Tucker Carlson-fueled Republicans drop tough-on-Russia stance Republicans running in high-profile primary races aren't racing to defend Ukraine against a possible Russian invasion. Axios · Jan 27, 2022
Support grows for Gordon Brown’s humanitarian campaign to help Afghanistan The former prime minister has urged the UK Government to convene an emergency aid conference. The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022
‘Total rhubarb’: Boris Johnson dismisses claims he approved Afghanistan pet rescue as fresh email emerges Fresh evidence has emerged suggesting No 10 was involved in the airlift of animals out of Afghanistan as Boris Johnson sought to dismiss allegations that he personally intervened as “total rhubarb”. Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2022
Norway-Taliban Ties Date Back to Years Ago, Former Afghan Diplomats Norway is known as an international mediator and has long been in contact with various war parties in countries around the world. Amongst these groups is Taliban which has had contacts with Norwegian politicians ever since 2005, when they regrouped following their fall from power in 2001. The summit on… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022
In freezing Afghanistan, aid workers rush to save millions A flickering flame of paper, rags and random twigs is the only heat Gulnaz has to keep her 18-month-old son warm, barely visible beneath his icy blanket as she begs on a bitterly cold highway on the road to Kabul The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022
UN chief urges major Afghan aid increase, unfreezing assets U_N_ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is urging the world’s nations to greatly boost humanitarian aid for millions of Afghans now living in “a frozen hell.” The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022
Foreign Office mandarin ‘not aware’ of any PM involvement in Nowzad evacuation Sir Philip Barton said he was only aware of ‘speculation in the public domain’. The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022
Boris Johnson accused of lies over Afghanistan evacuation of Pen Farthing's animals An email has surfaced which seems to suggest the PM gave the go-ahead for the operation, which Mr Johnson denies Wales Online · Jan 26, 2022
Legends League | Asghar Afghan proud of Afghanistan team ‘We have shown the world our talent’ The Hindu · Jan 26, 2022
Defence Secretary hits back after PM accused of lying over Afghan animal rescue Labour said leaked emails had ‘caught out’ Boris Johnson after he denied intervening in the Nowzad charity evacuation. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022
Afghan orphans celebrate first Australia Day in Sydney On their first Australia Day, a group of children from Afghanistan played and sung in the cubby house of their new home in Sydney. Just four months ago, their life was far from idyllic. ABC News · Jan 26, 2022
‘It’s a joke’: left-behind Afghans despair at dog rescue revelations Idea that Boris Johnson personally approved animal evacuation adds to hurt, say those who worked with British The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2022
Focus on trade and connectivity as PM Modi set to host first India-Central Asia summit PM to hold video conference with Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan The Hindu · Jan 26, 2022
In Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, some resist Sharia law Since taking control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban have been trying to project a more moderate image to the rest of the world. They claim to have changed, in a bid to obtain financial aid and international recognition. However, this stance does not seem to match reality on… France 24 · Jan 26, 2022
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022 PM accused of lying over animal charity Nowzad’s Afghan rescue as emails surface A ministerial official told colleagues that Boris Johnson had ‘authorised’ the charity’s evacuation.
Reuters · Jan 26, 2022 U.N. chief tells Security Council: Afghanistan 'hanging by thread' Afghanistan is "hanging by a thread," with millions suffering extreme hunger, education and social services on the brink of collapse and a lack of liquidity limiting the capacity to reach people in need, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Reuters · Jan 26, 2022 Minister says emails wrong about UK PM authorising animals' Kabul evacuations British Prime Minister Boris Johnson played no part in authorising the evacuation of animals from Kabul during the Western withdrawal from Afghanistan last year, and emails suggesting he did are wrong, a minister said on Wednesday.
Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2022 Boris Johnson authorised dogs and cats to be evacuated from Kabul as city fell to Taliban, email suggests Boris Johnson personally authorised the evacuation of almost 200 cats and dogs from Afghanistan when thousands of people were struggling to escape the country before it fell to the Taliban, newly-released Government emails suggest.
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022 Officials suggest PM ‘authorised’ Afghanistan evacuation of animal charity Boris Johnson has previously denied having any part in the decision.
Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2022 Boris Johnson did order rescue of Pen Farthing's animals from Kabul, bombshell email claims The PM previously said it was 'complete nonsense' that the Government prioritised saving animals over people during the emergency airlift from Kabul
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2022 Boris Johnson accused of lying as emails suggest he approved Afghan dog rescue PM called claims he intervened to help evacuation of animal charity ‘complete nonsense’
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022 Boris Johnson personally authorised evacuation of Pen Farthing’s dogs from Afghanistan, email shows Prime minister had previously claimed it was ‘complete nonsense’ that he intervened in the case
Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2022 In Afghanistan, Taliban diktat sparks debate about women’s attire Some Afghan women protest burqa diktat while others say the Taliban should focus on more pressing issues.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 26, 2022 Trudy Rubin: Biden team needs to help the starving and the hunted in Afghanistan — now I got the call I’d been dreading at noon on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2022 Starmer slams ‘spectacle of PM under police investigation’ as Sue Gray report awaited – as it happened No 10 has still not yet received report on Downing Street parties that could trigger a Tory leadership election