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Taliban Release American Engineer Frerichs in Prisoner Swap

Afghanistan's Taliban freed on Monday American engineer Mark Frerichs in exchange for an Afghan tribal leader linked to the Taliban who the United States had held on drugs charges since 2005, the group's acting foreign minister said. Frerichs was exchanged at the airport in the capital, Kabul, with Bashir Noorzai,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

No confusion on KL Rahul's role in T20 World Cup

MOHALI: Former India skipper Virat Kohli’s century, while opening the innings against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup, might have triggered speculations of his possible elevation as opener in the upcoming T20 World Cup. But for Rohit Sharma, Virat remains the third opener and it will be KL Rahul partnering him…

The Times of India

Prince Harry has 'ER' removed from his uniform - but not William's in 'intentional' move

The Duke of Sussex, who has seen active service in Afghanistan, took part in a vigil last night alongside William and cousins Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

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‘Shameful’: UN denounces exclusion of Afghan girls from school

UN increasingly concerned the policy and other restrictions on basic freedoms will contribute to a deepening crisis.

Al Jazeera

United Nations calls Taliban exclusion of Afghan girls from high schools 'tragic and shameful'

The United Nations asks Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to reopen schools to girls in grades 7 to 12, calling the anniversary of their exclusion from high school "shameful."

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'Devastated' Prince Harry nearly didn't wear military uniform to vigil after 'humiliation' minutes before - reports

The prince, who completed two tours of Afghanistan, has previously been denied the change to wear military uniform

Manchester Evening News

UN: Exclusion of Afghan girls from high schools 'shameful'

The United Nations is calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to reopen schools to girls in grades 7 through12, calling the anniversary of their exclusion from high school “shameful.”

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Zara Tindall hailed as 'totally relatable' moment after stumbling at Queen's vigil

All eight of Her Majesty's grandchildren, including Prince William and Prince Harry, paid their respects at a touching vigil in Westminster Hall as they were joined by mourners.

Daily Record

Biden en Route to London to Attend Funeral of Elizabeth II

US President Joe Biden on Saturday headed to London to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The state funeral, the first in Britain since the death of Winston Churchill in 1965, will take place Monday at Westminster Abbey in London at 11:00 am (1000 GMT). Biden will be among…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Around 500 will attend Queen's funeral as more details of the historic event emerge

Global leaders, royalty and other dignitaries will be at Westminster Abbey for the Queen's state funeral but representatives from Russia, Myanmar, Belarus, Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan have not been invited

Daily Mirror

Queen’s funeral guest list includes Victoria and George Cross recipients

The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association said 17 of the 23 recipients will be at the service on Monday.

The Independent UK

At SCO meet, Modi and Sharif spar over transit trade access

PM flags energy, food crises due to COVID-19 and war

The Hindu

Taliban condemn U.S. move to form Swiss-based trust for Afghan central bank funds

The Taliban's foreign affairs ministry on Thursday condemned the United States' decision to transfer Afghan central bank reserves into a Swiss-based trust, saying it was against international norms.

Reuters

Prince Harry set to wear military uniform in special tribute to the Queen

Prince Harry served two tours in Afghanistan and works extensively with veterans

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The Hindu

NIA arrests three more in Mundra port heroin seizure case

The probe revealed that five consignments were imported through the same network from Nov 2020 to Sep 2021

The Independent UK

Declassified report shows US predictions of IS group threat

A newly declassified U.S. intelligence report predicted in 2020 that the Islamic State group was likely to regain much of its former strength and global influence, particularly if American and Western forces reduced their role in countering the extremist movement

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan blames border clash on Pakistan’s bid to build post

Taliban says Pakistan tried to erect a military structure on Afghan-Pakistani border, causing Tuesday’s deadly skirmish.

Wales Online

Man's story of his family's extraordinary escape from Afghanistan to become National Theatre play

The story of Hamed Amiri's family and their arduous escape from Afghanistan is now being shown at the prestigious National Theatre in London

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Rasooli, Safi named in Afghanistan's squad for T20 World Cup

KABUL: Batter Darwish Rasooli and pacer Salim Safi were on Thursday picked in Afghanistan's 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia.

Tribune News Service

US seeks to sidestep Taliban with $3.5 billion Afghan aid plan

The U.S. will put $3.5 billion in Afghanistan’s central bank reserves under the control of a Swiss-based oversight board to pay for limited financial services in the country while ensuring the Taliban regime doesn’t get access to the money, the U.S. Treasury Department said.

Bristol Post

Meet the teenage Afghan refugee who has found a new home on the wickets of Weston-super-mare

Uphill Castle CC have helped Imran Oriykhail settle in Somerset after fleeing Afghanistan earlier this year

Reason

Saving Nezam From the Taliban

Green Beret Scott Mann suffered severe trauma following his three tours in Afghanistan. He never wanted to have anything to do with country again. Then his friend Nezam called to say that his life was in danger.

The Independent UK

US sets up Afghan relief fund with frozen central bank money

The U.S. and Swiss governments and Afghan economics experts say they'll transfer $3.5 billion in frozen funds from Afghanistan’s central bank to use for the country’s people as hunger grips every province there

Reuters

UK inviting North Korea to send envoy to Queen Elizabeth's funeral - source

Britain is inviting a representative from North Korea to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday, but Afghanistan, Syria and Venezuela will not be given an invite, a foreign office source said on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Three more countries NOT invited to Queen's funeral - and some will just send ambassadors

A total of six countries have not made the invitation list for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday, including Afghanistan, Syria and Venezuela, as inside sources confirmed North Korea and Iran will be invited at ambassadorial level

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