Security

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  Security

  2021-10-08

  Concerns mount over link between Chinese phones and security risks

  The Xiaomi -- the most popular smartphone in Europe -- was found to contain a built-in censorship tool, while national security risks continue to trouble world governments.

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  Security

  2021-10-05

  Taliban's oppression of minorities raises spectre of civil war

  Members of the Iran-backed Fatemiyoun Division and other groups see the Taliban's discrimination against Afghanistan's Shia minority as cause for war.

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  Security

  2021-09-24

  Pakistan, China eye with concern Afghan Taliban ties to terror groups

  Afghanistan's two neighbours are urging the Taliban to cut ties with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and East Turkestan Islamic Movement.

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  Security

  2021-09-23

  China's saber-rattling alarms its watchful, fearful neighbours

  Taiwan's recent exercise simulating an invasion by China serves as a stark reminder to bordering countries in Central Asia and elsewhere of Beijing's growing belligerence.

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  Security

  2021-09-22

  Senior al-Qaeda member's public return to Nangarhar underscores worries

  Amin-ul-Haq, a top al-Qaeda leader, publicly returned to his hometown in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the country -- the latest evidence of ongoing ties between the two groups.

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  2021-09-15

  Iran's seizure of Afghan military equipment sparks outrage

  Military vehicles and equipment belonging to Afghan forces are beginning to surface in Iran, sparking outrage among the Afghan people.

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  Security

  2021-09-07

  Track record of China, Russia, Iran contradicts vows for 'peace' in Afghanistan

  Iran and Russia say they are ready for peace after years of supplying the Taliban and encouraging conflict. Meanwhile, China appears ready to pounce on Afghanistan's resources.

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  Security

  2021-09-01

  Raid on ISIS-K military camp in Balochistan puts renewed focus on border

  The operational wing of ISIS is working hard to regain a foothold in Balochistan and other bordering areas of Pakistan following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.

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  Security

  2021-08-30

  Release of TTP militants from Afghan jails draws criticism from Pakistan

  The Afghan Taliban released thousands of prisoners, mostly militants and including TTP leaders, from prisons amid its takeover of Afghanistan. Many in Pakistan see this an ominous development.

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  Security

  2021-08-24

  US enlists private airlines to speed up evacuation of Americans, Afghan allies

  The US wants to evacuate as many Afghan allies and their family members as possible, and US troops will stay until every American who wants to be has been evacuated, President Joe Biden said.