Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers say will close all NGOs employing women Ministry of Economy warns that any NGO that does not comply will have its activities suspended and its licence revoked. Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2024
Taliban Leader Bans Windows Overlooking Women's Areas The Taliban's supreme leader has issued an order banning the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook areas used by Afghan women and saying that existing ones should be blocked. International Business Times · Dec 30, 2024
Taliban threaten to shut down NGOs that employ women Government claims Afghan women working for NGOs do not adhere to its dress code The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024
The Taliban order all NGOs in Afghanistan to stop employing women or face closure The Taliban says it will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024
Five challenges that will continue to shape India’s foreign policy in 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait, his last foreign engagement of 2024, where he collected another “highest civilian honour” from an Arab state, helped Delhi work up some cheer into an otherwise sobering year for India's engagement with the world. Newslaundry · Dec 30, 2024
Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan? Is it justifiable to continue not recognising the Taliban government, which has been in power for more than three years? This stance does nothing to improve the situation of Afghan women and prevents the international community from fully engaging on other critical issues in the country. Report from the field… The Conversation · Dec 29, 2024
At least 10 Taliban fighters killed in Kabul ministry attack as tensions with Pakistan escalate Attack comes just days after Taliban minister Khalil Haqqani was killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024
Afghanistan Retaliates Against Pakistan After Deadly Airstrikes Afghanistan retaliates against Pakistan for deadly airstrikes, leading to cross-border tensions and civilian casualties. Taliban denies permitting attacks ... Top News · Dec 28, 2024
The year in patriarchy: coconut trees, ‘childless cat ladies’ and crimes against humanity It’s now time to ‘hold space’ for everything that happened in 2024 with a list – so here are 10 of the biggest stories from the year in patriarchy The Guardian - US · Dec 28, 2024
Afghan Taliban hit ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for attacks The attacks come days after the Taliban pledged retaliation for Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan. Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2024
Analysis: Why have Pakistan’s ties with the Afghan Taliban turned frigid? For two decades, they were close allies. Why are relations between Pakistan and the Taliban so tense now? Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2024
Is it right to cut Afghanistan off from global climate funding over Taliban’s rights record? Taliban say access to climate funds is the right of their people. But experts tell Stuti Mishra that giving them a seat at the table might be seen as legitimising their human rights abuse The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024
Pakistani Airstrikes In Afghanistan Kill 46, Afghan Taliban Vows Retaliation Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province lead to casualties, sparking tensions between the two countries. Top News · Dec 26, 2024
Death toll rises to 46 in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan's Paktika province According to Khaama Press, the Taliban authorities had condemned the airstrike, which they claim targeted four areas in Afghanistan on December 24. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 25, 2024
Top News · Dec 25, 2024 Taliban Reports 46 Killed In Pakistani Airstrikes In Afghanistan Tragic civilian deaths in Afghanistan due to Pakistani airstrikes spark global concern and calls for accountability.
The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024 Dozens killed in Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan as Taliban vows retaliation Airstrike reportedly aimed at training facility to kill insurgents in region bordering Afghanistan
International Business Times · Dec 25, 2024 Pakistan Air Strikes Kill 46 In Afghanistan, Kabul Says Pakistan air strikes in an eastern border region of Afghanistan killed 46 civilians, the Taliban government said Wednesday, whilst a Pakistan security official said the bombardment had targeted "terrorist hideouts".
Al Jazeera · Dec 25, 2024 Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation The first cross-border strike inside Afghanistan since March came after a spate of attacks by the Pakistan Taliban.
The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2024 What happened to the iconic Humvees US forces left behind in Afghanistan? American and Nato forces left behind military equipment worth over $7.2bn when they fled Afghanistan – much of which now lies in a state of disrepair in the hands of the Taliban, as Arpan Rai reports
Top News · Dec 24, 2024 Bipartisan Lawmakers Push For Continued Funding Of Afghan Visa Program Bipartisan lawmakers push for Afghan SIV program funding amid fiscal year 2025 negotiations. President-elect Trump plans spending cuts and increased execut...
AAP · Dec 23, 2024 Refugee mum who slept in a car finds home with newborn An Afghan woman who was homeless after escaping domestic violence has secured housing in time for the birth of her daughter with grassroots community support.
Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2024 ‘That’s one I laid’ – How ex-Taliban are helping IED clear-up in Afghanistan Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the Halo Trust is gathering information on dangerous explosives littering the country.
Top News · Dec 21, 2024 Pakistani Taliban Claims Responsibility For Deadly Checkpoint Attack Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for deadly attack on military checkpoint, leading to casualties and equipment seizure. Army issues prison sentences...
International Business Times · Dec 21, 2024 Pakistan Taliban Claim Raid Killing 16 Soldiers The Pakistani Taliban claimed a brazen overnight raid on an army outpost near the border with Afghanistan on Saturday, which intelligence officials said killed 16 soldiers and critically wounded five more.
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024 Defence Secretary says Afghan resettlement schemes will eventually close Thousands of Afghans have come to the UK under the schemes since the Taliban takeover in 2021.