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UN says Taliban arrest 30 women for violating hijab rules in Afghanistan
"The arrests have heightened fear and apprehension among women and girls across Afghanistan," UN Women said, adding that many of the women had since been released.
US sentences former Taliban commander to 42 years in prison for terrorism, taking hostages
Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, including 11 children, Taliban says
Taliban opens fire on Afghan protesters demonstrating against arrest of women over dress code
Returned and reeling: Afghans expelled from Iran struggle to start over
Iranian authorities say they tried to prevent family separations but admit the post-war rush split some families. Students were encouraged to leave with relatives under a voluntary return plan.
IRGC asks Taliban for leaked 'kill list' of suspected MI6 agents, collaborators - report
In doing so, IRGC intends to increase its knowledge on spies working for the UK's Secret Intelligence Service, which may give Iran leverage ahead of nuclear negotiations.
Afghan women battle the Taliban's Sharia laws with hair salons, underground businesses - report
From underground hair salons to selling makeup and jewelry online, a report by The Washington Post details the daily struggles that women in Afghanistan face.
Trump says he will help Afghans stuck in the UAE
"I will try to save them, starting right now," Trump said in a post on Truth Social that linked to an article on the Afghans held in limbo there.
UK planned secret relocation for thousands of Afghans after data leak
The British Government set up a secret scheme to relocate thousands of Afghans to the UK after people's details were disclosed in a data leak.
Germany calls on Iran to restrain Houthis, stop attacks on Red Sea ships
"We condemn this in the strongest possible terms and expect Iran to exert its influence on the Houthis to put an end to it," said Wadephul.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
"The have specifically targeted girls and women by reason of their gender, depriving them of fundamental rights and freedoms," the ICC said.
Millions of Afghan refugees in Pakistan set to be deported
The latest round of deportations follows an earlier phase launched after March 31, which focused on Afghans holding Afghan Citizen Cards and those without documentation.
Two Pakistani soldiers, 11 guerrillas killed in South Waziristan border clash
The Pakistan Army's media wing claimed the group targeted in the operation had connections to what it called “Indian-sponsored” networks.
Time to end America's toxic relationship with Qatar - opinion
Qatar supports Hamas, houses Taliban leaders, and funds antisemitism on American campuses, so why is it still America's 'indispensable' Middle East partner?