Afghan Women Defy Taliban Bans to Seek Education—At Great Personal Risk Maria Petrova May 25, 2026 World KABUL — When 17-year-old Zahra [name changed for security] slipped past Taliban checkpoints last month to cross into Pakistan, she joined hundreds of Afghan women and girls who are risking arrest, forced marriage, or worse to pursue an … Read more
Kabul, Afghanistan – Explosions rocked Kabul and other Afghan cities early Friday morning, following Pakistani airstrikes targeting alleged militant hideouts. The attacks come after Islamabad warned of a strong response to cross-border attacks originating from Afghanistan, escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries. The strikes represent a significant escalation in a long-simmering conflict fueled by … Read more
:## Analysis of the Article 1. Core Topic: The article discusses the opening film of the 2026 Berlinale, a romantic comedy titled “No Good Men” directed by shahrbanoo Sadat. It highlights the film’s subject matter – the life of a female camera operator in Afghanistan and her views on men – and the director’s background … Read more