1 hour ago Pakistan: 31 killed, including 23 soldiers, in Balochistan train hostage crisis

On Friday, the Pakistan Army spokesperson reported that 31 people had died in the train hostage crisis in Balochistan. The final toll included 23 soldiers, three railway employees, and five civilians who were held hostage by militants for over 24 hours. In a press conference, the army spokesperson revealed that the operation to free the […] The post Pakistan: 31 killed, including 23 soldiers, in Balochistan train hostage crisis appeared first on Khaama Press.

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49 h. ago Rule Breakers review: Terrific drama shows the battle for girls' education in Afghanistan

Rule Breakers review: Terrific drama shows the battle for girls' education in Afghanistan  New Scientist

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3 d. ago The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban’s ban on girls' education in Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban’s ban on girls' education in Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

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5 d. ago UN warns over 4 million girls in Afghanistan will be deprived of education by 2030 if schools remain closed

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reports that the Taliban’s restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan have already affected around 1.5 million female students. UNESCO has warned that if these restrictions continue, by 2030, the number of girls deprived of education could rise to over 4 million. In a statement issued […] The post UN warns over 4 million girls in Afghanistan will be deprived of education by 2030 if schools remain closed appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. ago Afghanistan: Ignorance is no match for the power of knowledge and education

Afghanistan: Ignorance is no match for the power of knowledge and education  Amnesty International

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7 d. ago Educated in secret, women in Afghanistan still have limited rights

Educated in secret, women in Afghanistan still have limited rights  KosovaPress

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7 d. ago Press Conference: Yasmine Sherif (Education Cannot Wait) and Elaha Mahboob (co

Press Conference: Yasmine Sherif (Education Cannot Wait) and Elaha Mahboob (co-producer and writer of 'Rule Breakers') on the situation of girls' education in Afghanistan, ahead of International Women's Day  Welcome to the United Nations

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7 d. ago Press Conference: Yasmine Sherif and Elaha Mahboob on the situation of girls' education in Afghanistan

Press Conference: Yasmine Sherif and Elaha Mahboob on the situation of girls' education in Afghanistan  UN Web TV

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1 week ago Protesters: Afghanistan’s Women’s Rights Situation is ‘Horrific and Tragic’

A group of protesting women and members of the “Women for Peace and Freedom” movement marked International Women’s Day on March 8, expressing that the situation for women and girls in Afghanistan is “horrific and tragic.” The movement, which has long advocated for women’s rights in the country, emphasized the severe deterioration of women’s rights […] The post Protesters: Afghanistan’s Women’s Rights Situation is ‘Horrific and Tragic’ appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Zelensky willing to meet Trump again, expresses readiness to sign Mineral Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he is willing to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump again if invited by Washington. He emphasized that Ukraine’s relations with the U.S. extend beyond their recent verbal exchanges. Zelensky made these comments during a press conference on Monday, March 3, following a tense meeting with Trump. He […] The post Zelensky willing to meet Trump again, expresses readiness to sign Mineral Deal appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UK Prime Minister urges Trump to support Ukraine in press to end Russian war

Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, recently urged Donald Trump during a joint press conference at the White House to avoid any peace agreement with Russia or its allies regarding Ukraine that would offer them concessions. On Thursday, February 27, after meeting with Trump, Starmer welcomed the U.S. President’s strong commitment to […] The post UK Prime Minister urges Trump to support Ukraine in press to end Russian war appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago French President urges lasting peace in Ukraine during Trump meeting

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, warned in a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that the war in Ukraine could lead to World War III. Macron emphasized the importance of providing security guarantees for Ukraine and respecting its national sovereignty during peace talks. On Monday, Macron traveled to Washington to […] The post French President urges lasting peace in Ukraine during Trump meeting appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Zelensky willing to resign for peace, offers NATO membership in exchange

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he is willing to resign if it ensures peace in Ukraine. He emphasized his readiness to make such a sacrifice if it helps achieve a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. During a press conference on Sunday, February 23, Zelensky also mentioned that he would consider trading his […] The post Zelensky willing to resign for peace, offers NATO membership in exchange appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Tim Kennedy Reflects on Afghanistan Withdrawal, Education System

Tim Kennedy Reflects on Afghanistan Withdrawal, Education System  NTD

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3 w. ago UNICEF distributes educational supplies to 3.5 million children in Afghanistan last year

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan has reported that, last year, it distributed educational materials to 3.5 million Afghan schoolchildren across the country. In a report released on Wednesday, February 19, UNICEF stated that the materials included pens, notebooks, textbooks, school bags, and other educational supplies. UNICEF has consistently worked to assist the […] The post UNICEF distributes educational supplies to 3.5 million children in Afghanistan last year appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Subject: Latitudes: Drop by drop, advocates hope to create a river of opportunity in Afghanistan

Subject: Latitudes: Drop by drop, advocates hope to create a river of opportunity in Afghanistan  The Chronicle of Higher Education

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3 w. ago Two Afghan activists will be awarded International women’s Rights Prize at 17th Geneva Conference

The 2025 International Women’s Rights Award will be presented to Massouda Jalal and Hasna Jalal, two Afghan political activists, at the 17th Geneva Conference on Human Rights and Democracy. Massouda Jalal expressed her commitment to continuing her fight for the rights of Afghanistan’s women and girls. The 17th Geneva Conference on Human Rights and Democracy […] The post Two Afghan activists will be awarded International women’s Rights Prize at 17th Geneva Conference appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago UN: Afghanistan faces one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned about the negative impacts of the ban on women’s and girls’ education in the field of medical sciences in Afghanistan, describing it as a factor that could lead to a long-term crisis in the country’s healthcare sector. On Tuesday, February 18, OCHA […] The post UN: Afghanistan faces one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Netanyahu: Israel will ‘Finish the Job’ against Iran with US support

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Tel Aviv could finish the job against Iran with U.S. support. He emphasized that Israel is prepared to take decisive action with America’s backing to counter Iranian influence in the region. On Sunday, February 16, after a press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu revealed […] The post Netanyahu: Israel will ‘Finish the Job’ against Iran with US support appeared first on Khaama Press.

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