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Chinese researcher accused of visa fraud in US, arrested

Washington/UNI: A Chinese researcher accused of visa fraud by hiding her ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army while seeking entry visa into the US, was taken into custody by US police in California, officials said on Tuesday.

Afghanistan witnesses 3458 civilian casualties in first half of 2020: UNAMA 

New York: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said the first half of 2020 witnessed fluctuating levels of violence impacting civilians in Afghanistan, with the United Nations documenting 3,458 civilian casualties (1,282 killed and 2,176 injured).

Afghanistan: Kabul explosion leaves one person dead 

Kabul: At least one person was killed and two others were hurt as a blast rocked Kabul city of Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Lahore: Pakistani Muslim cleric threatens Sikh community

Lahore: In yet another instance of atrocities carried out against minorities in Pakistan, an activist of Dawat-e-Islami (Beraillwi), who is also a caretaker of Mazar of Muslim prophet Hazrat Shah Kaku Chesti in Lahore, has threatened the Sikh community saying the south Asian country belongs to Muslims. 

Baloch, Sindhi pro-freedom organisations to form united front combat Pak occupation and Army atrocities

Quetta: In their bid to fight against Pakistan occupation of their regions,  a group of Baloch and Sindhi pro-freedom organisations  have decided to form a united front, media reports said.

Afghanistan: 36 militants surrender before authorities

Kabul/UNI: Thirty-six Taliban militants joined a national peace and reconciliation process in two Afghan provinces after they surrendered before the national authorities, TOLO news reported on Monday.

In consulate closure episode China has become the appeaser from aggressor: Australian newspaper

Amid the ongoing conflict over the embassy closure moves by the US and China, an analysis by an Australian newspaper said China, the 'aggressor', is becoming the 'appeaser'.

Xi Jinping-led China wants to control Pakistan's democratic and economic system, says Asia Times Opinion piece

A leading Hong Kong-based newspaper has claimed that Chinese president Xi Jinping is all set to sideline the democratically elected representatives and civil servants of Pakistan to expand his direct influence over the political and economic processes of the country.

Around 6000-6500 Pakistani terrorists present in Afghanistan: UNSC report

New York:  A report published by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has claimed that around 6000-6500 Pakistani terrorists are present in Afghanistan at present.

Xinjiang is another Bangladesh waiting to happen, says activist Lily Harding

New York: Activist Lily Harding feels that Xinjiang region in China is likely to become another Bangladesh (read get liberation like Bangladesh got in 1971) as the people of the area dread Chinese Communist Party control and yearn for a stable democratic republic.

Bangladesh Politics: BNP holds standing committee meeting

Dhaka/UNI: A virtual meeting of the standing committee of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was held today (Sunday).

Afghanistan: Car bomb blast in southern Helmand leaves two ANA soldiers killed 

Kabul: At least two  Afghan National Army were killed in a car bomb blast in the southern Helmand province of the country, media reports said on Sunday.

Taliban commander among 8 militants killed in W. Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan/Xinhua: Eight militants including a key Taliban commander Mullah Khaksar have been confirmed dead as a clash erupted in Shahrak district of western Afghanistan's Ghor province on Sunday, said an army statement released here.

Division among Muslims has resulted in rebellion, massacre and territorial divisions'

Riyadh: Journalist Nadia Abdel has said the sectarian division among Muslims has resulted in rebellion, massacre and territorial divisions with international political ramifications.

'Uprisings by extremist groups in Muslim countries or outside is an ongoing enterprise'

Journalist Zahid Arab has described uprisings by extremist groups in Muslim countries or outside as an ongoing enterprise.