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China to continue playing constructive role in political settlement of Afghanistan issue

BEIJING, A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Tuesday said that China would continue playing a constructive role in the political settlement of Afghanistan issue and hoped that Afghan Taliban will fulfill their promises of the establishment of an inclusive government. “China as Afghanistan’s largest neighbour will […]

Biden defends exit, blames Afghan leaders & military for collapse

WASHINGTON, President Joe Biden has stood by his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan, while also acknowledging the situation descended into chaos faster than he expected and accepting some responsibility. “I stand squarely behind my decision,” Biden said Monday afternoon in remarks from the […]

US top diplomat Blinken discusses Afghanistan with Pakistani FM

WASHINGTON, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Monday with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on the situation in Afghanistan. State Department spokesperson Ned Price, who told reporters about the phone call at his news briefing, did not give any further details of […]

Flood waters sweep people away in Bavaria bridge collapse

Berlin, Aug 16 (AFP/APP):German police said Monday they were carrying out a major rescue operation in Bavaria after several people were swept away by flood waters when a bridge collapsed. Four people were rescued from the waters following the incident at Hoellentalklamm, near the border […]

On Denmark’s request, Pakistan evacuates 431 Afghan nationals from Kabul

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, on the request of the government of Denmark, has facilitated the evacuation of 431 Afghan nationals from Kabul and is also assisting in their onward travel to Denmark. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi informed this to his Danish counterpart Jeppe Kofod, as he […]

Pakistan sees bright future in cooperation, friendship of China: Ambassador Haque

BEIJING, Pakistan sees a bright future in the cooperation and friendship of China, as the two are celebrating a remarkable anniversary, Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque said, while also showing firm support for China’s fight against the pandemic. “We reject all instigation, politicization […]

UN chief urges Taliban to show restraint, protect women’s right; UNSC set to meet Monday

UNITED NATIONS, As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the the group and all other parties “to exercise utmost restraint to protect lives and ensure that humanitarian can be addressed.” A statement issued to the UN press corps on […]

UNSC to hold emergency meeting on Afghanistan

UNITED NATIONS, The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the situation arising from the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul, it was announced Sunday. The 15-nation Council’s meeting has been requested by Estonia and Norway. India holds the presidency of the […]

US secretary of state grilled on TV over Talibans’ takeover of Afghanistan

NEW YORK , US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Sunday faced grilling during an interview with an American television network on Sunday over Taliban’s dramatic takeover of Afghanistan, with its anchor pointedly asking Blinken, “How did President (Joe) Biden get this so wrong?” Appearing on […]

Biden sending 5,000 troops to Afghanistan as Taliban take Mazar-e-Sharif

WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (APP):President Joe Biden announced Saturday that he has authorized the deployment of 5,000 troops to Afghanistan to ensure “an orderly and safe” drawdown and evacuate US personnel as well as Afghans who helped American troops as Taliban fighters continued to make rapid […]

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