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- 1Canada and allies push Afghanistan case at international court▼Two years ago, Canada and its allies moved to bring Afghanistan to the ICJ over persecution of women and girls. Now what?
Canada, together with the Netherlands and other allies, took the unprecedented step of initiating proceedings against Afghanistan at the International Court of Justice over the Taliban's systematic persecution of women and girls. Two years on, observers are asking what the case has achieved, as restrictions on Afghan women's education, work and public life continue and accountability through international legal channels remains slow and uncertain.
- 2Germany deports Afghan refugees, critics cite UN convention violation●UN Flüchtlingskonvention wird missachtet Dobrindt schiebt afghanische Flüchtlinge ab Mehr dazu bei https://www. zeit.de/
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is pushing ahead with deportations of Afghan refugees to Afghanistan, drawing criticism that the moves violate the UN Refugee Convention. Critics, including refugee advocacy groups, argue Afghanistan remains unsafe for returns, and the issue is generating debate in German media about the country's asylum obligations under international law.
- 3India reach Asian Games cricket semis after washout●IND vs AFG, Asian Games 2026 cricket: India reach semis after quarter-final washout
India have advanced to the semi-finals of the men's cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026 after their quarter-final match against Afghanistan was washed out. With no play possible, tournament rules took India through. Afghanistan's campaign hopes rest on how the standings and seeding rules apply, and fans are debating whether weather interventions are fair in a knockout format.
- 4Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan in Escalating Border Conflict●Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan | Pakistan & Türkiye Send a Strong Message
Pakistan has carried out strikes inside Afghanistan, drawing widespread international attention. Coverage also highlights Pakistan and Türkiye reportedly sending a coordinated strong message amid rising regional tensions. Observers are watching for Afghanistan's response and the risk of further escalation between the neighbours.