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Acute Hunger in Afghanistan Reaches Record Levels
Afghanistan's hunger crisis hits 15.9m people with food insecurity worsening by winter.
Dawn · 1m
The Secretary of Defense plans a public execution
Pete Hegseth announced that convicted murderer Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad on live stream, prompting a journalist's memory of a Taliban execution in Kabul.
The New Yorker · 3m
Why Bagram Air Base Remains a Target Five Years After U.S. Exited Afghanistan
Taliban claim U.S. forces returned to Bagram Air Base five years after U.S. withdrawal, but locals say no Americans are present.
Drop Site News · 2m
Afghanistan opens China trade route to Persian Gulf
Taliban opens Wakhan Corridor road for China-Persian Gulf trade.
Nikkei Asia · 1m
Taliban Civil War Threatens Afghanistan
China's mediation fails as Taliban face civil war.
Nikkei Asia · 1m
British Army Tests Military Horses for Modern Warfare
British Army explores military working horses after US used them against Taliban and Russia in Ukraine.
MercoPress · 1m
Afghan Women Arrested for Dress Code Violations
UN reports at least 52 women detained in Afghanistan for refusing Taliban dress codes.
Dw · 1m
Afghan Women Arrested for Dress Code Violations
UN reports 52 women detained in Afghanistan for hijab non-compliance.
Dw · 1m
Taliban leaders face ICC arrest warrants for women persecution
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over women and LGBTQ+ persecution in Afghanistan.
Dw · 1m
Why Hairdryers Won Global Peace Award
Afghan refugee women use hairdryers to reclaim lost beauty skills after Taliban ban.
Digital Camera World · 1m
Pakistan-Afghanistan border clash
Pakistan strikes Afghan targets after border attacks.
Dw · 1m
Development in Reverse
UNDP chief Alexander De Croo explains how recovery work must begin in active conflict zones.
Foreign Policy · 2m
Pakistan strikes Afghanistan, killing four civilians
Pakistan's second wave of air strikes in a week hits Taliban-controlled provinces, escalating tensions after a deadly attack on a Pakistani police facility.
BBC News · 1m
Afghan cyclist's silver shows women's resilience
Fariba Hashimi won an Asian Games medal after fleeing Taliban rule and training in disguise to avoid attack.
BBC Sport · 1m
How Roya Mahboob is fighting for Afghan girls' education
An Afghan entrepreneur is using AI to help millions of girls access education under Taliban rule.
Newsweek · 2m
Taliban spokesman faces post-9/11 questions
CBS News presses a Taliban spokesman on Afghanistan’s rule, hardship and ties with the U.S. 25 years after 9/11.
CBS News · 1m