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Imran Khan: what do terrorism charges signify for former Pakistan PM?

Charges over allegations made in rally speech unlikely to spell end of political career, say experts

The Guardian - UK

A year after Biden's Afghanistan exit, accountability in short supply

(This August 10 story has been refiled to make clear in paragraph 17 Austin chose to impose no accountability)

Reuters

Russian ships are docking in India, despite being sanctioned by the US

Russian vessels appear to be conducting business in Indian ports, highlight the difficulty of enforcing sanctions for the Biden administration.

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Zawahiri strike gives Biden counter-terrorism strategy boost, but concerns persist

The CIA drone strike that killed Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri delivered a long-sought win for U.S. President Joe Biden's counter-terrorism strategy, officials and experts said on Tuesday, but also sharpened concerns about militants' presence in Afghanistan.

Reuters

How will the Prophet remarks row affect India-GCC ties?

Insulting remarks against the Prophet by India’s ruling party officials cause a diplomatic backlash in the Muslim world.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh scrapping rights group’s licence a ‘chilling message’

Bangladeshi and global rights defenders slam the government’s move to deregister top NGO Odhikar.

Al Jazeera

What is on the agenda as UK’s Boris Johnson visits India?

British PM in India against the backdrop of Ukraine war as the West urges India to take stronger stand against Russia.

Al Jazeera

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Protests in Pakistan over Khan’s removal, Sharif set to be new PM

Tens of thousands march in several cities in support of the deposed politician as opposition prepares replacement.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan's PM vows to fight on after Parliament ousts him

The ouster of Prime Minister Imran Khan in a parliamentary no-confidence vote has set Pakistan on an uncertain political path

The Independent UK

Pakistan's top court to rule on PM dissolving parliament

Pakistan is in political turmoil and its Supreme Court is now expected to rule on whether Prime Minister Imran Khan and his allies had the legal right to dissolve parliament and set the stage for early elections

The Independent UK

Pakistan's PM faces no-confidence vote, defeat seems likely

Pakistan’s embattled prime minister faces a no-confidence vote in Parliament and the opposition said it has the numbers to win after Imran Khan’s allies and partners in a fragile coalition abandoned him

The Independent UK

India tries diplomatic dance on Ukraine, but Russia is an awkward partner

India’s failure to condemn Russian aggression in Ukraine at all costs reflects its longstanding relations with Moscow. But as the war enters a more brutal phase, it’s a price that might be too high to pay, even for cheap Russian oil and arms, if it draws New Delhi’s archrivals closer…

France 24

Pakistani PM urges Islamic nations to mediate in Ukraine war

Pakistan’s prime minister has urged foreign ministers from Muslim-majority nations to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine, appealing also on China’s top diplomat to join the effort

The Independent UK

What India’s position on Russia-Ukraine war means for its EU ties

Will India’s strategy of bolstering ties with EU to ward off China while maintaining close relations with Russia work?

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Pakistan’s ‘good Taliban-bad Taliban’ strategy backfires, posing regional risks

For decades, Pakistan pursued a policy of supporting the Afghan Taliban while cracking down on the Pakistani Taliban, the Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP). With the Taliban in power in Afghanistan, Islamabad may have won its “long game”. But its game of chicken may be backfiring with jihadists coming home to roost.

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