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‘No boots on the ground here’: Pakistan rules out possibility of housing US troops on its bases after withdrawal from Afghanistan

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Citing a need to protect its national interest and the Afghan peace process, Pakistan’s top diplomat has nixed any possibility of reopening air bases for future US anti-Taliban operations after the troop pullout ends in September. … Read More >‘No boots on the ground here’: Pakistan rules out possibility of housing US troops on its bases after withdrawal from Afghanistan

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At least 13 killed in two bus bombings across Afghanistan as Taliban announces three-day Eid ceasefire

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At least 13 people were killed and almost 40 were injured overnight in two bus bombings in Afghanistan. The attacks came shortly after the Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire for the Eid al-Fitr holiday later this week. … Read More >At least 13 killed in two bus bombings across Afghanistan as Taliban announces three-day Eid ceasefire

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Kabul school attack: Death toll climbs to 68, over 165 hospitalized with many in critical condition

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Nearly 70 people, primarily female students, have been killed in an attack on a school in Kabul. The death toll is expected to rise, with many of the injured remaining in critical condition and some children missing. … Read More >Kabul school attack: Death toll climbs to 68, over 165 hospitalized with many in critical condition

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Skies above Kabul turn red as gas station catches fire outside Afghan capital (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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A major fire broke out at a gas station north of the Afghan capital on Saturday, engulfing several fuel trucks and causing power outages in some parts of the city. The incident happened amid the rise of violence in the country. … Read More >Skies above Kabul turn red as gas station catches fire outside Afghan capital (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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Russia-China military alliance looms as US alienates both (Full show)

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The Biden administration has rejected President Putin’s suggestion of a reset in US-Russian relations. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has admitted that China, who recently added three warships in a single day, now boasts the world’s largest navy and is making overtures to Russia in hopes of establishing a military alliance. … Read More >Russia-China military alliance looms as US alienates both (Full show)

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At least 16 children injured as rocket hits government compound in Afghanistan during Koran recital competition

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A rocket hit a government compound in the eastern Afghan province of Kunar on Monday, while the facility was hosting a competition for Koran recitals. The building sustained minor damage and at least 16 children were wounded. … Read More >At least 16 children injured as rocket hits government compound in Afghanistan during Koran recital competition