Pakistan’s clout with Taliban declines: International Crisis Group report

Leverage Paccistans seem to have declined after the Taliban takeover in mid-August 2021, while new irritants have emerged, according to reports by the International Crisis Group (ICG). Pakistan’s efforts to secure their borders with Afghanistan, to prevent the entry of refugees and infiltration by Pakistani militants based in Afghanistan, have become a point of dispute, […]

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What’s Coming to Netflix This Week: May 24th to May 31st

Below, we’re going to take you through the complete list of what’s on the way which is more titles than you’ll find on others listsFirst, though, here’s a few highlights of what’s coming up. Netflix Release: Monday, May 25th You’ve probably already heard a lot of about Adam Sandler’s performance in Uncut Gems which premiered in […]

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LGBT Afghan stabbed by the Taliban says attackers vowed: ‘It is our time to finish people like you’

A Gay Afghane has told how they were allowed to “hurt and alone” after being attacked by a knife by the Taliban, when the country’s strange community faced persecution “in the community who has opposed them”. Sara, who is not binary and does not want their last name included, left with 18 injuries after attacks […]

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What’s Coming to Netflix This Week (August 5th – August 11th)

Another week means more new titles on Netflix and if you’re looking for everything coming to Netflix from August 5th through August 11th, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what’s new on Netflix this week: As always, we’re going to start off with some highlights then move onto the full list. Please remember that […]

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The Taliban forced Afghan TV workers to hide. Now they ask for Hollywood help

The Taliban forced Afghan TV workers to hide. Now they ask for Hollywood helpFor almost two decades, the Afghan TV industry developed a popular hit, from medical performances and family drama to Afghan Stars, music competitions based on American Idol. Now, almost six months after the Taliban confiscated control, many television workers and Afghan films […]

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