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Taliban highly unlikely to get UN seat

It is doubtful that the Taliban foreign minister will be able to address the world body because the present session is ending on Monday…reports Mrityunjoy Kumar Jha The annual meeting of the

September 23, 2021

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China Unlikely to Venture into Afghanistan Anytime Soon

Former Minister of Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan Ajmal Ahmady said that though there have been reports on Beijing’s increased interest in Afghanistan’s large mineral reserves, this would mean ‘a multi-year investment

September 22, 2021

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Taliban name Suhail Shaheen as Afghanistan’s UN envoy

“The newly introduced members of the cabinet are professional personalities including doctors and highly educated persons, also from minorities,” Mujahid told reporters at a press conference…reports Asian Lite News. The Taliban on

September 22, 2021

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Russia, China urge Karzai, Abdullah to form inclusive govt

President’s Envoy Zamir Kabulov, Special Envoy Yue Xiaoyong represented Russia and China respectively during the meeting…reports Asian Lite News. Russian and Chinese Envoys to Afghanistan on Tuesday urged former Afghan President Hamid

September 22, 2021

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China pledges unconditional aid to Afghanistan

The Chinese ambassador met the acting minister of refugees and repatriates, Khaliluranman Haqqani, and said that Chinese assistance will arrive by winter this year…reports Asian Lite News The Chinese ambassador to Kabul,

September 21, 2021

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Drug bust in Gujarat hints at Pak-Taliban narco nexus

The entire operation was carried out by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) which resulted in seizures of two containers carrying about 2,988.22 kg of heroin at Mundra port in Gujarat…reports Asian

September 21, 2021

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Saudi Foreign Minister calls on PM, discusses bilateral issues, Afghanistan

PM Modi also conveyed his special thanks and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for looking after the welfare of the Indian diaspora during the COVID-19 pandemic, the release added…reports Asian

September 21, 2021

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Taliban deny torture allegations

The seizure of power has forced thousands of Afghans to flee for fear of reprisals from the outfit…reports Asian Lite News Taliban on Monday denied allegations that the group is detaining and

September 21, 2021

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IMF funds for Afghanistan on hold over political uncertainty

IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said on Thursday at a press conference that Afghanistan will not have access to this grant because of the uncertainty over Afghanistan’s government….reports Asian Lite News The International

September 21, 2021

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Taliban govt demands recognition to address human rights concerns

Mujahid’s remarks come after the ambassador and head of the EU delegation in Afghanistan, Andreas Von Brandt, on Sunday said the EU is deeply concerned over human rights violations in Afghanistan…reports Asian

September 21, 2021

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