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Iran goods account for 30-40 percent of Afghanistan imports

The head of Iran-Afghanistan chamber of commerce Hossein Salimi says the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan will have no impact on economic relations between the two countries.

Taliban orders Kabul’s female employees to stay home

Female workers in the city of Kabul have been told to stay home, with work only allowed for women who cannot be replaced by men, the interim mayor of Afghanistan’s capital says.

France cancels defense meeting with UK

France has canceled a meeting between Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly and her British counterpart Ben Wallace planned for this week after Australia scrapped a submarine order with Paris in favour of a deal with Washington and London.

The Taliban issue guideline for news outlets

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has issued a new guideline for Afghan news outlets.

Taliban berates deadly US drone strike on Kabul

The Taliban has condemned the US drone attack that killed 10 Afghan civilians, including children, in Kabul last month.

Trump lashes out at Biden’s immigration policies

Former US President Donald Trump said the United States is becoming a “cesspool of humanity” as the administration of Joe Biden scrambles to handle thousands of migrants.

Daesh claims responsibility for Afghanistan blasts

The Daesh terror organization has claimed responsibility for the recent deadly attacks that rocked eastern Afghanistan, the group's statement on Telegram says.

Ismail Khan: Recent events in Afghanistan coup, Ghani committed treason

Iconic Afghan commander, Amir Ismail Khan, known as the Lion of Herat, says the recent Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has been a ‘coup’ and the result of the betrayal of former President Ashraf Ghani. The news website Entekhab, has conducted an exclusive interview with Ismail Khan who was briefly captured by the Taliban before escaping from the militant group. The first part of the interview follows:

Satellite photos show North Korea expanding nuclear facility

Satellite images show North Korea is expanding a uranium enrichment plant at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex.

France: US, Australia ‘lying’ over sub deal

France has accused Washington and Canberra of lying over a security pact that saw the Australian government scrap a contract to buy French submarines in favour of US vessels.

Pro-rioters rally draws small crowd outside US Capitol

Several hundred demonstrators gathered outside the Capitol in Washington on Saturday to protest what the organizers say is the unfair treatment of people charged in connection with the deadly January riot at the US congress.

Israel says captured two Palestinian inmates on the run

Israel said on Sunday it had recaptured the last two Palestinian prisoners who escaped from an Israeli maximum security prison more than 10 days ago.

Expert: SCO membership allows Iran to actively pursue multilateralism

Tehran-based political and international relations expert Hassan Beheshtipour believes Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will allow the Islamic Republic to speak louder about multilateralism and pursue it more vigorously.

UNICEF worried about Afghan girls education

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has welcomed the reopening of schools in Afghanistan but stressed girls must not be kept away from the classrooms.

Poll: Less than 30% of Americans say US headed in right direction

An overwhelming majority of Americans believe the US s headed down the wrong direction, according to a new survey.

Report: Taliban leader attacked in Kabul palace

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban co-founder and current acting prime minister of the so-called Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has been sidelined after a dramatic shootout in the presidential palace in Kabul, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Pakistan PM warns of any conflict between Iran-Saudi Arabia

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned about the consequences of a confrontation between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Biden admin to continue Trump-brokered Abraham Accords

The administration of Joe Biden will build on the “successful efforts” of its Donald Trump-led predecessor to encourage more countries to normalise ties with Israel, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

Raisi: Iran won’t allow Daesh find safe haven in Afghanistan

The Iranian president says all terrorist groups must be eradicated from Afghanistan and that Iran will not allow the Daesh terror group to find a safe haven in that country.

Baghdad, Washington agree to cut back Iraq-based US troops

Baghdad and Washington agreed on reducing the number of the US combat troops in two military bases in Iraq by the end of September.

Myanmar junta to put ousted leader on trial ‘for corruption’

The junta in Myanmar will try former leader Aung San Suu Kyi for corruption, her lawyer said Friday, adding to a slew of pending proceedings that may land her in prison for decades.

Syria says ‘attack’ caused widespread blackout, Damascus included

The Syrian capital was thrown into darkness after an “attack” on a gas line feeding a major power plant, Minister of Electricity Ghassan al-Zamil told state media.

US, UK top diplomats discuss Iran, China

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss on Friday and discussed issues including Iran, China as well as Afghanistan.

France recalls envoys from US, Australia over submarine deal

Paris has recalled its ambassadors from Washington and Canberra for consultations, citing the “unacceptable behavior” of the US, the UK and Australia in striking a nuclear submarine deal that scuttled a French shipbuilding contract.

Second Dutch minister resigns over ‘mishandling of Afghanistan evacuation’

Dutch Defense Minister Ank Bijleveld has resigned over the government’s handling of evacuations from Afghanistan. The move comes one day after the Netherlands’ Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag stepped down regarding the same case.

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