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China making a move on Bagram airfield?

China is considering deploying military personnel and economic development officials to Bagram airfield…reports Asian Lite News China is eyeing the former US airbase of Bagram in Afghanistan in order to expand its

September 9, 2021

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Anti-Taliban protests on the rise in Afghanistan

Protesters are shouting out slogans such as “Long live Panjshir!” and “Long live the resistance!”…reports Asian Lite News Residents of Faizabad, the capital of Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province, took to the streets

September 9, 2021

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‘New govt to uphold Islamic rules and Sharia law’

The statement also said the new government remains committed to protecting human rights….reports Asian Lite News The Taliban’s religious leader, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, hours after the announcement of the new Afghanistan cabinet,

September 9, 2021

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PhD, Master’s degree not valuable: Afghan education minister

Male and female university students will be taught in separate classrooms and only female lecturers will be allowed to teach girls’ classes…reports Asian Lite News reports A video widely shared on social

September 9, 2021

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Interim Afghan govt throws up more questions than answers

It is pertinent to mention here that the cabinet and the interim setup announced by the Taliban comprises mostly Pashtun ethnic group…reports Hamza Ameer The Afghan Taliban announced an interim-government setup on

September 9, 2021

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Left Kabul to avoid bloodbath: Ghani defends fleeing

Ghani also apologised, saying he regretted “how it ended”…reports Asian Lite News Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, who fled the country in the wake of the Taliban takeover of the war-torn nation,

September 9, 2021

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Philippines welcomes Afghan refugees

“We stay steady where others waver: tonight we welcome Afghan nationals including women and kids seeking refuge,” Locsin said…reports Asian Lite News The Philippines has opened its doors to Afghan refugees, Philippine

September 8, 2021

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Putin, Michel to work together on Afghanistan

Putin and Michel held a telephone conversation to discuss in detail the situation in Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News Russian President Vladimir Putin and European Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday expressed readiness

September 8, 2021

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Pakistan aims better start with Mullah Akhund as Afghan PM

He played a major part in opening diplomatic channels with countries including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during its first stint in power. …reports Hamza Ameer The appointment

September 8, 2021

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Taliban won’t allow Afghan women to play sport

The Taliban confirmed on Wednesday that women in Afghanistan will not be allowed to play any sports, including cricket….reports Asian Lite News Australia’s Trade Minister Dan Tehan described the decision by the

September 8, 2021

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