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20 US senators back legislation to help Afghan interpreters

More senators have been urging administration to do more for thousands of civilians who helped US troops, often risking their lives and those of their families….reports Asian Lite News Nearly 20 US

July 11, 2021

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Afghan forces retaliate against Taliban attack

The armed insurgents launched multi-pronged offensives on Taluqan city early Sunday morning, but the security forces retaliated with heavy gunfire, forcing the insurgents to flee…reports Asian Lite News A Taliban attack on

July 11, 2021

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China Fear Revival of Turkistan Islamic Movement Amid US Troop Pull Out

In November 2020, the former Donald Trump administration removed Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) from America’s terror list, saying at the time there was “no credible evidence” that ETIM still exists, reports Asian

July 10, 2021

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China Wants a Taliban Govt in Afghanistan

For long, the Chinese have wanted to play a leading role in Afghanistan, buoyed by support from neighbouring Pakistan, and with the Taliban as the frontline, a report by Atul Aneja and

July 9, 2021

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US Military Mission in Afghanistan to End on Aug 31

President Biden has assured his Afghan counterpart, Ashraf Ghani, that the US will continue to provide civilian and humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan even after the pull out, reports Asian Lite News US

July 9, 2021

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Majority of British troops have left Afghanistan: Johnson

The prime minister said that the UK did not underestimate the challenge of the NATO mission in Afghanistan and pledged to continue supporting Kabul after troops’ withdrawal…reports Asian Lite News. UK Prime

July 8, 2021

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Taliban can’t make govt surrender in next 100 years: Ghani

“Taliban and its supporters are solely responsible for the current bloodshed and destruction in the country,” said Ghani…reports Asian Lite News Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday said that the Taliban cannot

July 8, 2021

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US completes more than 90% of troop withdrawal process

This comes in the backdrop of the rapid increase in violence in the country amid the Taliban’s continuing stride in the country…reports Asian Lite News The US has completed “more than 90

July 8, 2021

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Will Taliban takeover give TAPI gas pipeline project a formal burial?

The ambitious 1,814 km trans-country natural gas pipeline project is important not only for India but also for Turkmenistan…reports Mahua Venkatesh As political uncertainties grip Afghanistan with the withdrawal of US troops,

July 8, 2021

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After troops exit, safety of US Embassy in Kabul top concern

A US Embassy spokesperson said that security assessments are frequent these days….reports Asian Lite News As the end to America’s “forever war” rapidly approaches, the U.S. Embassy and other diplomatic missions in

July 7, 2021

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