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Taliban will not last beyond two years, feels former Afghan Chief of Staff
The UN agencies have warned that the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is worsening, and funding for emergency aid is urgently needed to help 20 million people there.
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US announces $144 mn in humanitarian aid for people of Afghanistan
The US will provide the assistance to the people of Afghanistan who have been facing a grave humanitarian crisis
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Afghanistan crisis: What did billions in aid accomplish in 20 years?
For two decades, Afghanistan's economic development aid largely funded education, health, governance reforms and infrastructure - including schools, hospitals, roads and other construction projects.
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China hopes Taliban will unite all ethnic groups, protect women rights
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Taliban's deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani, during which he urged the Taliban to adopt a friendly policy towards its neighboring countries.
50,000 traders lose jobs due to closure of Chaman crossing at Pak-Af border
Around 50,000 small and medium traders have lost their jobs due to the closing of the border
Pak FM, ISI chief meet Taliban leaders in Kabul during unannounced visit
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi travelled to Kabul on Thursday along with spy agency ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed
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UN sets up special trust fund for 'people's economy' in Afghanistan
With the local economy "imploding", the aim is to inject liquidity into Afghan households to permit them to survive this winter and remain in their homeland
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Taliban won't have access to Afghan Central Bank reserves, says US
Despite the US agreeing to help Afghanistan in terms of aid supplies, it has made it clear that the Taliban government will not be granted access to the Afghan Central Bank reserves
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Indian delegation meets Taliban team led by Deputy PM Abdul Salam Hanafi
A high-level Taliban delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan's interim government met with the Indian delegation
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Afghan economic woes could fuel refugee crisis for neighbours, warns IMF
Bordering Tajikistan has said it can't afford to take in many more refugees
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Non-recognition of govt in Afghanistan is benefitting ISIS-K: Taliban
Taliban have said that not recognizing the new government in Afghanistan is benefiting ISIS-K. However, the outfit dismissed concerns that the terrorist group was a threat to Afghanistan
Taliban confirms participation in Moscow Format Meeting on Afghanistan
A delegation of the Taliban will take part in the Moscow-format meeting on Afghanistan, which is being hosted by Russia on October 20, reported Sputnik.
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Key route out of Afghanistan cut off after Pakistan cancels flights
After Pakistan cancelled the national carrier's flights between Islamabad and Kabul, a key route out of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan was cut off on Thursday
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Taliban warns Pakistan International Airlines to reduce fares or face ban
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan warned the Airlines after PIA started charging up to USD 2,500 for each ticket from Kabul to Islamabad
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16 killed, 40 injured in bombing at Shia mosque in Kandahar
A powerful explosion hit the mosque -- Imam Barga -- in the southern province of Kandahar on Friday
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Explosion in Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills at least 7
The blast came a week after a bombing at a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan carried out by a local Islamic State affiliate that killed 46 people
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Pakistan airline suspends Afghan ops citing Taliban interference
The suspension took place as the Taliban government ordered the airline, the only international carrier operating regularly out of the Afghan capital, to cut ticket prices
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United global response needed to bring desired changes in Afghanistan: Modi
Modi on Tuesday called on the international community to ensure that Afghan territory does not become a source of radicalisation and terrorism
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G20 leaders discuss Afghanistan and counterterrorism efforts: White House
Leaders of the G-20 countries on Tuesday discussed the situation in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, including the critical need to maintain a laser-focus on counterterrorism efforts
US delegation holds talks with Taliban for first time since Aug withdrawal
The discussions in Doha, Qatar, covered the need for safe passage of US citizens, other foreign nationals and Afghan partners, State Department spokesman Ned Price said