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Former US NSA John Bolton calls Doha agreement "big mistake"
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 19 (ANI): Referring to the signing of the Doha agreement between the US and the Taliban the biggest mistake by former US President, Donald Trump, ex-National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton said that the Taliban has failed its commitments towards Afghan peop
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Taliban increases compulsory religious subjects in Afghan universities' cu
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 18 (ANI): Higher Education Ministry under the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan said that it has increased the number of compulsory religious subjects in the curriculum of Afghan universities, media reports said.
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Disgruntled Taliban commander killed while trying to flee to Iran
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 18 (ANI): Mawlawi Mahdi Mujahid, a disgruntled Taliban commander, was killed by Taliban border forces when he wanted to enter Iran through the province of Herat in western Afghanistan, media reports said citing a statement from the Taliban's Ministry of Defense.
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US left USD 7 bln worth high-tech military equipment in Taliban's hands
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 18 (ANI): United States, at the time of the withdrawal of its troops from Afghan soil one year back, left military equipment of USD 7 billion worth in the hands of the Taliban, media reports said citing sources.
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Afghanistan has highest maternal deaths in Asia-Pacific: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 18 (ANI): Highlighting that Afghanistan has the highest maternal mortality rate in the Asia-Pacific region, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has raised concerns over the rise in maternal mortality during childbirth in the war-ravaged country.
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Human Rights Watchdogs appeals US to ban Taliban from traveling abroad
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 18 (ANI): In a report published on the first anniversary of the Taliban returning to power in Afghanistan, Human Rights Watchdog called on the US to ban the Taliban from travelling abroad.
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Afghanistan: Taliban condemn Kabul mosque blast
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 18 (ANI): The Taliban on Wednesday condemned the explosion that took place at a mosque in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, which left 20 people dead.
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NATO Secretary General says situation in Afghanistan tragedy for alliance
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], August 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The situation in Afghanistan a year after the Taliban came to power became a tragedy not only for the Afghan people but also for all NATO countries which tried to create a stable and democratic country, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on
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Blast hits Kabul mosque
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 18 (ANI): A blast hit a mosque in the Afghan city of Kabul on Wednesday, Taliban officials said.
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South Asian Media body expresses concern over attack, restrictions on Afgh
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 17 (ANI): The South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) in its report has raised concerns over the deteriorating situation of media organizations in Afghanistan since the Taliban took control and criticised attacks and harsh restrictions imposed on them.
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Taliban urges international community to cooperate with their leadership
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 17 (ANI): As the Taliban completed a year of rule in Afghanistan, acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi urged the world leaders as well as the international community to recognise the government and cooperate with the Taliban leadership.
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China wants military outposts in Pakistan to safeguard its investments
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 17 (ANI):Having made significant investments in the conflict-prone Pakistan-Afghanistan region as part of its hugely ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, China is planning to protect its interests in the two countries by stationing its own forces in specially c
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