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Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in 2021 Kabul Attack Case
PoliticsNYT9h ago

Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in 2021 Kabul Attack Case

A jury has delivered a mixed verdict in the trial of an Afghan man charged in the horrific 2021 Kabul bombing, finding him guilty of conspiracy to support the terrorist group responsible but deadlocked on his direct responsibility for the attack.

UNICEF Warns Afghanistan Risks Losing Thousands of Female Workers
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UNICEF Warns Afghanistan Risks Losing Thousands of Female Workers

UNICEF has issued a warning that Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers and teachers by 2030. This potential loss is attributed to the Taliban's policies impacting women's education and employment.

Traumatic Histories Converge on Aegean Island of Gokceada
Culturebalkan-insight6d ago

Traumatic Histories Converge on Aegean Island of Gokceada

A feature story explores how diverse individuals, including a street vendor from Kandahar, an elderly Bulgarian couple, and a Greek tech worker, find their paths crossing on the Aegean holiday island of Gokceada, which carries a troubled history.

5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck the region, causing tremors that were felt in Islamabad and various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Pakistan Meteorological Department confirmed the seismic activity, with reports from multiple sources confirming the event.

Taliban Urges Afghans in Qatar Who Aided US to Return Home
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Taliban Urges Afghans in Qatar Who Aided US to Return Home

The Taliban government has called on Afghans who assisted the US war effort and are currently stranded in Qatar awaiting US visas to return home, assuring them they can do so "with full confidence" and safety.

Worldseneweb6d ago

Over 1,000 Afghans May Relocate to Unnamed African Nation

More than 1,000 Afghan individuals are potentially facing relocation to an African country, though the specific nation remains unnamed in the reports. Discussions are underway regarding the logistics of this large-scale resettlement.

FIFA Allows Afghan Women's Refugee Team to Compete Officially
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FIFA Allows Afghan Women's Refugee Team to Compete Officially

FIFA has made a rare exception, allowing the Afghan women's refugee team to compete as an official national side in international tournaments, bypassing the Taliban's approval. This decision offers a lifeline for the team to rejoin international football after an eight-year hiatus.