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Afghanistan earthquake exposes Western inaction and new risks for women

In the wake of a series of earthquakes that have devastated eastern Afghanistan, the humanitarian response remains critically underfunded, with Western donors slow to act and gender-based restrictions compounding the crisis for Afghan women. Aid workers from French NGOs told RFI about the challenges on the ground.

Radio France Internationale

Afghanistan faces 'triple' returnee, climate and aid cut crisis, IOM mission chief says

The UN’s migration agency is being forced to make "difficult decisions" to "deprioritise" vulnerable Afghans returning home as deep aid cuts bite.

Euronews

UN confirms female staff being blocked by Taliban from working on earthquake response in Afghanistan

Taliban deploys armed guards outside UN compound in Kabul to prevent local female workers from coming in to work

The Independent UK

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UN agency appeals for funds to help tens of thousands of quake-hit Afghans, many still homeless

The U.N. migration agency is appealing for funds for around 134,000 people in Afghanistan who need help nearly two weeks after an earthquake killed more than 2,200 people in the country’s mountainous east

The Independent UK

‘I was lost but football gave me strength’: Afghan women refugees on their fight for recognition

Exiles from the Taliban in England and Australia are using the sport to battle prejudice and give a voice to women and girls in Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK

‘I pray no one lives a life like mine’: Afghan women dream of freedom and cricket

Women’s rights have disappeared under the Taliban and more must be done to support athletes in exile

The Guardian - UK

India exploring ways to host sanctioned Taliban leader despite UN ban

Taliban’s acting foreign minister Muttaqi was due to make his first trip to India in August but failed to secure a waiver on his existing travel ban

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UN issues emergency funding appeal to help survivors of devastating Afghan earthquake

The United Nations is issuing an emergency appeal for nearly $140 million in desperately needed funding to help nearly half a million people affected by the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan

The Independent UK

Hundreds of earthquake-hit villages in Afghanistan still not reached: UN

The UN says the affected areas were already some of the most remote in the country, leaving communities cut off.

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan quake destroyed 5,230 homes in 49 villages -- but the UN hasn't gotten to 362 others

An initial United Nations assessment of the impact of Afghanistan’s recent deadly earthquake has found that 5,230 homes were destroyed and 672 were damaged in 49 villages — but the U.N. hasn’t been able to get to the vast majority of the remote villages

The Independent UK

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Asia Cup

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The Independent UK

Taliban urged to lift female aid worker restrictions following devastating earthquakes

Thousands have been killed while many more have been injured by a magnitude-6 earthquake

The Independent UK

Afghan survivors struggle in the wake of deadly earthquake

More than 2,200 deaths as southeast Afghanistan grapples with aftermath of a powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake.

Al Jazeera

Farage confirms he wants to deport female asylum seekers back to the Taliban in Afghanistan

Farage also backtracked on a promise to stop small boat arrivals within two weeks of gaining power

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The Independent UK

Pakistan vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Tri-Series in UAE 2025

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Nigel Farage confirms he would send women asylum seekers back to Taliban in Afghanistan

Reform UK leader clarifies position on the issue saying single women will be deported

The Independent UK

A quick look back at this week’s biggest stories

More than 2,200 people died in an earthquake that hit Afghanistan’s mountainous east

The Independent UK

An earthquake in Afghanistan’s east wipes out homes, generations and livelihoods

A devastating earthquake in Afghanistan's east has destroyed homes, generations and livelihoods

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Al Jazeera

Asia Cup 2025: Teams, schedule, venues, tickets and how to follow

All to know about Asia’s premier T20 spectacle, including top players, history, fixtures and India-Pakistan rivalry.

The Guardian - US

US veterans decry arrest of ex-army sergeant after Ice protest

Bajun Mavalwalla, an advocate for Afghans who supported US military in Afghanistan, faces up to six years in prison

The Independent UK

Afghanistan hit by powerful aftershocks after thousands killed by earthquake

Fresh tremors come with country still reeling from Sunday night’s 6.0-magnitude quake that killed over 2,200 people, a toll that is expected to continue rising

The Guardian - UK

Third earthquake hits Afghanistan as death toll rises above 2,200

South-east of country rocked as rescuers struggle to find survivors of first quake

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,200

An aftershock hit the quake-hit area of Afghanistan on Thursday as aid organisations struggle to reach survivors.

The Independent UK

United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Tri-Series in UAE 2025

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International Business Times

Rain Adds To Misery Of Afghan Quake Survivors

Four nights and days since the earth shook and levelled his home in eastern Afghanistan, Khan Zaman Hanafi thought he had endured the worst, until the rain came.

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