An Afghan grand assembly, known as the Loya Jirga, on Sunday approved the release of 400 "hard-core" Taliban prisoners, a decision endorsed by President Ashraf Ghani, paving the way for peace talks ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan to Release Last Taliban Prisoners, Removing Final Hurdle to Talks
The decision clears the way for the last of 5,000 insurgents to be freed. President Ashraf Ghani announced the release after convening an assembly of 3,000 representatives to seek their advice. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan to release last 400 Taliban prisoners, paving the way for peace talks
The move comes after months of delays and intense U.S. pressure on the Afghan government to begin direct talks as outlined in the U.S.-Taliban peace deal. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan to release 400 ‘hard-core’ Taliban as precondition to peace talks
Afghanistan agreed on Sunday to release 400 "hard-core" Taliban prisoners, paving the way for the beginning of peace talks aimed at ending more than 19 years of war. Under election-year pressure from ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan to Release 400 Taliban Prisoners Ahead of Peace Talks
Afghanistan’s grand assembly, the Loya Jirga, approved the release of 400 Taliban prisoners Sunday, creating conditions to begin peace talks in the war-torn country. "In order to remove an obstacle ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea floods, landslides kill dozens, displace thousands
Jangmi, the season's fifth tropical cyclone, is expected to hit the southern region bringing more rain on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, one death
Vietnam's health ministry on Sunday reported 31 new COVID-19 cases and an additional death, taking the country's total tally to 841, with 11 fatalities. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Philippines to release extra P5-B to help Filipino expats
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the release of an additional P5-billion fund to help Filipino expats across the world weather the Covid-19 crisis. The country's labour secretary, ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh to build monument for Indian soldiers martyred in 1971 Liberation War
The Banglades government has selected 3.5 acres of land at frontier Ashuganj of Brahmanbaia district bordering Agartala, sources confirmed. ( read original story ...)
Jonathan Agnew on England’s win over Pakistan at Emirates Old Trafford
England have shown they can win from any situation but they still have issues to resolve, says Jonathan Agnew. ( read original story ...)