government, parties, and political activities in Afghanistan
Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
foreignaffairs.com/russian-federation/putins-brittle-regime
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‘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
'US military aid for Ukraine shows country will not become second Afghanistan,' says Zelensky
wionews.com/world/us-military-aid-for-ukraine-shows-country-will-not-become-second-afghanistan-says-zelensky-713672
The Middle East has a militia problem: More than a quarter of the region’s 400m people live in states dominated by armed groups
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/25/the-middle-east-has-a-militia-problem
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: Nigeria kidnapping: Chibok girl rescued after 10 years in captivity | CNN
Turkey detains 36 people over alleged Islamic State ties, minister says: Turkish authorities have detained 36 people over suspected ties to Islamic State ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-detains-36-people-over-alleged-islamic-state-ties-minister-says-2024-04-21/
Asia is most climate disaster-impacted region, UN meteorological agency says: Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region by climate related hazards last year ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/asia-is-most-climate-disaster-impacted-region-un-meteorological-agency-says-2024-04-23/
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
Taliban leaders enforce brutal restrictions against women, except for their own daughters
thehill.com/opinion/4618995-taliban-leaders-enforce-brutal-restrictions-against-women-except-for-their-own-daughters/
Quick Glance: Taliban Leaders Enforce Harsh Restrictions on Women, Except Their Daughters
- Women in Afghanistan faced severe restrictions under Taliban rule, contrasting with privileges granted to Taliban leaders' daughters.
- Taliban leaders impose strict rules on women while sending their daughters abroad for education and freedoms.
- The Taliban justify their actions through religion while exempting their daughters from the same rules, highlighting hypocrisy.
- An international push for the condemnation of gender apartheid aims to address the systematic oppression of women.
Online classes announced for private higher education institutions, vocational colleges
timesofoman.com/article/144346-online-classes-announced-for-private-higher-education-institutions-vocational-colleges
In October 2023, Boko Haram’s JAS faction (Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad) launched major offensives against the group’s other faction – Islamic ... Show more
ANALYSIS: Boko Haram factions fight each other, leave Islamic State worried
ANALYSIS: Boko Haram factions fight each other, leave Islamic State worried
Philippine troops kill 12 suspected Muslim rebels in clash that wounded 7 soldiers
apnews.com/article/philippines-bangsamoro-islamic-freedom-fighters-muslim-rebellion-4fc37713c56887dcdc668e809f6d1e89
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
A decade on, tragedy of Nigeria’s Chibok Girls endures outside the spotlight | Reuters
A decade on, tragedy of Nigeria’s Chibok Girls endures outside the spotlight | Reuters
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
McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan withdrawal
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Friba Rezayee, a judoka who competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, has called on the International Olympic Committee to ban Afghanistan due to the Taliban's ... Show more
Afghanistan's first female Olympian calls for Games ban over Taliban's rights record | Reuters
Afghanistan's first female Olympian calls for Games ban over Taliban's rights record | Reuters
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
My father's four 'loves': CDF General Ogolla's son, Joel in tribute
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493581/my-fathers-four-loves-cdf-general-ogollas-son-joel-in-tribute
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.
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.
Are Human Rights Universal?: More and more, the universality of human rights is being challenged. But groups such as the Taliban, who claim to stand for specific ...
foreignaffairs.com/articles/afghanistan/are-human-rights-universal
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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/
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
Weather: Institutions to take a call on classes: Muscat: The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation has stated that private higher ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152673/oman/education/weather-institutions-to-take-a-call-on-classes
Taliban join climate change talks for first time: organizers: The Taliban government has entered its first talks with the United Nations, donors and ...
thedailystar.net/news/asia/south-asia/news/taliban-join-climate-change-talks-first-time-organisers-3594661
Indonesian police arrest 8 suspected al-Qaida-linked militants: PALU, Indonesia (AP) -- Indonesia's elite counterterrorism police arrested eight suspected ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Terrorism/Indonesian-police-arrest-8-suspected-al-Qaida-linked-militants
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
New video puts Pentagon account of 2021 Kabul airport attack under cloud: Report: The United States said in a recent review that a 2021 suicide bombing in Kabul ...
wionews.com/south-asia/new-video-puts-pentagon-account-of-2021-kabul-airport-attack-under-cloud-report-714691
Why did the Afghan Taliban sour on Pakistan?: The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has drastically altered the relationship with the country's partners in ...
dw.com/en/why-did-the-afghan-taliban-sour-on-pakistan/a-68873894
Turkmenistan’s Afghanistan Policy: Balancing Risks and Untapped Opportunities: Ashgabat has a delicate balance to maintain between hewing to its traditional ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/turkmenistans-afghanistan-policy-balancing-risks-and-untapped-opportunities/
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/
White House declines Comer testimony invite, declaring impeachment investigation ‘over’
thehill.com/homenews/4596292-white-house-declines-comer-testimony-invite-declaring-impeachment-investigation-over/
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
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 the weeks after the #CAA rules were notified, @arshadreports & @umar_altaf_ found Hindus fretting over documents, uncertain about how to proceed, and Muslims ... Show more
Beyond Bullets: Bringing Climate Justice to the Asylum Process: There is a growing movement of displaced people who are sharing our stories of climate and ...
commondreams.org/opinion/climate-justice-asylum
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/
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
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
Pakistan deports over 800 Afghan refugees: Report - News | Khaleej Times: Of these, 90 families, or 468 people, returned over the Torkham crossing ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/pakistan-deports-over-800-afghan-refugees-report
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.
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
He was 'furious' Prince Harry left 'furious' after devastating leak and only 'two things could calm him' - Mirror Online
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.
Chronicles of Kidnap Survivors (I): In Captivity, Terrorists Ordered Pastor to Hit Fellow Captive to Death
fij.ng/article/chronicles-of-kidnap-survivors-i-in-captivity-terrorists-ordered-pastor-to-hit-fellow-captive-to-death/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 🎧 The Global Story - Two stories: Insight on Islamic State Group + Miami stops the party - Two stories: Insight on Islamic State Group + Miami stops the party - BBC Sounds
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
#TheWestAsiaPost | Israel-Hezbollah tensions along the Al-Shabab border have left hundreds of dogs homeless. Their owners, fleeing for their lives ... Show more
Government vehicle allegedly torched by suspected Al Shabaab militants in Milihoi, Lamu; Ag. County Commissioner Charles Kitheka says incident occurred when ... Show more
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
She Was Kidnapped a Decade Ago With 275 Girls. Finally, She Escaped. - The New York Times
She Was Kidnapped a Decade Ago With 275 Girls. Finally, She Escaped. - The New York Times
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/
Reclusive Taliban leader makes rare appearance on Eid: Hibatullah Akhundzada has made only a handful of public appearances since inheriting leadership of the ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_185584
Somali pirates free MV Abdullah cargo ship after $5m ransom paid: The pirates had demanded payment for the release of the crew
thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2024/04/14/bangladesh-mv-abdullah-somali-pirates/
Remembrance Day: Recognition for German soldiers: Bundestag approves Veterans Day
augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/gedenktag-anerkennung-fuer-deutsche-soldaten-bundestag-beschliesst-veteranentag-id70554076.html
Quick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
- Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.
- Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.
- Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.
- Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
Minor arrested for terror threat aimed at secondary schools: The email reportedly referred to the terrorist organisation Islamic State and spoke of Kalashnikovs ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1003402/minor-arrested-for-terror-threat-aimed-at-secondary-schools-tbtb
The Biden probe that House Republicans are most eager to talk about: "We're not blowing a lot of smoke and getting everybody's expectations up ...
axios.com/2024/04/11/house-afghanistan-withdrawal-probe-biden
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/
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
Southeast Asia needs to step up its counterterrorism game: While Islamic State and al-Qaeda have lost ground in the region, they are still capable of recruiting ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/18/world/southeast-asia-counterterrorism/
Terrorist organization: Suspected IS member arrested in Essen: He is said to have been involved in the enslavement of Yazidi women: Ossama A ...
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/islamischer-staat-mutmassliches-is-mitglied-in-essen-festgenommen-a-012831b1-5254-4625-9057-d6f59ba56971
Biden pledges US commitment to Israel’s security ‘ironclad’ in face of Iranian threat
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-10-2024/
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has revealed that his party will set up a Karpal Singh scholarship with an initial annual grant of RM100,000 ... Show more
On April 14, 2014, in Nigeria's Chibok town, more than 270 schoolgirls were abducted from their dormitories by the terrorist group Boko Haram ... Show more
Rare agreement: It is good that the Bundestag decided on Veterans Day.: It is an important signal that the traffic light and the Union have managed to get ...
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/veteranentag-bundeswehr-ampekoalition-union-kommentar-1.6596813
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One dead, two injured as Al-Shabaab torch vehicles in Lamu : Security agencies are in pursuit of the attackers.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/lamu/one-dead-two-injured-as-al-shabaab-torch-vehicles-in-lamu--4584898
Ethnic tensions on the rise in Russia, as government attempts to divert attention from war
kyivindependent.com/russian-racism-on-the-rise-after-moscow-terrorist-attack/
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
Labour branded the decision a 'disgrace' Tory MPs throw out plea not to deport Afghan war heroes to Rwanda - Mirror Online
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