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Asia
Direct flight connection from China to Kabul
Every Wednesday there will be a direct flight between Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, and Urumqi, the capital of the…
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Asia
6.5 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan and Pakistan
There has been a severe earthquake in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Several people died and many more were injured. The tremors…
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Africa
Killing of Soleimani puts Afghanistan in tight spot
The assassination of a top Iranian commander by the U.S. has put neighboring Afghanistan in a precarious situation to walk…
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Africa
Helicopter crash kills 2 US soldiers in Afghanistan
At least two U.S. soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan, the NATO-led Resolute Support mission said in…
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Breaking
‘Germany stands by its responsiblities in Afghanistan’
With a visit by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, Germany on Monday vowed it would continue to assume responsibility in conflict-torn…
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Turkey extends troops’ deployment in Afghanistan
The parliament on Tuesday ratified a motion to extend the deployment of Turkish troops in Afghanistan for another two years…
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Afghans go to polls amid security threats
Voting for the long-due Afghan parliamentary elections began Saturday amid tight security.
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Turkey condemns terror attacks in Afghan capital
Turkey has condemned Wednesday’s twin suicide attacks in Afghan capital Kabul which killed 20 people and injured 70 others. In…
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An Australian who was imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay for five years hurled abuse at Senator George Brandis at the 2014…
ReadPakistan Army chief to visit US next month
To further strengthen the military ties between the two countries, Pakistan army chief General Raheel Sharif will visit United States…
ReadIndia approves plan to develop Iran’s Chahbahar port
Indian government has approved plan to develop Iran’s Chahbahar port, key to India's efforts to find new sea routes to…
ReadPakistani Taliban leaders pledge allegiance to IS
Pakistan terrorist group, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman and five senior commanders have pledged allegiance to Islamic State (IS) and its…
ReadUS keen to work with new Indian PM: Senator McCain
United States has expressed desire to work with new Indian government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose rightwing Hindu…
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