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September 22, 2019
Saudis Say 'Act Of War' If Attacks On Oil Facilities Came From Iran's Territory

Saudi Arabia says that while it is pursuing a peaceful solution one week after a major attack on its oil facilities, the kingdom would regard it as "an act of war" if an ongoing investigation determines that the September 14 "missile and drone" attack was launched from Iranian territory.

September 20, 2019
Afghan President Vows Steps To Prevent Civilian Casualties After Deadly Attacks

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has promised to take steps to prevent civilian casualties in the war against militants, a day after at least 30 civilians were killed in a U.S. drone strike in eastern Nangarhar Province.
September 20, 2019
U.S. To Return And Withhold Some $160 Million In Aid To Afghanistan

The United States has said it is cutting back $160 million worth of aid to Afghanistan, accusing Kabul of rampant corruption less than 10 days before a crucial presidential election.
September 19, 2019
Regional Security Law In Pakistan Comes Under Fire

Human rights campaigners in Pakistan have criticized the government for enacting a tough security law that grants sweeping powers to security forces in a northwestern province bordering Afghanistan.
September 19, 2019
At Least 50 People Killed In Air Strike, Car Bombing In Afghanistan

At least 50 people have been killed in an air strike and a car bombing in Afghanistan, as U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad prepares to brief U.S. lawmakers on his peace talks with the Taliban.
September 19, 2019
U.S. Afghan Special Envoy Khalilzad Agrees To Brief House Committee

Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan, will brief a House of Representatives committee on peace negotiations in a compromise after the panel subpoenaed him in frustration over his refusal to meet with its members.
September 18, 2019
Pakistani Plan For Media Courts Marks ‘Black Day’ For Press Freedom

Pakistani media advocates, human rights activists, and opposition politicians have strongly denounced the government's plan to set up special tribunals to deal with media-related cases, calling the move yet another attack on press freedom in the country.
September 18, 2019
Pakistan Court Grants Bail To Two Pashtun Lawmakers

A court in northwestern Pakistan has granted bail to two lawmakers incarcerated for months for an alleged attack on an army check post near the Afghan border.
September 18, 2019
Taliban 'Open' To Fresh Talks With U.S. After Deadly Afghan Bombings

The Taliban's chief negotiator has said the "doors are open" to resuming talks with the United States, hours after two attacks claimed by the militants killed at least 48 people in Afghanistan.
September 17, 2019
Taliban Hold Talks With Iranian Officials In Tehran

Days after the collapse of peace talks between the Taliban and the United States, a Taliban delegation has held talks with senior Iranian officials in Tehran.
September 17, 2019
U.S. Condemns Suicide Bombings That Killed 48 Ahead Of Afghan Election

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has condemned two Taliban attacks that killed at least 48 people and wounded dozens more in Afghanistan, 11 days before the country is set to hold a presidential election the militant group has vowed to disrupt.
September 16, 2019
'We're All Born Equal': Iranian Soccer Fans, Players Mourn Death Of Banned Girl

Iranian soccer fans and players paid tribute to a woman who died after challenging Iran's ban on female spectators.

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Friday 17 April 2020

Saudis Say 'Act Of War' If Attacks On Oil Facilities Came From Iran's Territory

Afghan President Vows Steps To Prevent Civilian Casualties After Deadly Attacks

U.S. To Return And Withhold Some $160 Million In Aid To Afghanistan

Regional Security Law In Pakistan Comes Under Fire

At Least 50 People Killed In Air Strike, Car Bombing In Afghanistan

U.S. Afghan Special Envoy Khalilzad Agrees To Brief House Committee

Pakistani Plan For Media Courts Marks ‘Black Day’ For Press Freedom

Pakistan Court Grants Bail To Two Pashtun Lawmakers

Taliban 'Open' To Fresh Talks With U.S. After Deadly Afghan Bombings

Taliban Hold Talks With Iranian Officials In Tehran

U.S. Condemns Suicide Bombings That Killed 48 Ahead Of Afghan Election

'We're All Born Equal': Iranian Soccer Fans, Players Mourn Death Of Banned Girl

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