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The 20-year war in Afghanistan: What happened and what's next?

On its 102nd Independence Day, Afghanistan is standing in a historic moment – the end of the two-decade U.S. war and the Taliban regaining control.Months after U.S. President Joe Biden announced a fu

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Iran-China ties 50 years on: New chapters, future strategic visions

Iran and China, as two major powers in the region, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, which comes at a critical juncture give

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Iran-China ties 50 years on: New chapters, future strategic visions

Iran and China, as two major powers in the region, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, which comes at a critical juncture give

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Iran-China ties 50 years on: New chapters, future strategic visions

Iran and China, as two major powers in the region, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, which comes at a critical juncture give

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Former Afghan President Karzai to attend talks with Taliban in Doha

01:46 08:00 Fighting between the Taliban and Afghan government forces escalated after U.S.-led foreign forces began the final stage of their withdrawal from the country i

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China, U.S. diplomats exchanged views on Afghanistan

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken to exchange views about developments in Afghanistan on Monday, acco

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International community calls for 'safe and orderly departure' of foreign nationals and Afghans

More than 60 members of the international community called for the "safe and orderly departure" from Afghanistan of foreign nationals and Afghans on Sunday, hours after

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Iran: U.S. 'failure' in Afghanistan a chance for durable peace

FILE PIC: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday the United States' "military failure" in Afghanistan offered an opportunity to establish lasting peace in the country. /Xinhua Iranian

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McConnell slams Biden's 'botched exit' from Afghanistan

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) slammed President Biden's "botched exit" from Afghanistan on Sunday after the Taliban entered the capital city of Kabul,

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Trump and Biden Blame Each Other for Afghanistan Turmoil

Former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden on Saturday for not "following the plan" that he left on Afghanistan after Biden blamed the former administ

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U.S. bears 'inescapable responsibility' for Afghanistan's situation

The hasty and irresponsible withdrawal of U.S. troops bears an inescapable responsibility for the current situation in Afghanistan and deserves the condemnation of international public opinion and th

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Taliban denies killing civilians, calls for independent inquiry

The Taliban on Wednesday denied targeting and killing civilians during an offensive against Afghan government troops, calling for an independent investigation and seeki

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APD | Pakistan is playing a vital role in the political settlement of Afghanistan

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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Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan, many Afghans displaced

The Taliban has taken control of dozens of districts and cities since the U.S.-led international withdrawal on May 1, including 9 provincial capitals in the last few day

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Taliban seize capital of Afghanistan's Farah Province

Smokes rise from Sheberghan in Jawzjan Province, Afghanistan, August 6, 2021. /Xinhua The Taliban on Tuesday announced seizing the capital of western Afghanistan's Farah Province, the seventh

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Chinese envoy calls for efforts to carry forward Afghan peace process

Chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah (L) shakes hands with the leader of the Taliban negotiating team Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar during the final d

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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