Web archive - September 5, 2021

World

India charges Syed Ali Geelani's family under draconian anti-terror law

Family accused of 'raising anti-national slogans and resorting to other anti-national activities'

World

Boom time for Afghan arms dealers in Taliban heartland

Sandwiched between a pharmacy and a general store, Khan’s shop in the Panjwai district is flush with fresh inventory

World

US lawmaker urges Blinken to clear private evacuation flights out of Afghanistan

Groups of American citizens, legal permanent residents, Afghans eligible for special visas hiding near airports: Waltz

World

UAE announces plans to boost economy, attract workers

'UAE's drive for the next 50 years is to become a global player across different industries'

World

Islamic State attack kills 10 policemen near Iraq's Kirkuk

Three Iraqi soldiers killed in a separate attack in Mosul

World

Qatar to operate daily aid flights to Afghanistan

The country aims to provide much-needed supplies following the US military pullout.

World

Japan's Covid vaccine minister favoured for PM; woman wins backing - media

Former internal affairs minister Takaichi is expected to be one of two hoping to become Japan's first woman premier

World

New Zealand tried to deport attacker for years after he arrived as refugee

The attacker had arrived in New Zealand 10 years ago on a student visa.

Pakistan, World

Rashid slams Indian media for kicking up fuss on DG ISI's Kabul visit

Interior minisnter said Indian media was spreading propaganda says India has suffered defeat in Afghanistan

World

Afghan crisis cements Qatari global influence

Doha's long-standing hotline to the Taliban ultimately helped Qatar burst onto the world stage