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German Envoy Meets Mullah Baradar in Qatar
German Special envoy on Afghanistan Markus Potzel at the head of a delegation has reportedly met with Taliban chief of political office Mullah Baradar in Doha, Qatar
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Russia Wants “Balance” of Power in Afghanistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo have discussed, Afghanistan, Syria, Libya, Venezuela, and Iran Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday, according to reports
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EU Fully Backs up Iran Nuclear Deal: Mogherini
The European Union fully supports the international nuclear accord with Iran and wants rival powers to avoid any further escalation over the issue, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday, according to reports
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Doha Talks Moves Positively
The ongoing talks in Doha Qatar is moving positively as there is some progress on two main issues, Taliban spokesman in Doha said
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Counterterrorism Forces Should Not Leave Afghanistan
Counterterrorism Forces Should Not Leave Afghanistan The top US general has reportedly said Wednesday that counterterrorism forces should be maintained in Afghanistan until there is no insurgency left in the country
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Blast in Pakistan Left Many Dead
At least nine people were killed by a blast targeting a security checkpoint outside a major Sufi shrine in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday, according to Pakistani officials
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India’s Support to Fortify Int’l Consensus for Peace: Khalilzad
U.S. Special Representative for Afghan peace process Zalmay Khalilzad visited New Delhi on May 6-7 for consultations with Indian government officials and other stakeholders on the Afghan peace process
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Latest News from Doha Talks
Germany’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Markus Potzel met with co-founder of Taliban group Mullah Baradar in Qatar as sixth round of peace talks between US and Taliban began Wednesday
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Qatar Names New Ambassador to Afghanistan
Qatar has reportedly appointed Saeed Mubarak al Khayarin al Hajri as its new ambassador to Afghanistan by issuing a decree on Monday
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After 3-decades in Power, Japanese Emperor Stepping down
Japanese Emperor Akihito will end his three-decade reign on Tuesday, voluntarily stepping down due to health concerns to make way for his son in the country’s first abdication of the Chrysanthemum Throne since 1817, according to reports
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