UN food agency says widespread locust infestation in Afghan provinces is ‘huge concern’
Islamabad (AP) — The U.N. food agency is warning that a widespread locust infestation in several Afghan provinces is of
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Pakistan calls in army to stop protest violence after ex-PM Khan’s arrest
Islamabad (Reuters) – Pakistan’s government called in the army on Wednesday to help end deadly unrest in the wake of
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Pakistan arrests ex-PM Khan’s party leaders as protests continue
Islamabad (Reuters) – Pakistani authorities arrested a senior leader of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party on Thursday as the
Read MoreTurkey and Syria agree to improve ties after talks in Moscow
Moscow (AP) — Syria and Turkey agreed Wednesday to set up a “roadmap” to improve strained ties, following talks alongside
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Reluctant critic China urges Afghan changes on women’s roles
Beijing (AP) — China on Wednesday called on Afghanistan to reform its radical policies excluding women from education and public life and
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Pakistan deploys troops to halt unrest after ex-Prime Minister Khan is ordered held on new charges
Islamabad (AP) — Pakistan’s government called out the military Wednesday in areas roiled by deadly violence following the arrest of former
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India’s Modi to visit White House in June as Biden seeks stronger ties amid competition with China
Washington (AP) — President Joe Biden will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House next month, courting an Indo-Pacific leader with
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ASEAN leader acknowledges no progress toward ending Myanmar’s deadly civil strife
Labuan Bajo (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo somberly acknowledged to fellow Southeast Asian leaders Thursday that no progress has
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Myanmar shadow govt welcomes ASEAN peace talks but distrusts junta
(Reuters) – Myanmar’s shadow government welcomes efforts by ASEAN chair Indonesia to kickstart peace talks in the strife-torn Southeast Asian
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Pakistan rupee, bonds fall to new low after Imran Khan arrest
Karachi (Reuters) – The Pakistani rupee fell 1.3% to a record low of 288.5 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday,
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