Important News
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Millions of Young Afghans Face Poverty, Joblessness and an Uncertain Future
Millions of young Afghans face poverty, unemployment and uncertainty as World Youth Day highlights their struggles and demands.
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Austrian civil groups warn against legitimising Taliban rule
Austrian civil society groups warn that expanded technical ties with the Taliban could amount to political legitimisation.
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Gunfight in Afghanistan’s Maimana leaves two dead, four injured
A gunfight in Maimana, Afghanistan, killed two people and wounded four, including a Taliban fighter and a civilian.
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Washington Post: Trump secretly moved at Turkish airport over Iran threat fears
Washington Post says Trump was secretly moved at a Turkish airport after the NATO summit over fears of an Iranian…
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Reports say Saudi commercial ship attacked in Bab al-Mandab
Reports say a Saudi commercial ship was attacked in Bab al-Mandab, killing at least three people, with no official statement…
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Oil Prices Rise as Hopes Fade for Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Oil prices climbed as hopes faded for a near-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after comments by US President…
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Ebola Death Toll in Congo Exceeds 2,000
Ebola in Congo has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with outbreaks spreading to five provinces and health workers struggling to…
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Taliban Says About Eight Million Migrants Have Returned to Afghanistan
Taliban says about eight million migrants have returned to Afghanistan as Afghans face forced deportation from neighbouring countries.
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Taliban Again Denies Detention of Mahmood Shah Habibi
The Taliban has again denied holding Mahmood Shah Habibi as the US offers a $5 million reward for information on…
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Taliban Says Enforcing Court Rulings on Seized Land Is a Legal Duty
Taliban says enforcing court rulings on seized land is a legal duty amid criticism over private property takeovers in Kabul.