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An American held hostage in Afghanistan has been freed in a prisoner swap

Mark Frerichs, a Navy veteran turned civilian contractor, was abducted in January 2020. His release centered on a prisoner exchange involving Bashir Noorzai, a notorious drug lord and Taliban member.

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Sister of Lombard man freed by Taliban in hostage swap ‘stunned, very happy’ after 3 a.m. call from Biden

Mark Frerichs, a Navy veteran and a civilian contractor in Afghanistan, was abducted in 2020. His sister in Lombard had pushed for years to get his release.

Chicago Sun-Times

Taliban release American Mark Frerichs in prisoner swap

Frerichs is the last American known to be held hostage in Afghanistan

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American held captive in Afghanistan for nearly three years is freed in Taliban prisoner swap, Biden confirms

Mark Frerichs was kidnapped in January 2020 while doing contract construction work in Afghanistan

The Independent UK

My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan review – desperately sad study of a boy’s life

Phil Grabsky and Shoaib Sharifi have followed Mir for two decades in what is almost a brutal companion piece to Richard Linklater’s Boyhood

The Guardian - UK

Taliban freed from Guantanamo, claims exchanged for American

A senior Taliban detainee held at Guantanamo Bay says he was released and handed over to the Taliban in Kabul, in exchange for an American prisoner held in Afghanistan

The Independent UK

Prince Harry 'heartbroken' as 'ER' removed from his uniform but not William's

The Duke of Sussex, who served in Afghanistan, had the symbol removed while his brother Prince William was allowed to keep his

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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.

Edinburgh Live

‘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."

ABC News

'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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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.

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The Hindu

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

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

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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.

Evening Standard

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

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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