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Germany evacuates more than 2,700 people from Afghanistan: Foreign office
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany] August 23 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of people evacuated by the German armed forces from Afghanistan over the past week has surpassed 2,700, the Federal Foreign Office said on Monday.
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What are possible implications of US withdrawal from Afghanistan for Middl
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Nicosia [Cyprus], August 23 (ANI): The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, followed in a matter of days by the collapse of the government in Kabul, brought memories of the humiliating US prestige fall of Saigon in 1975 and send shock waves all over the world.
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US evacuates about 3000 people from Afghanistan on Thursday
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 20 (ANI): The United States has airlifted around 3000 people from Afghanistan's Kabul airport on 16 flights, a White House official said.
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'No decision to change' Aug 31 deadline to withdraw all US troops from Afg
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said that there has been "no decision to change" the August 31 deadline to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan at this point.
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US troops footprint in Kabul now over 5,200, says Pentagon
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): The Pentagon on thursday (local time) said that the US footprint in Kabul is now over 5,200 total troops on the ground.
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US troops to stay in Afghanistan till all Americans out, says Biden
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): US President Joe Biden has committed to keeping US troops in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated, even if that means maintaining a military presence there beyond his August 31 deadline for withdrawal.
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Troops withdrawal from Afghanistan couldn't be handled in a way without ch
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): Amid facing intense criticism for the hasty withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday defended himself by saying that the drawdown of American forces could not have been handled in a way without "chaos ensuing".
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Taliban guaranteeing safe passage to Kabul airport for our citizens: US
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): Pentagon on Wednesday said that the Taliban are not interfering with evacuation operations by US troops and said the terror group is guaranteeing safe passage to the airport for American citizens.
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BSF seizes 40 kg cannabis, prohibited cough syrup at India-Bangladesh bord
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 18 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) has seized 40 kg cannabis and 196 bottles of prohibited cough syrup at the India- Bangladesh border in an operation, the force said on Wednesday.
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US NSA clarifies on evacuation of all Americans from Afghanistan, says 'th
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): A top official of the United States, which has over the past three days evacuated over 3,000 of its citizens from Afghanistan has said that it intends to keep troops there until all American citizens and Afghan allies were safely evacuated.
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Jaishankar discusses Afghanistan situation with his French counterpart
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian and discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
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Won't pose threat to any country, will ensure women's rights under Islamic
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 17 (ANI): Giving a slew of assurances on issues ranging from women's rights and safety of Afghan nationals who worked with foreign troops, the Taliban on Tuesday "pledged" that the Islamic emirate in Afghanistan will not pose a threat to any country.
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