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Afghanistan on brink of mental health catastrophe, with girls most at risk, report warns

Experts are warning that Afghanistan is on the brink of a mental health catastrophe as the country's economic crisis and decades of conflict take a dangerous toll on children and teens' mental wellbeing.

ABC News

Afghan meth from Ephedra plant emerging as the drug of choice

The plant, harvested in at least eight provinces in Afghanistan, has emerged as a cheaper option, catalysing illegal meth production and reducing the drug’s price

The Hindu

Frontline reports from Ukraine, Africa among winners at Bayeux awards

The conflict in Ukraine was central to six out of ten winning reports at the Bayeux Calvados Normandy Awards for war correspondents this weekend. The civilian revolution in Sudan, and the plight of women in Afghanistan and Burkina Faso also drew the jury's praise.

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Heroin seized off Kochi was possibly bound for US, Europe markets via Sri Lanka

International drug smugglers use Indian ports of call as safe houses for concealing heroin sourced from Afghanistan to dodge severe cargo profiling at foreign ports. A shipment from Iran, Pakistan, or Afghanistan will invite a fiercer scrutiny in foreign harbours than cargo from India or Sri Lanka, say officials

The Hindu

Chilling documentary reveals women's struggle for survival in Afghanistan

British-Iranian correspondent Ramita Navai was in Bayeux, Normandy on Thursday to present the première of her documentary "Afghanistan: No Country for Women", a harrowing look at life under the Taliban. Often using a hidden camera, she witnessed the daily struggle women face to stay alive.

Radio France Internationale

Perth Afghans call for urgent support at Hazara vigil for victims of school bombing

Members of an Afghan community who escaped persecution by coming to Australia say the government must recognise and condemn violence against those who remained.

ABC News

Newcastle vigil for women and children killed in Kabul bombing

"It is just heartbreaking and we are in shock."

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How Dan Pronk rebuilt himself after war left him unable to feel 'normal human emotions'

The former army doctor thought going to war would be an exciting adventure. Instead, he emerged traumatised, angry and desensitised.

ABC News

Afghan family in hiding wins waiver on biometric tests for UK visas

Home secretary lifts requirement for Afghans applying to join British family members after high court challenge

The Guardian - UK

The diary of an Afghan girl killed in bombing reveals a list of unfulfilled dreams

Ride a bike. Learn the guitar. Continue studying. All of this came to a violent end for 16-year-old Marzia Mohammadi. Her diary lays bare the struggles of Afghan girls since the Taliban takeover.

WEKU

T20 World Cup: The key questions around England’s preparations and chances of victory

England play their first match against Afghanistan on 22 October

The Independent UK

Predicted England T20 World Cup XI as Alex Hales battles Phil Salt for opening spot

Mirror Sport has taken a look at how England could line up for their opening game at the T20 World Cup against Afghanistan, with Jos Buttler hoping to lead his side to victory

Daily Mirror

‘She could have done so much good in this world’: victims of the Kabul blast remembered

Relatives and friends of young women killed by a suicide bomber at an education centre in Afghanistan last week write about their loved ones

The Guardian - UK

Study eyes US cooperation with Pakistan amid China rise

Washington (AFP) - The United States needs to keep engaging Pakistan despite lingering distrust over Afghanistan, with investment and climate cooperation key to reducing the South Asian nation's growing reliance on China, a study group recommended Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Both candidates courting veterans in Nevada Senate race

Republican Adam Laxalt is trying to capitalize on his military experience and Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's lack of it as he tries to turn a red seat blue in the swing state of Nevada

WEKU

Since the Taliban takeover, Afghans hoping to leave Afghanistan have few ways out

A year after the U.S. withdrawal, tens of thousands of applicants remain stuck in the backlog of the Special Immigrant Visa program, designed to help those who served the U.S. overseas.

Al Jazeera

Afghan women protest school attack as Taliban cracks down

Women rallied across various cities in Afghanistan after dozens of mostly young women were killed in a school attack.

Manchester Evening News

Triple amputee who lost both legs and an arm in Afghanistan to take on amazing challenge

"The challenge starts here. I'm a bit nervous about it but looking forward to it at the same time," said Andy Reid

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Foreign Affairs

A Stronger But Less Ambitious NATO

What Sweden and Finland’s membership will mean for the alliance.

Al Jazeera

‘My sister had dreams’: Mourning after school blast in Kabul

At least 38 killed and 82 wounded in attack on education centre where the majority of victims were young women.

AFP

Taliban break up women's protest in western Afghan city

Herat (Afghanistan) (AFP) - Authorities dispersed a women's rally in Afghanistan's western city of Herat on Sunday, with protesters claiming they were beaten by Taliban forces who fired shots in the air.

The Hindu

Nobody can doubt India’s feelings for Afghans, says Jaishankar on student visas

As Afghan students protest visa denial, EAM Jaishankar cites security concerns, trust and efficiency of visa system

The Guardian - US

‘These people had our backs’: US veterans lobby to rescue allies trapped in Afghanistan

The Afghan Adjustment Act would offer permanent resident status to Afghans who fled the Taliban but Congress has not taken action

AFP

Afghan Hazaras vow return to class despite academy bombing

Kabul (AFP) - Bodies strewn everywhere, a ceiling caved by blastwaves, classmates dragging each other to safety -- survivors of a suicide bombing in a Kabul study hall described scenes of horror after what should have been a typical exam.

Reuters

Kabul blast a setback for Afghan women seeking education against the odds

Raihana, 19, wanted to be a doctor, studying until midnight in recent weeks for Afghanistan's university entrance exam, a chance for women to advance their education even as they face growing restrictions from the Taliban government.

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