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Blinken Defends Ending Afghanistan War, No Apologies For Withdrawal

Secretary of State Blinken defends Biden administration's decision to end war in Afghanistan, emphasizing the importance of learning from the experience an...

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Visit Afghanistan, land of culture, cricket and women closeted in their own homes

Specialist travel companies are using euphemisms to avoid the gender apartheid

The Guardian - UK

Soldier who died by suicide in Las Vegas told ex-girlfriend of pain and exhaustion after Afghanistan

The highly decorated Special Forces soldier who died by suicide in a Cybertruck explosion on New Years Day confided to a former girlfriend who had served as an Army nurse that he faced significant pain and exhaustion that she says were key symptoms of traumatic brain injury

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Afghanistan shows what investing in women’s education – or divesting – can do to an economy

When the Taliban fell from power in Afghanistan in 2001, women were once again allowed to go to school after being banned since 1996. I, along with World Bank education expert Raja Bentaouet Kattan and American University economist Rafiuddin Najam, analyzed the economic benefit of this societal change, using data…

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Accused New Orleans Driver Received Military Awards For Honorable Service

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, accused of driving into a crowd, has a commendable military background with awards for overseas service and deployment in Afghanistan.

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Afghan Refugees Suffer 'Like Prisoners' In Pakistan Crackdown

The space in which refugee Shaharzad has to live has shrunk to the small courtyard of a guesthouse in Pakistan's capital, reminiscent of her life under Taliban rule in Afghanistan.

International Business Times

Portrait emerges of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, accused of New Orleans attack

Texas man, 42, who was killed by police, served in Afghanistan and held rank of staff sergeant

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

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The Independent UK

Taliban bans windows to stop women from being seen at home

Buildings should not have windows looking into places where women could be sitting or standing, Taliban leader orders

The Independent UK

Afghanistan: Taliban terror orders all NGOs to halt employing women

Taliban has announced it will close all national and foreign non governmental organizations (NGOs) employing women in Afghanistan, in a letter shared on X. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Taliban To Close Ngos Employing Women In Afghanistan

Learn about the Taliban's crackdown on women's rights in Afghanistan and its impact on NGOs and humanitarian aid efforts.

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Taliban Prohibits Windows From Being Built in Areas 'Used By Women' to Prevent 'Obscene Acts,' Leaders Say

The construction of windows that overlook areas used by women has been banned under a new decree issued by Afghanistan's Taliban leadership.

Latin Times

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers say will close all NGOs employing women

Ministry of Economy warns that any NGO that does not comply will have its activities suspended and its licence revoked.

Al Jazeera

As Pakistan, Afghanistan attack each other, what’s next for neighbours?

Experts say both sides need to reset their approach towards the other — even as mounting tensions have eroded trust.

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The Independent UK

The Taliban order all NGOs in Afghanistan to stop employing women or face closure

The Taliban says it will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Carter, longest-lived US president, dies aged 100

Former president faced series of economic and foreign policy crises, including Iran hostage affair and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

The Conversation

Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

Is it justifiable to continue not recognising the Taliban government, which has been in power for more than three years? This stance does nothing to improve the situation of Afghan women and prevents the international community from fully engaging on other critical issues in the country. Report from the field…

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David Page obituary

Other lives: First editor of the BBC Pashto language service and chairman of the charity Afghanaid for 10 years

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The Independent UK

At least 10 Taliban fighters killed in Kabul ministry attack as tensions with Pakistan escalate

Attack comes just days after Taliban minister Khalil Haqqani was killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul

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Afghanistan Retaliates Against Pakistan After Deadly Airstrikes

Afghanistan retaliates against Pakistan for deadly airstrikes, leading to cross-border tensions and civilian casualties. Taliban denies permitting attacks ...

Al Jazeera

Afghan Taliban hit ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for attacks

The attacks come days after the Taliban pledged retaliation for Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Why have Pakistan’s ties with the Afghan Taliban turned frigid?

For two decades, they were close allies. Why are relations between Pakistan and the Taliban so tense now?

Dynamite News

Condolences pour in from across the globe on demise of former PM Manmohan Singh

Condolences have poured in from across the globe following the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Is it right to cut Afghanistan off from global climate funding over Taliban’s rights record?

Taliban say access to climate funds is the right of their people. But experts tell Stuti Mishra that giving them a seat at the table might be seen as legitimising their human rights abuse

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Pakistani Airstrikes In Afghanistan Kill 46, Afghan Taliban Vows Retaliation

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province lead to casualties, sparking tensions between the two countries.

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