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Qatar to act as US diplomatic representative in Afghanistan The United States and Qatar have agreed that Qatar will represent the diplomatic interests of the United States in Afghanistan, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced, an important signal of potential direct engagement between Washington and Kabul in the future after two decades of war, Reuters... |
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Russia accuses US military of aggressive moves in Black Sea The US Navys Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter sails in formation during the multinational maritime exercise Sea Breeze 2020, co-hosted by Ukraine and the United States, in the Black Sea, July 25, 2020. (File photo by Reuters)
Russia has accused the United States of making "aggressive... |
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Belarus warns of harsh military response as migrant dispute persists Polish security personnel are seen deployed on the border with Belarus as hundreds of migrants gathered at the spot aiming to enter the EU, on November 12, 2021. (Photo by AFP)
Belarus has warned of a harsh military response to any attack, as tensions escalate over a migrant crisis on the border with... |
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NBA: Philadelphia 76ers 109-115 Toronto Raptors The Philadelphia 76ers have suffered their 3rd loss in a row after going down 115 to 109 against the Toronto Raptors at home.
The 76ers took the opener with a 3-point margin, and went on to widen the gap to 5 in the second quarter, leading 57-52 at the intermission. But, the 2019 NBA Champions regrouped... |
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Russia reports 1,235 deaths from COVID-19 in past 24 hours Russia on Friday (November 12) reported 1,235 coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, close to a record one-day toll recorded earlier this week, amid a nationwide surge in cases.
A total of 252,926 people died of coronavirus in Russia during the pandemic, according to the official data.
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Muslim world angered by Islamophobic content in US-made video game This is a photo from a Call of Duty: Vanguard event at the Belasco event venue in Los Angeles, California, the US, on November 03, 2021. (Photo by AFP)
US video game developer Activision-Blizzard has sparked anger in the Muslim world with an insulting depiction of the holy Quran in one of its latest... |
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Three top Mossad officials resign over moves by new spy chief Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) with outgoing Mossad chief Yossi Cohen (R) and incoming Mossad chief David Barnea at a farewell event for Cohen, on May 31, 2021. (File photo by GPO)
Three top officials in Israels espionage agency have resigned over decisions made by Mossads... |
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President Xi hailed as helmsman ahead of key party meeting Chinas President Xi Jinping is seen in a big screen during an evening news program at a mall in Beijing on November 11, 2021. (Photo by AFP)
Chinas Communist Party officials have praised the countrys president as "helmsman" and "peoples leader", in a show of support for Xi Jinping ahead of a key... |
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A million Afghan children at risk of dying amid acute malnutrition: WHO Around 3.2 million children are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in Afghanistan by the end of this year, with 1 million of them at risk of dying as temperatures drop, a World Health Organization spokesperson said on Friday.
Aid agencies have warned of famine as a drought coincides with a... |
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Explosion hits mosque in Nangarhar An explosion hit a mosque in the Spin Ghar district of eastern Nangarhar province during Friday prayers, sources said.
According to the sources, the blast took place in the Tereli area of the district, killing at least two people and wounding 15 others.
The wounded people were transferred to the... |
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Belarus: Western nations, Russia debate migration conflict at UN Western nations on the UN Security Council have said Belarus is putting people "in danger for political purposes." Russia, a regional ally of the Belarusian government, has rebuked the allegations.
Many of the migrants at the Polish-Belarusian border come from Iraq
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Russia has no plans to invade Ukraine, diplomat says In this file photo taken on May 20, 2021 people walk past flags outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City. (Photo by AFP)
Russias deputy UN ambassador has dismissed reports that Moscow plans to invade Ukraine, but warned against any provocations from the neighboring country that could... |
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Biden, Xi to address Pacific Rim summit on Friday amid heightened tensions Then-Vice President Biden meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Davos in January 2017. (Photo by Xinhua)
US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are expected to address leaders of the Pacific Rim countries on Friday amid heightened tensions between the two economic giants.
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Slaughter of Yemenis unacceptable: Bidens arms sale to Riyadh stirs controversy Then-US vice president Joe Biden with then-Saudi Arabias prince Salman bin Abdel-Aziz in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 27, 2011. (AP Photo)
Joe Biden administrations decision to push a $650m deal of air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia, its first major arms deal with the Gulf kingdom, has stirred... |
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UK house prices soar again, fueled by dearth of sellers: RICS Construction workers build a new house in Aylesbury, Britain August 6, 2020. (Reuters photo)
House price inflation in Britain picked up last month, propelled by a shortage of sellers that suggested further price rises lie ahead, a closely watched survey showed on Thursday.
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China, Russia, US reach consensus on Afghanistan issue The representatives of China, Russia and the United States on Thursday reached consensus on various aspects of the Afghanistan issue including humanitarian situation and anti-terrorism efforts, Reuters reported.
At the extended meeting of the China-U.S.-Russia consultation mechanism held in Islamabad,... |
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WFP chief in Afghanistan to help avert worlds worst humanitarian crisis David Beasley, the head of the World Food Program, is currently in Afghanistan in a race against time to deliver emergency aid to hundreds of thousands of people.
In a video message posted on Twitter Thursday, Beasly said: "We’re here in Afghanistan where the world’s worst humanitarian... |
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US food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices A volunteer packs onions in the warehouse of the Alameda County Community Food Bank in Oakland, Calif., on Nov. 5, 2021.
US food banks already dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face a new challenge - surging food prices and supply chain issues walloping the... |
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Sudan army chief names new governing Sovereign Council, led by himself Sudans top army general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan speaks during a press conference at the General Command of the Armed Forces in Khartoum on October 26, 2021. (Photo by AFP)
Sudans army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who assumed power last month in a coup and removed the countrys transitional... |
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World Cup qualifiers: Iran 2-1 Lebanon In a nerve-racking match-up in Group A of the AFC Asian qualifiers, Iran have claimed a dramatic 2-1 away-win over Lebanon to stay well-on-course for a 6th appearance at the World Cup.
Iran fell behind in the 37th minute, when a long-cross somehow found its way to Soony Saad at the far post, and he... |
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Neighbors of Belarus warn migrant crisis might escalate into military confrontation This picture taken on November 11, 2021 shows migrants in a camp on the Belarusian-Polish border in the Grodno region. (Photo by AFP)
Countries bordering Belarus have warned that the ongoing migration crisis, particularly at Polands border with Belarus, may trigger a military confrontation on the... |
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IEA rejects reports of selling US military equipment to Pakistan Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) officials on Thursday rejected reports published in the media that the new government is selling off US military equipment to Pakistan.
IEA officials said there was no truth in these reports and that it was simply propaganda.
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Norwegian aid group says thousands of Afghans crossing into Iran daily As many as 4,000-5,000 Afghans have been crossing into Iran daily since the collapse of the former government in August and hundreds of thousands more are expected to arrive in the coming winter, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said on Wednesday.
The aid group said as many as 300,000 Afghans have... |
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Imran Khan assures Muttaqi of Islamabads help with aid Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday he has always stood by the people of Afghanistan and assured visiting Afghan acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi that Islamabad would continue to support their neighboring country.
He also pledged to provide as much humanitarian aid to Afghanistan... |
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UN seeks $600 million to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis The United Nations is convening an aid conference in Geneva on Monday in an effort to raise more than $600 million for Afghanistan, warning of a humanitarian crisis.
According to the UN, even before the Islamic Emirates seizure of Kabul last month, half the population - or 18 million people - was... |
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PIA runs first chartered commercial flight to Afghanistan Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Monday ran its first commercial flight to Kabul since the take over of the country last month by the Islamic Emirate, a spokesman for the airline said.
The Boeing 777 with the flight number PK 6429 departed from Islamabad, Pakistan, as a commercial flight chartered... |
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Afghan Education Ministry to Modify Curriculum The Ministry of Higher Education announced on Sunday that some subjects which contrast with Islams Sharia will be dropped from the higher education curriculum.
It comes as private universities and other higher education institutions reopened about a week ago in which classes were divided by gender.
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US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman: America would work with Taliban on Daesh-K US Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee, March 4, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP file photo)
US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has said that the American military could coordinate with the Taliban on... |
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After Ida, small recovery signs amid daunting destruction People walk up a street flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in Jean Lafitte, La. Louisiana residents still reeling from flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Ida are scrambling for food, gas, water and relief from the oppressive heat. (Photo by AP)
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Fighting Continues Between Taliban, Resistance Forces Fighting is ongoing between Taliban fighters and the forces of a resistance front lead by Ahmad Massoud in Panjshir province.
The Taliban confirmed that the fighting has been ongoing for two days and both sides have suffered casualties.
"Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate were attacked from some circles... |
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