Politics of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan & business activity
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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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
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.
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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
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
Biden’s 3 Most Politically Incompetent Mistakes as President: If Trump wins back the White House, Biden’s presidency will be remembered for inflation ...
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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
Miami has broken up with Spring Break. 💔
But it’s not the only tourism hotspot that’s trying to deter rowdy tourists.
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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
Biden pledges US commitment to Israel’s security ‘ironclad’ in face of Iranian threat
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In Russia, race hate takes hold after Islamic State's Crocus City Hall terror attack
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-11/race-hate-takes-hold-in-russia-after-crocus-city-hall-attack/103671762
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
South Korea, Japan signal readiness to respond to excessive FX volatility: SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea and Japan expressed serious concerns about the recent ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/South-Korea-Japan-signal-readiness-to-respond-to-excessive-FX-volatility
Foreign terrorists targeting US 'increasingly concerning': FBI director: The warning comes as experts predict ISIS will try to carry out a U.S. attack.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/foreign-terrorists-targeting-us-increasingly-fbi-director/story
IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals rope in Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib to replace injured Mitchell Marsh
wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-delhi-capitals-rope-in-afghanistans-gulbadin-naib-to-replace-injured-mitchell-marsh-714958
Japan ‘very close’ to yen intervention, former top currency official says: Market reaction to U.S. data could encourage Japanese authorities to act about the yen ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/24/markets/forex-yen-intervention-close/
The rise of Afghanistan’s women YouTubers: Amid strict restrictions on women’s employment, some have been able to meet the Taliban’s stringent requirements and ...
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Mali: Dozens of passengers abducted by suspected jihadists near Bandiagara freed | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/25/mali-dozens-of-abducted-passengers-near-bandiagara-freed/
Authorities unveil funding network for ISIL in recent arrests - Türkiye News: Turkish police have detained dozens of ISIL suspects in coordinated operations ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/authorities-unveil-funding-network-for-isil-in-recent-arrests-192754
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
Africa: Defections Alone Won't Break ISWAP Terror Group: Analysis - Mass defections crippled JAS, one of two Boko Haram factions, but the same fate is unlikely ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404220262.html
Framework for bad debt in overhaul: Taxpayers’ overdue debts to the tax office are divided into three categories, for which the National Economy and Finance ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1236968/framework-for-bad-debt-in-overhaul/
Cairo Governor Removes Ring Road Designs Over Alleged Plagiarism Claims: Cairo Governorate officials responded to accusations of plagiarism on social media ...
egyptianstreets.com/2024/04/21/cairo-governor-removes-ring-road-designs-over-alleged-plagiarism-claims/
Major economies showing signs of recovery, says UAE Minister: The United Arab Emirates concluded its participation in the 2024 Spring Meetings of the ...
gulftoday.ae/business/2024/04/21/major-economies-showing-signs-of-recovery-says-uae-minister
Turkish authorities nab 20 ISIL suspects - Türkiye News: Turkish security authorities have apprehended 20 individuals over allegedly having ties with the ISIL ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-authorities-nab-20-isil-suspects-192582
Gov’t to take steps to boost public sector savings: VP Yılmaz - Latest News: The government is working on measures to increase public sector savings ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/govt-to-take-steps-to-boost-public-sector-savings-vp-yilmaz-192608
Cassation Court upholds five-year sentence for man spreading Daesh ideology: AMMAN — The Court of Cassation has upheld a March 2022 State Security Court (SSC) ...
jordantimes.com/news/local/cassation-court-upholds-five-year-sentence-man-spreading-daesh-ideology
“Girl with the Green Eyes”: Involuntary fame? What became of her: She is still known today as "the girl with the green eyes": Sharbat Gula. Her portrait sparked ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/menschen-schicksale/id_100377542/-maedchen-mit-den-gruenen-augen-unfreiwillige-beruehmtheit-was-aus-ihr-wurde.html
Nigeria: Crisis in Nigeria - How to Train a War Surgeon: Press Release - In a bid to save civilians in one of the longest-running conflicts in West Africa ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404160019.html
UAE Participates in 2024 Spring Meetings of IMF and WBG: The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, announced its participation in the ...
gulftoday.ae/business/2024/04/13/uae-participates-in-2024-spring-meetings-of-imf-and-wbg
AU assessment report delays plan for Somalia’s post-Atmis force: A new force is required in the troubled country to preserve the against that have been made ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/au-report-delays-plan-for-somalia-s-post-atmis-force-4590372
Sanctions Haven’t Stopped Notorious Serbian Arms Merchant Slobodan Tešić - OCCRP: Despite repeated rounds of sanctions, the notorious arms dealer Slobodan Tešić ...
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Quick Glance: Sanctions Fail to Halt Notorious Serbian Arms Dealer Slobodan Tešić
- Despite sanctions, arms dealer Slobodan Tešić remains a dominant player in Serbia's weapons trade.
- A leaked chat suggests Tešić quietly took over M.M.P. Consulting, previously owned by his competitor.
- Tešić has defied international sanctions and continues to have a significant influence in the arms trade.
- His recent expansion by acquiring a company linked to his rival showcases his enduring dominance in the industry.
Facebook Restrictions The 'Last Nail In The Coffin' For Free Speech In Afghanistan
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Title: Not yet.
Illustration by Jim Pavlidis.
Read the letters to the editor here: Palestinian statehood suggestion is premature
Nigeria claims to know dozens of Boko Haram sponsors, but has not been able to prosecute or convict any of them. As of January, Nigeria was one of 21 countries ... Show more
ANALYSIS: How Nigeria, other Lake Chad Basin countries can sever terrorism’s lifeline
ANALYSIS: How Nigeria, other Lake Chad Basin countries can sever terrorism’s lifeline
Several posters circulated on social media alleging to be from the Al-Azaim Foundation — a media arm of ISIS-K — called for attacks at the four stadiums ... Show more
Chibok kidnappings: Ten years on, families cling to hope amid despair: As the haunting chronicle of the mass kidnapping of schoolgirls from a boarding house in ...
trtworld.com/magazine/chibok-kidnappings-ten-years-on-families-cling-to-hope-amid-despair-17710333
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
Erdogan government allowed Turkish soldiers to be killed by ISIS despite being able to rescue them - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2024/04/erdogan-government-left-turkish-soldiers-burned-alive-by-isis-despite-being-able-to-rescue-them/
Quick Glance: Erdogan Government Negligence in Turkish Soldiers' Deaths by ISIS
- The Turkish government allegedly failed to rescue two soldiers before their killing by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in 2016. Their bodies were reportedly buried secretly in a region of Syria controlled by the Turkish intelligence without being brought back to Turkey or informing the families.
- Veteran journalist Adem Yavuz Arslan claimed that Turkish intelligence officials negotiating with ISIS argued that the survival of two more soldiers was not a top priority due to existing casualties. After a video documenting the soldiers' deaths led to public outcry, the government restricted internet access.
- The Turkish General Staff neither confirmed nor denied the authenticity of the video but visited one soldier's family to declare him a 'martyr.' Further controversies arose from the arrest of the ISIS judge in Turkey responsible for the soldiers' deaths and the involvement of government officials in the negotiations with ISIS.
- Despite evidence linking the Erdogan government to armed jihadist groups, the judge was temporarily released and later sentenced to life imprisonment. This case highlighted the government's controversial dealings with extremist elements and the consequences of negligence in protecting Turkish soldiers.
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Taliban ban on girls’ education defies both worldly and religious logic: The ban stands against the core principles of Islam and hinders Taliban’s efforts to ...
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What we know so far about the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall: The incident at Crocus City Hall, for which ISIS has claimed responsibility ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/25/moscow-concert-hall-attack-russia-isis/
Number of Wounded in Crocus City Hall Attack Rises to 360: The number of people wounded in Friday’s deadly concert hall attack has risen to 360 ...
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Moscow rampage reveals ambition, deadly reach of ISIS successor groups: Before Friday’s massacre, ISIS spinoffs were on the march from North Africa to South Asia ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/25/isis-k-moscow-terror/
Quick Glance: ISIS-K: Ambition and Deadly Reach in Moscow
- The recent attack in Moscow highlights the ambition and deadly reach of ISIS successor groups.
- ISIS-K specializes in external attacks and has carried out deadly assaults in Iran and Russia this year.
- The group has expanded across Central Asia, recruiting members with local language skills.
- Russia remains vulnerable to attacks by Islamist extremists inspired by ISIS-K.
A day after a senior Afghan Taliban leader urged the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamabad to sit together and negotiate for peace ... Show more
Pakistan rules out negotiations with TTP - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Pakistan rules out negotiations with TTP - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
A Not-So-Bright Nowruz for Afghanistan’s Girls: The festival traditionally marks the beginning of the school year. For the thousands of girls who are prevented ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/a-not-so-bright-nowruz-for-afghanistans-girls/
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Mass kidnapping in Nigeria: Armed group releases 287 schoolchildren: In early March, armed men attack a primary and secondary school in northern Nigeria and ...
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Automakers like General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. have cut billions of dollars in EV investments and recommitted to producing hybrids.
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Death Toll In Moscow Concert Hall Attack Rises To 133: The Islamic State group’s Afghanistan branch claimed responsibility for Friday’s attack in a statement ...
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‘A unique place’: Foreign tourists visit post-war Afghanistan: His soldier son toured Afghanistan with insurgents in his crosshairs, but American traveler Oscar ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/29/-A-unique-place-Foreign-tourists-visit-post-war-Afghanistan
U.N. Has Flown $2.9B in Cash to Afghanistan Since Taliban Seized Control: The U.S. State Department has previously said that no U.S. funds went to the militant ...
propublica.org/article/united-nations-cash-afghanistan-following-taliban-takeover
Sanctions: The USA and the EU are currently punishing a dozen countries worldwide
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Vigilantes intervene: Terrorists kidnap 287 school children in Nigeria: An armed group attacks a school in northwestern Nigeria and kidnaps hundreds of students ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Terroristen-entfuehren-287-Schulkinder-in-Nigeria-article24791878.html
Reclusive Taliban leader releases Eid message urging officials to set aside their differences
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Moscow Attack: What Is ISIS-K, the Group Linked to Deadly Concert Attack?: Gunmen burst into a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow on March 22 and killed at ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/what-is-isis-k-the-group-linked-to-deadly-moscow-concert-attack
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
Wanted by the USA with a bounty: Al-Qaeda reports death of its leader in Yemen: Chalid al-Batarfi was at the head of Al-Qaeda in Yemen for four years ...
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In the Conflict Between the West and Authoritarian Foes, Islamic State Sees All Sides as Targets
wsj.com/world/middle-east/in-the-conflict-between-the-west-and-authoritarian-foes-islamic-state-sees-all-sides-as-targets-4e7277f3
‘It’s hell’ – Families of Israeli hostages call for their release six months on: Sunday marks six months after Hamas’s raid on Israel that killed 1,200 people
standard.co.uk/news/politics/hamas-maureen-lipman-israeli-british-afghanistan-b1149966.html
Nigeria kidnappings: Who's behind them and what do they want: Nigeria is one of the world's kidnapping hot spots. DW explains who carries out the abductions ...
dw.com/en/nigeria-kidnappings-whos-behind-them-and-what-do-they-want/a-68472852
Russia says it thwarted planned attack on synagogue: An unknown number of "Islamic State" gunmen were killed when FSB agents tried to arrest them ...
dw.com/en/russia-says-it-thwarted-planned-attack-on-synagogue/a-68463018
U.S. sanctions expansive al-Shabaab money laundering, facilitator network - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/12/sanctions-al-Shabaab/6681710213426/
SAS troops investigated over Syria war crime claims: UK Special Forces have been deployed in Syria in the past decade in operations against Islamic State.
bbc.com/news/uk-68484740
Erdogan continues to provide sanctuary to radical Kuwaiti cleric Hakim al-Mutairi in Turkey - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2024/04/erdogan-continues-to-provide-sanctuary-to-the-radical-kuwaiti-cleric-hakim-al-mutairi-in-turkey/
Quick Glance: Erdogan's Support for Radical Cleric Hakim al-Mutairi in Turkey
- Turkey shelters radical Kuwaiti cleric Hakim al-Mutairi, linked to al-Qaeda and facing charges in Kuwait.
- Al-Mutairi in Turkey promotes radical ideologies, meets Turkish officials, and receives government support.
- Despite a life sentence in Kuwait, Turkish deportation reversed after Erdogan government intervention.
- Al-Mutairi collaborates with Turkish officials, supports Erdogan, and has ties to extremist groups like al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood.
Father of Marine Killed in Afghanistan Arrested During Biden’s Speech: Steve Nikoui yelled “Abbey Gate, Abbey Gate” during the speech, a reference to where his ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/08/us/politics/abbey-gate-yelling-state-of-union.html
What Is ISIS-K, the Group Blamed for Deadly Russia Attack?: Gunmen burst into a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow on March 22 and killed at least 137 ...
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Burnley: £135,800 grant to house homeless family and Afghan refugees: BURNLEY Council's ruling executive has agreed to use a £135,800 government grant to house ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24233686.burnley-council-move-house-homeless-family-afghan-refugees/
BREAKING: Gunmen opened fire at a Moscow concert hall on Friday killing at least 40 people, wounding more than 100 and sparking an inferno, authorities said ... Show more
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FSB detains three more suspects in connection with Moscow terrorist attack: Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) detained three more suspects in ...
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After IS terror threat: police increase security forces at the Allianz Arena: The Bundesliga top match on Saturday between FC Bayern and BVB is overshadowed by a ...
donaukurier.de/nachrichten/panorama/nach-terrordrohung-durch-den-is-polizei-erhoeht-sicherheitskraefte-in-der-allianz-arena-15750366
Quick Glance: IS Threatens Allianz Arena - Police Sees No Immediate Danger
- IS propaganda threatens football fans at Allianz Arena before FC Bayern vs. BVB match.
- Munich police deny immediate danger despite threats and increase presence at the game.
- FC Bayern in close coordination with police monitoring the situation closely.
- Terror alert levels raised in multiple countries post Moscow attack, but threat assessment remains stable in Germany.
March GST collection grows 11.5% to Rs 1.78 trillion, says FinMin: GST Collections In March 2024: The gross total GST collection for FY24 stood at Rs 20 ...
business-standard.com/economy/news/march-gst-collection-grows-11-5-to-rs-1-78-trillion-says-finmin-124040100629_1.html
The two jihadist groups in north-eastern Nigeria have bruised each other badly in internecine fighting. But they are still a menace to civilians ... Show more
France’s PM stands with teachers after school chief quits in hijab row: PARIS: Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Wednesday defended French secularism following the ...
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Quick Glance: Resignation Following Headscarf Incident: Politicians Condemn 'Islamist' Attack on Education
- After an incident involving a student where a headmaster faced death threats, he resigned from his position at a high school and college in eastern Paris.
- Secularism and religion are contentious topics in France, leading to deep tensions in the country.
- Politicians from various political spectrums expressed shock over the resignation, labeling the incident as a collective failure.
- A 26-year-old man has been arrested for making death threats against the principal on the internet and is set to stand trial in April.
Turkish forces nab 51 ISIL suspects over past 4 days - Türkiye News: Turkish security forces have captured 51 suspects having links to the ISIL terrorist ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-forces-nab-51-isil-suspects-over-past-4-days-192050
China In Eurasia Briefing: Xi, Putin, And A Battle Of Narratives Over The Moscow Concert Attack
rferl.org/a/china-moscow-concert-attack-xi-putin-narratives-standish-eurasia-briefing/32879276.html
Nigeria: Boko Haram's 'Most-Wanted' Commander Captured: The First Class Emir of Gwoza local government area in Borno state, His Royal Highness ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403290341.html
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