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A position paper, China’s image, and what it means

Beijing in promoting an alternative model as opposed to the battered approach of the West, wants to focus more on its priorities and form a consensus among Afghanistan’s neighbours

The Hindu

Former British army chief dramatically intervenes in government’s Rwanda policy

Exclusive: Lord Dannatt urged the home secretary not to send migrants to a country ‘under the shadow of genocide’

The Independent UK

China, Pakistan and Afghanistan FMs hold talks in Islamabad

Foreign ministers from all three nations promise to pursue trilateral cooperation efforts as political ties deepen.

Al Jazeera

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Pakistan set to host trilateral dialogue with China, Afghanistan

The meeting is taking place following the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers’ arrival in Islamabad.

Al Jazeera

Biden admin offers temporary fix to Afghan refugees in limbo

"We owe the people we evacuated in August 2021...the peace of mind that they are safely out of harm’s way."

Axios

UN again seeks to reassure Afghans it will deliver aid

The United Nations is seeking yet again to reassure the Afghan people that it won’t abandon them

The Independent UK

After attacks on Chinese, Pakistan pledges more security

The Pakistani president has assured Beijing's top diplomat that his country will boost security for all Chinese nationals working on multi-billion dollar projects in Pakistan

The Independent UK

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UN to continue keeping Afghan staff at home over Taliban ban on women

The United Nations said on Friday it will continue to keep Afghan staff working from home after the Taliban administration began enforcing a ban on Afghan women working for the world body a month ago.

Reuters

Don’t use terrorism as diplomatic tool: Pakistan FM in India

Bhutto Zardari is on a two-day visit to India for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting.

Al Jazeera

Mourners attend funerals of 7 Shiite teachers in NW Pakistan

Officials say thousands of mourners have attended the mass funeral of seven minority Shiite teachers who were shot and killed at a school in northwestern Pakistan

The Independent UK

India, Russia, Pakistan urge Taliban to respect rights of all Afghans

The foreign ministers of India, Russia and Pakistan on Friday called for a representative government in Afghanistan and the protection of women's rights, almost two years after the Islamist Taliban swept to power in Kabul.

Reuters

Five teachers killed in Pakistan school shooting as sectarian tensions boil over

Police say two gunmen entered a school near the Afghan border and opened fire, in the latest violence between Sunni and Shiite Muslims.

ABC News

Afghanistan aid donors struggle with crackdown on women, less money

The Afghan people are in for a "very difficult year ahead," warned the top U.S. aid official, as donors grapple with challenging a Taliban administration crackdown on women and girls, more crises around the world and overall less funding.

Reuters

Pakistani soldiers in deadly gun battle with armed fighters

Pakistan army says it killed three fighters in exchange of fire in North Waziristan district near Afghan border.

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The Independent UK

British children left stranded in Afghanistan after father killed by car bomb

Exclusive: Brother of victim is calling on UK government to evacuate his family from the Taliban-run country

The Guardian - UK

‘We can’t remain silent’: journalists refuse to give up despite Taliban terror

Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, one-third of journalists have left, while those who remain live with threats, attacks, unlawful detention and extortion

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Late night scuffle between wrestlers, Delhi police at Jantar Mantar; Ajay Banga becomes World Bank chief unopposed, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

Jaishankar to hold talks with Chinese FM Qin, Lavrov, host Pakistan FM in Goa

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will hold talks with Foreign Ministers of China and Russia, and other counterparts of the eight-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on May 4

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Biden Administration Plans to Extend Residency and Work Permits for Afghans Who Came to US Under Parole Status

The policy will protect thousands of Afghan refugees against imminent prospect of deportation. Same should be done for Ukrainians and others admitted to US using the parole power. But a permanent solution to this problem requires Congress to pass an adjustment act.

Al Jazeera

UN chief says ‘not the right time’ to engage with Taliban

The UN head says he would hold similar meetings in the future after Doha meeting ended without acknowledging Taliban.

France 24

Manon Loizeau documents exile, hardship & childhood in new film on Afghan teenager

Afghan teenager Elaha found strength and confidence behind the camera for the first time, as she began to film her family's daily life in the Moria refugee camp in Greece. Journalist and documentary maker Manon Loizeau tells us more about how Elaha's journey to a safe haven in Europe inspired…

The Independent UK

UN summit in Qatar on Afghanistan ends, another planned

A closed-door summit on Afghanistan has ended in Qatar without any formal acknowledgment of the Taliban-controlled government there

Al Jazeera

Taliban FM to meet Pakistan, China foreign ministers: Media

Taliban’s interim foreign minister gets UN clearance to travel for meeting with counterparts in Pakistan.

The Independent UK

AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US

The Biden administration will continue to allow tens of thousands of Afghans who fled Taliban control more than two years ago to stay and work in the U.S. That is according to two White House officials familiar with the plan, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of…

Reuters

UN says Taliban envoy can meet Pakistan, China ministers next week

A U.N. Security Council committee on Monday agreed to allow the Taliban administration's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to travel to Pakistan from Afghanistan next week to meet with the foreign ministers of Pakistan and China, diplomats said.

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