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First Iranian commercial flight lands in Kabul airport
Sep 16, 2021 02:18Nowadays, landings of local and international flights in Kabul international airport has turned into a familiar scene. On Wednesday, the first official flight of Iran’s Mahan Air landed in Kabul since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in mid-August.
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Taliban say mulling creation of regular army in Afghanistan
Sep 15, 2021 13:13The Taliban are considering the creation of regular armed forces in Afghanistan in the near future.
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Russian, Pakistani leaders discuss situation in Afghanistan, to ‘coordinate’ positions there
Sep 15, 2021 10:27Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan say they will “coordinate” their position to address the evolving situation in Afghanistan, stressing the need for “peace and stability” in the Taliban-held country.
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Iran's first humanitarian flight since Taliban takeover lands in Kabul
Sep 15, 2021 07:44An Iranian plane carrying humanitarian aid has landed in Kabul airport, in the first flight from the Islamic Republic to the Afghan capital since the Taliban takeover of the conflict-ridden country.
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Taliban reject rumors about co-founder’s death in armed clashes
Sep 14, 2021 12:49The Taliban have denied rumors that the group’s co-founder and new deputy prime minister of Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has been killed or injured in armed clashes with rival factions.
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Donors pledge $1.1 billion in aid for Afghanistan amid looming catastrophe
Sep 14, 2021 11:16Donors have pledged more than $1.1 billion in aid for Afghanistan, where poverty and hunger are spiraling as foreign grants have dried up since the Taliban's takeover last month.
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Top US diplomat justifies America’s defeat in Afghanistan
Sep 14, 2021 03:51US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is defending US “legacy” in Afghanistan after American forces’ defeat in the country and the swift takeover of the Taliban.
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Iran FM: US much to blame for Afghanistan’s instability, insecurity
Sep 14, 2021 03:47Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the United States is to be blamed for a major part of instability and insecurity in Afghanistan.
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UN chief urges international community to provide ‘lifeline’ for Afghans
Sep 13, 2021 09:59United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on the international community to provide humanitarian aid and a “lifeline” for Afghan people following years of conflict and the Taliban’s shock takeover of the war-ravaged country.
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Iran warns of impotence of minority government in Afghanistan
Sep 13, 2021 08:05Afghanistan does need an inclusive government to ensure peace and stability, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said, cautioning that a minority government won’t be able to guarantee maximum cooperation in the long run.