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UN envoy urges release of journalists under Taliban custody

KABUL – UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has called for the immediate release of journalists....

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Over 840,000 Afghans awaiting special U.S. visas amidst delays

KABUL – An estimated 840,000 Afghan nationals who supported the U.S. war effort and have applied for special U.S. visas....

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PM Modi rejects Pakistan, China's objections on G20 meets, speaks up on Russia-Ukraine war| 10 big takeaways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday rejected Pakistan and China's objections on holding G20 meetings in Jammu and Kashmir. In an interview to PTI,....

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100 traumatised among 12,694 displaced children in Manipur: Govt data

Of the nearly 50,000 people displaced due to ethnic clashes, there are 12,694 children living in relief camps across violence-hit....

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Why a movement for free school lunches is spreading across Japan

While the cost of sending a child to a public school in Japan is virtually free, one of the largest....

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U.S.-China 'de-risking' will face stress test in election season

The Biden administration is reinforcing guardrails with China, attempting to revive high-level communication channels and crisis management mechanisms.Washington and Beijing....

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Be more practical in your support against terrorism, Tinubu tells UN

President Bola Tinubu has tasked the United Nations to be more practical in supporting Nigeria in the fight against terrorism,....

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ICPC begins investigation of bribery allegation against Reps C’ttee

The ICPC has commenced investigation into bribery allegations against the House of Representatives Committee on job racketeering and gross mismanagement....

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NBA asks Nigerian govt to take urgent actions on justice system, economy, insecurity

The NBA raised concerns about Nigeria's justice system, economy, and insecurity in the communique it issued at its week-long 63rd....

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Nine people killed in Kaduna mosque attack

Residents say the attackers invaded the mosque on Friday night when worshippers were performing the night congregational prayers.At least nine....