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Lammy visits Afghanistan to spotlight ‘humanitarian catastrophe’

The shadow foreign secretary has called on the Government to set out a comprehensive plan to prevent mass starvation.

The Independent UK

Former Afghan minister returns to Kabul at Taliban invitation

A former Afghan minister, who fled as the Taliban took over Afghanistan last year, returned on Wednesday, officials said, following security assurances given as part of the hardline group's initiative to woo back high-profile individuals.

Reuters

Rekha Basu: Former Afghan model lives in Iowa after fleeing Taliban's persecution over her profession

When Afghanistan’s government fell to the Taliban on Aug. 15, 2021, Laila Naseri knew her life was going to be upended. Most Afghans' lives were in different ways, but the threats to her were immediate.

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Constructive approach and CBMs between Pakistan and India key to improve ties: German Foreign Minister

The Minister said she supported resolution of the Kashmir issue in accordance with the U.N. resolutions.

The Hindu

Ghani unlikely to have fled Kabul with millions in cash: Report

Assessment by SIGAR watchdog says Ghani may have taken $500,000 while tens of millions of dollars disappeared.

Al Jazeera

Top German diplomat: Taliban to cause Afghanistan's downfall

Germany’s top diplomat has expressed concerns that Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers are leading that country into a complete “downfall,” and bringing about incredible suffering and hunger

The Independent UK

World must tell Taliban it's going in wrong direction, says German foreign minister

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called for the international community to send Afghanistan's Taliban leadership the message that it is heading in the wrong direction.

Reuters

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Hear Throughline's Peabody Award-Winning Series On Afghanistan

The series was recognized for unapologetically challenging narratives we accept in the U.S.

WEKU

The Last Days of the Afghan Embassy

The Biden administration shut down a touchpoint for thousands of refugees from Afghanistan—and left its diplomats in agonizing limbo.

Foreign Policy

Shoot 'em Up Video Game a Refuge for War-scarred Afghans

The crackle of gunfire. A gasp of a stranger. Explosions rumbling in the distance.

Asharq Al-Awsat

You need to watch Chris Hemsworth’s best military thriller before it leaves HBO Max this week

The 2018 war movie, '12 Strong', will be available to stream until June 9. Here's why you should check out this Chris Hemsworth action film before it leaves HBO Max.

Inverse

Pakistan’s Taliban announces indefinite ceasefire with government

Spokesperson for Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan says ‘substantial progress’ was made during talks

The Independent UK

Morning Digest | Kashmiri Pandits flee Kashmir Valley; Chidambaram, Sibal, 39 others elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

The Hindu

ICC independent chair Greg Barclay casts doubt over future of women's Test cricket

Barclay, who was elected as chair of the ICC in 2020, also described the Taliban's control of Afghanistan as "something of a blip" for women's cricket.

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The Hindu

Gradual engagement: On India-Taliban ties

India should maintain with Afghanistan a policy of gradual engagement rooted in realism

Chicago Sun-Times

At Sullivan High School in Rogers Park, sweeping change as a wave of Afghan teens arrive

More than half of the students at this polyglot public school are refugees or immigrants. But the nearly 70 students arriving from Afghanistan in only months present unprecedented challenges.

The Independent UK

Pakistan reports 7th polio case of this year amid outbreak

Pakistani health authorities have confirmed the seventh case of polio so far this year, saying it was registered in the country’s former Taliban stronghold in the northwest, a region bordering Afghanistan

The Hindu

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | India’s engagement with the Taliban: what’s next?

In this episode, we examine the latest meeting of senior M.E.A. officials with the Taliban in Kabul and what this engagement means for the two countries.

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The Guardian - UK

Rashford, Sterling … Kat Craig: how a ‘nerdy lawyer’ won top sport award

Human rights lawyer recognised for her part in the evacuation of Afghan athletes says it is ‘not a story of white saviours’

The Guardian - UK

Afghans with western links among rising number trying to cross Channel

Fivefold increase in refugees from Afghanistan crossing in small boats this year as they flee Taliban

The Guardian - UK

Al-Qaida enjoying a haven in Afghanistan under Taliban, UN warns

Intelligence report raises fears country could again become base for international terrorists

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN: Taliban Faces Threat from ISIS, New Resistance

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers are maintaining close ties with al-Qaeda as they consolidate control over the country, and their main military threat is coming from the ISIS extremist group and guerrilla-style attacks by former Afghan government security personnel, UN experts said in a new report. The experts said in the report…

The Independent UK

UN: Taliban faces threat from Islamic State, new resistance

U.N. experts say Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers are maintaining close ties with al-Qaida as they consolidate control over the country, and their main military threat is coming from the Islamic State extremist group and guerrilla-style attacks by former Afghan government security personnel

The Independent UK

Security concerns leave Afghan evacuees stuck in Balkan camp

Some Afghans who were evacuated from their country as it fell to the Taliban last summer have found their journey to the United States stalled at a cluster of tents and temporary housing at a military base in the Balkans

Reuters

Indian officials meet Taliban in Kabul in first visit since U.S. exit

A team of Indian officials met the acting Taliban foreign minister of Afghanistan on Thursday to discuss bilateral ties and humanitarian aid, the Taliban said, in what was the first such visit to Kabul since the chaotic U.S. withdrawal last year.

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