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10:05, september 12, 2023

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Morocco earthquake death toll passes 2,800

Media reports say rescuers are searching through rubble and trying to reach isolated communities after a devastating earthquake struck Morocco, killing thousands and leaving more injured or

16:39, september 8, 2023

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One of the largest financial groups in the world will suspend operations with Russia and Belarus

HSBC Group announced plans to stop servicing corporate clients from Russia and Belarus.

08:58, september 8, 2023

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The Kremlin has warned about the consequences of the transfer of Russian assets to Ukraine

Secretary Blinken announced the transfer of Russian assets, blocked in the United States, to support Ukrainian veterans.

11:00, september 7, 2023

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The Ministry of Defense of Russia proposed to put prisoners on military registration

The Ministry plans to call it "special military accounting".

09:40, september 7, 2023

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The UN will stop helping two million Afghans with food due to lack of money

Food aid to two million people in Afghanistan will be cut this month, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday.

15:12, september 4, 2023

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The Taliban signed a $6.5 billion contract for the development of Afghan deposits

The Ministry of Mining and Oil Industry of "Taliban" signed agreements on the development of seven fields totaling more than $6.5 billion.

09:13, august 24, 2023

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Reuters: Russia received spare parts for aircraft through Tajikistan

At least $1.2 billion worth of aircraft parts flowed to Russian airlines from May last year - when most U.S.

14:23, august 23, 2023

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Will India become the fourth lunar power?

India has a chance to dilute the lunar triumvirate of Moscow, Washington and Beijing.

11:15, august 23, 2023

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UN: Taliban executed more than 200 ex-officials without trial

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has documented at least 218 extrajudicial executions of former officials and military personnel after the Taliban came to power.

16:37, august 22, 2023

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Water resources policy. Are water conflicts looming over Central Asia?

An ambitious infrastructure project in Afghanistan threatens to escalate water shortages in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.

15:10, august 14, 2023

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Should we recognize the rule of the Taliban?

It has been two years since the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, but no country has officially recognized their rule.

17:38, august 9, 2023

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Prince Rahim Aga Khan and His Holiness Pope Francis meet in Portugal

Prince Rahim Aga Khan on August 4 met His Holiness Pope Francis in Lisbon, during the Pope’s visit to mark World Youth Day, a week-long religious and cultural event established by the Catholic

11:16, august 4, 2023

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Islamic State terror group confirms death of its leader, names successor

Media reports said yesterday that the Islamic State (IS) terror group has confirmed the death of its leader Abu Hussein al-Husseini al-Quraishi and named Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Quraishi as his

10:43, august 2, 2023

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China restricts civilian drone exports, citing Ukraine and concern about military use

Media reports say China on July 31 announced export controls on some drones and drone-related equipment.

11:56, august 1, 2023

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Women from Tajikistan duped into assembling military drones in Russia

Eurasianet reported on July 31 that a pair of investigative journalism outlets has reported on a Russian state-backed program designed to lure young women from developing countries, including

11:53, july 31, 2023

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At least 44 killed and nearly 200 others wounded in suicide attack at Pakistan rally

Media reports, citing Pakistani officials, say an attack on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam gathering in northwestern Bajaur district killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 others.

11:31, july 28, 2023

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Uzbek national arrested in Moscow for an attempt to smuggle precious stones in his underwear

Customs officers have seized more than 60 pieces of precious stones (diamonds) at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport, according to Russia’s Federal Customs Service.

10:34, july 28, 2023

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Taliban to entrust Afghanistan’s lithium mines to foreign companies, while Tajikistan actively exploring its lithium deposits;

Amu TV reported on July 24 that in a bid to boost revenue, the Taliban has opted to relinquish control of Afghanistan’s lithium mines, which hold considerable value and are deemed one of the

11:23, july 26, 2023

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China’s foreign minister ousted after month-long unexplained absence from public view

Media reports say China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang was dramatically ousted on July 25 after a prolonged absence from public view and replaced by his predecessor in a surprising and highly

11:08, july 26, 2023

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Ban on women's beauty parlors goes into effect on July 25

July 25 was the deadline given by the Ministry of Vice and Virtue of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) for women’s beauty parlors before many of them are closed.

11:02, july 25, 2023

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Poland plans to form an engineer battalion that will be deployed near the border with Belarus

Poland will form an engineer battalion and deploy it in the city of Augustów near the border with Belarus.

10:19, july 25, 2023

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Putin signs law banning gender reassignment

Russian media reports say President Vladimir Putin on July 24 signed a law banning gender reassignment in all cases except when allowed for health reasons.

16:49, july 21, 2023

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Outcry over Quran desecrating in Sweden

Muslim nations have expressed outrage since Salwan Momika desecrated the holy book in Stockholm last month.

11:42, july 20, 2023

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Iran introduces national coordinator to SCO’s secretariat

Seasoned Iranian diplomat Mehrdad Kiaei has formally been introduced as the Islamic Republic's national coordinator to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)’s secretariat, IRNA

15:16, july 18, 2023

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Some of US military emails sent to Russia ally by mistake contain sensitive information

The BBC reported on July 17 that millions of US military emails have been mistakenly sent to Mali, a Russian ally, because of a minor typing error.

14:14, july 18, 2023

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AKF signs partnership agreement with EU to support marginalized communities in Afghanistan

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has signed a €12m partnership agreement with the European Union in Afghanistan, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).reported on July 17.

11:07, july 18, 2023

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Unopened first-generation iPhone from 2007 sold for more than US$190,000 at auction

Media reports says an unopened, first-generation iPhone from 2007 has been sold for a record-breaking US$190,000 at auction.

14:22, july 17, 2023

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Taliban authorities ask Russia to simplify the issuance of visas to Afghans

Taliban authorities have ask Russia to simplify the issuance of visas to Afghans.

11:11, july 17, 2023

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Iran’s morality police resume headscarf patrols

Iranian state-run media outlets reported yesterday that Iran’s morality police will resume patrols to ensure women obey dress codes and cover their hair in public.

16:37, july 12, 2023

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The UN Human Rights Council condemns recent attacks on the Muslim holy book

The Human Rights Council (HRC) Tuesday afternoon held an urgent debate on the alarming rise in premeditated and public acts of religious hatred as manifested by recurrent desecration of the Holy