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Deaths from IS bombing at Islamist rally in Pakistan rise to 63 after more wounded people die

Pakistani officials say the death toll from the IS-claimed weekend suicide bombing at a rally of a pro-Taliban Islamist party has jumped to 63 after eight more wounded people died at hospitals

The Independent UK

They fought alongside the U.S. — now this female Afghan military platoon is in limbo

After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, members of the Female Tactical Platoon came to America under a temporary humanitarian program. Many are now in immigration limbo.

WEKU

Pakistan urges the Afghan Taliban to prevent militants from crossing the border and staging attacks

Pakistan’s prime minister is asking neighboring Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to do more to prevent militants from crossing the border to stage attacks like the massive suicide bombing earlier this week that killed dozens in a border region

The Independent UK

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Journalist called News Corp ‘tabloid bottom feeders’ after it queried ABC’s Heston Russell stories, court hears

Defamation trial hears Mark Willacy criticised ‘Murdoch’s people’ in email to confidential source after Daily Telegraph questioned reports on ex-commando

The Guardian - AU

Taliban, US hold first official talks since Afghanistan takeover

Two-day talks in Qatar’s capital focused on economy, human rights and narcotics trafficking, officials say.

Al Jazeera

Taliban burns instruments after claiming music causes ‘moral corruption’

The Taliban has set fire to dozens of instruments in Afghanistan after claiming music “causes moral corruption”.

Evening Standard

Over the borderline: on Pakistan and its security situation with Afghanistan

Pakistan is paying a heavy price for its decades-long strategy of supporting Islamist extremists for its geopolitical goals

The Hindu

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Islamic State says it carried out Pakistan suicide bombing that killed 54

Blast took place at political rally for a pro-Taliban party as country faces a rising tide of militant attacks

The Guardian - UK

The United States, Iran, And The Lessons Of The Last War

The disillusionment of the United States after the most recent wars, and the consequent desire to avoid repeating them

Zenger

Up First briefing: Pakistan bombing; Yellow trucking meltdown; grieving pet loss

A deadly bombing near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has killed dozens and injured hundreds. Shipping company Yellow is expected to file bankruptcy. How to cope with the loss of a pet.

WEKU

ISIL claims responsibility for Pakistan bombing that killed 54 people

Funerals held for the victims of Sunday’s suicide attack, which also wounded nearly 200 people.

Al Jazeera

Dozens dead after suicide bomb blast at political rally in Pakistan

The attack took place in the country’s northwestern Bajur district that borders Afghanistan

Evening Standard

A bomb at a political rally in northwest Pakistan kills 10 people and wounds more than 50

Police say at least 10 people were killed and 35 wounded when a powerful bomb ripped through a rally by supporters of a hard-line cleric and political leader in the country’s northwestern Bajur district that borders Afghanistan

The Independent UK

Watch: Afghanistan batter Sediqullah Atal smashes 7 sixes in an over in Kabul Premier League

NEW DELHI: In a stunning display of power hitting, Afghanistan batter Sediqullah Atal left the cricket world astonished during the Kabul Premier League. Leading his team, Shaheen Hunters, Atal unleashed an onslaught on left-arm spinner Amir Zazai, smashing seven sixes in a single over, which also included a no-ball.

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Millions of Shiite Muslims across the world commemorate the mourning day of Ashoura

Millions of Shiite Muslims in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and around the world are commemorating Ashoura

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One of the Last Free Places For Women in Afghanistan Has Disappeared

Marie Claire traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan, to speak with salon owners and customers as they braced for the devastating shutdown.

The Independent UK

White House nominates Allvin as next Air Force chief

The White House has nominated a career airlift and cargo pilot with key deployments in Afghanistan and Europe to serve as the Air Force's next top general

Al Jazeera

US officials to meet Taliban representatives in Doha

State Department says diplomats will discuss humanitarian issues, ‘critical interests’ with Afghan group officials.

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The Independent UK

Judge vacates desertion conviction of Bowe Bergdahl, US soldier captured by Taliban in Afghanistan

Former sergeant was dishonourably discharged and forced to forfeit pay in 2017

The Independent UK

Judge vacates desertion conviction for former US soldier captured in Afghanistan

A judge has vacated the military conviction of Bowe Bergdahl, the former U.S. Army soldier who pleaded guilty to desertion after he left his post and was captured in Afghanistan

The Hindu

India to play Australia, Afghanistan and England in home season

India to play 8 T20Is, 5 Tests & 3 ODIs vs Aus & Eng in 2023-24 home season. Mohali, Nagpur, Rajkot, Indore, Thiruvananthapuram to host min. 2 games each. T20 WC in USA & WI next year, 1st T20I vs Aus a week after ODI WC & 3 vs Afghanistan…

The Times of India

Team India to play 3 ODIs, 8 T20s and 5 Tests in 2023-24 home season

NEW DELHI: Team India will have a comprehensive home season in 2023-2024 which includes a three-match ODI series against Australia to fine-tune their preparations for the World Cup followed by eight T20 internationals, and five Test matches against England.

The Independent UK

Taliban bans beauty salons in Afghanistan despite UN concern and rare public protest

The Taliban has announced that all beauty salons in Afghanistan must now close as a one-month deadline ended, despite rare public opposition to the edict

The Independent UK

Heavy rains in Afghanistan and Pakistan unleash flash floods that killed dozens of people

Officials say heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan has killed at least 31 people and left dozens missing over the past three days

The Guardian - UK

Female Afghan judge wins legal battle to come to UK

‘Overjoyed’ justice and son, who spent two years in hiding in Pakistan, reunited with family after landmark case

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