As a brutal winter approaches,Sajjad’s aunty has been forced back to the Taliban

As a brutal winter approaches,Sajjad’s aunty has been forced back to the Taliban

International headlines are focused on Gaza,but another humanitarian crisis looms with Pakistan’s threatened deportation of 1.7 million people to Afghanistan.

  • byMax Walden

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Afghanistan’s triumph puts a smile on the face of the World Cup

Afghanistan’s triumph puts a smile on the face of the World Cup

Afghanistan’s crushing win over reigning champions England will be indelibly stamped into the archives of memorable World Cup moments.

  • byGreg Baum
Desperate people dig out dead and injured from Afghanistan earthquakes

Desperate people dig out dead and injured from Afghanistan earthquakes

At least 2000 people have been killed by earthquakes in the west of the country. Hundreds are still trapped,more than 1000 hurt and more than 1300 homes destroyed.

  • byRiazat Butt
Shattered lives:The beauty and horror of day-to-day existence in Afghanistan
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Shattered lives:The beauty and horror of day-to-day existence in Afghanistan

Photojournalist Andrew Quilty was based in Afghanistan from 2013 until the return of the Taliban in 2021. He captured the stark realities of daily life in the war-torn country.

Why an Afghan teenager’s underground book club needs Australia’s help

Why an Afghan teenager’s underground book club needs Australia’s help

As women’s rights have been wound back,one teenager and her friends have found a way to study.

  • byGarry Maddox
Taliban orders Afghan beauty salons to close

Taliban orders Afghan beauty salons to close

Women in Afghanistan now have even fewer places to gather in public after the Taliban ordered the closure of beauty salons.

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Almost 80 schoolgirls poisoned,hospitalised in northern Afghanistan

Almost 80 schoolgirls poisoned,hospitalised in northern Afghanistan

It is thought to be the first time this kind of assault has happened since the Taliban swept to power in August 2021 and began their crackdown on the freedoms of women and girls.

Herald’s court victory,first and foremost,a win for the truth

Herald’s court victory,first and foremost,a win for the truth

One of the most significant defamation cases in Australian history has vindicated the reporting and perseverance of the Herald’s reporters.

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‘We should listen to local voices’:Gillard reflects on Afghanistan failures

‘We should listen to local voices’:Gillard reflects on Afghanistan failures

Afghan women have lost many freedoms since the end of the war. The West has some responsibility for that,says former prime minister Julia Gillard.

  • byLatika Bourke
Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

Meanwhile,three British men are being held in Taliban custody,including a so-called “danger tourist”.

Ally to the West:Pakistan’s Pervez Musharraf dies after long illness

Ally to the West:Pakistan’s Pervez Musharraf dies after long illness

The four-star general,who became one of Washington’s most important friends after 9/11,ruled Pakistan for nearly a decade.

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