Archive for May 22nd, 2022

China Treads A Fine Line On The Russia–Ukraine War – Analysis

Since the beginning of the Russia–Ukraine war, China has been urged to give up its ‘chilling silence’ and help to stop Russian military aggression in Ukraine. Despite international pressure over its policy of expedient neutrality, China is patiently biding its time and waiting on the sidelines as the conflict unfolds. China’s sense of vulnerability is the key factor determining its […]

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India sends 2,000 tons of wheat to Afghanistan via Attari-Wagah border

Another consignment of 2,000 metric tons of wheat has been sent to Afghanistan by the government of India and is being transported overland through Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah border, Indian officials confirmed. The Commissioner of Customs, Rahul Nangare despatched the consignment this week and said: “The Indian government has promised to provide 50,000 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan, to […]

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UN envoy says Afghanistan’s new rulers have no clear plan for good governance

The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons says the new Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) government has an unclear strategy in terms of leading the political and economic situation. In an interview with CNN, Lyons said the IEA does not have a clear plan for good governance and its economic plan is unclear. She said she has met […]

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Acting defense minister visits Panjshir, urges locals to ignore ‘enemy propaganda’

Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Defense, met with Panjshir residents, tribal elders and security officials on Friday, during a visit to the province, and asked the people not to believe “enemy propaganda”. Mujahid also listened to suggestions by the people and called on them to fully cooperate with local officials to establish order and security in the […]

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IEA approves committee to regulate, improve and advance Hajj affairs

Enamullah Samangani, Deputy Spokesman of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), said Saturday that cabinet has approved a plan to establish a National Hajj Committee to regulate, improve and advance Hajj-related issues. Samangani wrote on his Twitter page: “The committee is chaired by Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister, and the Ministries of Guidance, Hajj and Endowments, Transport and […]

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