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Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
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"Facts over claims, Truth over sensationalism," #Doordarshan said while unveiling the new logo in a social media post.
Read more: scroll.in/latest/1066815/saffronisation-of-doordarshan-after-dd-news-unveils-new-logo-social-media-users-express-alarm
The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant Islamic group Boko Haram a decade ago. Read more: www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
Afghanistan's first female Olympian calls for Games ban over Taliban's rights record
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She Was Kidnapped a Decade Ago With 275 Girls. Finally, She Escaped.: Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/africa/nigeria-chibok-girls-kidnapping-boko-haram.html
Online classes announced for private higher education institutions, vocational colleges
timesofoman.com/article/144346-online-classes-announced-for-private-higher-education-institutions-vocational-colleges
Hundreds killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan: Authorities have called on emergency services to remain on high alert, with more severe weather on the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/heavy-rains-kill-49-in-pakistan-state-of-emergency-declared
At least 33 killed, 27 injured in flash floods in Afghanistan - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/at-least-33-killed-27-injured-in-flash-floods-in-afghanistan
The world has largely forgotten the plight of the so-called Chibok girls, a group of 276 schoolgirls who were kidnapped in Nigeria 10 years ago ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/africa/decade-tragedy-nigerias-chibok-girls-endures-outside-spotlight-2024-04-11/
Julian Reichelt wins before the Federal Constitutional Court after criticizing the government
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/medien/julian-reichelt-siegt-vor-bundesverfassungsgericht-nach-kritik-an-regierung-19656668.html
Quick Glance: Former 'Bild' Chief: Federal Constitutional Court Upholds Reichelt Complaint Against Federal Government
- Julian Reichelt succeeded with a constitutional complaint against the federal government.
- The Federal Constitutional Court overturned the decision of the Chamber Court.
- Freedom of speech is of particular importance and must be protected.
- The Chamber Court did not consider the linguistic context of the statement.
How Israel Can Win in Gaza—and Deter Iran: The Key to Both Goals Is Going After Hamas in Rafah
foreignaffairs.com/middle-east/how-israel-can-win-gaza-and-deter-iran
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Security raised for Champions League ties after threat: Security is stepped up for European Champions League ties over threats by a pro-Islamic State group.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68769669
Friba Rezayee, the first woman to represent Afghanistan at the Olympics, has been appalled by the Taliban's treatment of women and is now campaigning for the ... Show more reut.rs/3Jihdkv
Rainstorms Kill More Than 130 in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Pakistani officials warned of more flooding and heavy rainfall next week, stoking fears of a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/asia/afghanistan-pakistan-rain-flooding.html
Taliban pull two TV channels for 'violating Islamic values': Culture spokesman Khubaib Ghufran said the "Barya" and "Noor" TV ...
standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001493462/taliban-pull-two-tv-channels-for-violating-islamic-values
‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
scroll.in/latest/1066815/saffronisation-of-doordarshan-after-dd-news-unveils-new-logo-social-media-users-express-alarm
Adam Kan, a farmer in Herat, mourns the loss of his fields as flash floods in Afghanistan claim the lives of 33 people and devastate homes, infrastructure ... Show more
France, Spain tighten security for Champions League games citing Islamic State threats
reuters.com/sports/soccer/france-spain-tighten-security-champions-league-games-citing-islamic-state-2024-04-09/
Quick Glance: Real Madrid Given Permission for Roof Closure in Man City Match
- Real Madrid has been granted permission to close the roof at the Bernabeu for the Champions League clash against Manchester City to create a more hostile environment.
- Pep Guardiola urges his Manchester City side to hurt and punish Real Madrid as they meet in the Champions League.
- City players have learned from past encounters with Real Madrid and have grown stronger following last season's achievements.
It's been ten years since Boko Haram abducted more than 200 girls from a school in Chibok, Nigeria. While many have returned home, some remain captive ... Show more
They were kidnapped from a boarding school 10 years ago. Hear their stories: Punished for daring to seek an education, the Chibok girls endured forced marriages ...
cnn.com/2024/04/13/africa/chibok-girls-ten-years-as-equals-intl-cmd/
Flooding after heavy rainfall: At least 100 dead in storms in Afghanistan and Pakistan
spiegel.de/panorama/afghanistan-und-pakistan-mindestens-100-tote-bei-ueberflutungen-nach-starken-regenfaellen-a-fc027465-d435-4dda-bc3b-9e9519472ec4
Teen arrested day before he planned to attack churches in name of ISIS, feds say: An Idaho teen inspired by the Islamic State had been planning for months to ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/09/mercurio-idaho-church-isis-islamic-state/
Russia's plan to form ties with Taliban edges U.S. out of region: KABUL -- Russia's plan to remove the Taliban from its list of banned terrorist ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Russia-s-plan-to-form-ties-with-Taliban-edges-U.S.-out-of-region
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque receives record number of worshipers: DUBAI: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi witnessed a record-breaking attendance on the ...
arabnews.com/node/2489536/middle-east
Quick Glance: Record 70,000 Worshippers Gather at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on 27th Ramadan Night
- A record 70,680 Muslims gathered at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on the night of the 27th day of Ramadan to observe Laylat Al Qadr.
- Sheikh Khalifa Grand Mosque in Al Ain received a total of 28,850 worshippers on the same night.
- The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque provided additional parking spaces, electric cars, and wheelchairs for worshippers.
- Laylat Al Qadr is a significant night in Islam where worshippers are rewarded and encouraged to pray and perform good deeds.
Boko Haram in Nigeria simply explained: that's why men join in: Boko Haram members have been terrorizing the population of northeastern Nigeria for more than ...
nzz.ch/international/boko-haram-in-nigeria-einfach-erklaert-darum-machen-maenner-mit-ld.1823165
France tightens security at PSG stadium after Islamic State threats: French police tightened security around Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Parc des Princes stadium ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/france-tightens-security-psg-stadium-after-islamic-state-threats-2024-04-10/
Biden’s 3 Most Politically Incompetent Mistakes as President: If Trump wins back the White House, Biden’s presidency will be remembered for inflation ...
thedailybeast.com/bidens-3-most-politically-incompetent-mistakes-as-president
Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
- The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.
- March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.
- Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.
- Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
Dubai: New 1.6km-long, 6-lane tunnel to ease traffic flow between key residential areas - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-new1-6km-long-six-lane-al-khaleej-street-tunnel-to-enhance-connectivity
Supreme Court gives some military veterans more generous educational benefits: The Supreme Court has sided with a decorated veteran of the wars in Afghanistan ...
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-veterans-benefits-education-4b0557d68ef749372ce2fc6752d4c274
IPL 2024: Rahmanullah Gurbaz receives special gift from MS Dhoni - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl-2024-rahmanullah-gurbaz-receives-special-gift-from-ms-dhoni
Torrential Rains Kill at Least 100 People Across Pakistan and Afghanistan: Heavy rains and lightning in Pakistan have killed at least 50 people ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/16/headlines/torrential_rains_kill_at_least_100_people_across_pakistan_and_afghanistan
Kabul airport bomber was an ISIS operative freed from prison by the Taliban: The Kabul airport bomber was an ISIS militant who had been held in an Afghanistan ...
nbcnews.com/news/kabul-airport-bomber-was-isis-operative-freed-prison-taliban-rcna147810
White House declines Comer testimony invite, declaring impeachment investigation ‘over’
thehill.com/homenews/4596292-white-house-declines-comer-testimony-invite-declaring-impeachment-investigation-over/
Germany arrests 4 teens suspected of planning Islamist terror attacks: Teens' plans allegedly included Molotov cocktail and knife attacks against synagogues and ...
timesofisrael.com/germany-arrests-4-teens-suspected-of-planning-islamist-terror-attacks/
In Eid Message, Taliban Leader Lashes out at Critics in the International Community
thediplomat.com/2024/04/in-eid-message-taliban-leader-lashes-out-at-critics-in-the-international-community/
Opinion | The Taliban Have Restored Barbarism to Afghanistan: They’re stoning women for adultery and threatening the security of neighboring states.
on.wsj.com/3vObQGm
An ISIS Terror Group Draws Half Its Recruits From Tiny Tajikistan: Young migrants from the former Soviet republic were accused of an attack on a concert hall in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/tajikistan-isis-k-terrorism.html
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share Kiss at Charity Polo Match Post Netflix News
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry soaked up the radiant Florida sun at a charity polo match after announcing their two new Netflix shows.
- Prince Harry participated in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington on Friday.
- The match took place following her attendance at Harry's Invictus Games Winter Training Camp in February, where he engaged in curling, sit-skiing, and skeleton bobsledding.
- The couple sealed a $100 million deal with Netflix in 2020 and released the infamous docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' in December 2022.
Turkey detains 48 people with suspected ties to Islamic State, minister says: Turkish authorities have detained 48 people suspected of having ties to Islamic ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-detains-48-people-with-suspected-ties-islamic-state-minister-says-2024-04-06/
Quick Glance: Turkish Government Takes Action Against Suspected Islamic State Supporters
- Following a shooting at an Istanbul church in January, the Turkish government detained 48 individuals suspected of having ties to the Islamic State.
- During the incident at the Italian Santa Maria Catholic Church in Istanbul in January, a Turkish citizen was killed by two Islamic State gunmen.
Islamic State Escalates Anti-Russian Militant Campaign: The Islamic State organization and its violent progeny, ISKP, have viewed Moscow as their enemy since the ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/islamic-state-escalates-anti-russian-militant-campaign/
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The Azadi Briefing: Taliban Deals Another Blow To Afghan Media: Welcome to The Azadi Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that unpacks the key issues in Afghanistan ...
rferl.org/a/afghanistan-taliban-suspends-television-stations-media-crackdown/32912263.html
Iran says ISIL members planning Eid al-Fitr ‘suicide attack’ arrested: ISIL claimed responsibility for twin bombings in Kerman this year that had killed nearly ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/6/iran-says-isil-members-planning-eid-al-fitr-suicide-attack-arrested
How one late photographer captured the resilience of the people living in war zonesedition.cnn.com/interactive/2024/04/world/anja-niedringhaus-afghanistan-photographer-cnnphotos/
At least 11 killed in attack on Iran’s IRGC in border province: State media: Several wounded in clashes in restive Sistan-Baluchestan province which borders ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/4/at-least-11-killed-in-attack-on-irans-irgc-in-border-province-state-media
Trough to bring islandwide rainfall: KINGSTON, Jamaica — A trough is expected to bring showers to most parishes across the island on Sunday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/14/trough-bring-islandwide-rainfall/
Ten years of #BringBackOurGirls: Endless nightmare in Nigeria: The abduction of 276 schoolgirls in Nigeria in 2014 caused a worldwide outcry ...
fr.de/politik/zehn-jahre-bringbackourgirls-endloser-albtraum-in-nigeria-zr-93009522.html
Iran says senior ISIS member and others arrested: Iranian police announced the arrest on Saturday of a senior operative of Islamic State with two other members ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-says-senior-isis-member-others-arrested-2024-04-06/
Seven terrorists were killed while trying to infiltrate the Afghan-Pakistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828024/7-terrorists-killed-during-infiltration-attempt-at-afghan-pakistan-border-in-north-waziristan-ispr
Six months in hell: Notes from Hostage Square: I tell heartbreaking stories every day but I don’t cry. Suddenly I hear soothing flute music out in the Square and ...
blogs.timesofisrael.com/six-months-in-hell-notes-from-hostage-square/
Two Australians among World Press Photo Contest regional winners: Two Australians have taken out World Press Photo Contest awards, which honour the best examples ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-07/world-press-photo-finalists-photojournalism/103662960
Gunmen kill 9 men after abduction in southwest Pakistan, say police: Gunmen shot and killed nine men after abducting them from a bus in a troubled province in ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/gunmen-kill-9-men-after-abduction-southwest-pakistan-say-police-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Armed gunmen kill 11 people in southwest Pakistan
- Armed individuals abducted and killed nine people in Baluchistan.
- The attackers also fired on another vehicle.
- Victims were from Punjab province, some were migrants heading to Europe.
- Government condemns the attack and promises punishment for the perpetrators.
Iran’s drone swarm shows adventurism that hides a diplomatic disaster for the Palestinian cause
wionews.com/opinions-blogs/irans-drone-swarm-shows-adventurism-that-hides-a-diplomatic-disaster-for-the-palestinian-cause-711164
Rwanda Bill: Defiant Lords back Afghan heroes and refuse to pass Rishi Sunak’s plan to deport asylum seekers
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rwanda-bill-vote-rishi-sunak-defeat-lords-b2530316.html
I went to secret schools during the first Taliban rule — how many more years will Afghan girls lose?
euronews.com/2024/04/12/i-went-to-secret-schools-during-the-first-taliban-rule-how-many-more-years-will-afghan-gir
Afghan tailors sew gleaming outfits for Eid al-Fitr celebrations: In a frenzy of needlework, a den of Afghan tailors fashion customized suits for upcoming Eid ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/08/afghan-tailors-sew-gleaming-outfits-for-eid-al-fitr-celebrations
On October 7, a series of powerful earthquakes hit remote western Afghanistan with much of the devastation hidden from the world. Six months on ... Show more
Sheehy apologized and asked for leniency after alleged 2015 gun incident: The Montana GOP Senate candidate now says he lied about accidentally shooting himself ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/sheehy-gunshot-montana-senate/
Pentagon Reviews Events Before Attack That Killed 13 U.S. Troops in Kabul: A team conducted new interviews to address lingering questions about the bombing in ...
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One Sister Fled Boko Haram. The Other Was Trapped. Their Lives Will Never Be the Same.
wsj.com/world/africa/boko-haram-chibok-schoolgirls-10-years-sisters-2206eea0
A leading Iraqi jihadist leader in Syria's rebel-held northwest who founded a former al Qaeda affiliate was killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up in his ...
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Commentary: Why is Sydney church stabbing an act of terrorism, but not the Bondi attack?
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/sydney-church-attack-terrorism-bondi-mall-islamic-state-4269071
Conflict in Mozambique: The gas and the terrorists: For three years, promising gas projects in the South African state of Mozambique have been halted due to ...
nzz.ch/international/konflikt-mocambique-das-gas-und-die-terroristen-ld.1823629
Miami has broken up with Spring Break. 💔
But it’s not the only tourism hotspot that’s trying to deter rowdy tourists.
Hear more on The Global Story 🎧 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hlqh93
Germany arrests three teenagers on suspicion of attack plot: Prosecutors say trio believed to have been planning ‘murder, manslaughter’ and ‘act of violence ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/12/germany-arrests-three-teenagers-on-suspicion-of-terror-attack-plot
Suspected terrorist motive: Men kidnap and kill bus passengers in Pakistan: An unknown, armed group holds up a bus in Pakistan. The perpetrators drag nine ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Maenner-entfuehren-und-toeten-Buspassagiere-in-Pakistan-article24870780.html
UK MPs vote down plan to protect Afghan ‘heroes’ from deportation: London: Conservative MPs in the UK have voted against a plan to prevent Afghan veterans who ...
arabnews.com/node/2493996/world
Over the past half-year, more than half a million undocumented Afghans, ordered by the Pakistani government to leave, have returned home — even if “home” is ... Show more
Homecoming: A single photo captures a moment of setback for families who had tried for a better life.
nytimes.com/2024/04/07/world/asia/homecoming.html
In defiance of the West, the Taliban will stone women in public again: Afghanistan’s de facto government appears emboldened, announcing the return of a brutal ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-in-defiance-of-the-west-the-taliban-will-stone-women-in-public-again/
#TheWestAsiaPost | Israel-Hezbollah tensions along the Al-Shabab border have left hundreds of dogs homeless. Their owners, fleeing for their lives ... Show more
FBI Chief Concerned About Threat of Moscow Concert Hall-Style Rampage in U.S.: Christopher Wray said he struggled to remember a time when America faced so many ...
thedailybeast.com/fbi-chief-concerned-about-threat-of-moscow-concert-hall-style-rampage-in-us
Idaho teen arrested over alleged plan to kill churchgoers in ISIS-inspired attack
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/idaho-teen-arrested-plan-kill-churchgoers-isis-inspired-attack-rcna146958
Afghanistan's isolated communities grapple with fallout from devastating floods: In addition to deaths and property destruction, farmers say crops have been ...
thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2024/04/18/afghanistans-isolated-communities-grapple-with-fallout-from-devastating-floods/
Government vehicle allegedly torched by suspected Al Shabaab militants in Milihoi, Lamu; Ag. County Commissioner Charles Kitheka says incident occurred when ... Show more
The Complicated Psychology of the Victims of Boko Haram: It’s been 10 years since 276 girls were dragged into the forest by Boko Haram.
theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/04/complicated-psychology-victims-boko-haram/678030/
Bridging Divides: Finding a Regional and International Consensus for Afghanistan’s Future
thediplomat.com/2024/04/bridging-divides-finding-a-regional-and-international-consensus-for-afghanistans-future/
Paid articlePaid Saratu Dauda was one of 276 captives known as the Chibok Girls, whose capture in Nigeria by the terrorist group Boko Haram ten years ago set off a global ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/africa/nigeria-chibok-girls-kidnapping-boko-haram.html
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