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US received 24,000 Afghans at risk after Taliban takeover: Spokesperson
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], September 2 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States has taken in almost 24,000 Afghans at risk as part of evacuations from Afghanistan, Department of State spokesperson Ned Price said.
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Blinken thanks Qatar Foreign Minister for supporting US evacuation process
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], September 2 (ANI): US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, spoke with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and thanked him for Qatar's effort to assist with the safe transit of US citizens, and other evacuees from Af
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Former US Ambassador to Kabul tests positive for COVID-19 after evacuation
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 2 (ANI/Sputnik): Former US Acting Ambassador to Afghanistan Ross Wilson, who was evacuated earlier this week from the country, tested positive for COVID-19, media reported on Wednesday.
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Over 1200 Canadian citizens stranded in Afghanistan: Official
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], August 31 (ANI/Sputnik): Some 1,250 Canadian and permanent residents remain stranded in Afghanistan at the conclusion of the US-led foreign mission withdrawal from the war-torn country, Foreign Minister Marc Garneau said on Tuesday.
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PM Modi forms high-level group to monitor evolving situation in Afghanista
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established a high-level group comprising of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, which is updating him on the Afghan situation and are taking required steps to focus on immedi
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Indian Air Force C-17, C-130J aircraft back from Afghan evacuation operati
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): After helping in the evacuation of more than 500 Indians from Afghanistan, Indian Air Force (IAF) transport aircraft have returned to their respective home bases in the country.
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UK's evacuation from Afghanistan a 'humiliation': Conservative lawmaker
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], August 30 (ANI/Sputnik): UK Conservative lawmaker Tobias Ellwood has called the evacuation of personnel and Afghans who worked for the British troops during the 20-year-long presence of the US-led coalition in the country a "humiliation."
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US evacuation ops continue uninterrupted at Kabul Airport after rocket att
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 30 (ANI): The evacuation operations at Kabul airport continue to remain "uninterrupted" following the rocket attack, confirmed the White House on Monday.
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Dialogue with Taliban does not mean their recognition, says Macron
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Paris [France], August 30 (ANI): Dialogue with the Taliban does not mean their recognition, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday.
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250 Americans still trying to leave Afghanistan: State Department
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 30 (ANI): Around 250 Americans are still trying to leave Afghanistan with just days left before a Tuesday deadline for the withdrawal of US troops from the nation, said US State Department on Sunday (local time).
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Anyone who is persecuted must be protected, says Kapil Sibal on Afghan cri
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the ongoing rescue operations from Afghanistan and added that not only Indians should be brought back, but also those who have been persecuted.
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Global protests organised urging support for Afghans as evacuation process
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 29 (ANI): People across the world took to the streets on Saturday to call for support for Afghans as the evacuation process nears the end.
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