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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 · Feb 28, 2025

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.

Suicide bomb at a seminary in northwest Pakistan kills top cleric and 4 others ahead of Ramadan

Police say a suicide bomber has struck a mosque within a pro-Taliban seminary in northwestern Pakistan, killing a top cleric and four other worshippers and wounding dozens of others

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

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Trump mineral deal with Ukraine offers hope but little in the way of security

If you want to get an idea of how Donald Trump’s mind works (and this can change from day to day, as we know), it’s worth taking a look at his TruthSocial website. As I write, beneath a video pinned to the top of his feed featuring an AI-generated vision…

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2025

UK is ‘hostile environment’ for Afghans amid rise in refusal of asylum claims, lawyer says

In the last quarter of 2024, 2,000 Afghan asylum seekers had their claims refused, up from 48 in the same period in 2023

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025

Trump Calls For Recovery Of Billions In Equipment Left In Afghanistan

Former President Trump seeks to recover abandoned military equipment in Afghanistan post-withdrawal. Taliban seized billion worth of equipment. U.S. fac...

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 · Feb 26, 2025

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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 · Feb 26, 2025

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 · Feb 26, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

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.

Reason · Feb 25, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

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Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025

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 · Feb 25, 2025

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 · Feb 24, 2025

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 · Feb 24, 2025

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

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025

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 · Feb 23, 2025

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

The Taliban has severely restricted women’s education and activities

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025

Afghanistan’s women-only Radio Begum to resume broadcasts after Taliban lift suspension

Radio Begum launched on International Women's Day in March 2021

Security Forces Raid Militant Hideout, Kill Six In Pakistan

Security forces in Pakistan conduct raids on militant hideouts in Karak and Kurram districts, resulting in deaths and arrests. Operations target Pakistani ...

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2025

Afghanistan vs South Africa Live Streaming: When and where to watch AFG vs SA Champions Trophy 2025 match online

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi dismissed concerns over calls for a boycott of their Champions Trophy matches due to the Taliban's treatment of women, stating it will not affect his team's focus. Afghanistan begin their Group B campaign against South Africa in Karachi on Friday.

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2025

Champions Trophy: Afghanistan will ignore cricket boycott calls, says skipper Shahidi

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi stated on Thursday that his team remains unaffected by international calls to boycott their Champions Trophy fixtures due to the Taliban government's policies towards women.

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