Israeli police raid Al-Aqsa mosque for 2nd time, sparking fears of ‘a spiral of violence’
Israeli police raided the mosque compound again on Wednesday while about 20,000 worshippers were performing Ramadan Taraweeh prayers
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Afghanistan
Humanitarian aid alone cannot meet the needs of millions in Afghanistan: Report
The report argues that concrete steps must be taken to address the crippled Afghan economy and ongoing humanitarian crisis
Afghanistan
Is the Taliban setting up Kandahar as the country’s capital?
Analysts said the transfer of Zabihullah Mujahid’s office to Kandahar is a sign of them turning Kandahar into the Taliban’s capital.
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Video: An attempt to protect orphans
A woman has taken an initiative to support orphaned children through four centers in Kabul with the aim to ensure they have an established future.
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Video: Women banned from restaurants in Herat
A number of restaurant owners in Herat said women have been banned from going to restaurants even with their family members. The move was made to prevent “some forbidden acts,” said a Taliban official.
Afghanistan
Panjshir herdsmen upset over ban on using open pastures
A number of shepherds said they sold their livestock after being told by the Taliban that they may not use open land to graze their livestock
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Infighting among Taliban members in Panjshir
Two groups from Taliban engaged in infighting in Panjshir province, north of Kabul, on Saturday night, in which sporadic firing continued for hours, sources from Taliban and residents said.
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Increase in low-quality medicines irk Herat residents
Residents of Herat said that expired and low-quality medicines have increased in the market which has led to challenges to the people.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Music shops, gaming and internet cafes banned in Herat
Business owners say they have incurred hundreds of thousands of afghanis in losses after being ordered to stop selling music CDs and DVDs
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Tornado in Southern, Midwestern US kills at least 22
At least five people were killed in Arkansas as first responders sifted through debris for more possible victims.