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Driven Out Of Iran, Afghan Refugees Tell Of Ordeal

At the border with Iran, streams of Afghan refugees return with children in their arms, their entire worldly possessions contained in a large bag.

International Business Times

SA20: Full list of updated squads after 2025 auction

NEW DELHI: MI Cape Town made a significant splash in the SA20 2025 auction by securing Reeza Hendricks for an impressive R4.30 million, the highest price tag of the season.

The Times of India

How the Taliban’s new ‘vice and virtue’ law erases women by justifying violence against them

Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that violate people’s freedoms and human rights, especially those of women and girls.

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Afghan Embassy In UK Shutters After Taliban Cuts Ties

Afghanistan's embassy in London closed on Friday after Taliban authorities cut ties with diplomatic missions set up by the previous government in Kabul and fired its UK staff.

International Business Times

Dining across the divide: ‘You can’t impose your western outlook down the barrel of a gun’

They disagreed about Britain’s involvement in Afghanistan, Brexit and asylum seekers. So did the meal end on a sour note?

The Guardian - UK

Tom Tugendhat says invading Iraq was naughtiest thing he has ever done in ‘distasteful’ remarks

Tugendhat, who also served in Afghanistan, survived being shot twice in a ‘friendly fire’ incident while serving in Iraq

The Independent UK

Walkley-award winning journalist to investigate potential issues in ABC’s Line of Fire reports

Alan Sunderland to undertake independent review of online article and 7.30 story about an Australian military operation in Afghanistan

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Taliban say it’s absurd to accuse them of gender discrimination

The Taliban say it's absurd to accuse them of gender discrimination and other human rights violations, as four countries vow to hold Afghanistan’s rulers accountable under international law for their treatment of women and girls

The Independent UK

Taliban to be taken to international court over gender discrimination

Afghanistan would have six months to provide response before ICJ would hold hearing

The Guardian - UK

Sami Zakhil finds peace: 'We don't want another Afghanistan in Newcastle'

Sami Zakhil raises his voice at New Annual for the love of the country that forced him to flee.

Newcastle Herald

House Committee Advances Contempt Resolution Against Secretary Of State

House committee advances contempt resolution against Secretary of State Blinken over Afghanistan withdrawal investigation, highlighting ongoing tensions be...

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House Foreign Affairs votes to recommend holding Blinken in contempt - Roll Call

The House Foreign Affairs Committee holds Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in contempt for not responding to a subpoena to testify.

Roll Call

House Foreign Affairs Chairman Moves To Hold Secretary In Contempt

House Foreign Affairs Chairman McCaul pursues contempt charges against Blinken for missing hearing on Afghanistan withdrawal, amid disputes and accusations.

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House Republicans Move To Hold Blinken In Contempt

House Republicans clash with Secretary Blinken over Afghanistan testimony, leading to contempt proceedings.

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Secretary Blinken Disappointed With Subpoena Threat From House Chairman

Secretary of State Blinken faces subpoena from House Foreign Affairs Chairman McCaul over Afghanistan withdrawal investigation and ongoing tensions.

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Meryl Streep: ‘A squirrel has more rights than a girl in Afghanistan’

Speaking with Afghan activists the actor condemned the Taliban’s draconian restrictions on women and called on the UN to protect and restore their rights

Latin Times

House Republicans to Sanction Third Biden Official As Blinken No-Shows Afghanistan Hearing

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was impeached in February and Attorney General Merrick Garland was held in contempt in June. None of the cases moved forward

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Meryl Streep Advocates Afghan Women’s Rights In UN Speech: ‘A Cat Has More Rights Than A Woman’

Actress Meryl Streep has appeared at a United Nations Assembly event to make a speech urging world leaders to focus on Afghan women's rights.

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Australia defends Afghan women after brutal crackdown

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed Australia's solidarity with Afghan women after the brutal Taliban regime banned them from speaking in public.

The Guardian - UK

Ex-defence secretary Wallace ‘was advised against inquiry into SAS executions allegations’

Top civil servant tried to persuade ex-defence secretary not to commission inquiry into UK military actions in Afghanistan

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Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Cease Aid To Afghanistan

Republican lawmakers propose bill to halt aid to Afghanistan amid fears of Taliban benefiting from funds.

The Conversation

The Taliban suspends polio vaccine campaign in Afghanistan – here’s the likely impact

The Taliban recently announced that they are suspending its polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan. The announcement was made shortly before the campaign was due to start.

The Independent UK

Pakistani Taliban deny attacking convoy of foreign ambassadors in restive northwest

The Pakistani Taliban have denied involvement in a bombing attack on a police convoy that was escorting foreign ambassadors in the country’s restive northwest

The Conversation

The pressing case for a new emergency visa to help people fleeing Gaza and other conflicts

Recent conflicts in Afghanistan, Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza have displaced large numbers of people. In each case, Australia’s humanitarian response has been different. Some people have been able to acquire a visa and travel to Australia relatively easily; others have been stuck.

The Times of India

South Africa clinch consolation win against Afghanistan in third ODI

South Africa secured a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third ODI in Sharjah, avoiding a series whitewash on Sunday.

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