Pakistan arrests alleged mastermind behind deadly suicide bombing at Shiite mosque Pakistani security forces raid multiple locations and arrest four suspects The Independent UK · Feb 8
Islamic State affiliate claims suicide bombing that killed 31 at Shiite mosque in Pakistani capital An affiliate of the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing inside a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital that killed 31 people and wounded 169 others The Independent UK · Feb 7
Mosque bombing in Pakistan capital kills at least 31 people Police investigating whether blast that injured at least 169 at Friday prayers in Islamabad was suicide attack The Guardian - UK · Feb 6
German expert warns of evolving Islamist recruitment tactics targeting youth on social media The dream of rapid social advancement is seductive — and can also be devastating. Euronews takes a closer look at the mechanisms behind radicalisation tactics used by extremists in Germany today. Euronews · Feb 6
US government worked against itself to let Marine adopt Afghan girl, documents obtained by AP show Thousands of pages of once-secret court documents show how federal officials and a Virginia court helped an American Marine adopt an Afghan war orphan, in defiance of the U.S. government’s official policy to unite the child with her family The Independent UK · Feb 6
Kazakhstan's Tokayev visits Pakistan to deepen strategic partnership Kazakh president's visit to Islamabad brings major transport, trade and cultural deals as Kazakhstan and Pakistan plan new corridors via the Caspian Sea and Afghanistan. Euronews · Feb 6
Watch: Trump announces Medal of Honor in emotional call to father of fallen US soldier Michael Ollis US President Donald Trump shared an emotional phone call with the parents of fallen Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, informing them that their son would be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic sacrifice in Afghanistan more than a decade ago. The Times of India · Feb 5
'Crucial moment' for Australian humanitarian support Balancing the scales towards gender equality will require Australian values of fairness, aspiration and opportunity to be front and centre. AAP · Feb 5
Pakistan kills 177 Baloch militants in 48 hours — highest death toll in decades Pakistani security forces have killed about two dozen militants in overnight raids in the insurgency-hit southwest bordering Afghanistan The Independent UK · Feb 2
The death of medical care for Afghan women Letter: Dr Carol Mann says the world is silent while women in Afghanistan face a bleak future, in response to an article on the Taliban’s birth control ban The Guardian - UK · Feb 1
Pakistan says it has killed 145 'Indian-backed terrorists' in Balochistan after deadly attacks Pakistani police and military forces have killed over 100 "Indian-backed terrorists" in Balochistan, according to government officials The Independent UK · Feb 1
Confronting a catastrophic water crisis as millions forced to return to Afghanistan IN FOCUS: With the return of millions of Afghans to their homeland as they are forced from neighbouring nations, the country’s water crisis is spinning out of control – compounded by brutal aid cuts and how the Taliban is handling it. Nick Ferris reports The Independent UK · Feb 1
This one weird trick could stop US women from voting The Save Act – which would do the opposite of its title – could have a huge impact on the midterm elections The Guardian - US · Jan 31
Defacing change: Afghan Resistance Museum reopens in Herat after Taliban dehumanise decorations A museum dedicated to mujahideen resistance to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan has reopened in Herat with significant changes by the Taliban. Euronews · Jan 31
The Conversation · Jan 29 Afghan migrants stranded in Pakistan after the US suspends refugee resettlement In January 2025, Seema received an email from the International Organization for Migration saying that her flight from Pakistan to the United States, which she and her family were booked on after months of extensive interviewing and background checks by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, had been canceled.
The Times of India · Jan 28 Ummah or Dollars: Pakistan’s high stakes dilemma amid US-Iran conflict Pakistan faces a perilous tightrope walk as US-Iran tensions escalate. Caught between seeking vital US dollars for its economy and appeasing domestic Islamic sentiment, Islamabad is leveraging its unique diplomatic position. The nation's history of strategic ambiguity and its proximity to Iran present both opportunities and immense risks, potentially drawing…
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Tens of thousands flee northwest Pakistan over fears of military operation More than 70,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled a region in northwestern Pakistan near Afghanistan
The Texas Tribune · Jan 26 Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primary As the GOP and its factions debate what constitutes American identity, opposition to Islam has become a key campaign pillar for some Texas Republicans in statewide races and beyond.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25 ‘If you haven’t served, respect those who have’: Nato soldiers on Trump’s slurs For those who fought alongside US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, president’s remarks have cut deep
The Independent UK · Jan 24 Meghan backs Harry after Trump’s controversial Nato troops remarks The Duchess shared a series of images on her Instagram page following Trump’s remarks
The Times of India · Jan 24 Wedding horror in Pakistan: 7 killed, 25 injured after suicide bomber targets marriage ceremony A wedding celebration turned into a scene of devastation in Pakistan’s north-west after a suicide bomber blew himself up among guests, killing at least seven people and injuring around 25 others, officials said. The attack took place on Friday night in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Evening Standard · Jan 24 Meghan backs Harry following Trump’s remarks about British troops The Duchess posted a series of photos highlighting Harry’s military service and role as patron of the Invictus Games.
The Independent UK · Jan 23 I spent six months with Nato troops in Afghanistan – Trump’s wrong, they were the front line IN FOCUS: World affairs editor Sam Kiley was alongside 16 Air Assault Brigade in Helmand where British and US forces put their lives on the line to keep each other safe
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Trump’s swipe at Nato soldiers in Afghanistan angers veterans and families ‘He is completely wrong to be dismissive,’ says UK ex-ambassador in Kabul
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Failed Afghan asylum seekers need to go back home, Sweden's migration minister urges Sweden’s migration minister is urging the European Union to come up with a common procedure to issue ID and travel documents to Afghan nationals whose asylum applications have either been rejected or have committed crimes in their host countries