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Pakistan, Afghanistan Officials To Meet In Qatar After Latest Strikes

Pakistani and Afghan officials were due to meet in Qatar Saturday to seek a path back to calm, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes that killed at least 10 Afghanis following a brief truce.

International Business Times

Nineteen EU countries and Norway demand measures to return Afghans either voluntarily or forcibly

Twenty European countries have urged the European Commission to prioritize the return of Afghan nationals living illegally in Europe, either voluntarily or by force.

Euronews

Afghan and Pakistani delegations head to Doha for crisis talks

Afghan and Pakistani delegations are going to the Qatari capital Doha for crisis talks

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Pakistan To Hold Talks With Afghanistan In Qatar After Latest Strikes

Pakistan officials will hold talks in Qatar Saturday with their Afghan counterparts, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes on its neighbour killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that had brought two days of calm to the border.

International Business Times

Hafta 559: Taliban’s visit to India, Gaza peace plan agreement

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Jayashree Arunachalam and Shardool Katyayan are joined by Suhasini Haidar, Diplomatic Affairs Editor at The Hindu, and Dr Khinvraj Jangid, director and professor at the Centre for Israel Studies at OP Jindal Global University.

Newslaundry

TV Newsance 317 Diwali Special: Godi hai toh mumkin hai, NDTV’s Adani makeover, Taliban flip

This week on TV Newsance, we wish you a very Happy Diwali! And yes, we’ve brought you a very special Diwali gift – a subscription offer that helps keep journalism free and fearless. Just click here.

Newslaundry

The Stories Malala Yousafzai Was Most Nervous to Share in Her New Memoir

In a candid conversation ahead of the release of her new book, the activist reflects on life beyond advocacy—from her years at Oxford to falling in love and learning to live on her own terms.

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Whether you’re in the C of E or the Taliban, some convictions are simply bigoted

Letters: Orthodoxy that prevents women occupying key roles in the Church of England is pretty much a description of misogyny, writes Simon Burch. Plus a letter from James Caird

The Guardian - UK

Temporary Afghanistan-Pakistan Ceasefire Expires, Next Step Unclear

A 48-hour ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan expired on Friday evening, with no clear indication of what comes next.

International Business Times

Afghanistan-Pakistan Ceasefire Enters Second Day

A ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan moved into its second day on Friday, following deadly violence between the neighbouring countries.

International Business Times

Afghans Return Home To Rubble, Hoping Truce Holds With Pakistan

Abdul Rahim surveys the rubble that was his home in Kabul, where he lived with six family members.

International Business Times

Taliban’s male-only presser: How media failed to fact-check Afghan minister’s pro-woman claims

He came. He got his way. Then he relented, somewhat. And then he left.

Newslaundry

UN urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to end hostilities to protect civilians

The United Nations is calling on Afghanistan and Pakistan to bring a lasting end to hostilities

The Independent UK

Why Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are fighting and what happens next

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce ceasefire after days of intense attacks

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International Business Times

Ceasefire Halts Deadly Afghanistan-Pakistan Fighting

A ceasefire along the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan was holding on Thursday, after dozens of troops and civilians were killed in cross-border clashes.

The Independent UK

We have a duty to protect our Afghan allies from Taliban vengeance

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As a matter of national honour, Britain must stop dragging its feet in protecting those who served alongside our troops in Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK

Dozens killed in fresh clashes along Afghanistan-Pakistan border

Two sides declare ceasefire after Islamabad carries out retaliatory strikes on Kabul and Kandahar province

The Independent UK

Hero Afghan commando sent back to Taliban after being failed by Britain

When Aziz was promised a new life in Britain in return for serving alongside UK forces, he hoped for a fresh start. Months later, he and his family were rounded up by police and deported back to Afghanistan – despite being under the care of the government. He is now…

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The Independent UK

Pakistani dating show sparks outrage and court petition over ‘obscenity’ claims

Critics have called the show ‘un-Islamic’, arguing that unmarried men and women living together under constant camera surveillance violates social norms in Pakistan

The Independent UK

Taliban claim major assault on Pakistani military posts as border fighting escalates

Afghanistan says at least 12 civilians killed and nearly 100 injured in latest clashes

International Business Times

New Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Kill Dozens, Officials Say

Dozens of troops and civilians were killed in a fresh round of border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials on both sides of the frontier said, as clashes entered their second week.

The Independent UK

They fought with Britain and US in Afghanistan – now Taliban are taking their revenge

After the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 2021, Britain pledged sanctuary to Afghans who faced reprisals for working with UK forces – but thousands are still waiting. Now, as Britain drags its heels, we have verified the killings of more than 100 ex-Afghan forces in the country since 2023 –…

The Independent UK

Afghanistan says more than a dozen civilians killed in renewed border fighting with Pakistan

The Taliban government in Afghanistan says more than a dozen Afghan civilians were killed and over 100 others were wounded in renewed fighting with Pakistan

The Independent UK

Pakistan reports a new clash with Afghan forces along northwest border

Pakistan's state-run media say clashes have erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces in a remote northwestern border region

TechRadar

VPN usage up 35,000% in Afghanistan as authorities restrict access to social media – here's what we know

About a week after a complete internet shutdown that lasted 48 hours, Proton VPN recorded spikes in usage of +35,000% above baseline as Afghans look for ways to stay online.

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