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Afghanistan sees surge in atrocities, rights abuses as Taliban capture new areas

Since US President Joe Biden announced on May 1 the withdrawal of its troops, the Taliban has captured more than 150 districts, including the northern parts of the country, which was considered

27 July 2021

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Bad news for Taliban as US to continue aerial bombings beyond Aug 31

Since last week the US has been carrying out multiple air strikes on Taliban strongholds in support of Afghan army…reports Asian Lite News Indications from the United States that it could continue

27 July 2021

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Next round of Afghan peace talks likely in August

Large-scale fighting on multiple fronts throughout Afghanistan is still at large as the Taliban claims to have captured 85 per cent….reports Asian Lite News The next meeting between delegations from the Afghanistan

27 July 2021

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Israel appoints first ambassador to UAE

Hayek replaces Eitan Na’eh, who had been the acting envoy….reports Asian Lite News Israel has appointed its first ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the signing of a normalisation deal

27 July 2021

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Xi Jinping’s Af-Pak predicament deepens

The PLA will increasingly have to bear the burden of ensuring the survival of the Durand Line, and of assisting the military in Pakistan and the Taliban in Afghanistan to maintain control

26 July 2021

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Taliban violence fuels civilian casualties

Civilian casualties have increased 47 per cent in the last six months, the UN said in a report Resulting from a spike in violence in May that corresponded with the withdrawal of

26 July 2021

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EU to Cut Aid To Pakistan Over Blasphemy Law

Pakistan is a major beneficiary of the trading opportunities offered by the EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) The controversial blasphemy law in Pakistan will jeopardise the country’s prospects of getting financial

26 July 2021

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Afghanistan calls on int’l community to prevent Taliban’s atrocities

Over the past few weeks, Afghanistan has witnessed a surge in violence as the Taliban has intensified its offensive against Afghan forces…reports Asian Lite News Afghanistan on Sunday called on the international

26 July 2021

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UN: Al Qaeda Active In 15 Afghan Provinces

Report says militant outfit operates under Taliban protection from Kandahar, Helmand and Nimruz provinces Al Qaeda is present in at least 15 Afghan provinces, primarily in the eastern, southern and southeastern regions,

26 July 2021

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Iran threatening regional security: GCC chief

Al-Hajraf added that the current situation in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen represents a clear and direct threat to the security and stability of the Middle East….reports Asian Lite News Iran’s intervention

25 July 2021

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