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Panjshir resistance to explore peace talks with Taliban, not to attack each other; Here's why

The National Resistance Front of Panjshir Valley led by former Vice President Amrullah Saleh is holding talks with the Taliban and the outcome of a peace deal is likely to be announced soon, say reports.

Aug 26, 2021

Danny McCubbin has been sharing his 1 euro house journey on Instagram

Own Italian home for €1: Living the Italian dream is more real now than ever, with strings attached

A decade back, the municipal authorities of the Sicily region in Italy came up with a unique plan to rehabilitate its abandoned villages and refurbish old homes. It launched the 'one euro house sale' scheme with 'strings' attached of course. What started from one village in Sicily, has now spread across Italy; the latest to join the list of towns being Maenza, near the capital of Rome.

Aug 25, 2021

Angelina slams US for Afghanistan withdrawal: As an American I'm ashamed

Actress-filmmaker Angelina Jolie has expressed anger over the decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan, which has led to the Afghan government falling to the Taliban.

Aug 24, 2021

US Man Threatens to Kill President Joe Biden, Members of US Congress; Pleads Guilty

John Jacobs Ahrens, 58, from Tulsa Oklahoma, had sent emails to the KOTV Channel 6, in which he threatened to kill US President Joe Biden, members of Congress, and their families.

Aug 21, 2021

Who is Abdul Ghani Baradar? Taliban co-founder and new face of Afghan leadership

Baradar, Mullah Omar's deputy who was widely believed to be a highly effective strategist during the last Taliban rule of Afghanistan

Aug 19, 2021

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This is how much cash Ashraf Ghani flee Kabul with; official makes shocking claims [details]

Speaking at a news conference in Dushanbe on Wednesday, Afghanistan's Ambassador to Tajikistan, Mohammad Zahir Agbar called Ghani's escape a "betrayal of the state and the nation" and claimed that he had "taken $169 million with him".

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

Australia is increasingly becoming a strategic partner, it is time for economic relations to keep pace

Why Australia and India are natural partners; now more than ever [explained]

Given the present geopolitical scenario, India and Australia are fast emerging to be natural partners. Meanwhile, an important event that got only a limited attention in the media was the last visit of former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott to India. In this piece, we explore how.

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

Taliban co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar is the face of insurgent victory

Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban leader freed from a Pakistani jail on the request of the US less than three years ago, has emerged as an undisputed victor of the 20-year war in Afghanistan, the Guardian reported.

Aug 16, 2021

President Ashraf Ghani, close aides have left Afghanistan as Taliban enters Kabul [details]

Meanwhile, Acting Ministers of Interior and Foreign Affairs, in separate video clips, assured Kabul's people were secure as they are protecting the city along with international allies.

Aug 15, 2021

Taliban forces capture Mi-35 chopper gifted by India; Seize 3 major provincial capitals

Although it's a matter of concern for Indian defence authorities, the Taliban cannot use the chopper without trained pilots

Aug 11, 2021

Pentagon spokesperson ducks question on exerting pressure on Pakistan over Taliban issue

Kirby was addressing a press conference where; the Pentagon spokesperson was asked on 'pressuring Pakistan to attain a durable peace in Afghanistan'

Aug 10, 2021

After Mumbai, Adani Group to take over Guwahati airport in October

In 2018, the Centre leased out six AAI airports -- Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, and Mangaluru -- for operation, management and development under the PPP model