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'Lives At Risk': Women's Medical Training Ban Threatens Afghan Health Sector

From her private hospital in Afghanistan's capital, doctor Najmussama Shefajo predicts a rise in maternal mortality rates "within three or four years", following the latest restrictions on women's education.

International Business Times

Thousands Attend Funeral Of Afghan Minister

Thousands of Afghans on Thursday attended the funeral of the refugees minister, AFP journalists saw, after he was killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul the day before in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.

International Business Times

Thousands attend the funeral of a Taliban minister killed by an Islamic State suicide bomber

Thousands of people have attended the funeral of a Taliban government minister killed in an Islamic State suicide bombing the previous day

The Independent UK

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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Afghanistan in Zimbabwe 2024/2025

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The Independent UK

Naveen-ul-Haq bowls 13-ball over in loss against Zimbabwe: Here's how it happened

Zimbabwe were chasing a target of 145 runs to secure a 1-0 lead in the series against Afghanistan on Wednesday. Afghanistan had set this total after scoring 144-6 in their innings.

The Times of India

Blinken Faces Questions On Afghanistan Withdrawal Before House Committee

Secretary Blinken testifies on U.S. Afghanistan withdrawal, facing criticism for global turmoil and systemic failures.

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Russian lawmakers advance a bill removing the terrorist designation for the Taliban

The lower house of Russia's parliament has given initial approval to a long-discussed bill that would clear the way for Moscow to remove the Taliban’s designation as a terrorist group

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Afghanistan in Zimbabwe 2024/2025

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The Independent UK

Ben Curran, brother of England cricketers Sam and Tom, receives maiden Zimbabwe call-up

NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe has selected Ben Curran, sibling of England cricketers Sam and Tom Curran, for their upcoming one-day series against Afghanistan on home soil.

The Times of India

In Afghanistan, Women Haven’t Given Up

Despite jail, torture, and death threats, activists are resisting the Taliban in the country and abroad

The Walrus

Winter Appeal: How a football team for refugees is breaking down barriers

Fair Shot football team is supported by the Refugee Council, one of the organisations being funded by our Winter Appeal

Evening Standard

Taliban critics and ‘rebel collaborators’ face systemic torture in Afghan prisons, survivors say

Findings from interviews with 38 former Taliban detainees have been shared with the UN special rapporteur for Afghanistan. Arpan Rai and Mahbob Shah Mahbob, for Afghanistan International, report

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Reason

Bye, Joe: Evaluating the Biden Presidency

From the war in Afghanistan to the war on drugs, Reason writers offer performance reviews of Joe Biden's single term as president.

The Guardian - UK

Taliban move to ban women training as nurses and midwives ‘an outrageous act of ignorance’

Afghan students and activists condemn halt to medical courses amid warnings of women dying from lack of healthcare

The Guardian - AU

Top Afghan cricketers urge Taliban to reverse ban on women’s medical education

Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have spoken out, as international cricket grapples with how to best address human rights concerns in the country

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan’s Rashid, Nabi urge Taliban to revoke ban on women’s education

The star cricketers were responding to reports that the Taliban had forbidden females from receiving medical education.

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Al Jazeera

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation

Australian cricket chief ‘proud’ of decision to cancel bilateral series after outgoing ICC chair questions ‘principles’.

The Times of India

Cricket Australia defends selective boycott of Afghanistan amid ICC criticism

Cricket Australia (CA) defended its decision to selectively boycott matches against Afghanistan on Thursday. This followed criticism from International Cricket Council (ICC) departing chairman Greg Barclay, who called CA’s approach inconsistent.

The Independent UK

Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth but recovery remains fragile, says World Bank

The World Bank says Afghanistan’s economy is showing modest signs of growth after two years of severe contraction

AAP

CA 'proud' of Afghanistan stance after ICC criticism

Outgoing ICC chairman Greg Barclay has sprayed Cricket Australia for refusing to play Afghanistan in bilateral series, but not in world cups.

Latin Times

Taliban Reportedly Bans Women from Becoming Midwives, Shutting Down Last Remaining Educational Opportunity

Women in Afghanistan learning to become nurses and midwives have been told not to return to classes by the Taliban government.

The Times of India

Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi appeal for restoration of women's access to education in Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan cricketers Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi on Wednesday made a heartfelt appeal to the Taliban government, urging them to reconsider a significant decision and voicing their support for girls and women in the country. Spinner Rashid shared a lengthy post on social media, expressing concern over the…

The Independent UK

EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls

The European Union has condemned the Taliban for violating human rights and women’s access to education after media reports that the Taliban’s leader has ordered private and public institutions to stop providing medical courses for women and girls in Afghanistan

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