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    More than 100 ex-Afghan forces, officials slain since Taliban takeover: UN chief

    The United Nations has received “credible allegations” that more than 100 former members of the Afghan government, its security forces and those who worked with international troops have been killed.

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    Afghan People Starving, Forced To Sell Children, Body Part: UN Food Head

    The UN Head of World Food Program (WFP) has again expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and added that the Afghan people have resorted to selling their children and parts of their bodies.

    Central Asia
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    US To Give $300 Million In Humanitarian Aid To Afghanistan

    The Biden administration plans to donate an extra $308 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, bringing total U.S. aid for the impoverished country and Afghan refugees in the region to nearly $782 million since Octo

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    Sowing Discord Among Muslims Betrayal of Islam: Al Azhar

    Egypt based Al Azhar emphasized that “harping on the differences of Islamic sects, and exploiting them to shed blood and intimidate the innocent ​​is a betrayal of the teachings of Islam."

    Central Asia
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    Friday Prayers Targeted In Afghanistan’s Kandahar, 32 Killed

    The coordinated attack on Friday afternoon took place in the Bibi Fatima mosque, the largest mosque for Shia Muslims in the city, believed to be a Taliban stronghold.

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    US, Taliban to hold first talks since Afghanistan withdrawal

    Senior Taliban officials and US representatives are to hold talks Saturday and Sunday about containing extremist groups in Afghanistan and easing the evacuation.

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    100 killed in suicide attack at mosque in Afghanistan's Kunduz

    At least 100 people have been killed and wounded after a suicide bomb attack tore through in Afghanistan's northeastern Kunduz province on Friday, as per reports. 

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    Legislation in US Senate seeks report on Pak's role in Taliban offensive

    A legislation has been introduced in the US Senate seeking a report from the Secretary of State about his assessment of Pakistan's role in the Taliban offensive that led.

    Central Asia
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    Taliban fighters hit the fairground as Afghans fear for freedoms

    "This is Afghanistan!" a Taliban fighter shouts on a pirate ship ride at a fairground in western Kabul, as his armed comrades cackle and whoop onboard the rickety attraction.

    Central Asia
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    'US war in Afghanistan a strategic failure'

    The top American general has dubbed the 20-year war in Afghanistan a "strategic failure" as the Pentagon leadership told lawmakers that they had recommended.

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    Taliban ban barbers from trimming beards in Afghan province

    The Taliban in Afghanistan's Helmand province have forbidden hairdressers from shaving or trimming beards, claiming it violates their interpretation of Islamic law.

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    In sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban: Russia at UNGA

    Russia, China, Pakistan, and the United States are working together to ensure that Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers keep their promises, especially to form a genuinely.

    Central Asia
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    Kabul declares ceasefire with Taliban for Eid

    The ceasefire will last “from the 27th of Ramazan until the fifth day of Eidul Fitr,” Afghan President Ashraf Ghani tweeted from an official account, indicating it could run from June 12-19.

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    Neymar scores stunning goal for Brazil on return from injury

    After months on the sidelines through injury, Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. marked his return to the pitch with a goal in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Croatia in a World Cup friendly match.

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    Maduro sworn in, sees 'painful difficulties' caused by US

    Nicolas Maduro has been sworn in for a second six-year term as Venezuela’s president after winning a re-election which prompted the US to impose new sanctions on the country.

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    Hizbullah allies set to take top posts in Lebanon’s parliament

    Lebanon’s parliament is set to re-elect Nabih Berri as its speaker on Wednesday, extending the veteran politician’s tenure in a post he has held since 1992, after a general election that strengthen.

    West Asia
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    US sanctions against Iran endanger key Afghanistan trade project

    US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear accord and re-impose sanctions on Tehran threatens to derail a project to help build Afghanistan’s economy, endanged.

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    Taliban pledge not to target Afghan army, police

    The Taliban says it will not target the Afghan police and military in the country any more due to the high number of casualties suffered by the security forces in the ongoing conflict.

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    Riyadh to Fund, Taliban to Protect TAPI Gas Pipeline

    While Iranian officials maintain that it is unlikely the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) pipeline project becomes operational, Saudi Arabia has pledged to provide.

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    Israel withdraws candidacy for UNSC seat amid low chance of winning

    Israel’s mission at the UN said it had "decided to postpone its candidacy for a seat on the Security Council” after consulting its partners, without providing a reason for the decision.

    West Asia
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    8 journalists among 25 people killed in twin Kabul blasts

    Kabul police spokesman Hashmat Stanekzai confirmed that four policemen were killed, while an Afghan media watchdog, the Afghan Journalists Safety Committee (AJSC).

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    Suicide bomber kills 57 in Afghan capital

    Interior Ministry spokesman said a bomber on foot approached the center where officials were issuing identity cards as part of the registration process for around 10 million voters across Afghanistan.

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    Russia Providing Arms to Taliban: US

    The Taliban always castigated the Northern Alliance for dealing with Russia. It may be that now Russian and Taliban interests are becoming more closely aligned, says Kate Clark of the Afghanistan Analysts Network

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    Trump a Criminal, Declares Ayatollah

    Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has condemned joint airstrikes by the US, the UK and France on Syria as “crime,” describing the leaders of the three .

    West Asia

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