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ICRC calls on int'l community to support Afghanistan

"Fled to avoid fate faced by Najibullah," says Ghani; Pledges to return to Afghanistan

Ghani was referring to former President Mohammad Najibullah Ahmadzai, who was killed by the Taliban in 1996.

Aug 19, 2021

India reports 36,401 fresh Covid cases, 530 deaths in 24 hrs; Global caseload tops 209.2 mn

India reported a total of 36,401 fresh cases in the past 24 hrs, while 530 deaths were also reported in the same time span

Aug 19, 2021

Afghan fallout forces White House scurry for cover; Trump retorts, allies upset, Biden remains defensive

Fleeing US military planes from Kabul with the terrifying scenes at the airport over the past weekend has forced White House to attempt some damage control measures but to no vail

Aug 18, 2021

Why boundary issue between Assam and Meghalaya could be a ticking time bomb

Assam has been involved in a number of border disputes with the neighbouring states in North-East India.

Aug 18, 2021

"Afghanistan will no longer be opium hub": Declares Taliban but data belies claims

Contrary to what the Taliban might claim, several independent and official reports by UN Office of Drugs and Crime have revealed that the Taliban are involved in all aspects of drug economy -- from systematic poppy cultivation to opium extraction, heroin labs to fees on trafficking

Aug 18, 2021

Covid rampage continues as US records over 1,000 deaths in single day

The United States, at one point in time, had shown signs of flattening the coronavirus chaos curve

Aug 18, 2021

No plans to recognise Taliban as Afghan legitimate govt, says Canada; EU begs to differ

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government cannot recognise the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan, while EU says Taliban won the war and should be engaged in talks

Aug 18, 2021

Fact-check: Viral pic of packed C-17 is from 2013; unrelated to Kabul op or IAF [truth here]

Fact-check: Old pic of Philippines evacuation shared as Afghans rescued by Air Force [truth here]

A viral image with caption "IAF C-17 with 800 people airlifted" is actually an old photo from 2013, when US Air Force rescued 670 Tacloban residents after Super Typhoon Haiyan.

Aug 18, 2021

Terrifying video shows Russia's prototype military plane catch fire before crash [watch]

Terrifying video shows Russia's prototype military plane catch fire before crash; three dead [watch]

The video captures the tragic crash of a Russian military transport aircraft, a prototype, right before it caught fire midway in the air.

Aug 17, 2021

India logs 25,166 daily Covid cases, global caseload tops 207.7 mn; UK adds 28K more

India logged 25,166 daily Covid cases as of Tuesday morning with the global caseload reaching beyond 207.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.37 million.

Aug 17, 2021

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India spent billions of dollars in Afghanistan over years; built highways, hospitals, Parliament & beyond [details]

Apart from humanitarian assistance during the pandemic, New Delhi has been an integral part of Afghanistan and assisted it with infrastructural projects, human resource development, trade facilities.

Aug 17, 2021

How Taliban financed protracted war in Afghanistan; drugs, mining, extortion, donations & beyond [details]

How does the Taliban after being almost routed by the United States of America after 2001 still managed to survive and later claim the lordship of the graveyard of empires? How have they been managing their finances? Let's find out.

Aug 17, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 207 mn; Covid deaths at 4.36 mn across world

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 207 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.36 million and vaccinations soared to over 4.58 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Aug 16, 2021

Afghan president-elect Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai

Why Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul; releases first statement [timeline of Taliban's advance]

In a brief statement on Sunday, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani revealed the reason why he fled the country after Taliban entered the capital.

Aug 16, 2021

Google Nest Hub to warn users about air pollution, smoke [how to use]

Google's smart speaker Nest Hub will warn users about air pollution and smoke in their vicinity so that they can take precautionary measures.

Aug 15, 2021

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Search Results for: United Nations

"Fled to avoid fate faced by Najibullah," says Ghani; Pledges to return to Afghanistan

India reports 36,401 fresh Covid cases, 530 deaths in 24 hrs; Global caseload tops 209.2 mn

Afghan fallout forces White House scurry for cover; Trump retorts, allies upset, Biden remains defensive

Why boundary issue between Assam and Meghalaya could be a ticking time bomb

"Afghanistan will no longer be opium hub": Declares Taliban but data belies claims

Covid rampage continues as US records over 1,000 deaths in single day

No plans to recognise Taliban as Afghan legitimate govt, says Canada; EU begs to differ

Fact-check: Old pic of Philippines evacuation shared as Afghans rescued by Air Force [truth here]

Terrifying video shows Russia's prototype military plane catch fire before crash; three dead [watch]

India logs 25,166 daily Covid cases, global caseload tops 207.7 mn; UK adds 28K more

India spent billions of dollars in Afghanistan over years; built highways, hospitals, Parliament & beyond [details]

How Taliban financed protracted war in Afghanistan; drugs, mining, extortion, donations & beyond [details]

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 207 mn; Covid deaths at 4.36 mn across world

Why Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul; releases first statement [timeline of Taliban's advance]

Google Nest Hub to warn users about air pollution, smoke [how to use]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]