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Afghanistan: Taliban Plans to Ban Women from Nursing and Midwifery Courses Amid Struggling Healthcare Sector

Afghanistan: Taliban Plans to Ban Women from Nursing and Midwifery Courses Amid Struggling Healthcare Sector

04 Dec 2024

The Taliban in Afghanistan is set to ban women from enrolling in nursing and midwifery courses, further exacerbating the country's already struggling healthcare system. According to reports from AFP, the decision follows an edict from the Taliban’s supreme leader. Health officials held a meeting in Kabul with educational institution heads...

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Afghanistan Hit By 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake

Afghanistan Hit By 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake

18 Nov 2024

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Monday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at 2:15 am (IST) at a depth of 15 kilometers. The epicenter was located at Latitude 33.13 N and Longitude 68.84 E. EQ of M: 4.5, On:...

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India Holds First Talks with Taliban

India Holds First Talks with Taliban

07 Nov 2024

In a significant diplomatic move, India held its first talks with the Taliban administration of Afghanistan. MEA joint secretary J P Singh discussed India and Afghanistan relations with Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, the son of the former supreme leader of the group and emir of Afghanistan and the acting defence minister....

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Four Pakistani Soldiers, Five Militants Killed In South Waziristan Clash Near Afghan Border

Four Pakistani Soldiers, Five Militants Killed In South Waziristan Clash Near Afghan Border

07 Nov 2024

The Pakistan Army reported on Thursday that four of its soldiers were killed during a firefight with Islamist militants near the Afghan border in the tribal region of South Waziristan. The military stated that five militants were also killed in the exchange. The clash occurred in South Waziristan, a border...

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Afghan Taekwondo Champion Receives Death Threats After Criticizing the Taliban

Afghan Taekwondo Champion Receives Death Threats After Criticizing the Taliban

14 Oct 2024

An Afghan Taekwondo champion, Marzieh Hamidi, 21, has faced over 5,000 threatening calls and messages after criticizing the Taliban's ban on women's sports. Currently residing in Paris under police protection, Hamidi was harassed online for stating that the Afghan men's cricket team does not represent Afghan women. She commented, "Taekwondo...

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Rashid Khan Weds in Kabul, Wedding Videos Go Viral: Watch

Rashid Khan Weds in Kabul, Wedding Videos Go Viral: Watch

04 Oct 2024

One of the top spinners in modern cricket, Rashid Khan, has officially tied the knot. The Afghanistan star spinner got married on October 3 in a traditional ceremony held in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Videos from the wedding have since gone viral, creating a buzz across social media platforms....

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Taliban Halts Polio Vaccines, Threatening Progress In Global Eradication

Taliban Halts Polio Vaccines, Threatening Progress In Global Eradication

16 Sep 2024

The Taliban-controlled government in Afghanistan has halted all polio vaccination campaigns, the United Nations has reported. The suspension, announced without any official explanation, comes just before a planned immunization drive in September. The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed the halt and revealed ongoing discussions about potentially shifting from house-to-house vaccinations...

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Hamza Bin Laden Reportedly Alive, Taking Charge Of Al Qaeda Operations In Afghanistan: Report

Hamza Bin Laden Reportedly Alive, Taking Charge Of Al Qaeda Operations In Afghanistan: Report

13 Sep 2024

Hamza bin Laden, the son of former Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, is reportedly alive and leading the terror group, according to intelligence sources cited by The Mirror. Hamza is allegedly managing Al Qaeda operations in Afghanistan, alongside his brother Abdullah bin Laden, as detailed in a report from...

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Taliban Commits To Global Engagement Amidst Global Backlash On New Morality Law

Taliban Commits To Global Engagement Amidst Global Backlash On New Morality Law

01 Sep 2024

Taliban Stands Firm on New Law Despite International Criticism The Taliban government has reiterated its commitment to engaging with the international community despite growing concerns over a recently enacted morality law that has sparked tensions over women's rights in Afghanistan. The law mandates that women fully cover themselves and refrain...

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S. Jaishankar: The Era Of Uninterrupted Dialogue With Pakistan Is Over

S. Jaishankar: The Era Of Uninterrupted Dialogue With Pakistan Is Over

30 Aug 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed India's diplomatic stance during the launch of ambassador Rajiv Sikri's book, 'Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India's Foreign Policy'. Jaishankar made it clear that the era of continuous dialogue with Pakistan has ended. He stated, "I think the era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is over....

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