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2 soldiers, 36 militants killed after attack foiled in Afghanistan

2 soldiers, 36 militants killed after attack foiled in Afghanistan

05-08-2021  comments

Kabul (IANS) Two Afghan soldiers and at least 36 Taliban militants were killed after the government forces repelled an attack on Thursday in the country's eastern province of Nangarhar, a local official confirmed.

The atatck erupted as…

Powerful blast hits Afghan capital Kabul

Powerful blast hits Afghan capital Kabul

04-08-2021  comments

Kabul (IANS) A powerful bomb exploded at on Tuesday evening in the centre of Afghan capital Kabul which was followed by gunshots, the police said.

Kabul police spokesman Basir Mujahid said the blast happened at around 8 p.m. at police district…

Afghan Defence Minister targeted in car bomb attack

Afghan Defence Minister targeted in car bomb attack

04-08-2021  comments

New Delhi/Kabul (IANS) An explosives-laden car detonated close to the residence of Afghanistan Acting Defence Minister Bismillah Muhammadi in Kabul city Tuesday night.

Local media reports said since Muhammadi was not at the residence at the…

Pak NSA complains about Biden's cold shoulder to Imran Khan

Pak NSA complains about Biden's cold shoulder to Imran Khan

04-08-2021  comments

New Delhi/Washington (IANS) Pakistan National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf has said that Pakistan has other options if US President Joe Biden continues to ignore the country's leadership.

"We've other options if US President Joe Biden…

Taliban will become a pariah if they takeover Afghanistan by force

Taliban will become a pariah if they takeover Afghanistan by force

04-08-2021  comments

New Delhi (IANS) The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, has said that if the Taliban take over the country by force, they will not win international recognition and "they will become a pariah state".

Speaking…

US airstrikes hit Taliban in Helmand, 40 killed

US airstrikes hit Taliban in Helmand, 40 killed

03-08-2021  comments

New Delhi (IANS) The US army on Monday conducted aerial strikes against the Taliban in Lashkargah, the capital of Helmand Province in Afghanistan, killing around 40 Taliban fighters, sources said.

Though the Afghan government did not confirm…

'UN must step in and guide Afghanistan away from catastrophe'

'UN must step in and guide Afghanistan away from catastrophe'

03-08-2021  comments

New Delhi (IANS) The United Nations (UN) must step into this vacuum in Afghanistan and the Secretary General must immediately convene the Security Council meet and seek a clear mandate to empower the UN, both in the country and at the negotiating…

US blames Iran for tanker attack, prepares for response

US blames Iran for tanker attack, prepares for response

02-08-2021  comments

Washington (IANS) The US has blamed Iran for carrying out last week's deadly drone attack on an oil tanker in the north Arabian Sea, saying "an appropriate response" is forthcoming.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the State Department…

NZ allows workers quarantine-free travel from Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu

NZ allows workers quarantine-free travel from Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu

02-08-2021  comments

Wellington (IANS) New Zealand on Monday announced its decision to allow seasonal workers quarantine-free from Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the decision at a press conference that seasonal workers will be…

Rockets hit Kandahar airport, flights suspended

Rockets hit Kandahar airport, flights suspended

01-08-2021  comments

Kabul (IANS) Flights in Afghanistan's Kandahar airport were suspended on Sunday after rockets struck the nation's second main international airport, a local official confirmed.

"The initial information found Taliban militants fired…

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