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Afghanistan

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Pakistan’s Air Strikes in Afghanistan Reflect Broader Strategic Ambitions Beyond Targeting the TTP

Since October 2025, Pakistan has conducted multiple air strikes in Afghanistan, causing significant civilian casualties amid accusations and denials over militant support.

Jul 31, 2026, 7:09 AM Al Jazeera

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U.S. Struggles to Achieve Political Goals in Wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran

Despite promises of short and decisive conflicts, U.S. military engagements in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran have consistently fallen short of their initial political objectives.

NPR News | Jul 18, 2026, 1:51 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Afghanistan Faces One of the World’s Largest Displacement Crises Amid Multiple Challenges

UN agencies highlight the compounded impact of poverty, drought, earthquakes, and decades of conflict on Afghanistan’s displaced populations and ongoing recovery efforts.

UN News | Jul 6, 2026, 9:59 PM 1 source Single-source report

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UN Urges Taliban to Increase Transparency on Security Forces’ Abuses in Afghanistan

Five years into Taliban rule, the UN highlights lack of accountability for abuses by security personnel, calling for improved governance and respect for human rights.

UN News | Aug 10, 2026, 7:58 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Afghanistan Hunger Crisis Deepens as Millions Lack Food Aid

The UN World Food Programme warns that 14 million Afghans face acute hunger amid funding shortages and rising malnutrition, with urgent funding needed before winter.

UN News | Aug 4, 2026, 1:43 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Nearly 4 Million Afghan Children Suffer Acute Malnutrition Amid Clinic Closures

Save the Children reports a sharp rise in child malnutrition in Afghanistan, linked to healthcare funding cuts and clinic shutdowns.

Al Jazeera | Aug 13, 2026, 7:01 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Australian Army Whistleblower David McBride Released on Parole After 27 Months

David McBride, jailed for leaking military secrets about Australia's role in Afghanistan, will serve the remainder of his sentence under community supervision.

BBC World | Aug 13, 2026, 4:13 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Afghan Women's Football Team Reunites 8,000 Miles Away Amid Home Ban

After being banned from playing football in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, the Afghan women's team has gathered abroad for training and matches, highlighting their resilience and pursuit of freedom through sport.

BBC World | Aug 6, 2026, 3:09 AM 1 source Single-source report

The Hindu Kush occupies the lower-left-center of this true-color MODIS satellite image, acquired 28 November 2003.

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Remote Chitral Region in Pakistan's Hindu Kush Mountains Offers Stunning Views Amid Natural Hazards

Chitral, a mountainous area bordering Afghanistan, is known for its breathtaking scenery as well as frequent rockslides and avalanches.

NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 1:17 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Afghan Taliban and Pakistan Exchange Strikes Amid Rising Border Tensions

Following a ceasefire, renewed violence has erupted between Afghanistan's Taliban regime and Pakistan along their shared border, resulting in civilian and militant casualties.

BBC World | Jul 1, 2026, 3:05 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Five Years After Taliban Takeover, Afghan Women Systematically Stripped of Rights

UN agencies report intensified exclusion of Afghan women and girls from education, employment, and public life amid over 100 restrictive decrees and deep aid cuts.

UN News | Aug 12, 2026, 6:39 PM 1 source Single-source report

Farah Pahlavi- former Queen (Shahbanu) of Iran

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Leon Panetta Warns U.S. Is Locked Into ‘Unwinnable War’ With Iran

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta cautions that the ongoing conflict with Iran risks becoming a prolonged, costly military engagement with no clear resolution.

The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 1:36 PM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Donald Trump posted comparisons of U.S. war fatalities, drawing criticism for downplaying deaths in the ongoing Iran conflict.

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Trump Compares Iran War Deaths to Past Conflicts Amid Rising Fatalities

President Donald Trump posted comparisons of U.S. war fatalities, drawing criticism for downplaying deaths in the ongoing Iran conflict.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 23, 2026, 1:46 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Trump Administration Finalizes Stricter US Visa Limits for Foreign Students and Journalists

New rules cap student visas at four years and restrict foreign journalists' stays, with Chinese nationals facing even shorter limits, sparking criticism from media rights groups.

France 24 English | Jul 16, 2026, 10:43 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Aid Cuts Leave Over One Million Women and Girls Without Vital Humanitarian Support

UN Women reports unprecedented funding declines have forced women's organizations in crisis zones to reduce or suspend essential services amid rising global humanitarian needs.

UN News | Jul 10, 2026, 1:31 PM 1 source Single-source report

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UN Report Details Shrinking Rights and Arbitrary Arrests Under Taliban Rule in Afghanistan

Between April and June 2026, Afghan women faced arrests for dress code violations, public floggings, and exclusion from UN premises, while arbitrary detentions and ill-treatment by Taliban authorities increased.

UN News | Jul 28, 2026, 10:46 PM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Heavy rains triggered deadly flash floods on July 20, 2026, causing widespread destruction in Nuristan and affecting Afghan refugees near the Pakistan border.

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Flash Floods in Eastern Afghanistan Kill at Least 26, Devastate Nuristan Province

Heavy rains triggered deadly flash floods on July 20, 2026, causing widespread destruction in Nuristan and affecting Afghan refugees near the Pakistan border.

UN News | Jul 23, 2026, 12:18 AM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Heavy rains triggered deadly flash floods on 20 July, causing widespread destruction in Nuristan province and killing Afghan refugees near the Pakistan border.

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Flash Floods in Eastern Afghanistan Kill at Least 26, Aid Agencies Rush to Assist Survivors

Heavy rains triggered deadly flash floods on 20 July, causing widespread destruction in Nuristan province and killing Afghan refugees near the Pakistan border.

UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 6:53 PM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Heavy rains triggered deadly flash floods in Nuristan province and near the Pakistan border, causing widespread destruction and urgent humanitarian needs.

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Flash Floods in Eastern Afghanistan Kill at Least 26, Aid Efforts Underway

Heavy rains triggered deadly flash floods in Nuristan province and near the Pakistan border, causing widespread destruction and urgent humanitarian needs.

UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 6:13 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Biden’s $7 Billion Taliban Weapons Tab Remains Unsettled

Thousands of U.S. weapons left behind during the Afghanistan withdrawal are now in the hands of the Taliban.

National Review | Aug 5, 2026, 9:31 PM 1 source Single-source report

This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

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Iran Signals Willingness to Settle with US and Israel Amid Ongoing Conflict

Despite ongoing hostile rhetoric, Iran’s leadership prioritizes regime survival and may pursue settlements with the US and Israel.

Al Jazeera | Aug 12, 2026, 3:12 PM 1 source Single-source report

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US Strategy on Iran Faces Criticism Over Lack of Clear Objectives

An opinion piece highlights the cyclical nature of US-Iran tensions and questions the absence of a defined victory or long-term plan.

The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 6:05 PM 1 source Single-source report

This is a map showing each and every district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The map is accurate as of September 30, 2020 and has been made using data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics and UN OCHA's HumData Database (which citypopulation.de uses). Each color depicts a different administrative division (higher than a district but lower than a province). The same map with each district's name shown can be found here . A map showing every district in Pakistan can be found here . A category full of these maps listed nicely can be found here .

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At Least 14 Killed in Suicide Bomb Attack at Anti-Militant Rally in Pakistan

A suicide bombing in Kabal, northwestern Pakistan, targeted protesters demanding peace, killing at least 14 people including police officers and injuring over two dozen others.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 5:15 PM 1 source Single-source report

Northern door of the Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral in the Kremlin, Moscow.

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Explosion at Moscow Restaurant Kills Three, Injures Over 20

A homemade explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in central Moscow, resulting in three deaths and multiple injuries.

Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 10:47 PM 1 source Single-source report