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The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Taliban Prohibits Windows From Being Built in Areas 'Used By Women' to Prevent 'Obscene Acts,' Leaders Say

The construction of windows that overlook areas used by women has been banned under a new decree issued by Afghanistan's Taliban leadership.

Latin Times

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers say will close all NGOs employing women

Ministry of Economy warns that any NGO that does not comply will have its activities suspended and its licence revoked.

Al Jazeera

As Pakistan, Afghanistan attack each other, what’s next for neighbours?

Experts say both sides need to reset their approach towards the other — even as mounting tensions have eroded trust.

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The Taliban order all NGOs in Afghanistan to stop employing women or face closure

The Taliban says it will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women

The Independent UK

Jimmy Carter, longest-lived US president, dies aged 100

Former president faced series of economic and foreign policy crises, including Iran hostage affair and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

The Guardian - US

Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

Is it justifiable to continue not recognising the Taliban government, which has been in power for more than three years? This stance does nothing to improve the situation of Afghan women and prevents the international community from fully engaging on other critical issues in the country. Report from the field…

The Conversation

David Page obituary

Other lives: First editor of the BBC Pashto language service and chairman of the charity Afghanaid for 10 years

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At least 10 Taliban fighters killed in Kabul ministry attack as tensions with Pakistan escalate

Attack comes just days after Taliban minister Khalil Haqqani was killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul

The Independent UK

Afghanistan Retaliates Against Pakistan After Deadly Airstrikes

Afghanistan retaliates against Pakistan for deadly airstrikes, leading to cross-border tensions and civilian casualties. Taliban denies permitting attacks ...

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Taliban Reports 46 Killed In Pakistani Airstrikes In Afghanistan

Tragic civilian deaths in Afghanistan due to Pakistani airstrikes spark global concern and calls for accountability.

The Independent UK

Dozens killed in Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan as Taliban vows retaliation

Airstrike reportedly aimed at training facility to kill insurgents in region bordering Afghanistan

International Business Times

Pakistan Air Strikes Kill 46 In Afghanistan, Kabul Says

Pakistan air strikes in an eastern border region of Afghanistan killed 46 civilians, the Taliban government said Wednesday, whilst a Pakistan security official said the bombardment had targeted "terrorist hideouts".

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Al Jazeera

Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation

The first cross-border strike inside Afghanistan since March came after a spate of attacks by the Pakistan Taliban.

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Afghanistan in Zimbabwe 2024/2025

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The Independent UK

What happened to the iconic Humvees US forces left behind in Afghanistan?

American and Nato forces left behind military equipment worth over $7.2bn when they fled Afghanistan – much of which now lies in a state of disrepair in the hands of the Taliban, as Arpan Rai reports

AAP

Australian path to Champions Trophy begins with England

England are Australia's first Champions Trophy opponents in Pakistan in February but Pat Cummins' team could end playing the final in Dubai.

Al Jazeera

Kohli, Jaiswal sparkle, T20 World Cup, Mandhana and Sana arise: 2024 review

From Shamar Joseph’s searing spell of pace bowling to New Zealand’s Women’s T20 World Cup win, here are our picks.

Evening Standard

Julian Assange marks first Christmas since prison release with picture

Legal action against Mr Assange started in 2010 after hundreds of thousands of leaked documents about the Afghanistan and Iraq wars were published

The Independent UK

Following controversy, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore receives Bronze Star for Army service 18 years ago

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has received a Bronze Star for his deployment to Afghanistan 18 years ago

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