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Iran summons Afghan envoy for ‘disrespecting’ anthem

Iran summoned the acting head of Afghanistan’s embassy Friday after saying a visiting Afghan official disrespected the country’s national anthem by not standing, days after...

Australia moves to strip medals from Afghanistan unit commanders

Australia on Thursday moved to strip medals from Afghanistan war commanders whose units were involved in alleged war crimes and ‘unlawful conduct’.

Rashid returns to Afghanistan squad for South Africa one-day series

Ace spinner Rashid Khan has been included in the Afghanistan squad for the three-match one-day series against South Africa this month, selectors said on Thursday.

Afghanistan-NZ Test second day called off after 'huge mess'

Ground staff used electric fans in a desperate bid to dry the pitch in the Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand Tuesday, but play was called off for a second straight day with one official calling it ‘a huge mess’.

Republican report slams Biden’s 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal

Republicans on Sunday released a critical report on US president Joe Biden’s 2021 military withdrawal from Afghanistan — reigniting criticism over the chaotic end to...

‘Brave' Afghanistan can beat anyone

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said Sunday his side have the potential to challenge the world's top teams, but will need more exposure in Test cricket.

Majority of UNSC denounces Afghan law

A majority of the UN Security Council on Friday called for the repeal of Afghanistan’s new laws curtailing women’s rights, saying they ‘undermine’ efforts to reintegrate the country with the...

Taliban govt says morality law will be ‘gently’ enforced

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities said on Monday a recently ratified morality law would be enforced ‘gently’, after the international community and Afghans voiced concern over...

UN ‘concerned’ by Afghanistan morality law

The UN mission in Afghanistan said on Sunday it was ‘concerned’ about a morality law recently ratified by the Taliban authorities, criticising in particular restrictions on women...

UAE accepts Taliban govt ambassador

The United Arab Emirates has accepted the credentials of an ambassador from Afghanistan’s Taliban government, officials said, becoming just the second country after...

Taliban govt enacts ‘vice and virtue’ law

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have announced the codification of laws detailing rules of behaviour and lifestyle based on their strict interpretation of Islamic law.

‘1.4m girls banned from Afghan schools since Taliban return’

At least 1.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, with the future of an entire generation now...

Taliban celebrate 3 years since Afghanistan takeover with military show

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers celebrated three years in power on Wednesday with a military parade paying homage to their homemade bombs used in war, fighter aircraft and goose-stepping security forces...

Taliban celebrate 3 years since Afghanistan takeover with military show

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers celebrated three years in power on Wednesday with a military parade paying homage to their homemade bombs used in war, fighter aircraft and goose-stepping security forces.

3 Pak soldiers killed in Khyber attack

At least three security personnel were killed and a dozen others were injured in a series of attacks on several security posts in Khyber district early Friday morning...

Malala Yousafzai urges Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai called for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans and said she was especially concerned about the ‘dark future’ awaiting women and girls sent back....

Taliban praises ‘spirit of cooperation’ of UN talks

The Taliban government praised on Wednesday the ‘spirit of cooperation’ towards Afghanistan in UN-led talks that excluded women from the country.

Taliban discussed prisoner exchange with US

Two American prisoners were being held in custody in Afghanistan, a Taliban government spokesman said Wednesday, and an ‘exchange’ for Afghans held in Guantanamo Bay had been discussed with the United States....

Outrage as Afghan women excluded from UN-led talks with Taliban

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities will meet international envoys on Sunday in Qatar for talks presented by the United Nations as a key step in an engagement process, but...

Afghans proud in defeat as fairytale World Cup run ends in semis

Afghans mourned the end of their T20 World Cup dreams on Thursday but said the cricket team's performances in reaching a first semi-final gave them hope for the future.

Afghanistan World Cup heroics can inspire next generation: Trott

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott hopes his side's historic T20 World Cup run, which ended in a heavy semi-final defeat Wednesday, has ‘inspired young kids to pick up a bat and ball’ in the war-ravaged country.

South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach T20 World Cup final

South Africa demolished Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup dream in ruthless fashion on Wednesday, thrashing the minnows by nine wickets with more than 11 overs to spare to reach the final of the cricket showpiece for the first time.....

Afghanistan have ‘no scarring’ ahead of semifinal: Trott

Coach Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan will go into Wednesday’s T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa boosted by ‘having no scarring, no history’ unlike the accident-prone Proteas...

South Africa ignore near-misses with eye on final

South Africa coach Rob Walter believes his team will not be haunted by its embarrassing legacy of big-match stagefright when they take on Afghanistan for a place in the T20 World Cup final...

Cowardly Bangladesh go out ‘in style’

Afghanistan hail Lara inspiration in T20 World Cup heroics

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan hailed the inspiration of cricket legend Brian Lara for helping them secure a place in the T20 World Cup for the first time.

Afghanistan into semi-finals after Bangladesh thriller, Australia out

Afghanistan advanced to their first-ever senior world tournament semi-final with a nerve-jangling eight-run victory over Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup on Monday that eliminated mighty Australia.

Afghan fans aglow after historic Australia win

Beleaguered Afghans were riding high Monday after a historic weekend T20 World Cup victory over Australia spread a rare mood of euphoria across the country.

Nicaragua names ambassador to Afghanistan

Nicaragua has appointed an ambassador to Afghanistan, local media reported, in a rare move increasing ties with the diplomatically isolated Taliban regime...

Bangladesh eye impossible shot at redemption

Bangladesh face an almost impossible task of qualifying for the semi-finals of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup when they face Afghanistan in their third and...