Page 56 - Afghanistan
New govt in Kabul should dissociate from terrorist groups: Xi tells Putin
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Beijing stands ready to strengthen communication with Moscow
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Putin, Xi Jinping agree to step up efforts to combat Afghanistan threats
The two leaders said it was important to prevent instability spilling into neighbouring countries from Afghanistan, the Kremlin said in a readout of the call
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Taliban agrees to let Afghans leave after August 31 deadline: Report
Britain on Wednesday warned the Taliban against attempts to coercively seal off Afghanistan from the rest of the world and urged the militant group to keep its borders open
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LIVE: 'More than 10,000 people at Kabul airport waiting to be evacuated'
Vladimir Putin has criticized the US and its allies for leaving Afghanistan in the chaos that raises potential security threats for Russia, its allies in Central Asia. Stay tuned for latest news
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Afghanistan's fall spells trouble for China's Belt and Road Initiative
The Talibans unpredictable takeover of Afghanistan has ushered in a tumultuous second innings for the country, as the world watches the developments closely
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Afghanistan: China in talks with Taliban to expand CPEC to Kabul
China has established its first diplomatic contact with the militant group, aimed at pushing forward its ambitious project -- the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) -- to Kabul.
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World Bank pauses financial aid to Afghanistan: Spokesperson
The World Bank is halting all financial assistance for projects to Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Taliban assuming power in the country, a World Bank spokesperson said Wednesday.
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Afghanistan: China, Taliban hold their first dialogue in Kabul
The two sides now have "unimpeded and effective communication", a Chinese official said on Wednesday.
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After turmoil at home, Afghans in Delhi grapple with safety and despair
In Delhi's Little Kabul, room rents have gone up with the current turmoil triggering a fresh exodus
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Anticipated Taliban takeover of Afghanistan but timelines surprised us: CDS
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on Wednesday asserted that any possible terrorist activity flowing out of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and finding its way into India will be firmly dealt with
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Taliban say religious scholars will lead govt in Afghanistan
The Taliban have said that religious scholars will lead the upcoming govt in Afghanistan as the country's government collapsed over a week ago when the terror group seized Kabul, a media report said
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China eyes Afghanistan's $1 trn of minerals with risky bet on Taliban
Afghanistan is sitting on deposits estimated to be worth $1 trillion or more, including what may be the world's largest lithium reserves
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Trump says thousands of terrorists might have been airlifted out of Kabul
Trump has slammed Biden on his Afghan policy and expressed concerns that thousands of terrorists might have been flown out of Afghanistan as part of the evacuation process
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Aug 31 deadline for Afghan evacuation depends on Taliban cooperation: Biden
Biden has said the US is on 'a pace' to complete its evacuation mission in Afghanistan by August 31 but the completion of the deadline depends on cooperation from the Taliban
As anti-refugee sentiment builds in many countries, where do Afghans go?
Germany, France, Italy and the U.K. are conducting smaller evacuation efforts for their nationals and some Afghans
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Ukraine, Iran deny hijacking of evacuation plane from Afghanistan: Report
Ukraine and Iran both have denied reports of hijacking of a Ukrainian evacuation plane from Afghanistan, reported The Jerusalem Post
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Taliban starts govt formation; appoints FM and intelligence chief
It said Gul Agha would be the finance minister and Sadr Ibrahim would be the acting interior minister
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Airbnb promises free housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees globally
Over the past weekend, Airbnb.org worked with partners to place 165 refugees in safe housing shortly after touching down in the US
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'Operation Devi Shakti': India evacuates over 800 from Afghanistan
India's complex mission to evacuate its citizens and Afghan partners from Kabul after its swift takeover by the Taliban last week has been named as "Operation Devi Shakti"
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Compulsory 14-day quarantine for Afghan evacuees at ITBP camp in Delhi
The Union health ministry has issued a memorandum mandating compulsory minimum 14 days institutional quarantine for those being evacuated from Afghanistan, at ITBP Camp, amid Covid pandemic outbreak.
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