Taliban demolish Kabul's historic Ariana cinema
The Taliban have demolished Kabul's historic Ariana cinema, a cultural landmark since the 1960s, to build a shopping mall. Explore the story of its rise, fall, and erasure.
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Balearic Islands propose ban on burka and niqab
Spain's Balearic Islands ruling party submits a parliamentary proposal to ban the burka and niqab, citing women's equality and following other European nations. Read the full story.
Pakistan-Taliban Security Talks Begin in Doha
In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistani officials have initiated high-level discussions with Afghanistan's Taliban leadership in Qatar, aiming to address escalating security concerns and cross-border tensions.
Bonnie Blue's 4-Year Australia Ban Over Terrifying Plot
Exclusive details emerge about Bonnie Blue's disturbing Australian plot that led to a dramatic four-year ban from the country, sending shockwaves through entertainment circles.
Taliban minister visits India despite UN travel ban
Senior Taliban official Amir Khan Muttaqi makes surprise India visit while under UN sanctions, raising questions about Delhi's diplomatic balancing act with Afghanistan's rulers.
Taliban enforces nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime is systematically dismantling Afghanistan's digital infrastructure, imposing nationwide internet restrictions that isolate citizens and cripple the economy in what experts call digital repression.
Taliban forces Afghan women into religious schools as only option
Exclusive report reveals how Taliban policies have systematically dismantled women's education, leaving religious madrasas as the sole permitted learning environment for Afghan girls and women.
British Couple Freed from Taliban Detention Return to UK
After a harrowing ordeal, a British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has finally returned to the UK. Discover the full story of their detention and the diplomatic efforts behind their release.
British Couple Reunited After 7 Months Trapped in Taliban Afghanistan
An elderly British couple has been dramatically reunited with their daughter in Qatar after being trapped in Afghanistan by the Taliban for seven agonising months. Read their emotional story of captivity and freedom.
Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in N. Afghanistan
The Taliban has enforced a complete internet shutdown in Afghanistan's Balkh and Kunduz provinces, severing critical communications and raising fears of a wider crackdown on digital freedoms.
Taliban Enforces Gender Segregation and Bans Subjects in Universities
The Taliban has issued a sweeping new directive for Afghanistan's universities, enforcing complete gender segregation, banning co-education, and prohibiting subjects deemed 'against Islamic principles'. This move drastically rolls back two decades of educ
UN: Taliban Ban on Female Workers Cripples Afghan Aid
The United Nations issues a stark warning that life-saving aid operations in Afghanistan are nearing collapse following the Taliban's decree barring female NGO workers, putting millions at risk.
Trump's Factually Flawed Myanmar-Taliban Claim Sparks Fury
Former US President Donald Trump faces widespread condemnation after falsely claiming he warned Myanmar's military junta about a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan during an Illinois rally speech.
Southampton bans all weekend holiday rentals
The exclusive New York beach enclave of Southampton has enacted a radical ban on all short-term weekend rentals, a dramatic move to reclaim neighbourhoods from disruptive tourists and preserve its dwindling year-round community.
Trump: I'd Force Taliban to Surrender Kabul in 24 Hours
Ex-President Donald Trump declares he would have compelled the Taliban to surrender Kabul within a day, issuing a stark critique of Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal strategy and its chaotic aftermath.
North Korea bans hamburgers, ice cream in cultural crackdown
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has launched a drastic crackdown on Western cultural influences, outlawing hamburgers, ice cream, and karaoke machines in a sweeping purge of foreign imports deemed 'decadent' and a threat to the regime's ideology.
Taliban's Female Aid Worker Ban Hinders Quake Relief
A major earthquake in Afghanistan has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with the Taliban's prohibition on women aid workers critically obstructing UN and NGO efforts to deliver vital assistance to the most vulnerable survivors.
EU pushes controversial Afghan deportation plan
Exclusive: European Union officials in Brussels are pushing for the deportation of failed Afghan asylum seekers back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, sparking a major humanitarian and ethical debate.
Afghan Women Refugees: Football's Healing Power
Exclusive: Afghan women refugees reveal how football transformed their lives, providing purpose and community after fleeing Taliban rule. Their inspiring journey from trauma to triumph.
Afghan Women's Cricket Team Defies Taliban in Exile
In a powerful act of defiance, the Afghan women's cricket team continues to train in exile, using sport as a symbol of hope and resistance against oppression. Discover their remarkable journey.
Spain's Holiday Smoking Ban: Tourists Face Hefty Fines
British tourists face shock fines as Spain implements sweeping smoking bans on beaches and public spaces. Major holiday destinations like Barcelona and the Balearics introduce strict new measures.
Nepal bans social media after deadly protests kill five
Nepal's government has enforced a stringent ban on major social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, following violent protests that resulted in multiple fatalities. The move raises urgent questions about digital rights and state control in the
Nepal bans X, WhatsApp, and YouTube in social media crackdown
Nepal's government has enacted a drastic ban on 26 social media platforms, including global giants X, WhatsApp, and YouTube, citing national security and social harmony concerns. The move sparks immediate debate over digital rights and freedom of expressi
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.
Farage: Deport Afghan women on small boats back to Taliban
Nigel Farage declares Reform UK would deport illegal migrants, including Afghan women, back to Taliban rule and pledges to end the Channel crisis within two weeks of taking power.
Farage: Taliban Has 'More Moral Authority' Than UK Government
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces a major backlash after controversially stating the Taliban has 'more moral authority' on immigration than the British government, drawing condemnation from across the political spectrum.
China's Xi Jinping accepts Taliban ambassador in major shift
In a major shift, China's President Xi Jinping formally accepts credentials from the Taliban's ambassador, challenging the West's stance on Afghanistan's isolated regime.
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.
Afghan Health Minister flees Taliban for UK refuge
Exclusive: Afghanistan's Health Minister, Qalandar Ebad, has fled the country after the Taliban rejected his resignation, seeking refuge in the UK and exposing the ongoing turmoil within the regime.
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