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Women

This Afghan Woman Sprinter Held Up A Powerful Message For The Taliban After Finishing Her Olympics Race

Afghan woman sprinter Kimia Yousofi has made a bold statement for women’s rights at the Paris Olympics, writing a note to the Taliban on the back of her bib.

Climate

18 Places That Flooded Around The World In July 2024

Here are some of the places around the world that have flooded in June and July 2024.

world

Here’s What Happened Around The World In May 2024

Take a look back at some of the major global news events that happened in May 2024.

Climate

More Than 300 People Have Been Killed In Afghanistan Due To Devastating Flash Floods

The disaster began on Friday, May 10, when heavy rains lashed Baghlan province, causing severe flooding and destroying thousands of dwellings.

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Malala Gave A Powerful Speech Calling On The World To Stand Up For Girls And Women In Afghanistan

“It took a bullet to my head for the world to stand with me. What will it take for the world to stand with the girls and women of Afghanistan?”

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Pakistan Is Starting To Arrest And Mass Deport Thousands of Afghan Refugees Back To The Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan

There are about four million Afghan migrants and refugees in Pakistan, and about 1.7 million of them are undocumented.

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Here’s What Happened Around The World In October 2023

Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that you may have missed in October 2023.

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A Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Struck Afghanistan And More Than 2,000 People Are Dead

If the death toll is confirmed, it would be one of the deadliest earthquakes to hit Afghanistan in 20 years.

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Here’s What Happened Around The World In July 2023

Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in July 2023.

Activism

Women In Afghanistan Held A Rare Protest Against The Taliban Banning Beauty Salons

Beauty salons had been one of the last public places that women could socialize in Afghanistan.

Featured

Here’s What Happened Around The World In June 2023

Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in June 2023.

Women

Nearly 90 Afghan Schoolgirls Have Been Poisoned In Another Attack On Their Education

Most of the girls caught in the attack were between six to 12 years old.