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Thousands rescued as Ganges floods in India
Waterway surged to two metres (6.5 feet) above normal in the city of Allahabad
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Kabul offers Taliban power-sharing to end violence: source
Proposal allows Taliban to share power in return for a halt in violence in country, says the source
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US mulls possible evacuation of Kabul embassy
Kabul can fall to the insurgents within 90 days, says US intelligence
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US finds Pakistan useful only to clean up mess in Afghanistan: PM
Reason for maltreatment to Pakistan is Americans now consider India as strategic partner, Imran tells foreign journos
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Turkey says Kabul airport issue to 'take shape' in coming days
Turkey offers to deploy troops at Kabul airport after NATO withdraws
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Finland's coronavirus infections hit new daily record
Total of 1,024 new infections beat a peak hit in March this year whereas hospital admissions also increased
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India gets below-average monsoon rains for second straight week
Drop in production can not only limit rice and cotton exports but also boost imports of edible oils
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Pakistan to continue working with world community to counter terrorism threat: Munir Akram
Pakistani envoy denounced oft-repeated attempts by aggressors, colonizers and occupiers to justify their suppression
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Israel to OK new homes for West Bank settlers, Palestinians: official
Planned permits for Palestinian appear aimed at blunting criticism of settler construction
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Taliban denies killing civilians, calls for independent inquiry
The statement comes after the UN said over 1,000 civilians were killed in the past month
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New Zealand hopes to relax border controls next year
New Zealand's vaccine rollout has been less stellar, with under 20 percent of the population fully inoculated
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Young Afghan general takes fight against Taliban to social media
Sami Sadat, 36, the highest-ranking army officer in southern Afghanistan
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Taliban poised to capture Afghan cities of Herat, Kandahar
Militant group establishes bridgehead within 150 km of Kabul
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WATCH: Indian rocket fails to launch earth observation satellite
Scientists had mounted a large telescope on the satellite to look down on the Indian subcontinent
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US again urges its citizens to leave Afghanistan ‘immediately’
Embassy’s ability to assist US citizens in war-torn country is extremely limited even within Kabul, notice says
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PM Imran offers to facilitate Taliban, Ankara talks
Turkey says still keen to run Kabul airport despite precarious security
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CDC recommends pregnant women get Covid-19 vaccine
Agency says it has found no safety concerns for pregnant people in either the new analysis or earlier studies
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Taliban take over ‘ninth provincial capital’ within a week
The insurgent group has captured the city of Faizabad in northern Afghanistan, says lawmaker Zabihullah Attiq
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Turkey still keen to run Kabul airport despite Taliban advances, officials say
Turkey offers to deploy troops at Kabul airport after NATO withdraws
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10 dead, dozens trapped after landslide in India's Himalayas: officials
Around 30 people are still trapped, including passengers inside a bus lying under the debris
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Wheels on the bus bring school to New Delhi students amid pandemic
The Hope buses are reaching nearly 400 children across Delhi and neighbouring areas
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Germany arrests British man suspected of spying for Russia
Accused received cash in an as yet unknown amount in return for his transmission of information
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Taliban take Ghazni city on road to Afghan capital
Taliban forces now control 65 per cent of Afghanistan and have taken or threaten to take 11 provincial capitals
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Corrupt govt, politicians have demoralised Afghan army: former envoy
Ahmad Wali Massoud says soldiers haven’t been fed properly amid months-long delay in salaries
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Russia's Sputnik V shot around 83% effective against Delta variant, health minister says
The vaccine's developers in June said Sputnik V was around 90% effective against the Delta variant
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Forceful takeover of Afghanistan will lack int'l support, legitimacy: US
Continued aggression is a matter of grave concern for the US government, says US State Dept spokesperson Ned Price
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Biden says Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation' as Taliban gains
Taliban capture 7th regional capital in about a week, US president says he does not regret his decision to withdraw
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Dubai airport targets 56 million passengers next year, CEO says
The airport handled 25.9 million passengers last year and 86.4 million in 2019, the year before the pandemic struck
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India reports 38,353 new Covid-19 infections
The south Asian nation's tally of infections crossed 32 million
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Turkey's daily coronavirus cases close to three month-high
Daily cases have surged from a low of just over 4,000 in early July to over 20,000 for the last two weeks
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Taliban fighters capture eighth provincial capital in six days
Ghani lands in Mazar-i-Sharif to rally its defenders as Taliban forces close in on the biggest city in the north
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‘Peaceful Afghanistan will lead to prosperity in region’
Despite being the biggest victim, experts say Pakistan played a key role in the Afghan peace process
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WATCH: Russia showcases new arms at drill near Afghan border
Moscow and its Central Asian allies held military exercises as Taliban overran much of Afghanistan's territory
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Saudi Arabia allows Covid-immunised teenagers to perform Umrah
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah advises pilgrims to strictly follow SOPs to prevent spread of coronavirus
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Taliban control 65% of Afghanistan: EU official
UN rights chief expresses concerns over ‘deeply disturbing reports’ of summary execution of government troops
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India shuts last consulate in Afghanistan and evacuates citizens
New Delhi urges its diplomats and citizens to take the special flight home
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Gold rush ends for smugglers as foreign troops leave Afghanistan
For years, Pakistan served as one of the logistical nerve centres for the war in Afghanistan
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Ghani prepares for civil war, to 'mobilise and arm' civilians
The publication says Ghani feels isolated, only solution is to unite and rally groups opposed to the Taliban
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Prince Andrew is sued by Jeffrey Epstein accuser over alleged sexual abuse
Andrew calls Epstein's behavior "unbecoming," but says he does not regret their friendship
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Long delays as Canada opens border to fully vaccinated American tourists after 16 months
International travellers who are fully vaccinated will be allowed to enter in early September
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Hong Kong leader supports adoption of anti-sanctions law through local legislation
Critics have warned that Hong Kong's adoption of the law could undermine its reputation as a global financial hub
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North Korea says US, South Korea will face new threats for military drills
Drills are an "unwelcome, self-destructive action", says Kim Yo Jong
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US sends Afghanistan envoy to Doha for talks as Taliban take more cities
Afghan commandoes had launched a counterattack to try to beat back Taliban fighters who overran Kunduz
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India's daily COVID-19 cases near five-month low
India's overall case load touched 32 million
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Delta variant pushes US cases, hospitalisations to 6-month high
Nationwide Covid-19 cases have averaged 100,000 for three days in a row, up 35% over the past week
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Biden unmoved on Afghan exit as Taliban sweep provinces
Insurgents advances, including seizing 6 capitals, may appear startling but were not unexpected in Washington
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UN sounds 'deafening' warning on climate change
Global warming 'dangerously' close to being out of control; humans 'unequivocally' to blame, says report
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Iran says one person dying of Covid-19 every two minutes
Middle East’s worst-hit nation reported a new record daily toll of 588 fatalities
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Taliban capture sixth Afghan provincial capital as US troops withdraw
On Monday, insurgents overrun Aybak, capital of the northern province of Samangan
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Australia expands COVID lockdown over concern virus has spread from Sydney
Melbourne will remain in lockdown for the sixth time since the pandemic began until at least August 12














































