Afghanistan
PulseAugur coverage of Afghanistan — every cluster mentioning Afghanistan across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- 2026-06-29 regulatory Pakistan conducted airstrikes and ground operations along the Afghanistan border, resulting in civilian casualties. source
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UN: 2.4 million Afghan girls banned from secondary education by Taliban
The United Nations has reported that approximately 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are currently banned from secondary education due to the Taliban's policies. This ban, which prevents girls from studying beyond primar…
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Maldives seeks to revive stalled South Asian bloc, faces India-Pakistan deadlock
The Maldives, through its President Mohamed Muizzu, has expressed a desire to help revive the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc), which has not held meetings in 12 years. Muizzu stated that the Mal…
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Afghan man gets life sentence for deadly Munich car-ramming attack
A German court has sentenced an Afghan asylum seeker to life in prison for a car-ramming attack in Munich that resulted in the deaths of a mother and her young daughter, and injured dozens more. The court found the 25-y…
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Suicide bombing kills 14 at Pakistan anti-militant rally
A suicide bombing at an anti-militant rally in Pakistan's Swat Valley on Sunday resulted in at least 14 fatalities, including several police officers, and injured over two dozen individuals. The attack occurred in Kabal…
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China tests Central Asian land routes to bypass maritime chokepoints
China is exploring new land-based freight routes through Central Asia to reduce its reliance on maritime shipping, particularly in light of potential chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. A pilot program has successful…
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Russia's nuclear arsenal proves ineffective in Ukraine war · 1 source tracked
The ongoing war in Ukraine has highlighted the limited practical utility of Russia's extensive nuclear arsenal. Despite threats, Russia has not deployed tactical nuclear weapons, even when facing drone and missile attac…
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Cymbiotika reaches $150M revenue with celebrity backing
Cymbiotika, a wellness brand co-founded by Durana Elmi, has achieved significant growth, reaching $150 million in annual revenue. The company, known for its innovative supplement packets, secured $25 million in seed fun…
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US-Iran conflict escalates, drawing parallels to Vietnam War
The United States has intensified strikes against Iran, leading to concerns of a prolonged conflict and drawing historical parallels to the Vietnam and Afghanistan wars. Analysts suggest these actions are testing both T…
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Russia's drone program gears up for potential NATO conflict
Russia's drone development is accelerating in preparation for a potential large-scale conflict with NATO, according to expert Samuel Bendett. The annual "Dronnitsa" event focuses on improving drone tactics and technolog…
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Pakistan border strikes kill 36 Afghan civilians amid escalating tensions
Pakistan conducted ground operations and airstrikes along the Afghanistan border, resulting in the deaths of at least 36 Afghan civilians and injuring over 160 others. The Taliban condemned the actions as a "cowardly ac…
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Last US soldier out of Afghanistan steps down from command
General Christopher Donahue, the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan, is unexpectedly stepping down as commander of US Army Europe and Africa. He will relinquish his command on July 2nd after 18 months in the rol…
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French woman rescued in Pakistan after 12 years of alleged captivity
A French woman, Sylvie Yasmina, has been rescued in Pakistan after allegedly being held captive by her husband for 12 years. She was found with her five children in a town in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Yasmina reporte…
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UK cyber threats rise, Taiwan trains drone pilots, Taliban bans smartphones, Musk's Vegas Loop critiqued
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre reported over 200 cyber incidents affecting critical infrastructure in the past year, with AI potentially exacerbating future threats. Meanwhile, Taiwan is training its citizens i…
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New research reframes war prevention as a science, challenging development sector pessimism
A growing body of empirical research is challenging the long-held development sector belief that war is an inevitable force, particularly in developing countries. New studies, leveraging large datasets and methods from …
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Pakistani PM signs deals in China, seeks enhanced cooperation
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended an investment conference in Hangzhou, China, witnessing the signing of several economic and trade agreements. He emphasized the need to convert previous Memoranda of Unde…
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UN slams Taliban law permitting child marriage consent
The United Nations has voiced grave concern over a new Taliban law in Afghanistan concerning marital separation. This decree includes provisions that allow a girl reaching puberty to have her silence interpreted as cons…
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South Asia faces severe water crisis amid early heatwaves and low rainfall
South Asia is facing an early and severe summer with above-average temperatures and the threat of a "super El Nino," which is expected to exacerbate heatwaves and lead to highly variable weather. Rainfall is predicted t…
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US and China urged to choose constructive global power over destruction
The author argues that both the US and China must prioritize constructive global engagement over destructive actions. While the US has a history of failed interventions, China's rise has been largely peaceful and econom…
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Edtech funding collapses as investors pivot to AI workforce tools
Global investment in educational technology has sharply declined from its 2021 peak of $16.7 billion to under $3 billion in 2025, as venture capital shifts focus. Investors are now prioritizing AI-driven tools and workf…