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US withdrawal from Afghanistan more than half done, but questions remain
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan is more than half done, and US officials say that while it could be completed by July 4, final exit of equipment and troops more likely will be later in the summer
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50 taliban militants killed in Afghan airstrikes by govt forces: Official
At least 50 militants loyal to the Taliban outfit were killed and dozens more injured in a series of air raids by government forces in Afghanistan's Paktia province, a top official has confirmed.
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G-7, NATO meetings part of Joe Biden's maiden official overseas visit
US President Joe Biden is scheduled to leave on his maiden official overseas trip during which he will hold discussions with top global leaders, including at the G-7 summit
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Afghanistan: 119 people killed within 2 days in clashes, security incidents
A security official said that 119 people, including 102 security force members were killed in clashes and security incidents in just two days--June 3 and 4
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FMs call for 'moderate Muslim policy' in Afghan after US troops withdrawal
A report said the three countries stressed that the solution to the Afghan issue should fully reflect the principle of "Afghan-led and Afghan-owned"
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Over 100 Taliban terrorists killed in clashes with Afghanistan forces
Over 100 Taliban terrorists were killed in fighting with government forces across the country, as per Afghan Defence Ministry
China leads key Afghanistan peace talks as US soldiers withdraw
The US Central Command has said an estimated 30 to 44 per cent of American troops have been withdrawn from Afghanistan until last month
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US troop withdrawal from Afghan 30-44% complete: US Central Command
The US Central Command has said that an estimated 30 to 44% of American troops have been withdrawn from Afghanistan until last month
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USA to hand over Bagram Air Base to Afghanistan forces in 20 days
As Washington speed-up to complete the withdrawal of its troops ahead of September 11, the US military will be handing over its main Bagram Air Base to Afghan forces in about 20 days
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NATO chief says security situation in Afghanistan remains challenging
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reiterated that as the US and coalition forces are leaving, at some stage, Afghans should take full responsibility for their own future
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Nearly 700 attacks launched on Afghanistan's Lashkargah in three weeks
The Taliban has conducted around 700 attacks on the city of Lashkargah in the southern province of Helmand in the last three weeks
16 Taliban militants dead, 8 arrested in two provinces of Afghanistan
At least 16 Taliban militants were killed and eight others arrested in two Afghan provinces, the country's Ministry of Defence confirmed on Monday
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20 killed, 34 wounded in series of violent attacks across Afghanistan
At least 20 civilians were killed and 34 others were wounded in a series of violent attacks in five provinces of Afghanistan in the span of 24 hours
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US recognises India is important part of conversation on Afghanistan: EAM
There is a recognition in the US that India is an important part of the conversation when it comes to talk about the future of Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said
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Airstrikes kill 23 Taliban militants in Afghanistan's Balkh province
A total of 23 Taliban militants were killed in airstrikes that targeted hideouts in Afghanistan's Balkh province, an army spokesman said on Friday.
Ind-Uzbek ties set to grow as Biden shuffles geopolitical order in Eurasia
India and landlocked Uzbekistan are set to reboot ties, taking advantage of Iran's likely accommodation in the international mainstream and the rapidly approaching political transition in Afghanistan
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US troops withdrawal: China offers to host Afghan-Taliban peace talks
China has stepped up its diplomacy between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the wake of the US troops withdrawal from the war-torn country
White House weighs evacuating Afghans who work for US before force withdraw
The biggest concern for U.S. officials is that Afghan citizens who played an invaluable role serving American forces would be quickly targeted by Taliban forces.
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US drawdown from Afghanistan puts CPEC projects at risk: Report
There is a looming sense of fear in Pakistan that the US withdrawal from Afghanistan will increase instability in its neighbourhood
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Afghans deserve much more than an Eid ceasefire, says US envoy Khalilzad
Amid the surge in violence in Afghanistan,US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad welcomed the announcements by the Taliban and the Afghan government to uphold ceasefire during the festival of Eid.
 "Afghans deserve much more than an Eid ceasefire, says US envoy Khalilzad")
