kabul is changing quickly, including at the Kabul airport. US citizens wanting assistance in departing the country should register for any option...
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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani betrayed his country, says former MP Jamil Karzai!
New Delhi: After the Delhi-bound Air India flight landed here on Sunday, Jamil Karzai, Afghanistan's former Member of Parliament, said that Kabul was occupied by the Taliban when he left the city and accused Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani of betraying...
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US top diplomat Blinken speaks to Ashraf Ghani, discusses efforts to reduce violence in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and discussed the urgency of ongoing diplomatic and political efforts to reduce the violence. In a tweet, State Department...
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US to send troops to Kabul airport to pull out embassy staff!
KABUL: The United States said Thursday it was sending troops to the international airport in Afghanistan's capital Kabul to pull out US embassy staff as the Taliban makes rapid gains. "We are further reducing our civilian footprint in Kabul in light of...
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Pakistan's minorities in shambles, continue to suffer! (Qamar Rafiq, writing in Daily Times said)
Islamabad: Pakistan has failed to uphold the promise which was everything for minorities that is safeguarding fundamental rights and freedom of religious minorities which was promised on August 11, 1947, but they still continue to suffer. Qamar Rafiq,...
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Independence Day 2021: Apart from India, THESE countries celebrate Independence Day on August 15
New Delhi: As India is all set to celebrate its 75th independence day on August 15, 2021, the zeal and zest of people are in full swing with just 2 days to go. Why shouldn't it be, after all this day in 1947, marked the birth of the world's largest democracy...
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Eminem's ex-wife Kim Scott hospitalised after suicide attempt!
California: American rapper Eminem's ex-wife, Kim Scott, was admitted into a hospital following an alleged suicide attempt last month. As per a TMZ report on Wednesday, law enforcement and emergency responders received a call of a suicidal person at Scott's...
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Taliban Captures Mi-35 Helicopter Gifted by India to Afghanistan!
KABUL: Taliban fighters have reportedly captured an Mi-35 attack helicopter gifted to Afghanistan military by India two years ago. The helicopter fell into the hands of the Taliban at Kunduz airbase on Wednesday. It is an export version of Russia's Mi-24V....
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U.S. highlights key role European allies can play in Indo-Pacific!
Washington: The United States on Tuesday highlighted the role European allies can play in the Indo-Pacific, as President Joe Biden met with leaders of Britain and Australia following their recent announcement of a three-way partnership focusing on security...
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Taliban renames University of Burhanuddin Rabbani as Kabul Education University!
Kabul: The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has changed the name of a government university to Kabul Education University on Monday. Earlier, the name of the government university was the University of Burhanuddin Rabbani, which was named after Afghanistan's...