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Pakistani strikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, Taliban say

Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly civilians, raising humanitarian concerns and straining relations between the two nations.

Afghan Taliban say dozens killed in Pakistani airstrikes DW 12/25/2024

The Taliban condemns Pakistani airstrikes that killed mainly women and children, pledging retaliation and escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation

Pakistan's military conducted air strikes in Afghanistan targeting TTP hideouts, escalated tensions amid deteriorating relations between the two countries.

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?

Afghanistan retaliates for air strikes by targeting Pakistan, signaling escalating cross-border violence that endangers millions.

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

Both Pakistan and Afghanistan must reset their approaches to reduce tensions and restore trust between the two nations.

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

Pakistan's relations with the Taliban have deteriorated, moving from collaboration to tension, largely due to unmet expectations from the Taliban government.

Pakistani strikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, Taliban say

Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly civilians, raising humanitarian concerns and straining relations between the two nations.

Afghan Taliban say dozens killed in Pakistani airstrikes DW 12/25/2024

The Taliban condemns Pakistani airstrikes that killed mainly women and children, pledging retaliation and escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation

Pakistan's military conducted air strikes in Afghanistan targeting TTP hideouts, escalated tensions amid deteriorating relations between the two countries.

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?

Afghanistan retaliates for air strikes by targeting Pakistan, signaling escalating cross-border violence that endangers millions.

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

Both Pakistan and Afghanistan must reset their approaches to reduce tensions and restore trust between the two nations.

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

Pakistan's relations with the Taliban have deteriorated, moving from collaboration to tension, largely due to unmet expectations from the Taliban government.
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#climate-change

The world should not forget Afghanistan

Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis deepens in 2024, facing neglect in global aid and attention amidst competing international crises.

Afghanistan: Caught between climate change and global indifference

Afghanistan faces severe climate impacts despite low contributions to emissions; withholding assistance unjustly affects its population, not the leaders.

Afghanistan's Taliban to attend UN climate conference for the first time

The Taliban will attend COP29 for the first time, focusing on cooperation for climate action and addressing Afghanistan's climate vulnerabilities.

Afghanistan's Taliban sends delegation to COP climate summit DW 11/10/2024

Afghanistan's delegation marks the Taliban's first COP participation since 2021, albeit with limited observer status, as they seek international recognition.

Afghanistan's Taliban send delegation to COP climate summit DW 11/10/2024

Afghanistan's Taliban government will attend COP29 for the first time, albeit with limited observer status.

War, deforestation, flooding: in Afghanistan they are all linked

Flash floods in Baghlan, Afghanistan, resulted in 315 deaths and over 2,000 homes destroyed, exacerbated by the country's conflict history.

The world should not forget Afghanistan

Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis deepens in 2024, facing neglect in global aid and attention amidst competing international crises.

Afghanistan: Caught between climate change and global indifference

Afghanistan faces severe climate impacts despite low contributions to emissions; withholding assistance unjustly affects its population, not the leaders.

Afghanistan's Taliban to attend UN climate conference for the first time

The Taliban will attend COP29 for the first time, focusing on cooperation for climate action and addressing Afghanistan's climate vulnerabilities.

Afghanistan's Taliban sends delegation to COP climate summit DW 11/10/2024

Afghanistan's delegation marks the Taliban's first COP participation since 2021, albeit with limited observer status, as they seek international recognition.

Afghanistan's Taliban send delegation to COP climate summit DW 11/10/2024

Afghanistan's Taliban government will attend COP29 for the first time, albeit with limited observer status.

War, deforestation, flooding: in Afghanistan they are all linked

Flash floods in Baghlan, Afghanistan, resulted in 315 deaths and over 2,000 homes destroyed, exacerbated by the country's conflict history.
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He's Gonna Leave Office in Disgrace!' Scott Jennings Carves Up CNN Panelist Who Argues Biden's Record Will Stand the Test of Time'

Scott Jennings believes President Biden will leave office in disgrace, citing inflation and Afghanistan exit as key issues.
#taliban

How the Taliban's new 'vice and virtue' law erases women by justifying violence against them

The Taliban's new 'vice and virtue' law severely restricts women's freedoms, erasing their public presence and enforcing oppressive measures against their rights.

How do you make a film about Afghan women protesters without being in Afghanistan?

Sahra Mani's 'Bread & Roses' documentary uses innovative storytelling techniques to depict the resilience of Afghan women protesting Taliban rule.

Women arrested by Taliban for begging report rape and killings in Afghan jails

Afghan women face severe consequences under Taliban anti-begging laws, including arrest, torture, and sexual abuse, amid growing destitution.

Left on the Battlefield | The Walrus

Evacuations of Afghan soccer players became a symbol of the desperate measures taken amid Taliban's rapid takeover.

The toll of Taliban laws on Afghan women's mental health: I break down at night on my prayer mat. Every day, the morality police insult me'

Afghan women's mental health deteriorates under Taliban restrictions, leading to hopelessness and despair.
Women face severe restrictions impacting education, employment, and personal freedom, contributing to rising depression.

Trailer: 'Rule Breakers' will bring Afghanistan's first-ever girls' robotics team to the big screen on March 7

The Afghan Girls Robotics Team's story showcases resilience in the face of cultural and political adversity.

How the Taliban's new 'vice and virtue' law erases women by justifying violence against them

The Taliban's new 'vice and virtue' law severely restricts women's freedoms, erasing their public presence and enforcing oppressive measures against their rights.

How do you make a film about Afghan women protesters without being in Afghanistan?

Sahra Mani's 'Bread & Roses' documentary uses innovative storytelling techniques to depict the resilience of Afghan women protesting Taliban rule.

Women arrested by Taliban for begging report rape and killings in Afghan jails

Afghan women face severe consequences under Taliban anti-begging laws, including arrest, torture, and sexual abuse, amid growing destitution.

Left on the Battlefield | The Walrus

Evacuations of Afghan soccer players became a symbol of the desperate measures taken amid Taliban's rapid takeover.

The toll of Taliban laws on Afghan women's mental health: I break down at night on my prayer mat. Every day, the morality police insult me'

Afghan women's mental health deteriorates under Taliban restrictions, leading to hopelessness and despair.
Women face severe restrictions impacting education, employment, and personal freedom, contributing to rising depression.

Trailer: 'Rule Breakers' will bring Afghanistan's first-ever girls' robotics team to the big screen on March 7

The Afghan Girls Robotics Team's story showcases resilience in the face of cultural and political adversity.
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Authorities say 22 rescued from Afghanistan mine collapse

Twenty-two miners were rescued after a mine collapse in Samangan province, with no casualties reported despite initial fears.
#congress

House Panel Recommends Holding Blinken in Contempt

Republicans are pursuing contempt charges against Secretary Blinken for failing to testify on the Afghanistan withdrawal, which Democrats say is a political stunt.

F*cking Slimebag!' Pro-Palestine Protesters Cause Chaos During Antony Blinken's Afghanistan Testimony

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken's testimony on Afghanistan, highlighting tensions over U.S. policies in Gaza.

House Panel Recommends Holding Blinken in Contempt

Republicans are pursuing contempt charges against Secretary Blinken for failing to testify on the Afghanistan withdrawal, which Democrats say is a political stunt.

F*cking Slimebag!' Pro-Palestine Protesters Cause Chaos During Antony Blinken's Afghanistan Testimony

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken's testimony on Afghanistan, highlighting tensions over U.S. policies in Gaza.
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#womens-rights

Australia to take Taliban Afghanistan to World Court for gender discrimination

Australia and three other countries are taking the Taliban to the International Court of Justice for gender discrimination against Afghan women.

Gender, nationality sufficient' to grant Afghan women asylum: Top EU court

The ECJ ruled that gender and nationality justify granting asylum to Afghan women due to Taliban discriminatory practices.

Kicking Against Oppression: Afghan Women in Football

Khalida Popal transformed her passion for football into a mission for women's rights, demonstrating resilience and commitment despite facing significant personal risks.

Australia to take Taliban Afghanistan to World Court for gender discrimination

Australia and three other countries are taking the Taliban to the International Court of Justice for gender discrimination against Afghan women.

Gender, nationality sufficient' to grant Afghan women asylum: Top EU court

The ECJ ruled that gender and nationality justify granting asylum to Afghan women due to Taliban discriminatory practices.

Kicking Against Oppression: Afghan Women in Football

Khalida Popal transformed her passion for football into a mission for women's rights, demonstrating resilience and commitment despite facing significant personal risks.
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A Thousand Splendid Suns Review

The novel illustrates the struggles of Afghan women during the Taliban's rise, reflecting broader themes of loss and resilience.

Afghan Teacher, Imprisoned Tajik Lawyer Win Prestigious Rights Award

A fire at a gas distribution company in Kabul resulted in several deaths and injuries.

Chaotic CNN Panel Falls Apart As Comedian Calls Bullsh*t' On Biden Afghanistan Criticism: Donald Trump Hates Veterans!'

The debate highlighted deep political divisions over the Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal strategy.
Pete Dominick defended Biden's actions while Scott Jennings critiqued their political fallout.

Afghan opium cultivation bouncing back amid Taliban clampdown

Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan grew by 19% in 2024, despite a Taliban ban, remaining significantly lower than pre-ban levels.
#terrorism

"We Lost Our Beloved Ones For The Sake Of Education": An Afghan Girl Who Survived A Suicide Attack In Her Classroom Isn't Backing Down

Fatima Amiri exemplifies resilience and courage in the wake of violence against students in Afghanistan, refusing to be defeated by terrorism.

Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for killing 10 police DW 10/25/2024

The attack on Pakistani security personnel was a retaliation by the Pakistani Taliban for the killing of one of its leaders.

"We Lost Our Beloved Ones For The Sake Of Education": An Afghan Girl Who Survived A Suicide Attack In Her Classroom Isn't Backing Down

Fatima Amiri exemplifies resilience and courage in the wake of violence against students in Afghanistan, refusing to be defeated by terrorism.

Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for killing 10 police DW 10/25/2024

The attack on Pakistani security personnel was a retaliation by the Pakistani Taliban for the killing of one of its leaders.
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Afghanistan: A Forgotten Medieval Kingdom - Medievalists.net

Afghanistan's medieval history includes a lost Kurdish kingdom that resisted Mongol control, revealing complexities often overlooked in historical narratives.
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Afghan commandos were employed by UK despite denial, minister says

New evidence reveals Afghan special forces soldiers were employed by the UK, enabling relocation for previously denied applicants.

Taliban pledges to protect Buddhist city by mining underground

Underground mining at Mes Aynak will protect its archaeological significance while allowing copper extraction, a win for both heritage and industry.

The New Yorker's "The Night Doctrine" Wins Three Emmys

The New Yorker and ProPublica's film 'The Night Doctrine' won multiple Emmy Awards for its impactful storytelling about the consequences of U.S. military operations.

Dining across the divide: You can't impose your western outlook down the barrel of a gun'

The conversation reflects differing perspectives on Britain's involvement in Afghanistan and the complexities surrounding foreign intervention.

Wallace was advised against inquiry into SAS executions allegations, hearing told

A public inquiry into SAS conduct in Afghanistan was deemed necessary by Ben Wallace, despite concerns over potential military reputation damage.
#cricket

Afghanistan seal historic cricket series win against South Africa

Afghanistan claims their first ODI series win against South Africa, marked by strong individual performances and strategic teamwork.

Afghanistan stroll to historic first ODI win against South Africa

Afghanistan secured their first ODI win by defeating South Africa, bowling them out for 106 and achieving victory by six wickets.

Afghanistan seal historic cricket series win against South Africa

Afghanistan claims their first ODI series win against South Africa, marked by strong individual performances and strategic teamwork.

Afghanistan stroll to historic first ODI win against South Africa

Afghanistan secured their first ODI win by defeating South Africa, bowling them out for 106 and achieving victory by six wickets.
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Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Rasmussen's accounts reveal the personal hardships and systemic failures in Afghanistan post-invasion, illustrating a country struggling with the repercussions of foreign intervention.
Young reflects on the rewarding aspects of farm life while acknowledging its inevitable challenges, fostering a deep connection with the animals and land.
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