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UAE welcomes Ghani, family on ‘humanitarian grounds’

There were reports that Ghani had fled the country to Tajikistan or Uzbekistan, while others indicated that he was in Oman, trying to escape to US, after the Taliban took over Afghanistan

August 19, 2021

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Efforts underway to keep cash away from Taliban

US Treasury has taken steps to prevent cash reserves managed by the Federal Reserve and other US banks out of the hands of the Taliban…reports Asian Lite News After Kabul fell into

August 18, 2021

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Geopolitical implications of Taliban win for India

Taliban-ruled Afghanistan would upset India’s dream of connecting to Central Asia via Iran’s Chabahar port. The prospect of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan emerging as an epicenter of global terrorism cannot be ruled out just

August 18, 2021

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Pakistan takes Taliban on board over TTP issue

Maulana Faqir Mohammad, the former deputy chief of the TTP, was also released as the Taliban after Kabul’s fall on Sunday….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said on Tuesday

August 18, 2021

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Why is Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan giving Islamabad a big headache?

The dangerous terror group is committed to a Greater Afghanistan, which includes Pushtun dominated areas, in Pakistans north-west across the Durand line….reports Rahul Kumar The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), freed from prison in

August 18, 2021

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China first nation to hope Taliban will respect peace

China has said the Taliban will establish an “open and inclusive” Islamic government in the war-torn country and will ensure a peaceful transition of power….reports Asian Lite News Several countries led by

August 18, 2021

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Nepal’s Deuba flags Neighbours’ First policy, puts India ahead of China

Nepal will also look for Indian support to boost its Covid 19 pandemic ravaged economy….reports Mahua Venkatesh As Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba completes a month in office, his actions would

August 18, 2021

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Obtaining accurate info about Indians in Afghanistan our priority: MEA

“We have been issuing periodic travel and security advisories for all Indian nationals in Afghanistan, given the deteriorating security situation there,” it noted…reports Asian Lite News. India on Tuesday said its immediate

August 18, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan

As Taliban roam Kabul, dress code turns to salwar kameez

Men with Kalashnikovs roamed the streets of Kabul on foot, in security vehicles and on motorcycles Monday as the insurgents solidified their hold on Afghanistan’s capital….reports Asian Lite News The rush at

August 18, 2021

-Top News·Afghanistan

Germany temporarily halts development aid for Afghanistan

It will also extend help to those in Afghanistan who are at risk, including “many courageous women”, said Steinmeier, who was previously foreign minister…reports Asian Lite News. Germany on Tuesday temporarily halted

August 18, 2021

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