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Afghanistan Earthquake Kills at Least 255 People

An earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing at least 255 people, authorities said. Information remained scarce on the magnitude 6 temblor that struck Paktika province, but it comes as the international community largely has left Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover of the country last year amid the chaotic withdrawal…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban appeal for international help as 1,000 killed

A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday has killed 1,000 people and injured 1,500 more , authorities have said.

Evening Standard

Afghanistan quake kills at least 280

KABUL: At least 280 people have been killed and hundreds more injured after a powerful earthquake hit southeastern Afghanistan overnight, according to the country’s state-run news agency.

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Afghanistan quake kills at least 130

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 that rocked Afghanistan has killed at least 130 people in the country's east, disaster management officials said on Wednesday.

Reuters

At least 1,000 killed after strong earthquake jolts Afghanistan

At least 1,000 killed after magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocked remote parts of Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan.

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000, toll expected to rise

The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan on Wednesday hit 1,000, disaster management officials said, with more than 600 injured and the toll expected to grow as information trickles in from remote mountain villages.

Reuters

Ancient Buddhist city threatened by Chinese copper mine

MES AYNAK, Afghanistan: An ancient Buddhist city carved out of immense peaks near Kabul is in danger of disappearing forever, swallowed up by a Chinese consortium exploiting one of the world's largest copper deposits.

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Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee offers air tickets to Afghan Sikhs

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has announced to provide air tickets to those Afghan Sikhs who wish to come to India. In a release issued here on Tuesday, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said, “The air tickets of Sikhs who want to come to India from Afghanistan will…

The Times of India

Sikh groups ask Afghanistan Prime Minister to dispel misconceptions

AMRITSAR: Panthic organisations have appealed to Afghanistan Prime Minister (PM) Mohammad Hasan Akhund to carry out a probe why Sikhs were bracketed with BJP’s suspended woman leader Nupur Sharma’s alleged objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammad.

The Times of India

Qualified Afghan refugees are being denied a shot at harnessing their skills. Australia needs to recognise their worth

Host nations need to champion the abilities of capable men and women by offering them opportunities in their areas of expertise

The Guardian - AU

Mum's heartbreak and 'living horror film' as ex-soldier who murdered daughter is jailed

Afghanistan veteran Collin Reeves was today jailed for a minimum of 38 years for stabbing neighbours Stephen and Jennifer Chapple to death at their home in Somerset

Daily Mirror

Taliban Release Several British Citizens Held in Afghanistan

The Taliban have released several British citizens who were detained in Afghanistan after an agreement was reached between the two countries, Taliban and UK officials said Monday. The detainees were released Sunday following a series of meetings between Afghan and British officials, said Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Taliban government,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Afghanistan: Five UK citizens released by Taliban

Friends and family of Peter Jouvenal, a journalist and businessman, said he was among those released.

Al Jazeera

Taliban release five British nationals held for six months

Foreign Office diplomats secured their freedom but sources say nothing was given in return except an apology

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What’s at stake as UN Taliban travel ban waiver set to expire?

The Trump-backed waiver allows sanctioned Taliban leaders to travel abroad for negotiations.

Evening Standard

At least 10 people wounded after explosion in crowded market in Afghanistan

At least 10 people, including children, have been wounded after a crowded market in Afghanistan was attacked on Monday.

The Independent UK

Truss welcomes release of Britons held by Taliban

Five British nationals were released from detention, with the Foreign Office saying the UK Government ‘regrets this episode’.

Evening Standard

Five British nationals held in Afghanistan have been freed, says Foreign Secretary Liz Truss

Five British nationals held in Afghanistan have been freed, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has announced on Monday.

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Desperate to come to India, over 150 Sikhs in Kabul gurdwara counting days since Taliban takeover

Gurnam Singh, president of Gurdwara Karta-E-Parwan, urged the Indian government to step up evacuation efforts for Hindus and Sikhs.

Reuters

Attack on Afghan market kills and wounds "scores" - U.N.

The U.N. mission to Afghanistan reported scores of people were killed and wounded in an attack on a busy market in eastern Nangarhar province on Monday, although Taliban officials said they could only confirm 10 people had been wounded.

AAP

First hijab-wearing woman elected for WA

Fatima Payman, a former refugee from Afghanistan, has claimed a Senate seat in WA for Labor as the Australian Electoral Commission finalises the vote count.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ex-Australian Foreign Minister Urges Assange's Freedom

Former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr called Monday for his country to demand the United States drop its prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Britain last week approved the Australian's extradition to the United States, where he could face life in prison over publishing secret military files, said AFP. Assange's…

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Afghan crisis is a migration crisis

Afghanistan is facing a perfect storm of threats, and climate change is pushing it to breaking point. The world seems unaware of the coming catastrophe.

The Guardian - UK

UN urged to impose travel ban on Taliban leadership over oppression of women

Campaigners say curtailing of women’s rights in Afghanistan means Trump-era waiver must be removed

The Hindu

Gurdwara attack may delay India’s plans to reopen embassy

Team led by Director-level official being finalised to set up consular, visa and humanitarian functions in Kabul, sources said

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