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Trump's Grammatical Time Machine

The president-elect uses conditional grammar to craft self-fulfilling speculative historical fiction.

Reason

How women’s basic rights and freedoms are being eroded all over the world

From Iraq to Afghanistan to the US, basic freedoms for women are being eroded as governments start rolling back existing laws.

The Conversation

UK-trained elite commandos approached to fight for Russia against Ukraine

Investigation: The UK trained and paid special forces to fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan. As hundreds of these fighters live in danger while Britain delays decisions on whether to give them sanctuary, the UK’s adversaries are circling. Holly Bancroft, Fahim Abed, May Bulman and Jessica Purkiss report

The Independent UK

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Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year

Officials say Pakistan has detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the country’s tally of the infectious disease to 50 cases this year

The Independent UK

Taliban Govt Clearing 'Un-Islamic' Books From Afghanistan Shelves

Checking imported books, removing texts from libraries and distributing lists of banned titles -- Taliban authorities are working to remove "un-Islamic" and anti-government literature from circulation.

International Business Times

Jennifer Lawrence’s family discouraged her involvement in ‘dangerous’ new doc about women’s rights in Afghanistan

‘Bread & Roses’ will premiere on Apple TV+ on November 22

The Independent UK

‘If we suffer, the world suffers’: Singing teenager who gave Afghan women a voice wins Children’s Peace Prize

17-year-old Nila Ibrahimi has won the International Children’s Peace Prize for her work in advocating for Afghan girls

The Independent UK

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Is Donald Trump a foreign policy dove? If only

Trump is surrounding himself with hawks so you can be assured that his will be a very hawkish administration

The Guardian - US

Taliban Score Successes With Embassy Closures, COP Attendance

Afghanistan embassies in Britain and Norway loyal to the pro-Western authorities ousted by the Taliban in 2021 discreetly shut down this autumn, as the West seeks a more pragmatic approach to the country's Islamic rulers.

International Business Times

Why are the Taliban at Cop29? Afghanistan sends delegation to UN climate talks

Leaders from around the world have gathered in Azerbaijan for Cop29, where they’ll discuss climate change action

Evening Standard

Trump's Reported National Security Advisor Supports Bombing Russia and Afghanistan

Mike Waltz has called for a “credible military option” against Iran, wants to “take the handcuffs off” Ukraine, and regrets ending the "multi-generational war" in Afghanistan.

Reason

How to watch 'Our War: 10 Years On' online from anywhere – Afghanistan documentary

Memories good and bad for the British soldiers who filmed themselves at war. Here's how to watch "Our War: 10 Years On" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide

Trump expected to appoint China critics Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz

Rubio reportedly in line for secretary of state, while Waltz expected to be made national security adviser

The Guardian - UK

CA to continue supporting exiled Afghanistan cricketers

Women cricketers from Afghanistan who are now based in Australia will continue to receive support from Cricket Australia, boss Nick Hockley says.

AAP

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Ton-up Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai propel Afghanistan to series win over Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit an electrifying century while Azmatullah Omarzai delivered an all-around performance as Afghanistan secured a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third ODI in Sharjah to clinch a 2-1 series win on Monday.

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Afghanistan Delegation Seeks Climate Support At UN Talks

Afghanistan's delegation at UN climate talks highlights urgent need for international support to combat climate vulnerabilities and utilize renewable energ...

Al Jazeera

Climate action will continue despite Trump’s return, US envoy tells COP29

John Podesta seeks to reassure, countries agree carbon market rules, and Taliban in attendance on first day of summit.

International Business Times

Taliban Eye Aid At Their First UN Climate Talks Since 2021 Takeover

The first Afghan official to attend UN climate talks since the Taliban came to power told AFP Monday that his country hopes to benefit from a global finance deal under negotiation at COP29 in Baku.

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Evening Standard

Harry hails veterans’ service, saying ‘true power’ lies in ‘ability to unite’

The duke marked Remembrance Day in the UK and Veterans Day in the US, just days after Donald Trump’s triumph in the presidential election.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan attends United Nations climate talks for first time since Taliban's return to power

Afghanistan’s first delegation at United Nations climate talks since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday in a bid to garner support for climate action in the climate-vulnerable nation

The Conversation

How the Taliban are seeking to reshape Afghanistan’s schools to push their ideology

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 was a blow for education across the country – but especially for girls and women. Since then, the Taliban’s leaders have outlawed education for girls after sixth grade, expanded religious seminaries known as madrasas ninefold and reintroduced corporal punishment in schools.

Evening Standard

Taliban to attend UN climate conference for first time

This marks Afghanistan's first participation in a major UN climate event since the Islamist group's 2021 takeover

The Independent UK

The Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the 1st time

An Afghan official says the Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021

The Independent UK

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Bangladesh in Afghanistan (UAE) 2024

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The Independent UK

Keir Starmer to snub Taliban as brutal Afghan regime flocks to global climate summit

Host nation Azerbaijan invites Afghan environment agency officials to Cop29 as observers

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