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The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

After years of war, they were finally about to start their American life — until Trump

’Hearing news like this makes it heartbreaking for a family that has been waiting this long’

The Independent UK

Iran's foreign minister meets the Taliban in the first visit to Kabul in 8 years

Senior Taliban officials in Afghanistan say they hope for better relations with Iran after a visit from its foreign minister

The Independent UK

Trump Refugee Embargo Cancels Hope For Afghan Migrants

After working for years alongside the United States to combat the Taliban in Afghanistan, Zahra says she was just days from being evacuated to America when President Donald Trump suspended refugee admissions.

International Business Times

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Rubio Threatens Bounties On Taliban Leaders Over Detained Americans

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday threatened bounties on the heads of Afghanistan's Taliban leaders, sharply escalating the tone as he said more Americans may be detained in the country than previously thought.

International Business Times

Cummins the sole Aussie to make ICC Test Team of 2024

Pat Cummins has been chosen as captain of the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year, but there was no room for any of his Australian teammates in the 2024 selection.

AAP

International court wants to arrest Taliban leaders over human rights abuses of Afghan women

After years of systemic oppression, Afghan women might finally see some justice served.

Marie Claire

Afghan refugees urge Pakistan to ease visa regime after Trump’s pause on US resettlement programs

Afghan refugees are appealing to Pakistan’s premier to ease a visa regime on humanitarian grounds after President Donald Trump paused the U.S. refugee programs, panicking thousands of Afghans who said they are now facing a risk of arrests and deportations to Afghanistan

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Afghan women’s group hails court's move to arrest Taliban leaders for persecution of women

An Afghan women's group is welcoming the decision by the International Criminal Court to arrest Taliban leaders for their persecution of women

The Independent UK

Taekwondo Star Hamidi Sacrifices Her Freedom To Battle The Taliban

Afghan taekwondo star Marzieh Hamidi told AFP the death threats she has received, forcing her to live under French police protection, show how effective her stinging criticism of the Taliban has been.

International Business Times

ICC chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women

Reasonable grounds to believe crimes against humanity are being committed against women and girls in Afghanistan, application says

The Guardian - UK

Hibatullah Akhundzada: Afghanistan's Reclusive Taliban Leader

Secluded in his stronghold in southern Afghanistan, reclusive Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is the cornerstone of the movement that has ruled the country unchallenged since reclaiming power in 2021, strictly enforcing Islamic law.

International Business Times

International Criminal Court prosecutor requests Taliban arrest warrants over repression of women and girls

‘These applications recognise that Afghan women and girls as well as the LGBT+ community are facing unprecedented persecution’

The Independent UK

ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Of Taliban Leaders Over Persecution Of Women

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor on Thursday said he was seeking arrest warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women, a crime against humanity.

International Business Times

ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants For Taliban Officials Over Gender Crimes

ICC pursues arrest warrants for Taliban officials accused of gender-based crimes in Afghanistan amid crackdown on women's rights.

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US-Afghanistan Prisoner Swap Frees Americans In Exchange For Taliban Figure

Prisoner swap between U.S. and Taliban results in release of Americans and Taliban figure, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts and emphasizing dialogue f...

The Guardian - UK

Jos Buttler says England boycott of Afghanistan fixture ‘not the way to go’

Jos Buttler believes England should play Afghanistan at next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan despite calls for a boycott

International Business Times

Afghan Taliban Government Announces Prisoner Swap With US

The Taliban government said Tuesday it had released American citizens from prison in return for an Afghan fighter held in the United States, in a deal brokered by Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Taliban announces release of US citizens in prisoner swap deal

Taliban government in Afghanistan says two US nationals released in exchange for Afghan serving life sentence in US.

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