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Taliban's Restrictions on Afghan Women to Cost Country $920 Million
The Taliban's restrictions on Afghan women will cost the country an estimated 5.8% of its GDP (or $920 million) between 2024 and 2026, according to UNDP head Stephen Rodriguez, who notes that women's employment has fallen from 15% to approximately 7% since the Taliban regained power. This exacerbate...
Taliban's Restrictions on Afghan Women to Cost Country $920 Million
The Taliban's restrictions on Afghan women will cost the country an estimated 5.8% of its GDP (or $920 million) between 2024 and 2026, according to UNDP head Stephen Rodriguez, who notes that women's employment has fallen from 15% to approximately 7% since the Taliban regained power. This exacerbate...
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36% Bias Score
Trump: Putin's Ukraine Invasion Prevented by My Presence
In a Wednesday, April 30th interview with ABC News, Donald Trump claimed that Vladimir Putin initially planned to seize all of Ukraine but changed his mind because of Trump's presence, attributing Putin's invasion partly to the perceived incompetence of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Trump: Putin's Ukraine Invasion Prevented by My Presence
In a Wednesday, April 30th interview with ABC News, Donald Trump claimed that Vladimir Putin initially planned to seize all of Ukraine but changed his mind because of Trump's presence, attributing Putin's invasion partly to the perceived incompetence of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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52% Bias Score
Saur Revolution: Afghan Coup and Soviet Invasion
The Saur Revolution, a two-day coup in Afghanistan on April 27-28, 1978, resulted in the assassination of President Mohammad Daoud Khan and the establishment of the PDPA-led Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, triggering decades of conflict and ultimately leading to the Soviet invasion of 1979.
Saur Revolution: Afghan Coup and Soviet Invasion
The Saur Revolution, a two-day coup in Afghanistan on April 27-28, 1978, resulted in the assassination of President Mohammad Daoud Khan and the establishment of the PDPA-led Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, triggering decades of conflict and ultimately leading to the Soviet invasion of 1979.
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16% Bias Score
Record Cocaine Seizures Highlight Germany's Drug Crisis
Germany is experiencing a surge in cocaine trafficking due to market changes in North America and Afghanistan's opium ban, resulting in record cocaine seizures and a sharp increase in cocaine consumption, highlighting the need for a comprehensive national strategy.
Record Cocaine Seizures Highlight Germany's Drug Crisis
Germany is experiencing a surge in cocaine trafficking due to market changes in North America and Afghanistan's opium ban, resulting in record cocaine seizures and a sharp increase in cocaine consumption, highlighting the need for a comprehensive national strategy.
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44% Bias Score
German Court Orders Extradition of Afghan Migrant Convicted in Greece
A German court ruled that an Afghan migrant, convicted in absentia in Greece for providing false travel documents to another Afghan national, will be extradited to Greece to serve a six-year prison sentence; the court stated the migrant did not have sufficient ties to Germany.
German Court Orders Extradition of Afghan Migrant Convicted in Greece
A German court ruled that an Afghan migrant, convicted in absentia in Greece for providing false travel documents to another Afghan national, will be extradited to Greece to serve a six-year prison sentence; the court stated the migrant did not have sufficient ties to Germany.
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28% Bias Score
Taliban's Unexpected Shift: Preserving Afghanistan's Ancient Heritage
Following their return to power, the Taliban in Afghanistan have surprisingly shown increased interest in preserving historical sites, leading to numerous archaeological discoveries of Buddhist artifacts, despite persistent challenges like looting and limited resources; this contrasts sharply with t...
Taliban's Unexpected Shift: Preserving Afghanistan's Ancient Heritage
Following their return to power, the Taliban in Afghanistan have surprisingly shown increased interest in preserving historical sites, leading to numerous archaeological discoveries of Buddhist artifacts, despite persistent challenges like looting and limited resources; this contrasts sharply with t...
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36% Bias Score
Afghan Journalist Risks Harassment Under Taliban Rule
In northern Afghanistan, 26-year-old journalist Maghfira faces daily harassment and censorship under the Taliban regime, highlighting the systemic suppression of women and limitations on freedom of speech.
Afghan Journalist Risks Harassment Under Taliban Rule
In northern Afghanistan, 26-year-old journalist Maghfira faces daily harassment and censorship under the Taliban regime, highlighting the systemic suppression of women and limitations on freedom of speech.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Court Sentences Five in Afghan Coal Worker Burning Death, Rejects Key Evidence Requests
A Turkish court sentenced five individuals involved in the burning death of Afghan coal mine worker Vezir Mohammed Nourtani, rejecting key evidence requests, including a site investigation and witness testimonies from abroad, raising concerns about the pursuit of justice in cases involving worker de...
Turkish Court Sentences Five in Afghan Coal Worker Burning Death, Rejects Key Evidence Requests
A Turkish court sentenced five individuals involved in the burning death of Afghan coal mine worker Vezir Mohammed Nourtani, rejecting key evidence requests, including a site investigation and witness testimonies from abroad, raising concerns about the pursuit of justice in cases involving worker de...
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60% Bias Score
Former Taliban Commander Pleads Guilty to Terrorism, Kidnapping
Haji Najibullah, a 49-year-old former Taliban commander, pleaded guilty on Friday in Manhattan federal court to providing material support for acts of terrorism, including the 2008 kidnapping of New York Times reporter David Rohde and another journalist, and attacks that killed three U.S. soldiers i...
Former Taliban Commander Pleads Guilty to Terrorism, Kidnapping
Haji Najibullah, a 49-year-old former Taliban commander, pleaded guilty on Friday in Manhattan federal court to providing material support for acts of terrorism, including the 2008 kidnapping of New York Times reporter David Rohde and another journalist, and attacks that killed three U.S. soldiers i...
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56% Bias Score
Germany Halts Afghan Refugee Flights, Facing Human Rights Backlash
Germany has suspended charter flights for 2,600 Afghan refugees in Pakistan awaiting relocation, prompting strong criticism from human rights groups who fear the refugees will be returned to Afghanistan and face danger; the incoming government will decide the program's future.
Germany Halts Afghan Refugee Flights, Facing Human Rights Backlash
Germany has suspended charter flights for 2,600 Afghan refugees in Pakistan awaiting relocation, prompting strong criticism from human rights groups who fear the refugees will be returned to Afghanistan and face danger; the incoming government will decide the program's future.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Halts Afghanistan Evacuations Amidst Government Transition
Germany suspended Afghanistan evacuation flights for two weeks, leaving 2,600 at-risk Afghans awaiting resettlement; the decision followed inter-governmental disputes and a coalition agreement to end federal intake programs, despite prior commitments to evacuate these individuals.
Germany Halts Afghanistan Evacuations Amidst Government Transition
Germany suspended Afghanistan evacuation flights for two weeks, leaving 2,600 at-risk Afghans awaiting resettlement; the decision followed inter-governmental disputes and a coalition agreement to end federal intake programs, despite prior commitments to evacuate these individuals.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Temporarily Lifts Ban on Taliban
Russia's Supreme Court temporarily lifted the ban on the Taliban, enabling closer ties with Afghanistan despite the Taliban's past designation as a terrorist organization, reflecting shifting geopolitical priorities and Russia's pursuit of regional influence.
Russia Temporarily Lifts Ban on Taliban
Russia's Supreme Court temporarily lifted the ban on the Taliban, enabling closer ties with Afghanistan despite the Taliban's past designation as a terrorist organization, reflecting shifting geopolitical priorities and Russia's pursuit of regional influence.
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40% Bias Score
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