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Afghan Air Force airstrikes kill 19 Taliban terrorists, including Pakistan
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 19 (ANI): In an airstrike by Afghan Air Force (AAF) on Monday at least 19 Taliban terrorists, including four key members and three Pakistani nationals, were killed in Faryab province.
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Afghanistan 'ready' to fight Taliban after US pullout: President Ghani
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 18 (ANI): The Afghan government is ready to fight against the Taliban after the full withdrawal of foreign troops from the country, said President Ashraf Ghani as the US announced the completion of up to 20 per cent troops from the war-torn country.
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Military withdrawal from Afghanistan up to 20 pc complete: US Central Comm
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], May 18 (ANI): The United States' military withdrawal from Afghanistan is up to 20 percent complete, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday.
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Afghan air raids kill 12 terrorists in eastern Logar province
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Azra [Afghanistan], May 18 (ANI/Xinhua): A total of 12 terrorists have been confirmed dead as fighting planes struck a Taliban hideout in Azra district of the eastern Logar province on Monday, said an army statement released Tuesday.
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Pakistan irked by Afghan leadership's remarks on its Taliban ties
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 17 (ANI): Pakistan on Monday conveyed its concerns to Afghanistan regarding recent remarks made by the Afghan leadership against Islamabad with regards to its relationship with the Taliban in the light of the US drawdown from its neighbouring country.
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As US pulls out from Afghanistan, China torn between opportunities, potent
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 17 (ANI): Beijing is torn between seizing the potential opportunity presented by the United States finally pulling out of Afghanistan, and the widespread, well-founded fear that the country could plunge once again into civil war and chaos.
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Taliban open to Istanbul summit but wants end negotiations to take place i
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Doha [Qatar] May 17 (ANI): Amid the final drawdown of US troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban has agreed to begin substantive talks with the Republic team in Doha in the coming days, which would end the peace process stalemate.
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China fears US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan could lead to rise in ter
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): China wants Central Asian countries to get involved in its Belt and Road Initiative, but fears that US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan could lead to a rise in terrorism in the region and affect its plans.
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More than 20 civilians killed in violent incidents in Afghanistan on Eid
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 16 (ANI): More than 20 civilians were killed in violent incidents in different areas of Afghanistan on the first and second days of Eid festival.
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Afghan airstrikes kill 5 terrorists in eastern Paktia province
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 16 (ANI/Xinhua): Five terrorists have been confirmed dead as fighter planes struck a Taliban hideout in Dand-e-Patan district of the eastern Paktia province on Sunday, a statement of the provincial police said.
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US hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan staggers peace process: Chinese Forei
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): The hasty withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan has dealt a serious blow to the peace process and regional stability, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone call with his Pakistani counterpart, Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
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China foresees threat to BRI projects amid US drawdown from Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): China has sought to step up cooperation with Central Asian countries on security issues amid fears of a resurgence of terrorism in Afghanistan and subsequent threat to its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure projects in the region.
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