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After Trump halted funding for Afghans who helped the US, this group stepped in to help

An organization of American veterans, Afghans who fled their country and other volunteers has stepped up to help Afghans at risk of being stranded overseas

The Independent UK

Fears for life of British pensioner held by Taliban in ‘undisclosed location’

He has a chest and eye infection and needs medication, daughter pleads

The Independent UK

Pakistani security officers killed in blast claimed by Baloch separatists

Dozens of paramilitary troops wounded in explosion in Noshki district of Balochistan days after deadly train hijacking.

Al Jazeera

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Life of British man, 79, imprisoned by Taliban is in serious danger, say family

Peter Reynolds, who runs a business in Afghanistan, was held along with his wife last month and needs heart pills, says his daughter

The Guardian - UK

British pensioners arrested by Taliban kept in separate jails as daughter fears for father’s life

In a ‘shocking escalation’, the ill 79-year-old has been moved to an undisclosed location

The Independent UK

UK couple being held in separate prisons by Taliban says daughter

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were detained as they travelled to their home in Bamyan province on February 1.

Evening Standard

Two men arrested after anti-Taliban Afghan activist attacked inside Home Office hotel

Campaigner and journalist Natiq Malikzada said he sustained injuries to his hand, chest and shoulder in the attack

The Independent UK

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They crossed the world to reach the US. Now deported under Trump, they're stuck in Panama

Over the past week, Panama's government has released dozens of migrants from around the world who were deported from the U.S. The migrants fled conflict, religious persecution, poverty and government crackdowns in countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia, Cameroon, China, Pakistan and Iran

The Independent UK

What is the value of US security guarantees? Here’s what history shows

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, argues that any US-organised peace agreement would have to be accompanied by “security guarantees” from the US to prevent Russia from resuming its offensive in the future.

The Conversation

Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from US into limbo following human rights criticism

Panama has released dozens of migrants deported from the United States who were held for weeks in a remote camp on the condition that they would leave the Central American nation in 30 days

The Independent UK

Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights are protected despite ban on education

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, they have banned education for women and girls beyond sixth grade and most employment

The Independent UK

International Women’s Day in numbers: How the fight for equality is still lagging behind

As International Women’s Day is marked around the world, The Independent crunches the numbers on women’s lives at work and at home

The Independent UK

What is ‘danger tourism’? Why tourists take extreme risks for travel experiences

Tourists have often sparked criticism when travelling to war zones or ‘dangerous’ countries. Amelia Neath explores the impact of this type of travel and how it differs from other types of tourism where travellers seek thrills

The Independent UK

‘They are coming because they are persecuted’: UN special rapporteur calls on UK to open up to more Afghan refugees

INTERVIEW: Richard Bennett tells Arpan Rai Afghans escaping Taliban rule to Britain are classic examples of refugees

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Afghan women forced to make do with AI friends ‘to give yourself fake hope’ under oppressive Taliban rule

More than three years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women say daily life is difficult

The Independent UK

Malala Yousafzai returns to hometown in Pakistan for first time since she was shot

Activist meets relatives and speaks with college students during ‘highly secret’ trip

The Conversation

Why Ukraine still holds the winning hand

Days after United States President Donald Trump publicly humiliated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, the U.S. paused military aid and cut off intelligence-sharing with Kyiv.

International Business Times

IS Militant Behind Kabul Airport Attack Arrested: US

An Islamic State operative who allegedly planned the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul airport during the chaotic US military withdrawal has been arrested, President Donald Trump has said.

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The Independent UK

Pakistani mortar fire injures Afghan journalists covering closure of key border crossing

An Taliban official says shelling from Pakistan has injured three Afghan journalists reporting on the closure of a key border crossing

Al Jazeera

Kabul bombing suspect arrested: What it means for US-Pakistan relations

US thanks Pakistan for helping arrest the ‘mastermind’ behind Kabul bombing, but analysts say ties still need a reset.

Al Jazeera

Bombing kills at least 12 in northwest Pakistan, police say

Jaish al-Fursan, a group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Al Jazeera

Pakistani and Afghan forces clash at vital border crossing

Afghanistan says one member of its security forces is killed and two injured in overnight clashes at Torkham crossing.

The Independent UK

Taliban arrest Afghan activist who campaigned for education of girls

Khan was picked up from his house in Kabul by Taliban officials, his brother says

The Independent UK

Taliban dismiss Trump’s claim about Chinese presence at Bagram airfield

Afghanistan calls US president’s statement ‘emotional’ and ‘based on unsubstantiated information’

The Independent UK

Afghan and Pakistani forces trade fire at the border as a key crossing remains closed

Officials say that Pakistani and Afghan forces traded fire overnight at a key northwestern border crossing

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