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Social platforms wrestle with what to do about the Taliban

With the hasty U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan underway after two decades occupying the country, social media platforms have a complex new set of policy decisions to make.The Taliban has bee

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How will the Taliban takeover impact Afghanistan's economy?

Afghanistan's economy is "shaped by fragility and aid dependence" and its biggest economic challenge is "finding sustainable sources of growth," according to the World Bank.About 75 percent of the

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China says priority for Afghan issue is consultation among factions

The immediate task in Afghanistan for the international community should be to work together to help the relevant parties in the country engage in dialogue and communication to prevent any new civil

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CMG reporters on the scene at Taliban's 1st press conference in Kabul

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid during the first press conference held in Kabul, August 17, 2021. /CMG Reporters from China Media Group (CMG) had a close look at Taliban spokesperson Z

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After taking control of Afghanistan, what lies ahead for Taliban?

Afghans celebrate the 102th Independence Day of Afghanistan with the national flag, Kabul, Afghanistan, August 19, 2021. /CFP Afghanistan is celebrating the 102nd anniversary of its independen

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Taliban issue statement on anniversary of Afghanistan's independence

Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for the Taliban, on Thursday, issued a statement on Afghanistan's 102nd anniversary of the country's independence from the British occupation.The statement, issued

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Taliban tells the world 'we don't want enemies'

Zabihullah Mujahid, left, addressing media in Kabul. /AFP/Hoshang Hashimi A day after scenes of chaos at Kabul airport and the Taliban asserting control over Afghanistan and its capital, a sp

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Update: Taliban says to form inclusive gov't in Afghanistan

Afghan Taliban fighters stand on a military vehicle in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Aug. 16, 2021. (Str/Xinhua) The Taliban did not want to have any internal or external enemies, and intende

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Taliban hold 1st press conference in Kabul

The Taliban held their first press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday.There will be no fighting in Afghanistan from now on, no elements that create unrest, and the Taliban do not consider a

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Taliban order members to enter Kabul: spokesman

The Taliban has ordered its fighters to enter the Afghan capital Kabul, a spokesman for the group said on Sunday.The statement by Zabihullah Mujahid came shortly after reports saying President Ashraf

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Afghanistan on edge: Kabul awaits 'peaceful transfer' of power

01:19 The Taliban began entering Kabul on Sunday after taking control of all of Afghanistan's major cities apart from the capital. Promising not to take Kabul by force, the Taliban said

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Afghan president leaves country, Taliban forces enter Kabul

Taliban members are seen in Mehtarlam, capital of Laghman province, eastern Afghanistan. /Xinhua Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani left the country on Sunday night, while the Taliban orde

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Taliban claim control over Afghanistan's Jalalabad

The Taliban have gained control over Afghanistan's Jalalabad, the country's fifth largest city, the Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Twitter on Sunday.

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APD | Weekly top 10 hot news (Aug. 07 - Aug. 13)

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 administration

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Taliban claim control over 2 major cities in S. Afghanistan

Taliban militants on Friday claimed to have taken control over key southern Afghan cities of Lashkar Gah and Kandahar, after weeks of heavy clashes between the Taliban

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Afghan forces launch counter-offensive in Kunduz

FILE PHOTO: Afghan National Army stand guard at a checkpoint along a road. /Getty Images Amid the Taliban's attempts to capture more cities in Afghanistan, the defense ministry launched counte

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Afghan president blames 'abrupt' U.S. pullout for worsening security

00:52 An Afghan National Army commando stands guard on top of a vehicle along a road in Enjil District of Herat Province, Afghanistan, August 1, 2021. /CFP Ghani said the milita