Geneva, 29 August 2021 (Xinhua News)
Former International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge has passed away at the age of 79, the IOC announced on Sunday.
"It is with great sadness that the International Olympic Committee announces the passing of former IOC President Count Jacques Rogge. He was 79 years old," ... Read More
Archive: August, 2021
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Ankara, 28 August 2021 (Anadolu News)
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan in a phone call, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
Cavusoglu also had a separate phone call with Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto to discuss the situation ... Read More
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Abidjan, 27 August 2021
Qatar got elected on the board of Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) Council of Administration held at the conclusion of the 27th Universal Postal Congress in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Qatari delegation led by Mohammed Ali Al-Mannai, President of CRA attended the congress.
The elections participated by the UPU member ... Read More
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Kabul, 26 August 2021 (Media Reports)
Atleast 60 people killed, dozens injured in two suicidal blasts in the perimeters of Kabul Airport today, Thursday. US defense department confirmed deaths of 12 US marines and 15 injured.
One blast happened at the Abbey Gate of the airport and second neat Hotel Baron, where ... Read More
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Ankara, 25 August 2021 (Anadolu News)
Turkey has started evacuating its troops from Afghanistan, the National Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
“Turkish Armed Forces is returning to our homeland with the pride of successfully fulfilling the task entrusted to them,” a ministry statement said.
Since 2002, the Turkish Armed Forces have operated in ... Read More
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Doha, 25 August 2021
The Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) and Qatar Tourism signed today
partnership to create bi-annual new Qatar Geneva International Motor Show.
XQPKThe new bi-annual event will be held in Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Autumn 2023 and will be in addition to Qatar Motor Show.
The partners have hinted ... Read More
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Kabul, 24 August 2021
Close sources confirmed Taliban leadership nominated couple of cabinet members and heads of national institutions. As per the source, following are nominated for their awaited government in Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan :
Najeeb Ullah - Intelligence Chief
Sadar Ibrahim - Acting Interior Minister
Gul Agha - Acting Finance Minister
Sakha Ullah, ... Read More
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Ankara, 23 August 2021 (Anadolu News)
Though the Taliban's ultimate decision-making body is a 26-member leadership council, or Rahbari Shura, six figures stand out for their top positions in the insurgent group.
The Taliban have come under increasing international scrutiny recently after they captured most of Afghanistan, including the capital Kabul on ... Read More
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Ankara, 23 August 2021 (Anadolu News)
China can play a significant role in rebuilding Afghanistan, a spokesperson for the Taliban said Friday. Suhail Shaheen emphasized the importance of the rebuilding process and said China is a big country with a giant economy and capacity.
Stating that the group needs support from all ... Read More
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Afghanistan, 23 Aug. 2021 (AlJazeera News)
The Taliban will not agree to an extension of the evacuation mission from Afghanistan, Suhail Shaheen, Spokesman told British news channel Sky News on Monday.
He ssid the move would mean “extending occupation” and that is “a red line”.
US President Joe Biden said on Sunday that ... Read More