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Taliban talks ‘prisoner exchange’ with US: Afghan govt

Shawdesh Desk: Two American prisoners were being held in custody in Afghanistan, a Taliban government spokesman said Wednesday, and an “exchange” for Afghans held in Guantanamo Bay had been discussed with the

Putin, Xi for spearing influence in Central Asian region

Shawdesh Desk: The leaders of Russia and China were in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a regional summit, seeking to harden anti-Western alliances and press their influence in the Central Asian

Incessant rainfall triggers landslide in four districts of India’s Meghalaya

Shawdesh Desk: Incessant rainfall has triggered landslides in at least four districts of India’s Meghalaya, damaging houses and properties. However, there have been no reports of any injuries till filing

Xi Jinping arrives in Kazakhstan for state visit, summit

Shawdesh Desk: Chinese president Xi Jinping arrived in Kazakhstan for a state visit on Tuesday. He will attend a meeting of Shanghai alliance nations in the Kazakh capital Astana during

Rohingya man killed in clash between ARSA, RSO at Ukhiya camp

Shawdesh Desk: An 18-year-old Rohingya youth was shot to death during a violent clash between the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army and the Rohingya Solidarity Organisation at a camp in Ukhiya,

Fighting rages in Gaza City’s Shujaiya for fourth day

Shawdesh desk: Heavy battles and bombardment hit Gaza City’s Shujaiya district for a fourth day on Sunday, months after Israel declared Hamas’s command structure dismantled in the northern area. Tens

Where to see the best fireworks in NY: Check out these 10 massive displays

Shawdesh Desk: Looking for the best Fourth of July fireworks displays in New York? Look no further — we’ve compiled a list of some of the most extravagant, colorful pyrotechnic

Reformist to face ultra conservative in Iran presidency runoff

Shawdesh Desk: The sole reformist in Iran’s presidential election, Masoud Pezeshkian, will face the ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in a runoff, authorities said on Saturday, following a vote marred by historically