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  2022-09-12

  Russian troops flee in panic as Ukraine reclaims swathes of territory

  Ukraine's surprise offensive caught the Russian military off-guard, compelling many Russian soldiers to abandon their positions and weapons, and flee in disguise.

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  Security

  2022-09-02

  China's territorial disputes threaten global peace, commerce

  From the South China Sea to Central Asia, Beijing's quest to expand its geopolitical and military influence poses a direct threat to world peace and the future of international commerce.

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  2022-08-25

  Grounded JF-17 fighter jets expose fallout of deals with Russia, China

  The Pakistan Air Force's JF-17, which is jointly produced by China and Pakistan and uses a Russian engine, is suffering from shoddy parts and Western sanctions on Russia.

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  2022-08-23

  Iran deports Fatemiyoun Division members despite promises of residency

  The IRGC falsely promises houses and permanent residency for Afghans who join the Fatemiyoun Division and fight abroad on its behalf.

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  2022-08-15

  US-led military exercise in Tajikistan bolsters regional co-operation

  The United States, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are taking part in the Regional Co-operation 22 military exercise that will run until August 20.

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  2022-08-10

  Debtors' remorse: recipients of Chinese loans lament strings attached

  From Tajikistan to Pakistan and countries across the Middle East, governments are second guessing the benefits of doing business with China.

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  2022-08-09

  Ban looms for Iran-backed Zainabiyoun Brigade in Pakistan

  Members returning from conflict in Syria seem intent on bringing violence home with them, and several have been arrested on terrorism related charges.

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  2022-08-08

  Killing of al-Qaeda leader al-Zawahiri seen as blow to militancy in Pakistan

  Al-Zawahiri had long railed against Pakistan, calling for the destruction of the state itself.

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  2022-08-04

  Afghans shocked to learn al-Qaeda leader lived in Kabul

  Startled to learn al-Zawahiri was living in their midst, Kabul residents express relief at his death, saying he tarnished their country's reputation.

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  2022-07-27

  Passenger jet near-collision underscores safety concerns, failures in Iran

  Human error by Iranian air traffic controllers nearly led to a mid-air collision of two Pakistani airliners, and dredged up memories of Iran's downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 in 2020.