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'Didn't bloody murder': Roberts-Smith interview airs

Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has denied killing civilians in Afghanistan, in a bombshell radio interview after he was charged with war crime murders.

AAP · 9m ago

Shai Hope breaks into ICC T20I top 10; Rashid Khan strengthens ODI lead

Shai Hope performed exceptionally in the T20I series against India, which concluded with a 2-2 draw. He significantly improved his ICC T20I ranking, moving into the top ten after scoring 261 runs. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal and Rashid Khan achieved notable rankings in the ODI format after strong performances against…

The Economic Times · 12h ago

Millions of Afghans to face food insecurity by next year, UN warns

More than19 million people in Afghanistan are expected to face acute food insecurity during the coming winter, the United Nations warned on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale · 13h ago

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Why Pete Hegseth’s remarks on Nato’s Afghanistan role have drawn UK rebuke and raised fresh questions over US-Europe relations

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth questioned the combat contributions of NATO allies in Afghanistan during a recent speech. His comments prompted a response from the British government defending the sacrifices of its troops, which included over 450 deaths. The controversy comes amid broader tensions regarding US support for Ukraine against…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Hegseth wrong to say most non-US Nato forces in Afghanistan did not fight, says No 10

Downing Street emphasises sacrifices of UK troops and reasserts ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine amid softening US policy towards Russia

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

Hegseth ‘wrong to diminish’ British troops’ role in Afghanistan – No 10

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The Independent UK · Oct 19

Downing Street hits back after Trump’s war secretary diminishes UK’s role in Afghanistan

Pete Hegseth suggested that ‘maybe five’ other countries contributed to the war

The Independent UK · Oct 19

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Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Playing 11: Check live streaming, pitch report, weather forecast and playing XIs

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming: Afghanistan begin their UAE ODI Tri-Series campaign against Zimbabwe, who arrive after a 99-run win over Bangladesh. Check the match time, head-to-head record, probable playing XIs, pitch report, Abu Dhabi weather forecast and live streaming details for the October 19 clash.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Afghan Crisis Deepens: Taliban rule tightens grip on women and girls; UN warns of worsening plight

Since the Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan, women's rights and access to education have suffered dramatically. Millions of girls are now prohibited from secondary and higher education, leading to dire social repercussions. In addition, food insecurity is rampant, affecting approximately 19.2 million individuals. The healthcare available has also significantly declined, obstructing…

The Times of India · Oct 17

France to witness a 'crossroads of anger' as mass protests expected on Saturday

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 16: French papers look ahead to Saturday's call for mass protests, which will bring together a number of social movements. Next, climate change has devastating consequences on communities in Afghanistan. Also, Libération publishes a special edition written in the style of Georges Perec. Finally, this…

France 24 · Oct 16

Indian social worker Reema Nanavaty gets Hillary Rodham Clinton Award

Reema Nanavaty, Director of the Self-Employed Women's Association of India, was recently honored with the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award. The award recognizes her efforts in promoting women's economic empowerment through various initiatives and programs. Nanavaty has successfully led projects supporting women in diverse fields such as energy, agribusiness, and food…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Malnutrition stalks the most vulnerable in Afghanistan as aid cuts leave millions helpless

Hunger and acute malnutrition are rising dramatically in Afghanistan, the result of overlapping crises

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Pakistan ranks lowest in South Asia on hunger index amid rising food prices

Pakistan's 2026 Global Hunger Index standings reveal an alarming crisis, showcasing the worst performance in South Asia amid ongoing economic challenges. Soaring food prices and the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters have sharply intensified food insecurity. With around 218 million individuals in South Asia experiencing undernourishment from 2023 to 2025,…

The Times of India · Oct 15

What is The 'Mother of all Bombs' The U.S. is Considering Using Against Iran if the War Resumes

The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb is the U.S.'s largest non-nuclear bomb. It was dropped for the first time in combat in Afghanistan in 2017.

International Business Times · Oct 15

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The Economic Times · Oct 15

Pakistan ranks worst in South Asia on 2026 Global Hunger Index as food insecurity deepens

Pakistan has been reported to have the worst performance in South Asia regarding the 2026 Global Hunger Index. The country is grappling with severe food insecurity due to economic instability and climate-related challenges. Rising food prices have adversely affected household purchasing power, making nutrition unaffordable for many families. Extreme weather…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Jailed Imran Khan's woes compound after Pakistan suspends his provincial government

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday declared the emergency in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan that has seen a sharp rise in militant attacks. It suspended the local government led by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, accusing it of failing to tackle militancy, and put an opponent from Zardari's…

France 24 · Oct 14

Cheap weapons, growing fears: Inside the Taliban’s drone campaign against Pakistan

Pakistan says it intercepted 23 suicide drones launched from Afghanistan into Pakistani airspace in September alone. Since the conflict began in February 2026, the Taliban have increasingly used drones to attack Pakistan, raising concerns in Islamabad.

The Times of India · Oct 13

BBC radio services suspended in Afghanistan as Taliban alleges ‘repeated violations’

The Taliban on Monday accused the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) of “repeated violations” as it suspended the broadcaster’s FM radio services in Afghanistan.

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The Independent UK · Oct 12

Pakistan urges Afghan Taliban to stop militants from carrying out cross-border attacks

Pakistan has urged Afghanistan's Taliban government to prevent militants from using Afghan territory to launch attacks inside Pakistan

AAP · Oct 12

Tigers on course to maul Afghanistan in Test

Afghanistan are 3-132 still 347 runs short of victory in the one-off Test match against Bangladesh, for whom Litton Das made a century.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

SAS personnel ‘refusing to answer’ questions about alleged extrajudicial killings in Afghanistan

Judge leading inquiry says most operators using privilege against self-incrimination to refuse to provide information

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11

Why is Russia a blind spot for some on the left?

For decades, many on the left have been among the most vocal critics of imperialism from Indonesia to Iraq, Vietnam to Afghanistan

The Times of India · Oct 10

Strong pushback as US downgrades Hong Kong to tier-3 in human trafficking: 'Double standard'

Hong Kong has rejected the United States’ decision to place it in the lowest category of its annual human trafficking report, calling the assessment “entirely unfounded” and accusing Washington of applying double standards in evaluating the city’s efforts to combat trafficking. The US State Department’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP)…

AAP · Oct 10

'Saw what's at stake': Afghanistan veterans honoured

A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to Afghanistan, veterans have gathered to remember their role in the operation.

We Got This Covered · Oct 10

Republicans reject Hegseth’s plan to live-stream execution of Fort Hood shooter, accuse he’s copying ‘oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan’

GOP lawmakers support the sentence, but it's the camera they can't stomach.

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