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Asian leaders at economic summit in Turkmenistan vow to help Afghanistan
The leaders of several Asian countries called for boosting their economic ties and pledged to provide assistance to Afghanistan during a summit in Turkmenistan
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Deaths, malnutrition rise in Afghan children amid lack of medical supplies
Malnutrition and consequent deaths among Afghan children have increased by over 50 per cent
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Over 1.146 mn undocumented refugees returned to Afghanistan this yr: Report
As many as 1.146 mn undocumented refugees have come back to Afghanistan from Iran and Pak, with the majority of them being from Iran.
 "Over 1.146 mn undocumented refugees returned to Afghanistan this yr: Report")
4.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale struck the Hind Kush region in Afghanistan, informed the National Center for Seismology (NCS) on Saturday."Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.3, Occurred on 27-11-2021, 08:07:46 IST, Lat: 36.45 & Long: 70.36, Depth: 180 Km, Region: Hindu Kush, Afghanistan," informed the National Center for Seismology in a tweet on Saturday.Afghanistan was hit by another earthquake recently, on November 20.The said earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale struck 316 kilometres south of Kabul in Afghanistan, informed the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
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India, Russia, China call for formation of inclusive govt in Afghanistan
The meeting was chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and was attended by his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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India calls for humanitarian assistance to Afghan without politicization
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar it is necessary for the RIC countries to coordinate their respective approaches on the threats of terrorism, radicalisation and drug trafficking
Afghan girl from famous magazine cover portrait evacuated safely to Italy
National Geographic magazine's famed green-eyed Afghan Girl has been evacuated safely to Italy
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Pak urges international community to provide assistance to Afghanistan
Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmed said Pakistan would continue to facilitate Afghan citizens
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The grim calculus behind Afghan tragedy
As winter approaches, the suffering of the people of Afghanistan will worsen
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UN calls for prevention of violence against women, girls in Afghanistan
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW), the United Nations in Afghanistan has called for concrete actions to end violence against women.
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US special envoy for Afghanistan to meet Taliban in Doha next week
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tom West will meet the Taliban leaders in Doha next week
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Taliban believe current govt in Afghanistan is inclusive: Spokesperson
The Taliban on Wednesday said the outfit consider the government they have installed in Afghanistan to be inclusive as it includes members of various ethnic groups
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United Arab Emirates in talks with Taliban to operate Kabul airport
UAE officials have held a series of discussions with the group in recent weeks
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Chinese companies line up to exploit rich resources of Afghanistan
Representatives of several Chinese companies have arrived in Afghanistan on special visas
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UN warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system, seeks solution
Finding a way to avert a collapse is complicated by international and unilateral sanctions on Taliban leaders.
IS-claimed blasts in Afghanistan's Kabul raise concerns among residents
Concerns among residents of Kabul have increased the Afghan capital witnessed a series of bomb blasts conducted by the Islamic State (IS) terror group
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UNICEF to keep its digital platforms shut on World Children's Day
UNICEF Afghanistan has decided to close all its digital platforms on Saturday, in solidarity with Afghan children who are bearing the rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in the country.
First batch of Russia's humanitarian aid arrives in Afghanistan
Three planes carrying 36 tons of humanitarian aid landed at the Kabul airport on Thursday. The aid, including flour, cooking oil and blankets, has been handed over to Afghan officials from the NDMA.
Senate approves Congressional gold medals for troops killed in Kabul in Aug
The US Senate has unanimously approved to award Congressional Gold medals for troops killed in Kabul airport attack
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Terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to Afghanistan: India at UNSC
India emphasised the expectation of the international community which notes the commitment of the Taliban not to allow the use of Afghan soil for terrorism
 "Terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to Afghanistan: India at UNSC")
