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Farage: Women fear UK asylum more than Taliban

Nigel Farage faces a political firestorm after suggesting women in Afghanistan have 'less to fear' from the Taliban than from the UK's asylum process, drawing condemnation from rivals and charities.

Foreign Tourists Stoned in Afghanistan Attack

Three foreign tourists were violently attacked by a group of men in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. The assailants pelted their car with rocks in a shocking incident that raises serious safety concerns for visitors.

Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble

Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake and relentless aftershocks have devastated western Afghanistan, killing more than 2,400 people and flattening entire villages in one of the deadliest seismic events in the country's recent history.

05/09/2025 06:35

A devastating third earthquake has hit western Afghanistan, compounding a humanitarian catastrophe as rescue teams struggle to reach remote villages. The death toll is feared to be in the thousands.

04/09/2025 21:02

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, just days after a previous quake devastated the same region. The death toll has soared past 2,000, with rescue efforts hampered by remote terrain and damaged infrastructure.

04/09/2025 19:24

Afghanistan vs UAE LIVE: T20 World Cup Qualifier Stream

Catch all the live action as Afghanistan takes on the UAE in a crucial T20 World Cup qualifier. Get live stream details, team news, and key player insights for this must-win encounter.

A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, claiming over 2,200 lives and flattening entire villages. Rescue efforts continue amidst rubble and aftershocks.

04/09/2025 13:25

Distressing new footage emerges from remote Afghan villages, showing desperate residents using their bare hands to dig for survivors after a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake. The Independent reports on the unfolding humanitarian crisis.

02/09/2025 09:02

Afghanistan Quake: Over 2,400 Dead, Taliban Plead for Aid

A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes western Afghanistan, killing over 2,400 and leaving villages in ruins. The Taliban government appeals for urgent international aid amidst a growing humanitarian catastrophe.

Afghanistan's Humanitarian Catastrophe Under Taliban Rule

Exclusive report reveals Afghanistan's escalating crisis as international funding collapses, healthcare systems fail, and millions face starvation under the Taliban regime.

Afghanistan Earthquake: Taliban Appeals for International Aid

A devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan, prompting a rare international aid appeal from the Taliban government as rescue teams battle to find survivors amidst widespread destruction.

Major Earthquake Strikes Eastern Afghanistan

A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad and the Kunar province, with tremors felt across South Asia. Reports confirm significant casualties and widespread damage.

Afghanistan Earthquake: Helicopter Rescue Footage Emerges

Exclusive footage reveals heroic helicopter evacuations in Afghanistan's devastating earthquake. Latest updates on the rescue efforts and international response.

A devastating magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck the remote Afghanistan-Pakistan border region, claiming hundreds of lives, injuring scores more, and reducing entire villages to rubble. Rescue efforts are hampered by difficult terrain and damaged infrast

01/09/2025 05:18

A powerful shallow earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, with state media reporting hundreds of casualties and widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are underway as the region faces a major humanitarian crisis.

01/09/2025 05:19

A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake has hit eastern Afghanistan near the city of Jalalabad and the Pakistani border, with tremors felt across South Asia. Initial reports indicate significant shaking and potential damage in the vulnerable region.

01/09/2025 02:29

A devastating 5.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, claiming at least nine lives including children and injuring dozens more. The quake hit near Herat, destroying homes and triggering a desperate rescue operation.

31/08/2025 23:19

A devastating 5.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, resulting in the tragic deaths of two young children and the complete destruction of numerous homes. The disaster has left communities in Herat province reeling as rescue efforts conti

31/08/2025 22:18

MPs Condemn UK's 'Shameful' Betrayal of Afghan Soldiers

Cross-party MPs demand answers from Defence Secretary over abandoned Afghan commandos facing Taliban reprisals, accusing the government of a 'grave dereliction of duty'.

Pakistan vs Afghanistan LIVE: T20 World Cup Thriller Unfolds

Live coverage and expert updates from the electrifying T20 World Cup showdown between rivals Pakistan and Afghanistan. Follow every ball, wicket, and boundary in this crucial Group stage match.

Tory Plan: Asylum Deal with Taliban for Afghan Returns

Exclusive: The Conservative government is secretly negotiating a controversial agreement with the Taliban to send thousands of Afghan asylum seekers back, in a dramatic move to slash record-high migration numbers before the next election.

Germany Faces Backlash Over Afghan Deportation Proposal

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser sparks outrage with proposal to resume deportations to Afghanistan, drawing fierce criticism from human rights groups and political opponents.

UK Mulls Paying Taliban to Take Back Channel Migrants

Reform UK proposes a controversial new plan to send asylum seekers arriving via small boats back to Afghanistan, with reports suggesting the British government would pay the Taliban to accept them. The policy, mirroring the Rwanda scheme, aims to deter da

MP Johnny Mercer Sues MoD Over Military Hearing Loss

Tory MP and former Army Captain Johnny Mercer launches legal action against the Ministry of Defence, claiming negligence over hearing damage sustained during his service in Afghanistan.

Trump and Vance attack Biden over Gold Star families

Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance launch a scathing attack on President Biden's treatment of military families, citing the tragic Afghanistan withdrawal. The emotional address at a North Carolina rally highlights a potent political divide.

Girl, 8, Executed by Taliban in Horrific Afghanistan Atrocity

In a horrific act of brutality, an eight-year-old girl from the Hazara community was executed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The child was subjected to unimaginable torture, including having her eyes gouged out, before being murdered alongside her family.

UN Warns of ISIS Resurgence with New Strength in Africa

A chilling UN security report reveals Islamic State is regrouping, with its epicentre now in Africa. Despite leadership losses, the terror group poses a severe and evolving global threat, exploiting local conflicts for growth.

Afghanistan Bus Crash Kills At Least 78

A catastrophic bus collision in western Afghanistan has resulted in at least 78 fatalities. The devastating incident, one of the deadliest road accidents in the country's recent history, occurred in Zabul province, highlighting urgent road safety concerns

Mass Exodus: 500,000 Afghans Flee to Iran in One Month

Exclusive report reveals a massive surge in Afghan refugees crossing into Iran, creating a humanitarian crisis as Tehran threatens mass deportations back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.