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· Carl Samson
Refugee high school students in Maryland allegedly assaulted, told to ‘go back’ to Afghanistan
A group of Afghan refugee students at a Maryland high school has allegedly suffered from racist bullying and physical assault, with at least two seeking medical attention for injuries they reportedly sustained following an attack. The Maryland office of the Council on…
· Ana Yoo
China and Iran call on Afghanistan to end discrimination against women
China and Iran have called on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women’s work and education. The call came after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and the two countries issued a joint statement reaffirming their economic and political…
· Bryan Ke
‘Afghanistan’s Bruce Lee’ recalls hardship after Taliban retook power
Before you read: Meet the ‘Bruce Lee’ of Afghanistan Abbas Alizada, known online as “Afghanistan’s Bruce Lee” for his uncanny resemblance to the late legendary martial artist, recently recalled his troubling experience after the Taliban retook control of his country in 2021.
· Ryan General
Former finance minister of Afghanistan is now an Uber driver in Washington DC
Former Afghanistan Finance Minister Khalid Payenda, who served under Afghan President Ashraf Ghani before the Taliban took over in August last year, is now making ends meet as an Uber driver in Washington. Payenda resigned from his post a week before the Taliban captured Kabul…
· Myra Khan
Taliban curtailing women’s rights in Afghanistan, killing female activists
Since the Taliban takeover on Aug. 15, the Islamic extremist group has been violating women’s rights and targeting female activists despite promising the contrary, leaving many to wonder why Western allies have seemingly abandoned the people of Afghanistan. Broken promises:…
· Ryan General
US ends its 20-year military presence in Afghanistan
The U.S. officially concluded its 20-year presence in Afghanistan, with the departure of the last American military plane from Kabul on Tuesday. End of America’s longest war: The head of U.S. Central Command, General Kenneth McKenzie, announced the completion of the military…
· Bryan Ke
‘Underground’ LGTBQ+ community in Afghanistan fear being ‘killed on the spot’ after Taliban takeover
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Afghanistan expressed fear as the Taliban took over the country’s capital Kabul. Death as punishment: Many members from the hidden LGBTQ+ community in Afghanistan are now talking to international media outlets to express how dangerous it is to…
· Ryan General
Afghanistan’s youngest female mayor fears for her family’s safety as Taliban takes over
A female Afghan mayor aired a plea of desperation as the Taliban’s control of Afghanistan sparks concerns for the safety of women in the country, particularly activists, journalists and politicians like her. Potential target: In a recent interview with iNews, Maidan Wardak…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Doctor Who Helped Bring in Clean Water to Afghanistan Killed by Gunmen
A Japanese doctor who brought canal-building techniques from his hometown to help irrigate arid areas in Afghanistan was killed by a group of gunmen in the eastern part of the country on Wednesday. Tetsu Nakamura, 73, founder of nongovernmental organization Peace Japan Medical…
· Ryan General
Meet the ‘Bruce Lee’ of Afghanistan
Abbas Alizada has been dubbed the “Afghan Bruce Lee” for his striking resemblance to the legendary martial arts icon. The 24-year-old Kung Fu fan from a Kabul suburb shot to social media fame about three years ago after posting a picture of himself striking a pose next to an…
· Ryan General
India citizenship law sparks protests, fears of Islamophobia
A controversial law in India which fast-tracks citizenship for religious minorities from several neighboring countries but excludes Muslims has reignited criticism and protests across the country. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Here are all the countries and territories that have banned TikTok — and why
Nearly two dozen countries and territories have enforced varying degrees of restrictions against TikTok. Most of them cite privacy and security concerns as the video-sharing app continues to face global speculation over its alleged ties to the Chinese government. Below are the…
· Isa Peralta
Almost half a billion children in South Asia face extremely high temperatures, UNICEF warns
Around 76% of children aged 17 and under in South Asia are exposed to severely high temperatures for several months per year, according to UNICEF. About the data: On Monday, UNICEF issued a news release stating that around 460 million children — 3 in 4 children in South Asia —…
· Isa Peralta
Singapore passport overtakes Japan’s as world’s most powerful
Singapore has recently dethroned Japan to claim the title of having the world’s most powerful passport, according to a new ranking. About the ranking: This year’s most recent Henley Passport Index, which is “the original, authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports…
· Ryan General
Buzzfeed’s AI-generated Barbies blasted for featuring blonde Asians, cultural inaccuracies
“Literally all the East Asian ones are just white girls in yellowface”
· Carl Samson
Video: Chinese summer camp teaches kids to throw grenades, bayonet ‘Japanese soldiers’
A video of Chinese children seemingly being trained for warfare recently went viral on social media. What’s going on: In the video, the children can be seen carrying rifles, riding mock carriers, firing mini-launchers, throwing fake grenades and bayoneting straw dummies dressed…
· Michelle De Pacina
How being ‘left behind’ led Hoan Huynh to become the first refugee, Vietnamese American elected to state office in Illinois
Reminiscent of the tropical climate of his home country, then-teenager Hoan Huynh and his family settled in Southern California after escaping the Socialist Republic of Vietnam under communist rule in the early 1990s. Huynh, who was born in 1989 to Vietnamese and Chinese parents…
· Ryan General
Army vet becomes first double above-knee amputee to conquer Mount Everest
A British army veteran who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan has become the first double above-knee amputee to conquer Mount Everest. Hari Budha Magar, 43, reached the world’s tallest peak 13 years after losing his legs in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast…
· Ryan General
New study uncovers why mysterious South Asian civilization vanished around 3,600 years ago
A new study has shed light on the mystery behind an ancient thriving civilization that vanished around 3,600 years ago. The Indus Valley civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, flourished in its mature form in the northwestern regions of South Asia during the…
· Bryan Ke
5 traditional dishes served during Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr, an important day of festivity marking the end of Ramadan for Muslims around the world, starts on Thursday. The special holiday may last up to three days, depending on the country where it is being celebrated.