Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan and Afghanistan. An earthquake struck several regions in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with tremors felt in…
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Human Rights
UN denounces Taliban morality law as ‘distressing vision’ for Afghanistan
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe United Nations expressed concern over the enactment of a morality law by Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban that imposes severe restrictions on personal freedom, silences women in public, and requires them…
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Taliban bar UN human rights special rapporteur from Afghanistan
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe Taliban have barred United Nations-appointed special rapporteur Richard Bennett from entering Afghanistan, the administration’s spokesperson said, accusing the human rights watchdog of “spreading propaganda”. The Taliban administration’s foreign ministry…
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UNSC report endorses Pakistan’s stance on terrorism from Afghan soil: FO
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report has endorsed Pakistan’s view regarding terrorists of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) taking refuge within hideouts and sanctuaries in Afghanistan. Addressing the weekly…
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Terrorists in Afghanistan also pose threat to China, Iran: Pakistan
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskPakistan reiterated its call for the interim government in Afghanistan to take steps against terrorist groups holed up on its soil, stressing that such militant outfits pose a threat to…
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Human Rights
UN report reveals ethnic conflicts in Afghanistan under Taliban rule
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe United Nations has released a report highlighting the rise of ethnic conflicts in Afghanistan since the Taliban took power. According to the report, the Taliban has carried out retaliatory…
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International
Heavy rains kill at least 35 in eastern Afghanistan: official
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskAt least 35 people were killed and 230 injured on Monday after heavy rain in eastern Afghanistan, a local official said. “On Monday evening, stormy rains killed 35 people and…
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US denies funding, supporting Afghanistan’s Taliban-administered regime
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe United States has denied providing financial assistance or any kind of support to Afghanistan’s Taliban-led regime. “I have made clear in previous briefings, we do not provide any funding…
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The Taliban government in Afghanistan indicated Wednesday that it would consider releasing two U.S. prisoners in exchange for Afghans held in the United States. Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief Taliban spokesman,…
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Flash floods kill 62 in one day in north Afghanistan
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe toll from deadly flash flooding that ripped through northern Afghanistan on Friday rose to 62 people, mainly women and children, an official said, in a country highly vulnerable to…