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Russia to beef up strategic Tajik base

The 201st military base is the largest military facility of Russia, located beyond its borders. According to an agreement signed in October 2012, the formation will be in Tajikistan until 2042….reports Ateet

October 25, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan

Wake up call for India as Turkey joins Pakistan in FATF grey list

Another insider highlighted that the recent attacks on temples and Durga Puja sites in Bangladesh should serve as a wake up call for the entire South Asian region….reports Mahua Venkatesh Terror outfits

October 25, 2021

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Record 22.8 mn people in Afghanistan to face starvation

More than half of the population of Afghanistan, or a record 22.8 million people, will face acute food insecurity from November, according to the latest report issued on Monday by the Food

October 25, 2021

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Khalilzad objects to Biden’s current Afghanistan policy

On October 18, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Khalilzad stepped down as a special Afghanistan envoy….reports Asian Lite News The United States chose the calendar-based approach in its decisions

October 25, 2021

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Prime accused in Pirganj attack confesses

According to the local Union Parishad chairman, as many as 65 Hindu homes were torched during the attack…reports Sumi Khan The prime accused behind the arson attack on Hindu houses at Boro

October 25, 2021

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Cops were underprepared for Hajiganj violence: Activists

Five youths were killed in the clashes after police opened fire, while 33 people were injured. The injured included 23 police officials and staff members, reported Dhaka Tribune…reports Asian Lite News Despite

October 25, 2021

-Top News·Bangladesh

TLP threatens stage-in until release of chief Rizvi

Hundreds of TLP workers took to the streets throughout the country to exert pressure on the government for the release of its chief, Hafiz Saad Hussain Rizvi….reports Asian Lite News The Tehreek-i-Labbaik

October 25, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan

Around 50k traders lose jobs due to Chaman border closure

Chaman is one of two main border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the second crossing present in the north at Torkham….reports Asian Lite News Around 50,000 small and medium traders have

October 25, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan

Uzbekistan presidential election concluded with a historic turnout

Voting for Uzbekistan’s presidential election ended with over 80 per cent turnout which was described by the Central Election Commission as a historic achievement for the country…reports Asian Lite News “Uzbekistan’s presidential

October 25, 2021

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School ban kills education dreams of Afghan girls

Most of the trainees in the vocational centres are the students of high schools and universities….reports Asian Lite News Dozens of female high school and university students in Afghanistan have joined vocational

October 25, 2021

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