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What happened to Afghanistan’s female academics?

Picture this: you have spent decades building a career. You have a master’s degree. You have taught hundreds of students. You walk into work every morning with a sense of purpose. Then, almost overnight, the gates close. You are told you cannot come back. Not because of anything you did,…

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Women’s prize for non-fiction: powerful biographies, moving histories and creative approaches to health – six experts review the shortlist

The Women’s prize for non-fiction celebrates excellence, originality and accessibility in narrative non-fiction written by women. This prize acknowledges that while great gains have been made in representation for women in fiction, their voices remain systemically underrepresented in non-fiction.

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Pain for Pakistan: History makes a U-turn in India's neighbourhood

Russia and the Taliban have signed a significant military cooperation agreement. This pact alters regional security dynamics. Pakistan's strategic position is weakened as the Taliban moves away from Islamabad. India sees a strategic opportunity, consolidating its influence in Central Asia and reducing Pakistan's leverage. This development marks a major shift…

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At least 22 refugees returning from Pakistan killed after truck overturns in eastern Afghanistan

Hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees have returned home since Pakistan intensified a crackdown on undocumented foreigners in 2023

The Independent UK

Journey home ends in tragedy: Truck carrying Afghan refugees from Pakistan overturns, killing 22

A tragic road accident in eastern Afghanistan claimed at least 22 lives, including 10 children and five women, as a truck carrying returning refugees overturned. Officials reported around 36 others injured. The incident, attributed to the driver reportedly falling asleep, highlights the perilous journeys of Afghans returning from Pakistan and…

The Times of India

Afghan refugee truck crash kills 18, injures 35 in eastern Afghanistan

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban government, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, which took place at the conclusion of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, and offered condolences to the families of the victims

Euronews

Eighteen killed as truck crashes in eastern Afghanistan

A truck carrying refugees returning from Pakistan has overturned in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 18 people, most of them women and children.

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18, including 10 children, killed as truck overturns in Afghanistan

A truck carrying Afghan families returning from Pakistan overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing 18 people on board, including 10 children, a provincial official said.

The Times of India

Russia signs military pact with Taliban - How it can benefit India and unsettle Pak

Less than a year after formally recognising the Taliban government in Afghanistan, Russia has now signed a military cooperation agreement with Kabul. According to Politico, the agreement was signed on Wednesday during a meeting between Afghan Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqoub and Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu at the International…

The Times of India

Afghan president voiced concern over civilians killed by SAS troops, inquiry told

Newly released evidence from inquiry into 80 deaths shows Afghan partner forces no longer willing to work alongside British by 2011

The Guardian - UK

Russia has signed a military pact with the Taliban. Could its fighters start turning up in Ukraine?

Analysis: Experts say neither side has shared details of what Russia-Taliban military cooperation looks like – but it is unlikely to follow the North Korea model

The Independent UK

Strait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for Afghanistan

Afghanistan's trade routes are severely disrupted. Conflicts in the Middle East and border closures with Pakistan have crippled businesses and aid efforts. Shipping through Iran's Bandar Abbas port is blocked. Humanitarian aid, especially for malnourished children, is running out. Supplies are now rerouted through Central Asia, tripling costs. Businesses face…

The Economic Times

US-Israel war on Iran driving historic levels of global hunger, UN says

Conflict and cuts in funding have left World Food Programme ‘taking from the hungry to feed the starving’

The Guardian - UK

NSW:War crime accused soldier to attend paratrooper funeral

A former SAS soldier charged with war crimes will be allowed to attend the funeral of a fellow service member after having his bail conditions varied.

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War crime accused soldier to attend paratrooper funeral

A former SAS soldier charged with war crimes will be allowed to attend the funeral of a fellow service member after having his bail conditions varied.

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Want To Add 'Worked With Taliban Officials' To Your CV? Afghanistan's Bonn Consulate Is Recruiting Interns

An unpaid internship advertisement by Afghanistan's Bonn Consulate is now raising numerous but valid questions about career choices, reputation, and how today's graduates navigate a world where every line on a CV can instantly become political.

The Guardian - UK

‘We want to play like other teams’: Afghan women’s cricket dreams remain undimmed

Benafsha Hashimi fled the Taliban to Australia in 2021 and is determined to fight for the ICC to follow Fifa’s lead and recognise Afghanistan’s exiled players as the national side

The Independent UK

Strait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for Afghanistan

Landlocked Afghanistan is struggling to access supplies as fighting with Pakistan and the Iran war disrupt key routes

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The Independent UK

Duke of Sussex praises ‘sacrifice’ of Iraq War veterans on 15-year anniversary

The Duke himself undertook two operational tours in Afghanistan, initially as a Forward Air Controller and later as an Apache helicopter pilot

Evening Standard

Duke of Sussex praises ‘courage, duty and sacrifice’ of Iraq War veterans

Harry undertook two operational tours in Afghanistan, initially serving as a Forward Air Controller and later as an Apache helicopter pilot.

The Independent UK

EU faces backlash over first invite to Taliban since 2021 takeover

Angered EU lawmakers say those who ‘carry out crimes against humanity should never set foot on European soil without passing through the ICC in The Hague first’

The Times of India

Virgin's silence is consent: Taliban faces backlash for 'legitimising' new child marriage laws in Afghanistan

The recent divorce law introduced in Afghanistan has sparked outrage, particularly for its endorsement of child marriages and limitations on women's rights to divorce. Critics label this as a glaring violation of human rights, viewing it as a step backward for freedom and self-determination.

The Guardian - UK

Taliban ‘legitimising child marriage’ with new law, activists warn

Up to 70% of girls may be in early or forced marriages but law now makes divorce impossible if husbands disagree

The Independent UK

England to host Afghanistan women’s refugee team this summer

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Afghan women’s refugee team to tour England on return to international cricket after Taliban exclusion

The Afghanistan refugee women’s team is set to head to England this summer

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