US presses Taliban on human rights at Doha talks
It urges Afghanistan's rulers to reverse policies harming rights of women and vulnerable communities.
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Pakistan bombing, death toll rises to 45
By Saud Mehsud DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan Islamic State on Monday claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing of
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Pakistan key rate held steady, inflation will decline in coming months - cenbank chief
KARACHI, Pakistan Pakistan's central bank kept its key rate unchanged at 22% on Monday after a scheduled meeting
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Afghanistan: Taliban burn ‘immoral’ musical instruments
The founder of Afghanistan’s National Institute of Music likened the move to "cultural genocide".
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Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's leader
Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's president, who is trying to find a way to end the crisis.
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Blast rips through political gathering in Pakistan, killing at least 44
At least 44 people died after a suicide bomber attacked a political convention organized by an Islamist party in northwestern Pakistan, police said.
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At least 35 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally
Police say they have found evidence of a suicide attack at a rally organised by an Islamist party.
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Niger coup leader warns regional and Western powers against military intervention
Coup supporters protest outside the French embassy, shouting "Long live Russia" and "Down with France".
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Bhima Koregaon: Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira granted bail by Supreme Court
The two activists have been in jail since 2018 for allegedly inciting caste violence, a charge they deny.
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StanChart announces $1 billion share buyback as first-half profit jumps 20%
HONG KONG Standard Chartered PLC (StanChart) reported on Friday first-half pretax profit rose 20% and announced a $1
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Standard Chartered Raises Income Forecast, Adds New Buyback
Standard Chartered Plc raised its forecasts for income growth for 2023 and added a new buyback program as
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Pakistan seen hiking rates again on IMF guidance, analysts say
By Ariba Shahid KARACHI Pakistan's central bank will likely raise its key interest rate again on Monday to
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