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Afghanistan |
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| 1. | Taliban official says US envoy agrees to prisoner swap in Kabul meeting |
| 2. | Dar: Pakistan–Afghanistan Relations Have Significantly Improved https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-195812 |
| 3. | Envoy Sadiq to convey Pak stern message to Kabul about TTP
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1343520-envoy-sadiq-to-convey-pak-stern-message-to-kabul-about-ttp |
| 4. | US official calls on Islamabad to engage with Afghan Taliban
https://www.dawn.com/news/1942563/us-official-calls-on-islamabad-to-engage-with-afghan-taliban |
| 5. | Taliban leader bans Wi-Fi in an Afghan province to ‘prevent immorality’
https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-taliban-internet-ban-balkh-0554049d724b8c8e0fb1e668ff34bbd2 |
| 6. | Afghanistan: Lifesaving services cut as Taliban bars women aid workers |
| 7. | New strain in ties as Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of aiding militants, experts warn |
| 8. | IEA rejects Trump’s narcotics claims, cites ‘unprecedented’ success in eradication efforts |
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Middle East |
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| 9. | Doha summit: Pakistan seeks Arab-Islamic task force, suspension of Israel’s UN membership |
| 10. | Under US pressure, Syria and Israel inch toward security deal |
| 11. | Israel launches series of strikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port of Hodeidah |
| 12. | S. Arabia, UK launch plan to boost maritime security off Yemen
https://www.dawn.com/news/1942549/s-arabia-uk-launch-plan-to-boost-maritime-security-off-yemen |
| 13. | Pakistan urges emergency UNSC meet after Israeli airstrikes target Doha |
| 14. | Pakistan joins global call to safeguard Gaza aid flotilla after attacks on vessels |
| 15. | Gulf states to activate joint defence mechanism, as Qatar calls for ‘concrete’ response to Israeli attack |
| 16. | Israel steps up psychological warfare to push Palestinians out of Gaza City |
| 17. | Iraq urges formation of Islamic military alliance to confront Israeli policies |
| 18. | Egyptian official: President Sisi labels Israel an enemy, marking a first since Sadat’s historic Jerusalem visit |
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Africa |
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| 19. | Africa looks to raise $50 bln a year for new climate solutions initiative |
| 20. | Concern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason and other charges |
| 21. | US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE put forward roadmap for peace in Sudan |
| 22. | Does Israel face a ‘South Africa moment’ over Gaza? |
| 23. | Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan |
| 24. | Japan seeks bigger role in Africa at Yokohama summit
https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/20/japan-seeks-bigger-role-in-africa-at-yokohama-summit/ |
