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Pakistans Hazara Muslims continue protest, refuse to bury dead Mourners from the Shia Hazara community chant slogans near the coffins of the miners who were killed in an attack by gunmen in the mountainous Machh area, during a sit-in protest on the outskirts of Quetta, Pakistan, on January 4, 2021. (Photo by AFP)
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Pakistans internet regulator bans anti-Islam movie Pakistan telecommunication authority, the official internet traffic regulator, has banned the screening of what appears to be a blasphemous, anti-Islam movie, "The Lady of Heaven."
The controversial movie depicted the the life of Hazrat Fatima (PBUH), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The movie... |
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This week in the US: The model nation for no nation anymore Supporters of US President Donald Trump walk on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, the US, on January 5, 2021, one day ahead of a joint session of the US Congress to certify the Electoral College vote that confirmed Joe Biden as the presidential winner. (Photo by AFP)
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Belarus Lukashenko says only elections can decide future of presidency Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko says only elections can decide the future of his presidency, as Minsk plans to hold a referendum on constitutional reforms in the wake of anti-government rallies.
"I would like to see a calm and quiet country. You surely... |
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Sudan signs agreement with US to officially normalize ties with Israel US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (L) and Sudanese Justice Minister Nasredeen Abdulbari sign the so-called Abraham Accords in Khartoum on January 6, 2021. (Via twitter)
Sudan has signed the so-called Abraham Accords with the United States, officially agreeing to normalize relations with the Israeli... |
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China extends debt relief to DR Congo amid COVID-19 crisis Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi
The Democratic Republic of the Congo says China has offered some debt relief in a bid to ease pressure on the central African country ravaged by the COVID-19 crisis.
The Congolese Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that as a result,... |
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US considering banning investments in Alibaba, Tencent by Americans This taken on February 5, 2020 shows a security personnel walking in front of the Alibaba headquarters in Hangzhou, some 175 kilometres (110 miles) southwest of Shanghai. (AFP photo)
The administration of outgoing US President Donald Trump is contemplating adding Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Tencent... |
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Hong Kong police arrest dozens for violating national security law Hong Kong Police Force Senior Superintendent Steve Li Kwai-Wah (C) speaks during a press briefing outside the Hong Kong Police Headquarters building in Hong Kong on January 6, 2021, following the arrest of dozens of people under the National Security Law. (Photo by AFP)
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Massive hack of US systems likely originated in Russia: Security agencies A SolarWinds sign is seen outside its headquarters in Austin, Texas, the US, on December 18, 2020. (File photo by Reuters)
The United States top national security agencies have accused Russia of likely being behind an alleged massive hacking campaign against America, believed to be the biggest cyber-attack... |
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Civilians killed in Helmand airstrike At least five civilians were killed in an airstrike in Helmand province, local officials said Thursday.
The airstrike was carried out Wednesday night in Bushran area of PD10 Lashkargah city, the capital of Helmand province.
The provincial council head Attaullah Afghan confirmed the incident and said... |
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6 Security Force Members Killed in Kunduz Attack At least six security force members were killed in a Taliban attack on a security base in Kunduz province on Wednesday night, provincial council member Amruddin Wali said.
The attack took place in Band-e-Khan Abad in Kunduz and two others security forces members were wounded, Wali said.
"The Taliban... |
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Shams and OMNES Media unveil an Influencers Platform with huge opportunities OMNES Influencers aims to connect businesses with influencers who could promote their products and deliver results within given budget and time
DUBAI XX January 2021: Shams Media Services, a subsidiary of Sharjah Media City (Shams), and OMNES Media, an integrated media and communications solutions... |
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Saleh says $100 million CCTV project to be rolled out in Kabul First Vice President Amrullah Saleh said Wednesday that government would install advanced security cameras across Kabul city, aimed at bringing an end to criminal and terrorist activities.
Speaking at his daily 6.30 am security meeting, Saleh stated that Kabul covered by surveillance cameras.
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Turkmen FM to attend launch of key projects in Afghanistan The Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Turkmenistans Foreign Minister is scheduled to visit Kabul next week to attend the inauguration of three joint projects.
In a statement issued by MoFA, officials said the Afghan foreign minister, Haneef Atmar, on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation... |
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Danish: Taliban Seek Collapse of System by Opposing Constitution Afghanistans Second Vice President Mohammad Sarwar Danish on Tuesday said that the Talibans opposition to the current Constitution of Afghanistan is meant to cause the collapse of the system.
Addressing a ceremony on the 17th anniversary of the ratification of Afghanistans Constitution, Danish... |
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Freed Taliban prisoner killed on battlefield: governors media office Nine Taliban insurgents, including a recently released prisoner, died in an airstrike in Batikot district of eastern Nangarhar province, the governors media office said.
According to the office, a Taliban commander, named Omar, who was recently released from prison, was among those killed on the... |
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Actions will prove whether Taliban has cut ties with al-Qaeda: Sullivan US President-elect Joe Bidens national security adviser, Jack Sullivan, said Sunday night the Talibans commitment to severing ties with al-Qaeda must not only be proven in words but more importantly in practice.
He told CNN that under the Taliban agreement with the US, they had pledged to sever... |
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Taliban accuse US of violating deal following airstrikes The Taliban on Monday accused the United States government of violating the US-Taliban agreement signed in February in Doha claiming US Forces had carried out airstrikes in Nangarhar, Helmand and Kandahar provinces.
In a statement issued by the group, the Taliban stated airstrikes had been conducted... |
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COVID-19: 102 New Cases, 7 Deaths Reported in Afghanistan The Ministry of Public Health on Monday reported 103 new positive cases of COVID-19 out of 1,575 samples tested in the last 24 hours.
The Public Health Ministry also reported seven deaths and 125 recoveries from COVID-19 in the same period.
The new cases were reported in Kabul (7), Herat (53), Kandahar... |
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WikiLeaks founder Assange awaiting imminent verdict on extradition to US This file photo taken on July 26, 2010 shows Australian founder of whistleblowing website, WikiLeaks, Julian Assange after giving a press conference in London. (Photo by AFP)
The founder of whistleblower website WikiLeaks Julian Assange is awaiting a verdict by a judge at Londons Old Bailey on whether... |
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US, European allies refuse to unfreeze Venezuela funds for vaccine purchase Venezuelans wait in line to get a COVID-19 test at a testing center in Cucuta, on the Colombian border with Venezuela, on December 28, 2020. (Photo by AFP)
The United States, Britain and some European Union states have rejected Venezuelas appeal to unfreeze its sanctioned assets in order to purchase... |
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Two shootings in Floridas Miami-Dade County leave 12 wounded Two separate shootings have left 12 dead in Floridas Miami-Dade County. (File photo)
Police in Floridas Miami-Dade County said late on Sunday that they were investigating two separate shootings in which 12 people were wounded.
The first shooting occurred in Little River Park at 7:07 p.m. (0007 GMT),... |
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Soleimani assassination nail in the coffin of international law: UN rapporteur Agnes Callamard, UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions
A top UN human rights investigator has termed the US assassination of General Qassem Soleimani as "unlawful", pointing out that the attack was a "nail in the coffin of international law".
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Nasrallah says region resolute to expel US troops after Soleimani martyrdom Secretary General of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, delivers a live speech from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 3, 2021.
Since the Pentagon assassinated Irans popular anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and his companions in January 2020, there... |
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Report: German govt. approved $1.4bn arms sales to countries involved in Yemen, Libya wars in 2020 The file photo shows a German Leopard tank.
The German government approved export of weapons and military equipment worth around $1.4 billion in 2020 to countries involved in the deadly conflicts in war-torn Yemen and Libya, a report says.
In a report on Sunday, Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), citing... |
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General Soleimani autobiography debuts with Leaders autograph Undated picture shows Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei (R) and Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, former commander of the Quds Force of Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has signed an autobiography... |
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Iraqis hold nationwide rallies on martyrdom anniversary of anti-terror commanders Iraqis gather at Baghdads Tahrir Square for a rally marking the first martyrdom anniversary of anti-terror commanders, on January 3, 2021.
People in Iraq have attended nationwide rallies to commemorate the first anniversary of the US assassination of top Iranian and Iraqi anti-terror commanders, Lieutenant... |
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Israels Netanyahu hints at trip to Saudi Arabia in party meeting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves after a speech at the Knesset in Jerusalem al-Quds on December 22, 2020. (Photo by AFP)
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has implicitly mentioned that he recently visited Saudi Arabia, in what is his first known confirmation of a trip to several... |
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India approves two COVID-19 vaccines, rollout in weeks An Indian medic prepares a vaccine kit as she takes part in a drill for COVID-19 vaccine delivery at a primary health center in Chennai on January 2, 2021. (Photo by AFP)
Indias drugs regulator on Sunday (Jan 3) gave final approval for the emergency use of two coronavirus vaccines, one developed by... |
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In pictures: Iraqis converge on Baghdad airport to remember Soleimani, Muhandis on assassination anniv. Iraqi people converged on Baghdad International Airport Saturday night to pay tribute to Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, Irans top anti-terror commander, and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy commander of Iraqs Hashd al-Shaabi anti-terror force, on the first anniversary of their assassination... |
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