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Taliban Legalises Domestic Violence As Long As There Are No "Broken Bones"
A new penal code introduced by the Taliban 'legalises' domestic violence against women by allowing husbands to physically punish their wives and children as long as it does not cause "broken bones or open wounds".
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10 Countries With The Weakest Passports In 2026: What It Means For Travellers
Henley Passport Index: The updated rankings for 2026 show several countries with weak passports. Discover how this affects travel and tourism opportunities.
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India-Pak Conflict Due To "Terrorist Activity" Likely In 2026, Warns US Think Tank
There is a possibility of an "armed conflict" between India and Pakistan in 2026 due to "heightened terrorist activity", a report by a US think tank said.
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800 Killed, 2,500 Injured In 6.0 Earthquake In Afghanistan Near Pak Border
A massive rescue operation was underway in Afghanistan Monday, after a strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks flattened homes in a remote, mountainous region, killing more than 800 people, the Taliban authorities said.
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Hundreds Feared Dead After 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan
Hundreds were feared dead and injured in a earthquake of magnitude 6 that struck Afghanistan's rugged northeastern province of Kunar, authorities said on Monday, as rescuers combed the rubble of homes in a hunt for survivors.
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Taliban Introduces Law Banning Media Publishing Images Of Living Things
Afghanistan's Taliban morality ministry pledged Monday to implement a law banning news media from publishing images of all living things, with journalists told the rule will be gradually enforced.
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Suryakumar Yadav Top Ranked T20I Batter, Shakib Al Hasan No Longer No 1 All-Rounder
Dynamic India batter Suryakumar Yadav retained his numero uno position among batters after ICC issued an updated rankings list on Wednesday.
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90% Of Dead In Afghanistan Earthquakes Women And Children: UNICEF
More than 90 per cent of those killed in a series of earthquakes in western Afghanistan were women and children, UNICEF said Wednesday, as fresh tremors terrorised residents of villages flattened by the disaster.
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"Very Bad Luck": Afghan Who Moved To Ukraine Forced To Flee Again
After leaving Afghanistan a year ago, Ajmal Rahmani believed he had found a haven of peace in Ukraine.
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India To Host Afghanistan For Three ODIs In March 2022
India men's cricket will be playing three ODIs against Afghanistan in March 2022, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Monday.
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Taliban Legalises Domestic Violence As Long As There Are No "Broken Bones"
A new penal code introduced by the Taliban 'legalises' domestic violence against women by allowing husbands to physically punish their wives and children as long as it does not cause "broken bones or open wounds".
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10 Countries With The Weakest Passports In 2026: What It Means For Travellers
Henley Passport Index: The updated rankings for 2026 show several countries with weak passports. Discover how this affects travel and tourism opportunities.
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India-Pak Conflict Due To "Terrorist Activity" Likely In 2026, Warns US Think Tank
There is a possibility of an "armed conflict" between India and Pakistan in 2026 due to "heightened terrorist activity", a report by a US think tank said.
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800 Killed, 2,500 Injured In 6.0 Earthquake In Afghanistan Near Pak Border
A massive rescue operation was underway in Afghanistan Monday, after a strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks flattened homes in a remote, mountainous region, killing more than 800 people, the Taliban authorities said.
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Hundreds Feared Dead After 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan
Hundreds were feared dead and injured in a earthquake of magnitude 6 that struck Afghanistan's rugged northeastern province of Kunar, authorities said on Monday, as rescuers combed the rubble of homes in a hunt for survivors.
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Taliban Introduces Law Banning Media Publishing Images Of Living Things
Afghanistan's Taliban morality ministry pledged Monday to implement a law banning news media from publishing images of all living things, with journalists told the rule will be gradually enforced.
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Suryakumar Yadav Top Ranked T20I Batter, Shakib Al Hasan No Longer No 1 All-Rounder
Dynamic India batter Suryakumar Yadav retained his numero uno position among batters after ICC issued an updated rankings list on Wednesday.
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90% Of Dead In Afghanistan Earthquakes Women And Children: UNICEF
More than 90 per cent of those killed in a series of earthquakes in western Afghanistan were women and children, UNICEF said Wednesday, as fresh tremors terrorised residents of villages flattened by the disaster.
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"Very Bad Luck": Afghan Who Moved To Ukraine Forced To Flee Again
After leaving Afghanistan a year ago, Ajmal Rahmani believed he had found a haven of peace in Ukraine.
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India To Host Afghanistan For Three ODIs In March 2022
India men's cricket will be playing three ODIs against Afghanistan in March 2022, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Monday.
