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Philippines welcomes Afghan refugees

“We stay steady where others waver: tonight we welcome Afghan nationals including women and kids seeking refuge,” Locsin said…reports Asian Lite News The Philippines has opened its doors to Afghan refugees, Philippine

September 8, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan·Asia News

Putin, Michel to work together on Afghanistan

Putin and Michel held a telephone conversation to discuss in detail the situation in Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News Russian President Vladimir Putin and European Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday expressed readiness

September 8, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan

Pakistan aims better start with Mullah Akhund as Afghan PM

He played a major part in opening diplomatic channels with countries including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during its first stint in power. …reports Hamza Ameer The appointment

September 8, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan·Pakistan

Taliban won’t allow Afghan women to play sport

The Taliban confirmed on Wednesday that women in Afghanistan will not be allowed to play any sports, including cricket….reports Asian Lite News Australia’s Trade Minister Dan Tehan described the decision by the

September 8, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan·Sport

Dubai’s food and beverage trade with Africa nears $14bn

Dubai’s food and beverage trade with Africa accounted for around 13% of the emirate’s total trade volume with the continent…reports Asian Lite News Dubai’s food and beverage (F&B) trade, excluding tobacco, reached

September 8, 2021

-Top News·Dubai·UAE News

Hub71 opens door to innovators worldwide

The initiative aims to source high-quality global tech startups by engaging and nurturing key players in the wider innovation ecosystem…reports Asian Lite News Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has launched its

September 8, 2021

-Top News·Abu Dhabi·UAE News

Afghan resistance urges int’l community to reject Taliban govt

The interim cabinet announced on Tuesday has drawn criticism from the US, as it consists entirely of Taliban leaders or their associates and does not include any woman member, reports Asian Lite

September 8, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan

9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh’s trial resumes in Cuba court

The trial has faced several challenges since they were arraigned at Guantanamo in 2012 during the Obama administration in the US….reports Asian Lite News Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is known as the

September 8, 2021

-Top News

US govt to join dialogue on climate action hosted by Argentina

The dialogue will build further momentum for climate action ahead of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), which will be held October 31 to November 12, 2021…reports Asian Lite News The

September 8, 2021

-Top News·USA

US, Qatar and Turkey discuss operation of Kabul airport

Blinken said the United States had been conducting diplomacy with the Taliban group, which seized power in Afghanistan last month…reports Asian Lite News Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday the

September 8, 2021

-Top News·USA