Taliban Official Tells VOA Peace Talks With US Stalled
2 year agoUS CNO ADM Richardson met Shen Jinlong and Qiu Yanpeng, cmdr and dep cmdr of China's PLAN Navy, while on an official visit to Beijing. It was a "constructive and candid discussion," CNO said.
At least 5 people killed. At least 54 people wounded, -security sources in PD9 in Kabul city
2 year agoThe Kabul explosion update video by @1TVNewsAF, by the video The security forces surrounded the area and closed all the street.
More than 40 people are wounded in today's explosion in district 9th Kabul, this evening.
2 year agoKazakhstan's Committee of National Security (KNB) reports that on 10 January, its operatives carried out raid in Almaty and arrested group of six foreigners (all citizens of unidentified Central Asian states), who are suspected of plotting terrorist attacks in Kazakhstan.
Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish confirms that a truck bomb explosion happened near Green Village compound in Kabul's PD9.
2 year ago"We're doing very well with China," says @POTUS, expressing confidence for a trade deal.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 116km NE of Arzak, China
Canadian Robert Schellenberg has been sentenced to death on drug trafficking charges after prosecutors in China asked for a tougher penalty than at his original trial, says CBC's Sasa Petricic @sasapetricic.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov: the issue of sovereignty over the Kuril Islands is not being discussed, it was, is and will be the territory of Russia. At the same time, Moscow has patience and willingness to reach mutually acceptable agreements on a peace treaty (without transferring the Kurils).
Japan must recognize all disputed islands as Russian to move forward peace talks: Lavrov
"China must not be soft at this point. Beijing will not bully Warsaw.but the latter must pay for the offense" - Chinese state-run daily warns Poland there will be repercussions over the arrest of a Huawei employee
2 year ago2 FrAF Rafale jet fighters and C-135 FR Stratotanker have arrived in ??Réunion Island (east of Madagascar) after a 11-hour flight from Djibouti. A new FrAF A330 MRTT 'Phenix' will arrive tomorrow to conduct training exercises in Indian Ocean. by D.Fontaine
2 year agoFire ruins buildings in Manila
ISIS claims targeted assassination of an Afghan Special Forces member in Kabul yesterday
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 24km SE of Mengla, China
Russia's Putin expected to visit Japan in June: Japanese foreign minister
Two are killed in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, and another one in Pilar, Abra, days before the gun ban's start on January 13.
Lavrov: work on a peace treaty with Tokyo must be conducted without distorting the agreements
Taliban cannot gain power through terror and violence: CE Abdullah
Moscow source: "A referendum in Kuril Islands is being considered resulting in partial handover of islands to Japan. Goal is the legitimize Crimean referendum and reset relations with the West. The referendum will be tightly managed,; majority of territory will remain in Russia"
South Korea to take steps to stabilize Treasury market in case of volatility
A Kyrgyz Boeing 707 cargo plane crashed near the city of Shahriar, west of Tehran, Iran. 10 people who were on board reportedly killed.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 147km S of Ormara, Pakistan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 99km WNW of Nikol'skoye, Russia
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 11km SSE of Oyama, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 137km E of Bitung, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 104km W of Kota Ternate, Indonesia
Second U.S - North Korea summit to take place within 3 months.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 147km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 40km ESE of Namie, Japan
2 year agoFollowing several reports including an eyewitness at least 2 - 4 J-20s were flown to an aviation brigade within the ETC around noon. This corresponds to earlier reports, the 9th Brigade in Wuhu would become the first operational frontline unit to receive J-20 fighters.
2 year agoThe 6th LPD Type 071, landing ship moving more than 20,000t full load, was admitted to active service yesterday by the Chinese Navy at the same time as the 10th destroyer Type 052D. Two other class buildings are currently under construction.
Security alert for Pakistan: Intelligence sources say they have tracked the entry of four suicide bombers into the Punjab province from Afghanistan. The four militants could be planning a major joint operation in Punjab or separate attacks.
Egypt plans to issue $2 billion worth of Japanese yen-denominated bonds in the coming week, two government sources said.
2 year agoAfghanistan Taliban/Islamic Emirate claims Herat suicide attack against PD6 and just spread this report with details of the attack carried out yesterday
USA military and Kabul Govt. claims that 10 ISKP militants were killed and 16 wounded in raid which targeted Jawand district in SE Badghis province, Militants were foreigners from Turkey China Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
2 year agoThe Hizb ut-Tahrir protest was held outside the Chinese embassy in Malaysia.
2 year agoProtest held against China in Malaysia by Islamist extremist group Hizb ut-Tahrir over the Uyghur issue.
2 year agoBangladesh: Saham al-Hind media of Jamaat ul Mujahideen Bangladesh has released a new message calling on Bangladeshi Muslims to join armed jihad. The message has been released in three languages: Bengali, English and Arabic.
2 year agoOn January 12, at a naval base in Guangdong, the 161 Hohhot destroyer is admitted to active service by the Chinese Navy. This is the 10th Destroyer Type 052D entered into service.
2 year agoEAM @SushmaSwaraj at 2nd Session of India-Central Asia Dialogue with Afghan participation: Connectivity initiatives must be based on universally recognized international norms, good governance, rule of law, openness, transparency and equality.