PAYF Bulletin
Taliban arrest a female taekwondo coach in Herat for secretly training girls, underscoring the worsening crackdown on women’s rights in Afghanistan.
January 19, 2026
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Category: The Intellect Room
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Gaza’s reconstruction is being shaped less by humanitarian need and more by political bargaining and power calculations.The battle over rebuilding may ultimately determine who controls
January 19, 2026
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America’s retreat from multilateral institutions signals more than policy recalibration, it exposes the fragility of global governance and reshapes the rules of international engagement. The
January 19, 2026
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Trump’s Board of Peace places Gaza under foreign oversight, sidelining Palestinian voices and local agency. Its composition of Western politicians and technocrats signals external control
January 17, 2026
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Israel’s recognition of Somaliland prioritises strategic gain over regional stability, turning the breakaway region into a pawn in geopolitical rivalry. Geography is weaponised, while local
January 17, 2026
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India’s closure of a Kashmir medical college following protests over Muslim student admissions exposes communal bias and institutional failure. Meritocracy and equitable access to education
January 16, 2026
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Iran faces a severe economic crisis as the rial collapses, inflation soars, and public protests surge, highlighting structural weaknesses and institutional challenges. The situation underscores
January 16, 2026
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PAYF Bulletin
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is preparing for a visit of its Contact Group on Afghanistan to Kabul. A technical meeting was held in
January 14, 2026
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Iran’s 2026 protests reflect deep economic, social, and political pressures, challenging the stability of the Islamic Republic. Widespread unrest, elite divisions, and regional setbacks signal
January 11, 2026
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PAYF Bulletin
Tehran has warned it will retaliate against US and Israeli bases amid Iran’s largest protests since 2022, as tensions rise with Washington and Tel Aviv
January 11, 2026
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