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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

The Independent UK

Thousands attend funeral for senior Taliban-linked cleric slain in Pakistan's northwest

Pakistani authorities are offering a reward for information about a suicide bomber who attacked a mosque in the northwest and killed seven people

The Independent UK

American porn star Whitney Wright visits Afghanistan despite Taliban control

Whitney Wright caused uproar with a visit to Iran last year

The Independent UK

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Blast at Taliban-linked Pakistani seminary kills six people, injures 20

A religious scholar is killed at the influential seminary. Does this signal a growing threat from the armed group ISKP?

Al Jazeera

Son of ‘the father of Taliban’ among five killed in suicide blast at Islamic seminary in Pakistan

Hamid ul Haq ran the Jamia Haqqania seminary where many Afghan Taliban members studied over past three decades

The Independent UK

US Porn Actor Visits Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan, Sparks Controversy

US porn actor Whitney Wright's visit to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan sparks controversy and raises questions about her intentions.

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Trump says he wants to get back the military equipment left in Afghanistan after chaotic troop withdrawal in 2021

Retrieving the equipment in question would require re-invading Afghanistan four years after the U.S. ended a two-decade war there

The Independent UK

How Trump the ‘master deal-maker’ failed when it came to negotiating with the Taliban in Afghanistan

News that Ukraine may be ready to sign a deal granting the US joint development rights to its minerals in the hope of a future security guarantee may be seen as a win by Donald Trump’s supporters who criticised Joe Biden’s unconditional support for Ukraine. After all, whether and how…

The Conversation

Voices: Has English cricket no shame? Playing Afghanistan is a disgrace

COMMENT: If England’s governing body had any backbone, they would have refused this match, writes Gemma Abbott. And if the ICC had any principles, Afghanistan would have been sidelined until it respected the basic rights of all its citizens

The Independent UK

Taliban says ‘misunderstanding’ led to arrest of British couple in Afghanistan

After an evaluation a Taliban spokesperson said Peter and Barbie Reynolds would be released as soon as possible

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Trott defends Afghanistan’s men with cloud hanging over England game

Taliban’s ban on women playing cricket has led to calls for a boycott by the ECB, but Champions Trophy match proceeds

The Independent UK

Champions Trophy clash between South Africa and Australia washed out in boost for England’s hopes

England’s fate is now in their own hands as they prepare to face Afghanistan in their second group fixture

Reason

Trump's ICE Detains Afghans Who Helped U.S. Forces

A former Afghan intelligence officer who worked alongside U.S. forces sought safety in America. Now, under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, his parole has been revoked, and he’s been detained without explanation.

The Independent UK

Arrest of British couple in Afghanistan clear example of Taliban lawlessness, former ambassador warns

Taliban says it has arrested the couple for not co-ordinating with them

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Can Pakistan’s new anti-extremism policy defeat rising armed attacks?

Amid a surge in armed attacks, Pakistan has unveiled a new strategy to tackle ‘extremism’. But experts are sceptical.

The Independent UK

British couple detained in Afghanistan to be released ‘soon’ says Taliban

Peter and Barbie Reynolds have lived in country for 18 years running training programmes

Evening Standard

Taliban ‘will try to release arrested British couple as soon as possible’

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, have run school training programmes in Afghanistan for 18 years.

The Guardian - UK

Family of elderly British couple held by Taliban call for Foreign Office support

Daughter of Peter and Barbie Reynolds says government must do ‘everything in their power’ to secure their release

The Guardian - UK

British couple in their 70s arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were detained in Bamiyan provice for ‘teaching mothers parenting with children’

The Independent UK

Children of UK couple arrested in Afghanistan appeal to Taliban for release

The Taliban has severely restricted women’s education and activities

Evening Standard

Taliban arrest Brit couple in their 70s for ‘teaching parenting skills to mothers’ in Afghanistan

Peter and Barbie Reynolds’ texts to their family stopped three days after they were detained on February 1

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