Afghanistan
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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustAsia Pacific
Taliban Celebrate Anniversary of Foreign Troop Withdrawal
The Taliban celebrated the first anniversary of the withdrawal of US-led troops from Afghanistan after a brutal 20-year war.
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29 AugustAir
Pakistan Providing Airspace for US Drones: Afghan Minister
Afghanistan's defense minister accused Pakistan of providing airspace for US drones to enter his country, characterizing the incursions as a continuation of Washington's "invasion."
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17 AugustAsia Pacific
Rebel Taliban Commander Killed Trying to Flee to Iran: Officials
A rebel Taliban commander from Afghanistan's minority Shiite Hazara community was killed while attempting to flee to Iran, the defense ministry said.
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12 AugustAsia Pacific
Top Taliban Cleric Killed in Kabul Suicide Blast Claimed by IS
A senior Taliban cleric known for his fiery speeches against the Islamic State was killed in a suicide attack claimed by the jihadist group.
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9 AugustAsia Pacific
Top Pakistan Taliban Commander Killed in Afghanistan
A senior commander of Pakistan's Taliban was killed by a blast in eastern Afghanistan, a militant source said.
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2 AugustTerrorism
US Has Killed Al-Qaeda Chief Al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan: US Media
The US has killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, in what the White House said was a "successful" operation against a target in Afghanistan.
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1 AugustAsia Pacific
Iran Border Guards Clash With Afghanistan’s Taliban
Clashes broke out between Iranian border guards and Taliban forces, with the Afghan side confirming the death of one of their border officers.
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Jun- 2022 -17 JuneAsia Pacific
One Killed, Several Wounded in Afghan Mosque Bombing: Police
A bomb blast at a mosque in northern Afghanistan killed at least one worshipper and wounded seven others during midday prayers, police said.
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9 JuneCommentary
Aid to Ukraine: The Perils of Largesse
The US' inability to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East should serve as a caution to those eager to send billions to Ukraine.
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May- 2022 -25 MayAsia Pacific
Four Bombs Kill at Least 12 in Afghanistan
Four bombs ripped through minibuses and a mosque in Afghanistan, killing at least 12 people, with at least some of the attacks claimed by IS.
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