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British nationals killed in Kabul bombings

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace expressed “deep regret” that not everyone eligible had been evacuated, including around 800 to 1,100 Afghans and 100 to 150 Britons, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Prime Minister Boris

August 28, 2021

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Taliban leader warns India not to interfere in Afghanistan’s internal affairs

Dilwar also underlined that Taliban want peaceful ties with all the countries based on mutual respect…reports Asian Lite News Prominent Taliban leader Shahabuddin Dilwar, in response to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

August 27, 2021

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Islamic State Khorasan prime suspect in Kabul airport attack

Many have been worried by an intensification of attacks linked to Isis-K in recent months….reports Asian Lite News The prime suspect for the suicide attacks at Kabul airport on Thursday is the

August 27, 2021

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China eyes $1 trillion of rare earth minerals in Afghanistan

Afghanistan possesses a vast amount of intact mines and natural resources, including lithium reserves, as well as other valuable resources….reports Asian Lite News China is eyeing USD 1 trillion worth of untapped

August 27, 2021

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Pedestrian traffic through Chaman border rises after Taliban’s takeover

Earlier, approximately 12,000 people used to cross this border in a single day, the official added….reports Asian Lite News Pedestrian traffic through Pakistan’s South-western Chaman border crossing has swiftly increased after the

August 27, 2021

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Jaishankar says Afghan situation critical, evacuation priority at all-party meet

India was trying to bring out as many people as possible from Afghanistan, the minister said and evacuating Indian personnel was a “top priority”, the EAM said…reports Asian Lite News. At an

August 27, 2021

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Bloodbath at Kabul airport

US Central Command Commander Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr has confirmed that 12 American service members have been killed and 15 injured in two suicide bombings, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk A blast

August 26, 2021

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UAE steps up humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan

The UAE is currently playing a significant role in evacuation operations, with the number of Afghans and foreign nationals who have been evacuated since the beginning of August to date reaching 36,500

August 26, 2021

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Afghan girl, born on US military plane named ‘Reach’

Each US Air Force aircraft has a code name to communicate with other aircraft and control towers, and the code for C-17 cargo planes is usually “Reach” followed by a number….reports Asian

August 26, 2021

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US govt urged to bring Ghani to justice over embezzlement allegation

The US lawmakers say corrupt foreign government officials cannot be permitted to personally enrich themselves with American money destined to safeguard the Afghan people….reports Sanjeev Sharma Afghanistan’s exiled President Ashraf Ghani must

August 26, 2021

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