Afghanistan
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worldPakistan Launches Air Strikes in Afghanistan, Escalating Regional Conflict
Pakistan conducts air strikes in three Afghan provinces, citing TTP militant targets. The Taliban reports civilian casualties, reigniting tensions and raising economic concerns.
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worldTaliban Morality Police Detain Women in Herat Over Clothing Crackdown
Witnesses report arrests under strict dress codes as UN expresses concern over detentions in western Afghanistan.
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worldHormuz Crisis Deepens Global Humanitarian Crisis
Escalating costs and supply chain disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz are worsening hunger and aid shortages across vulnerable nations, warns the UN.
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worldAfghan Woman Flees Forced Marriage After Taliban Bans Girls' Education
A 19-year-old Afghan woman risks a dangerous journey to Kabul to escape forced marriage after the Taliban shuts down secondary education for girls.
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worldAfghan Fathers Forced to Sell Children Amid Record Hunger and Aid Cuts
In Ghor province, fathers sell daughters to feed families as UN reports 3/4 Afghans cannot meet basic needs.
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worldPakistan Bazaar Blast: Rickshaw Bomb Kills 9 in Lakki Marwat
A bomb rigged to a rickshaw exploded at a bazaar in northwest Pakistan, killing nine. Police suspect Pakistani Taliban but group denies involvement.
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worldDeadly Car Bombing and Ambush Kills 14 Pakistani Police Officers
Militants bomb a police post and ambush responders in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14 officers; a new militant alliance claims responsibility.
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sportsFrom Amputee to Green Beret: Nick Lavery's Machine Mindset
Green Beret Nick Lavery lost his leg in combat but became the first above-knee amputee to return to full-spectrum combat operations.