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Tajiks should be part of Kabul govt: Tajikistan President Rahmon
Dushanbe/Kabul, Aug 25 (UNI) In remarks that will not go down well with the Taliban as it firms up its government in Kabul, the Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon has stated that Tajiks make up more than 46 percent of Afghanistan's…
IPL 2021: RCB name George Garton as replacement for Kane Richardson
Bengaluru (Karnataka) , August 25: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Wednesday named English pacer George Garton as a replacement for Kane Richardson for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.
"Royal Challengers…
Germany’s military operation to evacuate citizens from Kabul to end Thursday
Berlin, Aug 26 (UNI/Sputnik) Germany's military operation to evacuate people from Afghanistan will end Thursday, Der Spiegel reported, citing sources. Germany's last evacuation flight from Kabul will take place Thursday, according to the…
Austin, Israel’s Bennett discuss Iran Nuclear Program: Pentagon
Washington, Aug 26 (UNI/Sputnik) US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met and discussed Iran's nuclear program, its support backing of militia groups in the Middle East, and its maritime activity,…
Nepal’s largest party CPN-UML splits, 29 MPs with new with faction
Kathmandu, Aug. 25 (UNI/XINHUA) The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist), the largest political party in Nepal, was formally split on Wednesday as a faction registered a new party with the Election Commission.
The newly…
Romania to send troops to evacuate Afghans, working for NATO
Bucharest, Aug. 25 (UNI/XINHUA) Romania's Supreme Council for National Defence (CSAT) decided on Wednesday to participate with a staff of 200 troops in the evacuation and relocation of Afghan citizens who worked for NATO missions in…
Modi, Putin discuss Afghanistan; India flags terror concern at BRICS, UNHRC
A week into the evacuation of more than 800 people from Afghanistan — mostly Indians and some Afghans — New Delhi on Tuesday stepped up diplomatic engagement with key countries with stakes in the region.
Underlining concerns about…
Modi, Putin discuss Afghanistan, BRICS and SCO Meets, decide to remain in touch
New Delhi, Aug 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discussed the unfolding situation in Afghanistan and said it was important for the two sides to work together.
They directed their…
India should be invited to G7 leaders meeting: Group’s Foreign Affairs Committee
London, Aug 24 (UNI) The G7 Foreign Affairs Committee Chairs on Tuesday said that no member of the international community should unilaterally recognise the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, and the key criteria for recognition should…
Taliban appoints ex-Guantanamo detainee Abdul Qayyum Zakir as Def Minister
Washington, Aug 24 (UNI/SPUTNIK) The US Department of Defense has declined to comment to Sputnik on the recent report that the Taliban (banned in Russia as a terrorist group) appointed Abdul Qayyum Zakir, a former detainee in Guantanamo Bay…
Likely collapse of Afghan economy will severely undermine Taliban
Washington, Aug 25 (UNI/Sputnik) The potential economic collapse in Afghanistan will significantly weaken the Taliban which may force them to compromise to remain in power, former Virginia state Senator Richard Black told Sputnik.
"The…
Blinken speaks with Turkish counterpart about Afghanistan withdrawal
Washington, Aug 25 (UNI/Sputnik) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu about cooperation in the ongoing evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.…
Senior Taliban leader Meets with Chinese Ambassador in Kabul
Kabul, Aug 24 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Abdul Salam Hanafi, the deputy head of the Taliban (banned in Russia) political office in Qatar, met with Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan Wang Yu in Kabul on Tuesday, a Taliban spokesperson said.
"They…
Will accept caste census if all parties agree: Mamata Banerjee
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said the Trinamool Congress (TMC) would accept a nationwide caste-based census if all political parties reach a consensus on the matter.
The TMC chairperson made the comments hours after a 10-party…
World just stood and watched Afghanistan burn : Afghan women Refugees
New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) Scores of refugees hit the street here on Monday to protest against the takeover of their country Afghanistan by Taliban. The protestors, led by Afghan women, gathered at the heart of the national capital where they…
Modi, Merkel discuss Afghanistan, repatriation of stranded people
New Delhi, Aug 23 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday evening and discussed the recent developments in Afghanistan and the repatriation of stranded people, among other issues.
Both…
Beijing demands stronger security for its nationals in Pak after suicide attacks
Islamabad, Aug 23 (UNI) The Chinese Ambassador in Islamabad has demanded stronger security for Chinese nationals in Pakistan following a suicide attack in Gwadar that injured a Chinese worker.
The Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong met…
Taliban warn US to complete evacuation by Aug 31
Kabul, Aug 23 (UNI) The Taliban on Monday said they will not extend the August 31 deadline for the US and other western countries to complete their evacuation and warned of a “reaction” if they don’t comply.
Afghan news sites quoted the…
Turkey refuses to receive Afghan refugees : Ruling party
Ankara, Aug 23 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Turkey is unable to accommodate even one refugee from Afghanistan, the spokesman for the Turkish ruling Justice and Development Party, Omer Celik, said on Monday.
Thousands of Afghans have been trying to escape…
Taliban hold their first ‘Loya Jirga’ after capturing power
Kabul, Aug 23 (UNI) After capturing power in Afghanistan, the Taliban on Monday held their first Loya Jirga or grand assembly, attended by over 800 ulemas or religious scholars.
The Taliban political leadership also participated in the…
