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Can crypto help Afghans? Some think so

Crypto enthusiasts say it’s the only solution to the cash crunch that was created when the Taliban took over.

Al Jazeera

Satisfied with action against BJP spokespersons: Iran Foreign Minister

PM Modi talks of ‘long-standing links’

The Hindu

Taliban arrest Afghan fashion model, say he 'insulted' Islam

The Taliban have detained a popular Afghan fashion model and three of his colleagues, accusing them of disrespecting Islam and the Quran, the Muslim holy book

The Independent UK

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Foreign Office chief says it has ‘lessons to learn’ from Afghan evacuation

Sir Philip Barton said he should not have stayed on holiday last summer as Kabul fell to the Taliban.

The Independent UK

Afghan woman dies of leukaemia while in hiding from the Taliban

Exclusive: ‘Nobody can bring back my daughter, she didn’t want to die’ says grieving mother

The Independent UK

Drones sign of strong Iran-Tajik relations as Tehran looks east

Iran and Tajikistan are strengthening ties as they look warily at Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera

Future Of 43 Afghans Graduating From India's Ace Military School Hangs In Balance With Taliban At The Helm

A batch of Forty-three Afghanistan cadets will be graduating with their Indian mates in the upcoming passing out parade (POP) at India's premier military school.

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Afghan Taliban unveils new uniforms for reconstituted police force

Taliban authorities on Wednesday introduced new uniforms for its reconstituted Afghan police force, as the de facto government attempts to shift away from using its insurgent military forces to handle law and order.

Reuters

Nabi Roshan: Afghanistan’s Jon Stewart forced into exile

Nabi Roshan, whose show used to be watched by millions, now lives as a refugee in Albania.

Al Jazeera

Lammy visits Afghanistan to spotlight ‘humanitarian catastrophe’

The shadow foreign secretary has called on the Government to set out a comprehensive plan to prevent mass starvation.

The Independent UK

Former Afghan minister returns to Kabul at Taliban invitation

A former Afghan minister, who fled as the Taliban took over Afghanistan last year, returned on Wednesday, officials said, following security assurances given as part of the hardline group's initiative to woo back high-profile individuals.

Reuters

Rekha Basu: Former Afghan model lives in Iowa after fleeing Taliban's persecution over her profession

When Afghanistan’s government fell to the Taliban on Aug. 15, 2021, Laila Naseri knew her life was going to be upended. Most Afghans' lives were in different ways, but the threats to her were immediate.

Tribune News Service

Constructive approach and CBMs between Pakistan and India key to improve ties: German Foreign Minister

The Minister said she supported resolution of the Kashmir issue in accordance with the U.N. resolutions.

The Hindu

Ghani unlikely to have fled Kabul with millions in cash: Report

Assessment by SIGAR watchdog says Ghani may have taken $500,000 while tens of millions of dollars disappeared.

Al Jazeera

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The Independent UK

Top German diplomat: Taliban to cause Afghanistan's downfall

Germany’s top diplomat has expressed concerns that Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers are leading that country into a complete “downfall,” and bringing about incredible suffering and hunger

Reuters

World must tell Taliban it's going in wrong direction, says German foreign minister

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called for the international community to send Afghanistan's Taliban leadership the message that it is heading in the wrong direction.

AFP

Afghan leader unlikely to have fled Kabul with millions in cash: US watchdog

Washington (AFP) - Former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani almost certainly did not flee Kabul as it fell to the Taliban with millions of dollars in stolen cash, a US government watchdog's report said Monday.

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Foreign Policy

The Last Days of the Afghan Embassy

The Biden administration shut down a touchpoint for thousands of refugees from Afghanistan—and left its diplomats in agonizing limbo.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Shoot 'em Up Video Game a Refuge for War-scarred Afghans

The crackle of gunfire. A gasp of a stranger. Explosions rumbling in the distance.

Inverse

You need to watch Chris Hemsworth’s best military thriller before it leaves HBO Max this week

The 2018 war movie, '12 Strong', will be available to stream until June 9. Here's why you should check out this Chris Hemsworth action film before it leaves HBO Max.

The Independent UK

Pakistan’s Taliban announces indefinite ceasefire with government

Spokesperson for Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan says ‘substantial progress’ was made during talks

AFP

Shoot 'em up video game a refuge for war-scarred Afghans

Kabul (AFP) - The crackle of gunfire.A gasp of a stranger.Explosions rumbling in the distance. In the Afghan capital of Kabul, such sounds would normally prompt panic.

The Hindu

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ICC independent chair Greg Barclay casts doubt over future of women's Test cricket

Barclay, who was elected as chair of the ICC in 2020, also described the Taliban's control of Afghanistan as "something of a blip" for women's cricket.

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