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The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Explosion In Kabul Kills Taliban Refugee Minister

Explosion in Kabul claims life of Taliban refugee minister, raising security concerns in Afghanistan.

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Russian lawmakers advance a bill removing the terrorist designation for the Taliban

The lower house of Russia's parliament has given initial approval to a long-discussed bill that would clear the way for Moscow to remove the Taliban’s designation as a terrorist group

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Afghanistan in Zimbabwe 2024/2025

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In Afghanistan, Women Haven’t Given Up

Despite jail, torture, and death threats, activists are resisting the Taliban in the country and abroad

The Walrus

Winter Appeal: How a football team for refugees is breaking down barriers

Fair Shot football team is supported by the Refugee Council, one of the organisations being funded by our Winter Appeal

Evening Standard

Taliban critics and ‘rebel collaborators’ face systemic torture in Afghan prisons, survivors say

Findings from interviews with 38 former Taliban detainees have been shared with the UN special rapporteur for Afghanistan. Arpan Rai and Mahbob Shah Mahbob, for Afghanistan International, report

The Independent UK

Bye, Joe: Evaluating the Biden Presidency

From the war in Afghanistan to the war on drugs, Reason writers offer performance reviews of Joe Biden's single term as president.

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Taliban move to ban women training as nurses and midwives ‘an outrageous act of ignorance’

Afghan students and activists condemn halt to medical courses amid warnings of women dying from lack of healthcare

The Guardian - UK

Top Afghan cricketers urge Taliban to reverse ban on women’s medical education

Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have spoken out, as international cricket grapples with how to best address human rights concerns in the country

The Guardian - AU

Afghanistan’s Rashid, Nabi urge Taliban to revoke ban on women’s education

The star cricketers were responding to reports that the Taliban had forbidden females from receiving medical education.

Al Jazeera

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation

Australian cricket chief ‘proud’ of decision to cancel bilateral series after outgoing ICC chair questions ‘principles’.

Al Jazeera

Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth but recovery remains fragile, says World Bank

The World Bank says Afghanistan’s economy is showing modest signs of growth after two years of severe contraction

The Independent UK

CA 'proud' of Afghanistan stance after ICC criticism

Outgoing ICC chairman Greg Barclay has sprayed Cricket Australia for refusing to play Afghanistan in bilateral series, but not in world cups.

AAP

Taliban Reportedly Bans Women from Becoming Midwives, Shutting Down Last Remaining Educational Opportunity

Women in Afghanistan learning to become nurses and midwives have been told not to return to classes by the Taliban government.

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EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls

The European Union has condemned the Taliban for violating human rights and women’s access to education after media reports that the Taliban’s leader has ordered private and public institutions to stop providing medical courses for women and girls in Afghanistan

The Independent UK

‘How can we wait like this?’ Desperate plea of Afghan heroes in hiding as UK delays rescue

Investigation: They fought shoulder-to-shoulder with British troops in UK-run units in Afghanistan. Now these highly trained commandos are reduced to living in shacks, surviving on bread and scavenged food as the UK drags its heels despite promises to relocate them to safety. Holly Bancroft, May Bulman, Fahim Abed and Jessica…

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EU Condemns Taliban For Restricting Women's Medical Education In Afghanistan

The European Union strongly condemns Taliban for halting women's medical education in Afghanistan, calling it a severe violation of human rights.

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Taliban bans women from training as midwives

‘This will lead to women and girls dying,’ expert warns after latest crackdown by the Taliban

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Afghan Training Centres Say Women To Be Barred From Health Studies

Senior employees at several institutions offering nursing and midwifery courses in Afghanistan on Tuesday said women would be barred from classes, following an edict by the Taliban supreme leader.

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Senate Confirms Lt. Gen. Donahue To Lead US Army Forces

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, known for Kabul withdrawal photo, confirmed to lead US Army forces in Europe and Africa after Senate approval.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Joe Biden’s act of hubris has made the autocratic Donald Trump appear authentic

Goodbye, Joe Biden, and thanks for nothing. History’s verdict will not be kind. His one-term presidency failed almost immediately with the chaotic retreat from Afghanistan and has culminated in a blanket pardon for his criminal son, Hunter. This blatant act of favouritism will have opened the door for Donald Trump…

The Independent UK

A third of Afghanistan’s population faces hunger as harsh winter starts to bite

Nearly 24 million people are in dire need of food or cash assistance to avoid slipping into poverty and food insecurity, aid groups say

The Independent UK

Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across Afghanistan's capital: Luxury housing

Peace is driving up property prices in Kabul and fueling the luxury market

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US Army General Promoted To Four-Star Officer

Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue promoted to four-star officer after key role in US Afghanistan withdrawal. Senate confirms his appointment as commander of US Army E...

The Independent UK

A 2nd ceasefire is reached between warring Shiites and Sunni Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest

Pakistani officials say authorities with help from community leaders brokered a second ceasefire between warring minority Shiites and Sunni Muslims in a troubled northwestern region bordering Afghanistan following a deadly sectarian violence that left dozens of people dead

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