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Somalia orders top UN official to leave for interfering in internal affairs

Somalia has kicked out the country's top United Nations official in a decision likely to harm relations with foreign powers backing government attempts to restore stability after decades of turmoil.

Jan 2, 2019

Who was Kader Khan? Afghan-origin Bollywood actor-writer who died at 81

Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan has died at the age of 81. Here is a brief profile of the multifaceted talent who was born in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Jan 1, 2019

Citizenship amendment bill may not get through in Winter session

A meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which is examining the bill, will be held on Monday to finalise the proposed legislation before being submitted to the Lok Sabha.

Dec 30, 2018

Three planes avert mid-air collision in Delhi after repeated warnings and ATC alert

The incident took place on December 23, when three aircraft of Dutch carrier KLM, Taiwan's Eva Air and the US-based National Airlines came extremely close to each other in the Delhi Flight Information Region.

Dec 29, 2018

Several Afghan Taliban leaders reportedly had sworn allegiance to Islamic State

Taliban seeks image makeover as Afghan peace talks gain momentum

Taliban are trying to show they have changed since the brutal days of the 1990s when they banned music and girls' education and carried out public executions in Kabul's football stadium.

Dec 28, 2018

India's own Rashid Khan: CSK star shares video of young prodigy - Watch

The young Afghani has been one of the marquee players and different franchise all across the world are keen to snap him up and use his services, especially in the shortest format.

Dec 26, 2018

Chabahar deal: India formally takes over operations of strategic port

The move will heavily benefit landlocked Afghanistan for receiving aid from India after Pakistan denied access to the Indian supplies through its land.

Dec 25, 2018

Kabul attack: At least 32 killed in assault on the government building

Around 20 people, including three policemen, were also wounded. Figures about the casualties may change, spokesman Najib Danish said in a brief message sent to the media. The latest information found that 357 people were rescued by the Afghan Special Operations Forces from the targeted building, he said.

Dec 25, 2018

Trump signs order to withdraw American troops from Syria

Hours earlier, Trump had tweeted that he and Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan "discussed (IS), our mutual involvement in Syria, & the slow & highly coordinated pullout of US troops from the area."

Dec 24, 2018

Pentagon chief Jim Mattis retires over policy differences with President Trump

"General Jim Mattis will be retiring, with distinction, at the end of February, after having served my Administration as Secretary of Defense for the past two years," Trump tweeted on Thursday.

Dec 21, 2018

US to pull 7,000 troops from Afghanistan within months

In September 2017, Trump had announced the US would send 3,000 extra troops to the country amid a shift of strategy.

Dec 21, 2018

Journalist detained for calling Manipur CM N Biren Singh a puppet of PM Modi

A television journalist has been detained for criticising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on social media under laws intended to ensure national security, leading to protests in New Delhi.

Dec 19, 2018

After J&K govt's ban on traditional wear in offices, Kashmiris are hitting back with #PheranLove

The Pheran is a traditional loosely fitted garment worn by the people of Kashmir and has undergone a makeover over the years to appeal to the current generation.

Dec 19, 2018

Asia stocks slide over concerns of slowing global economy; Wall Street stocks skid to lowest level in 2018

The Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.27 percent, with Amazon, one of the best performing shares this year, sliding 4.5 percent.

Dec 18, 2018

Pete Davidson's Instagram post had NYPD performing 'wellness check' on SNL comedian

Pete Davidson seems to be taking his breakup with Ariana Grande rough. This weekend he posted a troubling message on Instagram and deleted his account.

Dec 16, 2018

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