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Biden announces death of Al-Qaeda chief al-Zawahiri

U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Monday that the United States had killed Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan."He will never again,

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APD | Weekly top 10 hot news (Oct. 30 - Nov. 05)

Every weekend, Asia Pacific Daily will provide you with a run-down of the latest hot news.This week, the following hot news you should know:Top 1 | G20 ends as world le

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Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul hospital attack

Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for an attack that targeted Afghanistan's largest military hospital on Tuesday.At least 25 people were killed and more tha

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APD | Taliban are not in a hurry and moving political agenda wisely

Author: Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan, Sinologist (ex-Diplomat), Editor, Analyst, Non-Resident Fellow of CCG (Center for China and Globalization), National University o

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APD | Weekly top 10 hot news (Sep.04 - Sep. 10)

Every weekend, Asia Pacific Daily will provide you with a run-down of the latest hot news.This week, the following hot news you should know:Top 1 | Biden, Xi discuss ne

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Taliban announce key members of new Afghan government

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced the names of some of the key members of the new Afghan government at a press conference on Tuesday.Who are some of the ke

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Taliban claim complete control of Afghanistan's Panjshir

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on Monday said the group had "completely conquered" and taken control of Panjshir province, the last area in Afghanistan being h

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Taliban looking forward to building 'strong ties' with China

A man sells Taliban flags in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 30, 2021. /CFP The Taliban are looking forward to developing a strong relationship with China, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the

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Exclusive: Taliban working to restore order in Afghanistan

The Taliban have deployed security forces and technicians to the Kabul airport to repair the facilities, and are trying to restore order and work in Afghanistan's security, legal, health and banking

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U.S. ends costly 20-year Afghan war, leaving more uncertainties

Photo taken on Aug. 30, 2021 shows a damaged vehicle after rockets were fired in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan. (Photo by Kabir/Xinhua) The United States on Monday announced the completion of

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Taliban: We welcome good relations with other countries

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid held a press conference at the Kabul airport following the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops on Tuesday."Congratulations to Afghanistan... this victory belong

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Global Political Calendar: Biden finishes Afghanistan withdrawal

In the upcoming week, the United States will complete its military withdrawal from Afghanistan by the August 31 deadline set by President Joe Biden, and China will commemorate the 76th anniversary of

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Experts worry about worsening opium trade under Taliban

01:51 Despite the chaos besetting Afghanistan and the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, the illegal drug trade has continued to thrive out of the country, according to reports from the Unit

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Taliban say no evacuation extension as G7 meets on Afghan crisis

16:37 The United States should withdraw all troops and contractors by the existing August 31 deadline, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said at a press conference in Kabul on Tuesda

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Biden vows evacuation support as possible sanctions on Taliban ahead

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about the evacuation of Afghanistan in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., U.S., August 22, 2021. /Reuters The United States has an "unwave

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What’s the future of Afghan women under Taliban rule?

Afghan women listen to a speech by then member of parliament Fawzia Kofiat at a political rally in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2013. (VCG Photo) Two days after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, t

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Taliban want ties with all countries, denies kidnapping of foreigners

A Taliban member stands guard in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Aug. 21, 2021. /Xinhua The Taliban said on Saturday that it intended to have diplomatic and trade ties with all countries around