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British Council workers in Afghanistan step closer to UK relocation

Minister speaks of ‘progress’ on security checks, but Foreign Office clarifies no green light yet for contractors

The Guardian - UK

Rashid may quit BBL over Afghan tour snub

Cricket Australia have defended their decision to pull out of the white-ball series against Afghanistan, after Rashid Khan threatened to boycott the BBL.

AAP

Rashid Khan threatens BBL boycott after Australia cancel Afghanistan series

Australia will not take part in three planned ODIs in March as they stand against the treatment of women and girls in the Taliban-ruled country.

The Independent UK

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Afghanistan star Rashid Khan issues Big Bash League quit threat as Australia cancel ODI series in protest

Afghanistan superstar Rashid Khan says he will “strongly consider his future” in the Big Bash League as the row over Australia’s withdrawal from the two countries’ ODI series intensifies.

Evening Standard

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The Times of India

Rashid Khan threatens to quit Big Bash after Australia cancel series with Afghanistan

The Afghanistan T20 captain has said he will ‘strongly consider his future’ playing for Adelaide Strikers in the BBL

The Independent UK

International response to Ukraine ‘exposes double standards’ of most EU nations, says Human Rights Watch

HRW also praises response to crisis by calling it ‘a moment of hope’

The Independent UK

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Australia pull out of Afghanistan series over Taliban restrictions on women and girls

Australia have opted to withdraw from their series against Afghanistan, set to be held in the UAE, over the Talibans restrictions on women and girls

Daily Mirror

Oil, human rights, security: Here's what's in store for U.S.-Gulf relations in 2023

Visiting Saudi Arabia last summer, President Biden tried to reassure Arab leaders of U.S. commitment to the region's security. But Gulf nations aren't necessarily rushing to side with Washington.

WEKU

Australia cancel Afghanistan ODI series over Taliban restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights

Australia have pulled out of a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s restrictions on education for girls in the country.

Evening Standard

Australia cancel Afghanistan tour due to Taliban restrictions on women’s rights

Women and girls in Afghanistan are banned from playing sport or attending middle and high school and university

The Independent UK

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Kabul Attack That Killed 5

The ISIS group claimed responsibility Thursday for a deadly bombing that killed at least five people near the Foreign Ministry in the Afghan capital the previous day. The bombing was the second major attack in Kabul in 2023 and drew condemnation from the international community. The extremist group said in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Australia pulls out of Afghanistan cricket series

Australia has pulled out of its upcoming men’s one-day international cricket series against Afghanistan

The Independent UK

PM signs security treaty ‘commitment’ with PNG – as it happened

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Cricket Australia cancels men’s one-day internationals against Afghanistan due to concern over women’s rights

Matches scheduled for March in UAE scrapped following talks with Australian government

The Independent UK

Taliban ban on women workers hits vital aid for Afghans

Aid workers say the Taliban's ban on women working for non-governmental organizations is already starting to hurt the massive humanitarian campaign that is keeping Afghanistan alive

ABC News

Cricket Australia withdraws from men's ODI series with Afghanistan due to Taliban curbing women's participation in sport

Cricket Australia says it will continue to engage with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in anticipation of improved conditions for women and girls in the country.

The Guardian - UK

‘I was alone. Abandoned. With only a hundred million in the bank’ – Spare, digested by John Crace

Prince Harry’s memoir is the UK’s fastest-selling nonfiction book ever. Too busy to read it? All the love, rancour, drugs and petty fights are here

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The Guardian - UK

Cracks in authoritarian regimes offer hope in a dark year, says Human Rights Watch

Watchdog praises protests in China and Iran and international response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in annual report on the state of human rights

ABC News

Suicide blast kills at least 20 outside Afghan Foreign Ministry in Kabul

At least 20 people have died and more than 40 wounded in a suicide attack outside the country's Foreign Ministry in Kabul, a Taliban official says.

Wales Online

Taliban hails construction of first 'supercar' powered by Toyota Corolla engine

The Mada 9 is a prototype sports car that has been praised by the Taliban as an 'honour' for Afghanistan, as the ruling group continues to face fierce criticism for its oppressive policies towards women

Los Angeles Times

Prince Harry disappoints fans who lined up to see him interviewed on 'The Late Show'

Fans braved cold temperatures in New York City this week to be in the "Late Show" audience during a live taping of Prince Harry's interview with Stephen Colbert.

WEKU

Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack that killed 5 people

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for a deadly bombing that killed at least five people near the foreign ministry in the Afghan capital the previous day.

France 24

Pakistani Taliban's reign of terror returns to Swat Valley

Following the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, the Pakistani Taliban (Tehrik-i-Taliban, or TTP) have retaken their positions in areas along the border. With the return of Taliban fighters, the picturesque Swat Valley has once again descended into violence and fear. Targeted killings and kidnappings are now a daily occurrence,…

Wales Online

What Prince Harry actually wrote about killing 25 Taliban fighters in full

The Duke of Sussex has accused people who said he "boasted" about his kill count of lying

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