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While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Surge of casualties in South Sudan as conflict intensifies: ‘It’s heartbreaking’

IN FOCUS: Doctors tell Liz Cookman that they are seeing a surge in gunshots wounds and hospitals are struggling to cope with the rise in cases as aid cuts continue to bite

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan seeks to ease international isolation

In the five years since the Taliban seized back power in Afghanistan, the country's worsening human rights record has drawn sanctions and aid cuts. But despite refusing to officially recognise the fundamentalist movement's government, some countries are concluding that engaging with the Taliban has become unavoidable.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 15

‘This is my purpose now’: The Syrian academic who left Scotland to rebuild

IN a suburb north of Damascus, Mohammad Al Ashmar watches his daughter sound out words from a new children’s Arabic book

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15

Russian drones kill woman, 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties surge

Russian drones killed a mother and son in northern Ukraine on Friday. July saw the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since the invasion began. Russia plans harsher methods against Western military aid to Ukraine. Russian forces demolished an apartment block in Donetsk, killing one person. Ukraine continued long-range strikes against…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

US governors, lawmakers hail bilateral partnership in messages for India's Independence Day

Numerous American governors and state leaders have expressed their admiration for India's 80th Independence Day, proclaiming August 15, 2026, as 'India Day' across various states. These official declarations highlighted the invaluable contributions made by the Indian-American community and celebrated the strengthening ties between India and the United States. In a…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Andy Burnham must 'sever all ties' with Israel amid West Bank settler violence

ANDY Burnham has been urged to "sever all ties" with Israel and demand an immediate end to the occupation amid ongoing settler violence in…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14

Taliban claims five years of peace in Afghanistan – but women and girls face oppression

Five years on from seizing power in Kabul on August 15 2021 and consolidating its hold through the whole of Afghanistan, the Taliban claims to have ended the country’s decades-long war and achieved security.

The Conversation · Aug 14

UN retrains aid workers to handle suicide calls as hunger pushes Afghans to breaking point

FIVE YEARS OF THE TALIBAN: Five years after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, aid agencies diminished by funding cuts say the country is on the brink of famine. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Glenn Fogel runs the world’s largest online travel business. He still personally reads customer complaints because ‘you gotta get that sh*t right’

The travel industry, like every sector, is experimenting with the best use cases for AI. Fogel is working towards a world where tourism becomes an intelligence system in its own right

Fortune · Aug 14