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Terror groups could reconstitute in Afghanistan sooner than expected, top US general says!
WASHINGTON: In a briefing for senators on Sunday morning, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said terrorist groups like al Qaeda could reconstitute in Afghanistan sooner than the two years defense officials had previously estimated...
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EAM Jaishankar to Visit New York for 2 Days to Attend UNSC Sessions on Peacekeeping, Terrorism!
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be visiting New York during India's Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and will be presiding over two high-level signature events on August 18 and 19. The first event on August...
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India at 75: Putin extends wishes on 75th Independence Day, praises for role in global arena!
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his warm greetings to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, stating that further enhancement of Russian-Indian ties was in the...
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Helicopters land at US Embassy in Kabul amid Taliban advance!-The Taliban on Sunday seized the last major city outside of Kabul held by the country's
KABUL: The Taliban raced closer to a complete military takeover of Afghanistan on Sunday after capturing more major cities, leaving only the isolated capital Kabul for them to conquer. Stay tuned for more updates. 12:20 Uzbekistan says 84 Afghan soldiers...
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Do you miss me yet? Trump blames Biden for 'tragic mess' in Afghanistan!
WASHINGTON: With the Taliban waiting at the doors of Afghanistan capital Kabul after capturing almost the entire nation with its stunning advances, former US President Donald Trump has hit out at his successor Joe Biden and also said "miss me yet?" The...
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Putin to meet Merkel in Moscow next week
BERLIN: Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel on August 20 in Moscow, the Kremlin announced on Friday. The leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in various fields and exchange views on a number of international...
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Statement by President Joe Biden on Afghanistan!
WASHINGTON: Over the past several days, I have been in close contact with my national security team to give them direction on how to protect our interests and values as we end our military mission in Afghanistan. First, based on the recommendations of...
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Turkey's Erdogan says Taliban should end "occupation" in Afghanistan!
IB:Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the Taliban should "end the occupation of their brothers' soil", and played down a warning from the militant group of consequences if Turkish troops remain in Afghanistan to run Kabul airport. The...
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Special envoys of China, Russia and Pak hold talks with top Taliban officials, Karzai in Kabul!
Beijing: Special envoys of China, Russia and Pakistan have met the top officials of the Taliban's interim government as well as Afghan leaders Hamid Karzai and Abdullah Abdullah in Kabul and discussed the formation of an inclusive government, combating...
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Afghanistan Gov Seeks Combat Helicopters from Russia
Moscow: As the fighting with Taliban turns violent, Afghanistan has sought to acquire combat helicopters from Russia. "We have requested new helicopters from the Russian side to strengthen our Air Force. I am waiting for Russia’s reply on this issue,”...
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Venezuela's Maduro Says Won't Bow To 'blackmail' After US Call For New Polls!
Washington: Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro said his government would not give in to "blackmail or threats" after the United States urged him to make serious efforts toward holding elections if he wants sanctions relief. Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro...
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Joe Biden must provide Afghans with air support beyond Aug 31: US Senate Minority leader!
Washington: US President Joe Biden should commit to providing more help to Afghan forces including air support beyond the original August 31 end date due to escalating violence and a swift Taliban advance in the country, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell...
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As Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan, Biden discusses drawdown with top cabinet members!
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan about the ongoing drawdown of US civilian personnel from Afghanistan, the White House said. Due...
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US prefers India to have a 'strategic partnership' with, finds Pakistan useful only for clearing 'Afghanistan mess': Imran Khan!
Islamabad: Taking a dig at the US, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Washington sees Pakistan as "useful" only for clearing the "mess" it has left behind in Afghanistan after 20 years of fighting and prefers India when it comes to forming a "strategic...
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US Moon lander 'permanently' asleep after historic landing
NEW YORK: An uncrewed American lander that became the first private spaceship on the Moon has met its ultimate end after failing to "wake up," the company that built it said. Houston-based Intuitive Machines said late Saturday that the lander, named Odysseus,...
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Taliban believes it can gain governance through force: Pentagon John Kirby said!
Washington DC: Pentagon has said the continued advance by the Taliban is evidence its leaders believe they can take over Afghanistan by force rather than engaging in negotiations.This comes as US intelligence report suggests that the Taliban could isolate...
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North blasts South Korea over joint drills with US, warns of retaliation!
Pyongyang: The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) slammed South Korea on Wednesday for pushing ahead with planned military drills with the United States and warned of "serious security crisis". In a press statement published by the official...
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Kabul should start substantive talks with Taliban, says Russian envoy Zamir Kabulov!
MOSCOW: Kabul’s delay in launching peace talks with the Taliban militant group (outlawed in Russia) has worsened the situation in Afghanistan, Special Russian Presidential Representative for Afghanistan, Director of the Second Asian Department at Russia’s...
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Dalai Lama greets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his party's victory!
New delhi: In a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to congratulate him on his party's victory in the national elections, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday appreciated the leadership he has shown amidst the Covid-19 pandemic....
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Milley meets Russian counterpart: Ryabkov also said that Russia had a “frank talk” with the Central Asian countries to warn them not to allow U.S. troops within their borders.
Helsinki Finland: The top American military officer held talks Wednesday with his Russian counterpart as the United States struggles to secure basing rights and other counterterrorism support in countries bordering Afghanistan — an effort Moscow has opposed....
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Quad summit faces changed environment after US pullout from Afghanistan!
Washington: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi sits down on Friday with President Joe Biden and Prime Ministers Yoshihide Suga of Japan and Scott Morrison of Australia for their in-person summit -- the first with Biden -- they will face a world with a...
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Fully vaccinated Sri Lankans can arrive without prior approval!
Colombo: Fully vaccinated Sri Lankans can arrive in the country without prior approval, the Government said today. The Civil Aviation Authority said that fully vaccinated Sri Lankans can arrive in the country without approval from the Foreign Ministry....
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US says China 'undermining regional peace', stability near Taiwan!
Washington: Expressing its concerns over China's activity near Taiwan, the US has asked Beijing to cease its military coercion against Taipei and stressed that the communist regime is "undermining regional peace and stability". "The United States is very...
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Another serving officer charged with rape, PM calls for 'culture of police changes'
LONDON–We need to change the culture of policing' said Boris Johnson when quizzed about yet another officer from the same unit as Sarah Everard killer Wayne Couzens raped a woman he met on Tinder, a court heard on Monday. On Sunday the PM said the most...
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Coronavirus: New Zealand abandons 'zero-COVID' strategy!
WELLINGTON: New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said her aim was never to record zero cases but to stamp out the virus effectively. Australia's delta outbreak appears to be leveling out. Follow DW for all the latest on COVID.New Zealand has abandoned its long-standing...