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Alignment of interest in what US-China seek in Afghanistan, says Ned Price
Spokesperson Price was responding to ANI on being asked what is US' assessment of meeting between China's Wang Yi and Taliban delegation led by its chief negotiator Abdul Ghani Baradar
 "Alignment of interest in what US-China seek in Afghanistan, says Ned Price")
Taliban violence: Biden administration expands Afghan refugee programme
The State Department said it is widening the scope of Afghans eligible for refugee status in United States to include current and former employees of US-based news organizations
 "Taliban violence: Biden administration expands Afghan refugee programme")
Afghan president seeks defense of cities as Taliban advance
Afghan president blamed American troops' speedy pullout for worsening violence in his country and said that his administration would now focus on protecting provincial capitals and major urban areas
 "Afghan president seeks defense of cities as Taliban advance")
Several rockets hit Kandahar airport in Taliban-led violence: Report
Afghan government officials said the rocket attacks forced authorities to suspend all flights and that the runway was partially damaged
 "Several rockets hit Kandahar airport in Taliban-led violence: Report")
Several rockets hit Kandahar airport as Taliban-led violence rages
Several rockets struck Afghanistan's Kandahar airport overnight, RT reported
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We support initiatives aimed at lasting settlement: India on Afghanistan
India on Thursday said it has a steadfast policy to support a sovereign, democratic and peaceful Afghanistan and is in touch with various stakeholders within and outside the war-ravaged country
US 'really messed it up in Afghanistan', says Pakistan PM Imran Khan
"I think the US has really messed it up in Afghanistan," Khan said during an interview
 "US 'really messed it up in Afghanistan', says Pakistan PM Imran Khan")
The Taliban: what could its return to power mean for Afghanistan?
To understand the group that is poised to return to power in Afghanistan, and what we might expect from its rule, we need a much more nuanced picture.
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Political solution is only outcome to lasting peace in Afghanistan: WH
Lasting peace in Afghanistan is possible only through a political solution, the White House has said, noting the ongoing dialogue between the government of the war-torn country and the Taliban
 "Political solution is only outcome to lasting peace in Afghanistan: WH")
Af without Pak & Islam
India doesn't have to see the Taliban as a hostile political force just because it is Islamic or Pakistan's friend. Modi govt can befriend it if BJP resets its domestic politics of polarisation
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US 'acts through' airstrikes in a bid to repel Taliban, says Pentagon
The Pentagon, however, refrained from giving any specifics of its airstrikes in Afghanistan
 "US 'acts through' airstrikes in a bid to repel Taliban, says Pentagon")
India supports people of Afghanistan in realising their aspirations: MEA
Afghanistan has been witnessing a series of terror attacks since the US began withdrawing its troops on May 1.
Taliban demanding funds, recruiting people in Balkh province of Afghanistan
The Taliban in Balkh province are collecting funds forcefully and also recruiting local people, according to officials
Taliban now controls half of Afghan districts: US Joint Chief of Staff
He said Taliban insurgents have control of more than 200 district centers -- about half of 419 in the country -- and is putting military pressure on the country's provincial capitals
 "Taliban now controls half of Afghan districts: US Joint Chief of Staff")
Amid Taliban offensive, rockets target Afghan president's palace
Afghan army chief expected to meet Gen Naravane and Doval next week
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Any Afghan govt has to uphold human rights for international legitimacy: US
United States has warned the Taliban that any government that does not respect human rights and seeks to rule at the barrel of a gun will lack international legitimacy
 "Any Afghan govt has to uphold human rights for international legitimacy: US")
Foreign diplomatic missions in Afghanistan call for Taliban ceasefire
A delegation of Afghan leaders met the Taliban's political leadership in the Qatari capital over the weekend
Afghanistan recalling ambassador 'unfortunate, regrettable': Pakistan
Daughter of Afghanistan's ambassador to Pakistan Najibullah Alikhil was abducted and assaulted in Islamabad.
 "Afghanistan recalling ambassador 'unfortunate, regrettable': Pakistan")
Senior leaders talk peace as Afghans battle chaos and uncertainty
Senior Afghan leaders are in the Middle Eastern state of Qatar talking peace with the Taliban, whose leader on Sunday issued a statement saying the insurgent movement wants a political settlement
 "Senior leaders talk peace as Afghans battle chaos and uncertainty")
Danish Siddiqui to be buried at Jamia Millia Islamia graveyard
Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui will be laid to rest at the Jamia Millia Islamia graveyard, according to a statement on Sunday
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