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After John Howard took Australia to war in Iraq, he was scarcely held to account. Instead, he was re-elected

On the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, Paul Daley maps out the events leading up to Australia’s involvement and the consequent fallout

The Guardian - AU

Criticising Harry and Meghan Markle lost war veteran £2,500-a-month on YouTube channel

Trevor Coult was earning around £2,500 a month from videos posted on YouTube - but after sharing his views about Harry and Meghan, he was told his account was being 'demonitised' due to complaints

Daily Mirror

‘I am scared of my shadow’: Afghan judge living in fear of Taliban denied sanctuary in Britain

Exclusive: The former judge said her ‘hands were shaking’ after her application to come to the UK was rejected

The Independent UK

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Another sickening betrayal: Britain tells Afghans in hiding they can come to UK – but only if Taliban approves documents

Exclusive: Ministry of Defence ‘apologises unreservedly’ afterIndependent investigation reveals Afghans were asked to get evacuation documents certified by Taliban

The Independent UK

Taliban get crash course from India on culture, leadership and diplomacy

Taliban leaders in Afghanistan have taken part in an online course on Indian culture, diplomacy and business suggesting New Delhi is keen to engage with the Islamic militia that seized Kabul in 2021. But Delhi argues the fully online syllabus was free of cost and not exclusively aimed at the…

Radio France Internationale

How fake media accounts in Afghanistan are used to push Taliban propaganda

Since the Taliban took over control of Afghanistan in August 2021, numerous accounts mimicking or trying to present themselves as media outlets have popped up online. These fake accounts share content that appears to be authentic, often using the same graphic signature and style as the real media outlet. But…

France 24

Female footballers who fled Afghanistan in 2021 criticise BBC’s ‘false footballers’ article

Players criticise the BBC for questioning their integrity and naming individuals without consent

The Guardian - UK

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ISIS could launch attack in tourist hotspots 'within six months' with terrorists on rise

ISIS-K, the Islamic State - Khorasan Province has developed capabilities in Afghanistan that enable it to attack West interests in Eurasia, said US Army General Michael Kurilla

Daily Mirror

Female entrepreneurs from across Afghanistan seek out foreign markets

Dozens of Afghan businesswomen took part in an exhibition in Dubai remotely this week to promote carpets, jewellery, dried fruit and other handmade goods as part of a push to access international markets after work options for women shrunk in Afghanistan under the Taliban administration.

Reuters

UN seeks independent ideas on tackling Afghanistan's Taliban

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution calling for independent recommendations on how a united international community should address the enormous challenges confronting Afghanistan

The Independent UK

What the United States Does in Ukraine Won’t Matter in Taiwan

Despite the historical evidence, this bogus credibility claim still drives U.S. foreign policy.

Foreign Policy

MPs praise Afghanistan hero for campaigning to secure mobility support cash

Ben Parkinson suffered horrific injuries when an Army Land Rover hit a mine in 2006.

The Independent UK

Iran Says 110 Arrested over Suspected Schoolgirl Poisonings

Iranian police said Wednesday that 110 suspects have been arrested in connection with the suspected poisoning of thousands of girls in schools across the country. Students say they have been sickened by noxious fumes in incidents dating back to November that have mainly occurred in girls' schools. Authorities say they…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Umar Gul named as Pakistan bowling coach for Afghanistan T20Is

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced that Abdul Rehman and Umar Gul will be the head coach and bowling coach respectively for the side during the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan later this month. Read further on Dynamite News:

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It's been 20 years since the US invaded Iraq – long enough for my undergraduate students to see it as a relic of the past

The United States invaded Iraq 20 years ago in March 2003, claiming it had to disarm the Iraqi government of weapons of mass destruction and end the dictatorial rule of President Saddam Hussein.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: We can’t forget Jimmy Carter’s shameful legacy in Afghanistan

While Jimmy Carter was president, his critics claimed his foreign policy was weak and had emboldened the Soviet Union. Carter, who is 98 and recently entered home hospice treatment, is today known for having prioritized human rights during his term. Yet this view forgets that in Afghanistan, Carter launched an…

The Independent UK

Thousands of Afghans detained in ‘prison-like’ conditions in Abu Dhabi, finds HRW

‘The big problem is we don’t know our future and we don’t know our destination’

Reason

No, the U.S. Shouldn't Wage War Against Mexican Cartels

There's little reason to believe that any of the tactics Republican politicians are proposing would be effective in keeping fentanyl out of the country.

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Taliban health ministry launches annual polio vaccination drive

Afghanistan has launched its annual polio inoculation campaign aimed at reaching 9 million children, the health ministry said on Monday, the second year in a row the vaccination drive has taken place under Taliban rule.

The Guardian - AU

My first umpiring gig for a local cricket club has been a welcome distraction from waiting for a family visa

The Australian government could learn from these clubs when it comes to supporting refugees

Daily Mirror

Migrants waiting to cross Channel thank 'hero' Gary Lineker for opposing immigration bill

Ahmad Harris, who fled Kabul six months ago and has family in the UK, has compared the BBC's move to silence Gary Lineker to the tactics of the Taliban in Afghanistan

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bomb Kills 1, Wounds 5 at Press Award Event in Afghanistan

A bomb exploded on Saturday during an award ceremony for journalists in Afghanistan’s Mazar-e- Sharif city, killing at least one person and wounded five others, a Taliban police spokesman said. The blast occurred at the Tabian Farhang center in Mazar-e Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, as journalists gathered for…

The Independent UK

Bomb kills 1, wounds 5 at press award event in Afghanistan

Police in Afghanistan say a bomb has exploded during an award ceremony for journalists in Mazar-e- Sharif city, killing at least one person and wounded five others

Reuters

Blast at Afghanistan journalist event kills at least one, injures eight

A blast hit a cultural centre during an event for journalists in northern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing at least one person and wounding eight, according to authorities and journalists, a few days after the province's governor died in an explosion claimed by Islamic State.

The Independent UK

Foreign minister says Pakistan in `perfect storm' of crises

Pakistan’s foreign minister says his country is facing “a perfect storm” of troubles — an economic crisis, the consequences of catastrophic flooding and terrorism “that is once again rearing its ugly head” as a result of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

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