Afghan troops suffer ‘shockingly high’ casualties as violence mounts 
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UN launches Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to counter ‘triple environmental emergency’ Greater protection for civilians and reduced violence required for intra–Afghan talks: UN
In the first six months of 2020 more than 800 civilians were estimated killed and injured in deliberate attacks against civilians.
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Why is the Pakistan media silent on Sino-India faceoff in Ladakh?
Amid coronavirus pandemic, hybrid politicians in Pakistan have considerably been demoralised for obvious reasons. The fear of the unknown, the lockdown, and the crumbling economy are visible indicators of the state of Pakistan.
Children as young as 14 are recruited by armed groups against govt in J-K: US report
“Non-state armed groups continued to recruit and use children as young as 14 in direct hostilities against the government in Jammu and Kashmir,” the report said.
US special envoy Khalilzad travelling to Pakistan, Qatar and Uzbekistan
“Due to the challenges of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, Khalilzad, CEO Boehler, and their delegation will also conduct meetings with Afghan officials throughout the trip remotely via video.”
“Our understanding of China is not adequate”
We must understand that Ladakh has a strategic value for the country considering it borders with Pakistan, Afghanistan and China.
India warns China that attempts to alter status quo will have ‘ripples, repercussions”
The actions taken by the Chinese forces on the ground have damaged “considerable trust” in the bilateral relationship, Indian ambassador to China Vikram Misri said.
Iraq and its Minorities Face a New Challenge with Coronavirus
It is critical for countries interested in the wellbeing of Iraq and its minorities to redouble their efforts to ensure their survival.
10th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared over; vigilance against flare-ups and support for survivors must continue
The outbreak, declared in North Kivu on 1 August 2018, was the second largest in the world, and was particularly challenging as it took place in an active conflict zone. There were 3470 cases, 2287 deaths and 1171 survivors.
US shifting military to India, Southeast Asia to counter Chinese Army: Pompeo
The threats from China to India and countries in Southeast Asia and the challenges in the South China Sea are going to dictate the allocation of defence resources
Black Lives Matter: Unlearning History
By Ria Mazumdar Following the brutal murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony