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Taliban, poppy fields & the world’s heroin supply — what happens now? (Full show)

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Will ISIS-K find a way to prevent the evacuation of refugees from Kabul? Desperate refugees continue to crowd at the perimeter of the airport hoping for escape. RT’s Murad Gazdiev reports from the city. Then RT’s Eisa Ali reports on the effect the end of the war will have on the world’s supply of opium and heroin and an expected spike in methamphetamine use in Europe. … Read More >Taliban, poppy fields & the world’s heroin supply — what happens now? (Full show)

Categories Middle East

Taliban has NOT AGREED extension to evacuation deadline, wants ALL foreign departures finished by August 31 – spokesman

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The Taliban’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has reiterated that the militant group will not accept any extension for foreign evacuations past the August 31 deadline, adding that Afghans are no longer allowed to go to Kabul airport. … Read More >Taliban has NOT AGREED extension to evacuation deadline, wants ALL foreign departures finished by August 31 – spokesman

Categories Asia & Pacific

China claps back at US Vice President Harris, criticizes Washington’s ‘selfish’ Afghanistan policy

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China has launched a scathing attack at Washington for its “selfish” Afghanistan policy, following accusations from US Vice President Kamala Harris that Beijing exerts aggression on countries situated in its southern seas. … Read More >China claps back at US Vice President Harris, criticizes Washington’s ‘selfish’ Afghanistan policy

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Afghan evacuee from Kabul detained for breaking house arrest in France after being surveilled due to Taliban links

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An Afghan refugee from a family that was placed under police surveillance in France due to Taliban links was detained for breaking the terms of his house arrest, the country’s interior minister has said. … Read More >Afghan evacuee from Kabul detained for breaking house arrest in France after being surveilled due to Taliban links

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Seoul eyes welcoming hundreds of stranded & allied Afghans, reluctant to see US fly in Afghan refugees to live at military bases

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Seoul may allow up to 800 Afghan citizens who are already in South Korea or helped its projects in Afghanistan to live in the country, but is highly sceptical about a US plan to host refugees at its Korean military bases. … Read More >Seoul eyes welcoming hundreds of stranded & allied Afghans, reluctant to see US fly in Afghan refugees to live at military bases

Categories Middle East

‘It is all too familiar’: No matter what, US won’t get all ‘deserving’ Afghans out, journalist who witnessed fall of Saigon says

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The chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan has shown that the US was “totally ill-prepared” for such a scenario, US journalist Jim Laurie told RT, warning that it’s now way too late and many “deserving” Afghans will be left behind. … Read More >‘It is all too familiar’: No matter what, US won’t get all ‘deserving’ Afghans out, journalist who witnessed fall of Saigon says

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Germans shot Afghan security guards at Kabul airport after unknown SNIPER opened fire – reports

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In the first actual attack on the Kabul airport since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, an unknown sniper reportedly opened fire on local security forces, setting off a fatal firefight with German troops and US Marines. … Read More >Germans shot Afghan security guards at Kabul airport after unknown SNIPER opened fire – reports

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More than 500 tons of medical supplies unable to reach Afghanistan due to Kabul airport chaos – WHO

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that vital medical supplies aren’t making their way to the people who need it in Afghanistan because of challenges accessing Kabul airport following the Taliban takeover. … Read More >More than 500 tons of medical supplies unable to reach Afghanistan due to Kabul airport chaos – WHO