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Afghan women’s refugee team to tour England on return to international cricket after Taliban exclusion

The Afghanistan refugee women’s team is set to head to England this summer

The Independent UK · May 21

Turning point: Germans lose faith in US as NATO ally and turn to defence, study shows

A German defence survey suggests that trust in the US as a NATO ally has fallen sharply, while support for higher defence spending and the military has continued to rise.

Euronews · May 21

India calls out Pakistan's 'long-tainted record of genocidal acts' at UNSC

India has strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Security Council. India highlighted Pakistan's history of genocidal acts. It stated that Pakistan attempts to hide its internal failures through violence. India also pointed to Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan, which caused civilian casualties. These actions demonstrate Pakistan's disregard for international law and…

The Economic Times · May 21

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US test fires a dozen rockets near Mount Fuji in rapid ‘shoot and scoot’ drill

The HIMARS system has seen action with US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan

The Independent UK · May 20

As hunger ravages Afghanistan, families ‘sell’ young daughters for food

Disturbing instances have emerged from economically-poverished Afghanistan with families are selling their young daughters to be able to afford food, medical expenses and debt relief.

The Times of India · May 20

UK ‘preventing escape’ of Afghans promised sanctuary in Britain after ending evacuations

Ministers told nearly 9,000 Afghans eligible to come to the UK that they need to flee Afghanistan themselves

The Independent UK · May 19

Who is Harsh Dubey? Vidarbha all-rounder named in India Test squad for Afghanistan match

India has selected new talent for the upcoming Test against Afghanistan. Spinners Manav Suthar and Harsh Dubey, along with pacer Gurnoor Brar, receive their first Test call-ups. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are rested. KL Rahul is named vice-captain. Prasidh Krishna also returns to the squad. The Test is scheduled…

The Economic Times · May 19

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Rishabh Pant dropped from India's ODI squad for Afghanistan series, loses Test vice-captaincy to KL Rahul

Rishabh Pant is no longer the Test vice-captain. He has also been dropped from the ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. KL Rahul will now be the Test vice-captain. Shubman Gill continues to lead the Test side. The selections were made by the BCCI senior men’s selection committee.…

The Economic Times · May 19

'Silence of virgin girl can be treated as consent': Taliban formally recognises child marriage with special rules in Afghanistan

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has enacted a new family law regulation, "Principles of Separation Between Spouses," which has drawn international criticism. A particularly controversial article interprets a virgin girl's silence after puberty as consent to marriage. The decree also addresses child marriage, divorce, and other marital disputes, granting fathers…

The Times of India · May 17

Study reveals hidden trauma of unaccompanied Afghan refugee children brought to UK

Young Afghans share with researchers how social anxiety, loneliness, and depression lingered long after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan and seeking refuge in the UK. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK · May 16

EU's push to deport Afghan refugees brings the Taliban back to the table

The European Union is moving towards closer cooperation with Afghanistan's Taliban regime over the return of Afghan migrants, despite legal and human rights concerns about sending people back to the country.

Radio France Internationale · May 15

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Bring Afghan War Memoir 'No Way Out' to Netflix

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are producing a Netflix film based on 'No Way Out', a memoir by British Army major Adam Jowett, depicting the Afghan war's brutal realities.

International Business Times UK · May 15

Harry and Meghan to make war film for Netflix based on Afghanistan memoir

Harry is familiar with the subject having had a decade-long full-time military career himself.

Evening Standard · May 15

Harry and Meghan to produce adaptation of Afghan war memoir ‘No Way Out’ for Netflix

The subject matter will be familiar to the Duke of Sussex, who completed two frontline tours of duty

The Independent UK · May 15

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The Economic Times · May 15

Eight Pakistani troops killed in nighttime storming of border outpost

Militants attacked a security outpost in Pakistan's northwest. A vehicle bomb and gun battle resulted in eight soldiers killed and 35 injured. This attack follows recent violence that has strained relations with neighboring Afghanistan. Pakistan blames Afghanistan for harboring militants, a claim Kabul denies. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for…

The Economic Times · May 14

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named in India A squad for SL tri-series, Tilak to lead side

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been selected for the India A squad. They will compete in a tri-nation 50-over series in Sri Lanka. The tournament features hosts Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A. This series provides a platform for young talent. India A aims to perform well in the…

The Independent UK · May 14

Who is Al Carns? The former Royal Marine tipped to challenge Starmer

Decorated former marine Al Carns has emerged as a potential successor to Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader, with backbenchers increasingly discussing him as a contender amidst questions over Starmer's future. Carns, 45, had a distinguished 24-year military career, rising from the most junior ranks to Colonel, including four tours…

The Economic Times · May 14

With Chabahar Port in limbo, can India still reach Central Asia and Russia?

India's crucial trade route to Russia and Central Asia is at a critical juncture. US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar port create uncertainty for India's role. India is exploring options to maintain its presence. This development impacts the International North-South Transport Corridor. Analysts believe the corridor can survive but India's influence…

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The Economic Times · May 12

Why Pakistan backstabs the US, and always gets away with it

For decades, the US grappled with Pakistan's dual role as a terror war ally and a supporter of militant groups. Despite accusations of sheltering terrorists and recent reports of allowing Iranian aircraft access, the US maintained ties due to Pakistan's strategic location, nuclear arsenal, and intelligence cooperation, fearing a destabilized…

Euronews · May 12

At least nine killed after bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes at north Pakistan bazaar

The Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups have grown more emboldened since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021.

The Independent UK · May 12

At least 9 killed after bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan market

Attack takes place in Lakki Marwat, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

The Economic Times · May 12

Nine killed, more than two dozen injured after bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar

A bomb attack in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat bazaar killed at least nine people and injured over two dozen. The explosion targeted a rickshaw. Police officers were among the dead. This incident follows a recent deadly attack on a security post. The Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, is suspected. Pakistan has expressed…

The Conversation · May 11

The women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan is an ongoing humanitarian calamity

Where is one of worst places to be a woman? Afghanistan.

The Times of India · May 10

World’s most unsafe countries for women: Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria ranked lowest in global women safety index

Safety for women is often perceived as deeply divided, almost as if it exists in two different worlds at the same time. On the one hand, there are places where everyday life moves relatively peacefully. On the other hand, there are regions shaped by war, instability, and deep-rooted social challenges.…

The Guardian - US · May 9

‘Your homes will be destroyed, your family killed’: the US has dropped millions of war propaganda leaflets – but do they work?

An exhibit of psyops leaflets released in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya finally shows American people the messages that were made in their name

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