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Al-Qaeda promises 'war on all fronts' with US as Biden begins troop withdr
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): As the United States' "war on terror" enters a new phase as President Joe Biden has begun withdrawing all US forces from Afghanistan, al-Qaeda has claimed that its war with America is far from over.
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US troops start withdrawing from Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 29 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States has begun pulling out its forces from Afghanistan, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Thursday.
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Pakistan urges Taliban to rejoin Afghan peace process ahead of Istanbul co
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 28 (ANI): Ahead of the Istanbul conference on Afghanistan slated for next month, Pakistan is putting efforts to convince the Taliban for rejoining the peace process otherwise the Taliban may face tough actions from Islamabad.
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US lawmakers express concern whether women would be safe after troops leav
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 28 (ANI): With the United States set to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan before the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks, US lawmakers expressed concern whether women would be safe if the Taliban become strong in the country.
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US Defence Secy discusses Afghanistan drawdown with Pak Army Chief
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 28 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday in a phone call to discuss the drawdown of US activity in neighboring Afghanistan.
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US orders embassy staff to leave Kabul as it begins troop pullout
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 28 (ANI): Barely two weeks after the Biden administration announced the departure of the US troops from Afghanistan till September 11, the United States has now asked the non-essential embassy staff to leave Kabul, citing increased threats.
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Second 'most prominent' Taliban commander killed in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 28 (ANI): Mawlawi Ahmad Kandahari, the second 'most prominent' Taliban commander, has been killed by the Afghan national forces in an operation in Kandahar, Khaama Press reported.
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Over 20 Pak-based terror groups operating in Afghanistan as US withdraws t
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 28 (ANI): Even as the United States military prepares to advance towards withdrawing its remaining troops from Afghanistan, more than 20 Pakistan-based terror groups are still active in the country, raising questions on how Washington can ensure its own national se
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Afghan, Pak forces exchange fire at Kandahar crossing point
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan] April 27 (ANI): Afghans and Pakistan troops opened fire at each other on Monday at Kandahar.
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After US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, terrorist outfits could regrou
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 26 (ANI): The regrouping of terrorist groups would be a major problem for Pakistan after the US pulls out its troops from Afghanistan, said a top US general.
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Afghan national conducted suicide bombing at Quetta, claim Pak intelligenc
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Quetta [Balochistan], April 26 (ANI): Pakistan intelligence agencies have identified the suicide bomber of the Quetta Serena Hotel attack, which took place last week, to be an Afghan national.
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Hamid Shinwari appointed new CEO of Afghanistan Cricket Board
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 26 (ANI): Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Monday named Hamid Shinwari as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the country's cricket board replacing Rahmatullah Qureishi.
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