UN report warns of worsening human rights in Afghanistan under Taliban, citing gender persecution, repression, and a crisis.
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Fourteen Years of War Erase Decades of Progress in Syria, UNDP Report Reveals
The war in Syria has erased decades of progress, with $800B in losses, extreme poverty, and a dire humanitarian crisis.
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Arrest Warrants Issued for Netanyahu, Gallant and Deif
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Deif over alleged war crimes during Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Independent Palestinian state only ‘avenue toward peace’: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s support for an independent Palestinian state at the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh.
31 People Killed in New Israeli Offensive in Gaza, Medics Say
New Israeli offensive killed 31 in Gaza; medics report rising casualties amid intensified airstrikes and ground attacks.
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Afghan Refugee: Do We Ever Belong?
Every day hundreds and thousands of people cross the borders in pursuit of better economic opportunities and living conditions, perhaps sometimes only for the sake of survival. However, the level of brutality that they have to go through is insane. Such is the case of Afghan refugee.
US and Afghanistan: Old Foes, New Times
Recent talks between the US and Taliban officials offer a glimpse of hope for renewed engagement between the two countries, but existing fissures will demand greater effort and transformed strategies to cultivate durable peace.
At Crossroads: The Indo-Afghan Ties
After a year’s hiatus, India is cautiously returning to Afghanistan. Amid China making inroads in Afghanistan, explore the evolving dynamics of Indo-Afghan ties in the region, and the crossroads at which they stand.
The Taliban Recognition Conundrum
For all the lip service paid to ‘world peace, the Western governments, in particular, must reflect on whether subjecting Afghanistan to a diplomatic vacuum would win them any favors in the long run.
Afghanistan Food Crisis: Bread for Every Breath
Afghanistan food crisis is one of the major issues in Afghanistan, and the situation has further deteriorated since the fall of Kabul. Considering the principle of \”Jus Post Bellum\”, who is responsible for the misery, and what can be done in this regard?
