India says it is making ‘huge efforts’ to evacuate up to 18,000 nationals from Israel
Evacuation plans under way as Indian prime minister issues statement in support of Israel
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Afghanistan quake death toll nears 2,500
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Afghanistan on Saturday has risen to 2,445 while more than 9,200 people have been injured, the Xinhua news agency reported. According to the outlet, 13 villages in the Zanda Jan district of Herat…
Pakistan plan for mass deportations of migrants draws UN criticism
The United Nations has warned Islamabad that its plans for the “phased and orderly” mass deportations of migrants, including up to 1.7 million Afghans, could threaten their safety after Pakistan announced a crackdown on people living in the country il…
China critic stuck in Taiwan transit lounge granted asylum in Canada
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Death toll from powerful earthquakes in Afghanistan rises to over 2,000
The death toll from strong earthquakes that jolted western Afghanistan has risen to more than 2,000, a Taliban government spokesman confirmed Sunday. It’s one of the deadliest earthquakes to strike the country in two decades.
India tells Canada to slash its Delhi diplomatic mission ‘by two-thirds’ in significant escalation of row
Ottawa says ‘declaring more Canadian diplomats personae non gratae wouldn’t help situation’
US bent on creating chaos for Afghanistan’s neighbors: Iran envoy
Iran’s ambassador to Afghanistan has stated the United States’ main policy on Afghanistan is to create insecurity and instability for the country’s neighbors.
Putin to discuss important strategic issues with Xi during China visit: Envoy
Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss important strategic issues with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to China, Beijing’s ambassador to Moscow told Russian state news agency TASS.
UK shame as Pakistani police storm hotel and arrest Afghans promised sanctuary in Britain
Exclusive: British High Commission were forced to intervene to secure release of UK-bound Afghans – as ex-Army boss accuses government of ignoring allies
‘Absolutely false’: Justin Trudeau denies flying to G20 in plane full of cocaine
‘Troubling example of how disinformation can make its way into media reporting’