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Top US-China officials holding talks in Washington to pave way for Biden, Xi meet
Qin Gang took up his assignment in Washington in late July. He has struck an optimistic note amid the ongoing tensions between the two countries by saying that there is a great potential for better bilateral relations. He was earlier a vice foreign minister who has served as an envoy in Europe. Voice of America says that he replaced China's longest serving ambassador to the US -- Cui Tiankai, who spent eight years in Washington.
India says helicopter in custody of Taliban not of IAF
The Ministry of External Affairs also said that intense fight between the Taliban and the Afghan Army is an internal matter of Afghanistan. Elaborating on the situation, External Affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said: "Situation on ground is evolving. That helicopter was not of Indian Air Force. All I can say is that it is Afghanistan's internal matter and I would not like to comment on that aspect."
Afghan govt offers 'share in power' to Taliban
The proposal was delivered through Qatar, the host of Afghan peace talks, according to the source. In another development, the head of the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), Abdullah Abdullah, presented to the members of Troika-plus the scheme of Afghan government for winding up the ongoing war in Afghanistan.
#Sanctiononpakistan is top Twitter trend in Afghanistan
A social media expert said the hashtag "sanctiononpakistan" was the top Twitter trend in Afghanistan for the past four days and the second most popular trend in Pakistan. Social media users from the European countries and elsewhere also joined the campaign, Tolo News reported. Social media users also expressed hope that the trend will cause international sanctions to be imposed on Pakistan.
Boris Johnson govt with strong Indophiles' presence discriminating against Pakistan: Imran Khan's minister
Mazari's allegations come after the United Kingdom on August 8 relaxed travel restrictions for India by transferring the nation from its "red" to "amber" list, which means fully-vaccinated Indian travellers would no longer be subjected to a mandatory 10-day hotel quarantine upon arrival in Britain. However, this exemption was not given to Pakistan.
China objects to US diplomat's meeting with Dalai Lama's representative in New Delhi
The US should quit "meddling" in Chinese internal matters under the cover of the Tibetan issue, said the spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy, Counsellor Wang Xiaojian.In a series of tweets, Wang Xiaojian slammed the US for holding the conversation, claiming that the Tibetan problem is a matter for China alone. Wang also asked the US to uphold its pledge.
US budget deficit hits $2.54tn
Federal revenue for the 10-month period till July rose to $3.3 trillion, while total outlays rose to nearly $5.9 trillion, according to the Monthly Treasury Statement released late Wednesday. The report came a day after the US Senate approved a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, with $550 billion in new federal spending for roads, bridges, drinking water and other projects.
US has decided India is a strategic partner that's why Pakistan treated differently: PM Imran Khan
"I think that the Americans have decided that India is their strategic partner now, and I think that's why there's a different way of treating Pakistan now," Khan told foreign journalists at his home in Islamabd, a global news wire reported. A political settlement in Afghanistan was looking difficult under current conditions, he added. The Prime minister said he tried to persuade the Taliban leaders when they were visiting Pakistan to reach a settlement.
'Abused, assaulted, tortured': Afghan Ambassador's daughter reveals what happened to her after she was kidnapped in Pakistan
About a month after that incident, the Afghan ambassador has posted a tweet mentioning what his daughter has to say about the incident. In his tweet, the Afghan ambassador shared a link to Silsila Alikhil's Facebook page, where his daughter posted a video identifying herself and describing the event. Silsila also questioned the investigative and medical assessment procedures that followed the incident.
Taliban allow safe passage to Ghazni Guv after province falls
The bodyguards of Governor Daoud Laghmani, were reportedly disarmed and were escorted until Kabul based on the agreement between the two sides, media reports said. The Afghan government though has not confirmed the collapse of Ghazni province, but sources have said that the fighters have entered all government facilities. If confirmed, Ghazni will be 10th province to be seized by the taliban in just seven days.
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