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US weapons left behind in Afghanistan boosts TTP's military power: Reports

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 1 (ANI): Arms and ammunition left behind in Afghanistan have wreaked havoc in Pakistan as the homegrown ...


Uyghur News Recap: March 1731, 2023

washington - Former Uyghur propaganda chief dies just days after release from prisonIlham Rozi, a former Uyghur propaganda chief for ...


Azerbaijan Denounces 'Slanderous' Comments by Top Iranian Commander

BAKU, Azerbaijan - Azerbaijan on Thursday denounced what it called 'slanderous' comments by a senior Iranian military commander, the latest ...


Afghanistan receives medical aid, food supplies from UAE

Kabul [Afghanistan], April 1 (ANI): In order to help and provide the earthquake victims of Afghanistan with sufficient aid, the ...


Women must be allowed to work, earn living in Afghanistan: USAID

Kabul [Afghanistan], April 1 (ANI): The situation of females in Afghanistan is already grim under the Taliban regime as they ...


Petra Kvitova rallies to reach Miami final for first time in 13 tries

Petra Kvitova staved off two set points in the opening set and dominated the rest of the match to post ...


Wimbledon lifts ban on players from Russia, Belarus

Wimbledon lifted its ban on players from Russia and Belarus on Friday, confirming they will be allowed to compete as ...


Talk of EU troops in Ukraine 'extremely dangerous' Kremlin

Moscow has raised concerns over Hungarian PM's claims that bloc is set to discuss sending 'some kind of force?Any ideas ...


FAO's initial assessment of Turkey earthquakes indicates over 20 pc losses in food production

Rome [Italy], March 31 (ANI/WAM): The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is scaling its operations to ...


Talk of peacekeepers in Ukraine extremely dangerous Kremlin

Moscow raises concerns over Hungarian PM's claims that EU is set to discuss sending 'some kind of force? to UkraineA ...


The Azadi Briefing: Fears Of A Famine Mount In Afghanistan

Welcome to The Azadi Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that unpacks the key issues in Afghanistan. To subscribe, click here.I'm Frud ...


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Officials warn that supply shortages still haunt US planning

WASHINGTON D.C.: Potentially hampering US efforts to arm Ukraine against Russia's invasion, rebuild local infrastructure and boost production, manufacturers of ...

US lawmakers look to prevent violent passengers from flying

WASHINGTON D.C.: After a series of high-profile incidents aboard US aircraft, several bipartisan lawmakers will again push for legislation to ...

China sends ship to violate Vietnam economic zone waters

HANOI, Vietnam: Tensions were again increasing off the coast of Vietnam as Hanoi ordered its navy to shadow a Chinese ...

In aftermath of war in Iraq, perpetrators still not held accountable

In Warsaw last February, President Joe Biden condemned the lawless Russian invasion of Ukraine: "The idea that over 100,000 forces ...

Chinese aggression causes Japan, US, Philippines to begin security talks

TOKYO, Japan: Fears over intensifying Chinese military activity directed towards Taiwan could escalate into war have prompted Japan, the United ...

After opening ties with Beijing, Honduras tells Taiwan to leave

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: After Honduran President Xiomara Castro severed ties with Taiwan in favor of China to gain more investment and ...

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To prevent embargoes, US and Japan agree on access to battery minerals

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US and Japan have signed a trade memo on electric vehicle (EV) battery minerals.US Trade Representative Katherine ...

US cities suing Hyundai, Kia over lack of anti-theft devices

ST LOUIS, Missouri: The latest in a number of US cities to take action, St. Louis, Missouri, said this week ...

Bank of Ireland interest rate up 0.5% following Europe rate increases

DUBLIN, Ireland: Bank of Ireland has announced that it has raised fixed mortgage rates following a cumulative 3.5 percent rate ...

Nasdaq Composite leads U.S. stock markets higher, gains 208 point

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks finished the third quarter with a bang on Friday. Despite a volatile start, ...

Apple to disrupt fintech with 'Apple Pay Later' consumer service

CUPERTINO, California: In a move aimed at disrupting the fintech sector dominated by Affirm Holdings and Sweden's Klarna, this week ...

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China sends ship to violate Vietnam economic zone waters

HANOI, Vietnam: Tensions were again increasing off the coast of Vietnam as Hanoi ordered its navy to shadow a Chinese ...


Chinese aggression causes Japan, US, Philippines to begin security talks

TOKYO, Japan: Fears over intensifying Chinese military activity directed towards Taiwan could escalate into war have prompted Japan, the United ...


China's 'Belt and Road' program has cost $240 billion, says study

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A study published this week reported that China spent $240 billion between 2008 and 2021 ...


180 Rohingya Muslim refugees land boat in Indonesia's Aceh

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Officials from Indonesia's Aceh province said that more than 180 Rohingya Muslims landed this week by boat, in ...


Hong Kong demonstrators hold protest amidst strict restrictions

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's first authorized protest took place since the end of COVID-19 restrictions and under new strict security ...


Following self-exile, entrepreneur Jack Ma returns to China

BEIJING, China: After more than a year of self-imposed exile overseas, Alibaba founder Jack Ma has returned to China, allegedly ...


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