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Intl. community, Taliban must reconcile to restore stability in Afghanistan: UN refugee chief
Sep 16, 2021 05:30The UN refugee chief has urged the international community and the Taliban to come to a common ground to help restore the desperately-needed stability in Afghanistan and to prevent a humanitarian crisis there.
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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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China shows off defense diplomacy with multinational peacekeeping exercise
Sep 15, 2021 07:10China has highlighted its role in United Nations peacekeeping operations by hosting multinational exercises called "Shared Destiny 2021."
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FMs of Afghanistan neighbors hold virtual summit as Taliban announce government
Sep 08, 2021 10:57Foreign ministers of countries neighboring Afghanistan have held a virtual meeting to discuss the latest developments following the Taliban’s takeover of the country and the withdrawal of US-led forces.
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Taliban fire gunshots to disperse protest outside Pakistan embassy in Kabul
Sep 07, 2021 08:20The Taliban forces have fired shots into the air to disperse protesters gathered for a rally outside the Pakistan embassy in the capital Kabul.
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India deploys troops to Srinagar after Kashmir independence leader’s passing
Sep 02, 2021 02:35India has deployed troops to Kashmir and imposed a security lockdown in the disputed Himalayan region to prevent potential rallies following the death of top local leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
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Iran strongly condemns Kabul airport explosions that killed dozens
Aug 27, 2021 05:38Iran has strongly condemned the fatal terrorist explosions that tore through crowds of people outside Kabul airport in the Afghan capital, where thousands had flocked as countries raced to evacuate as many people as possible before an August 31 deadline to completely withdraw their troops.
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President Raeisi: US presence in region does not lead to security, causes more problems
Aug 26, 2021 15:16President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi says the presence of the United States and other foreign countries in the region does not lead to security, but only causes more problems for regional states.
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Iran, Pakistan play key role in maintaining maritime security: Navy commander
Aug 21, 2021 11:13Iran’s newly-appointed Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the Islamic Republic and Pakistan play a key role in maintaining security in regional waters, urging the two countries to boost cooperation to ensure security in the Indian Ocean.
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Muslims commemorate Ashura in Pakistan’s city of Karachi
Aug 20, 2021 03:23Thousands of mourners have flocked to the city centers across Pakistan to pay tribute to their beloved Imam Hussain (PBUH).