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Lion attacks woman and children after escaping cage in Pakistan farmhouse

Lion mauls victims in Lahore neighbourhood before being captured and moved to wildlife park

The Independent UK

‘They threw us out like garbage’: Iran rushes deportation of 4 million Afghans before deadline

Thousands of lone women forced to return face extreme repression and destitution under Taliban laws that forbid them to work or travel without a male guardian

The Guardian - UK

‘End is near’: Will Kabul become first big city without water by 2030?

The city of six million people could soon run out water, amid climate change, sanctions and governance failures.

Al Jazeera

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Afghans Both Hopeful, Disappointed After Russia's Taliban Recognition

Russia's decision to formally recognise the Taliban government has been seen as an opening for a stronger economy by some Afghans, while others were sceptical that it would improve their lot.

International Business Times

Putin’s new alliance shatters illusions of ‘great relationship’ – the devastating truth Donald Trump can’t bear to face

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Pakistani troops kill 30 militants attempting to sneak into country from Afghanistan

Militant violence has surged in Pakistan in recent months, much of it blamed on the Pakistani Taliban which is separate from the Afghan Taliban but closely allied with them.

Euronews

Russia’s diplomatic circle of friends: Taliban and North Korea in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out

As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan, Moscow's long-standing ties with its traditional allies have been falling apart. Who are Moscow's ex-partners, and who are the new allies?

Euronews

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Russia recognises the Taliban: Which other countries may follow?

From China to Iran, several countries have already been engaging with the Taliban. Experts say they could be next.

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan hails Russia’s decision to recognise Taliban rule as ‘historic step’

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The Independent UK

Ministry of Defence to pay £1.6m compensation for Afghan data breach

The MoD has already been fined £350,000 over the breach, which saw the details of 265 people mistakenly copied into emails sent by the Government.

Evening Standard

Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban regime. Will China follow?

Experts monitoring the Taliban’s new diplomacy push in Asia say China could follow suit, paving the way for wider recognition of the militant group and ending its pariah status on the world stage. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK

Germany seeks agreement with Taliban to take back convicted Afghan migrants, interior minister says

Germany does not recognise the Taliban government, which took control of Afghanistan in 2021, and maintains no official diplomatic ties with Kabul.

Euronews

Russia vows ‘full-fledged relations’ with Afghanistan after recognising Taliban rule

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The Independent UK

Russia Becomes First Country To Recognise Taliban Govt

Afghanistan's government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a "brave decision".

International Business Times

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The Independent UK

Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan

The Taliban assumed control of Afghanistan in August 2021

Euronews

At least five killed in roadside bombing in former Pakistan Taliban stronghold

The Pakistan Taliban, known officially as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, often targets security forces and civilians in the north and elsewhere in the country.

Reason

The U.S. Is Closing Every Door on Afghan Allies

Afghan prosecutors, interpreters, and other U.S. partners are being evicted, abandoned, or forced back into Taliban hands.

The Independent UK

Afghan resettlement schemes for those who supported UK suddenly closed by government

Ministers close ‘lifeline’ sanctuary routes for Afghans who worked with British troops and who fought for democracy and womens’ rights

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Evening Standard

Afghan resettlement schemes to close to new applications under rule changes

A Government document shows how the Defence Secretary considers the schemes have fulfilled their purpose so that defence efforts can be re-focused.

International Business Times

'We Have Nothing': Afghans Driven Out Of Iran Return To Uncertain Future

Hajjar Shademani's family waited for hours in the heat and dust after crossing the border into Afghanistan, their neat pile of suitcases all that remained of a lifetime in Iran after being deported to their homeland.

International Business Times

Over 230,000 Afghans Left Iran In June Ahead Of Return Deadline: IOM

More than 230,000 Afghans left Iran in June, most of them deported, as returns surge ahead of a deadline set by Tehran, the United Nations migration agency said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan is letting in more tourists. The Taliban is welcoming them

Against a backdrop of ongoing international isolation, Afghanistan is quietly emerging as an unlikely destination for adventurous tourists, with visitors arriving by diverse means, from planes and motorbikes to camper vans and even bicycles. Solo travellers and organised tour groups are gradually venturing into a country that, until recently, was…

Al Jazeera

Nowhere to run: The Afghan refugees caught in Israel’s war on Iran

Afghans stuck in Tehran represent a forgotten population in a conflict that has captured global attention.

The Conversation

Israel-Iran war recalls the 2003 US invasion of Iraq – a war my undergraduate students see as a relic of the past

After 12 days of trading deadly airstrikes, Israel and Iran confirmed on June 24, 2025, that a ceasefire is in effect, one day after President Donald Trump proclaimed the countries reached a deal to end fighting. Experts are wondering how long the ceasefire, which does not contain any specific conditions,…

The Guardian - US

It’s time for America to remember how dangerous regime change is

For a superpower, toppling foreign governments is not so hard to do. Getting the outcome you want is

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