World news wrapup – Thursday 26 February 2026

Taliban moves leave pharmacists to tackle shortages; Canadians unimpressed by ‘No Frills’ expansion plans; “significant concerns” raised over proposed changes to voluntary assisted dying laws  Kabul, Afghanistan: Moves by the Taliban to end Afghanistan's dependency on medicines from Pakistan are fueling shortages and adding to cost pressures, a pharmacist says.  The Afghan regime announced a ban on medicine from Pakistan in