Monday, August 23rd, 2021
Biden seeks to speed up evacuation process
Mess at Kabul airport leaves one more dead German and American troops “participated in a further exchange of fire”, the German army said in a statement; 21 people so far killed in Airport clashes Monitoring Desk KABUL: Western security forces on Monday exchanged fire with unidentified gunmen at Kabul airport, as US President Joe Biden sought to speed up the chaotic evacuation of tens of thousands of people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. One Afghan was killed and three others were injured in a dawn firefight that according to the German militaryRead More
Taliban warns west against extending pull-out deadline
To manage the chaotic airlifting of foreigners and Afghans, thousands of soldiers have poured back into Afghanistan News Desk Kabul: The Taliban warned on Monday there would be “consequences” if the United States and its allies extend their presence in Afghanistan beyond next week, as chaos continued to overwhelm Kabul airport. The Taliban takeover of the country last weekend shocked Western nations, coming just two weeks before an August 31 deadline for all troops to fully withdraw from the country. To manage the chaotic airlifting of foreigners and Afghans —Read More
TTP won’t act against Pakistan
Taliban leadership has assured Pakistan not to worry about TTP: Sheikh Rashid Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Monday said Afghan Taliban has assured they would not allow anyone to use Afghan land by anyone against Pakistan. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said that the Afghan Taliban had also assured the government that the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would not be given permission to operate in Afghanistan against Pakistan. He said few TTP members such as Maulvi Faqir Mohammad had been released in Afghanistan,Read More
Paralympic Games: Amb. Matsuda extends good wishes
ISLAMABAD: The ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Matsuda Kuninori has extended good wishes and success to Pakistani athletes participating in the Tokyo Paralympic Games which were scheduled to kick off on Tuesday. Two Pakistani athletes were featuring in the Tokyo Paralympic Games including Haider Ali and Ms. Anila Baig. “Congratulations to the athletes, coaches, supporting staff and the families of the Pakistan’s Paralympic Team for their resilience to compete in the Games especially during the time of challenging COVID-19 situation. I am sure that the Pakistani Paralympians will do theirRead More
Russia says Turkey could sign new S-400 missile contract soon – Ifax
Russia and Turkey are close to signing a new contract to supply Ankara with additional S-400 air defence units in the near future, the Interfax news agency cited the head of Russia’s Rosoboronexport arms exporter as saying on Monday. Turkey’s initial purchase of S-400s from Russia strained ties with the United States and its NATO allies. Washington sanctioned Ankara and has threatened to impose new sanctions if it buys more major arms systems from Moscow.
Russia criticizes Merkel’s remarks in Kiev on Ukraine conflict
MOSCOW, AUG 23: Russia has criticized German Chancellor Angela Merkel‘s remarks on the Ukraine conflict during her meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday firmly rejected statements by the chancellor that Russia was a party to the conflict in the war in eastern Ukraine. “Russia has no connections whatsoever with the parties to the conflict,” Peskov said. In contrast, Merkel had told journalists in Kiev on Sunday: “Because we see together with Ukraine that Russia is of course intensively involved in this conflict.” To Russia’s annoyance, Merkel also supported Ukraine in itsRead More