The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Pakistan's supreme court hears petition on forceful deportation of Afghans born in the country

Pakistan’s top court is hearing a petition by human rights activists seeking to halt the forceful deportation of Afghans who were born in Pakistan and those who would be at risk if they were returned to Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023

Is Modi’s India cosying up to the Taliban?

The embassy of the former Afghan government has shuttered in New Delhi amid allegations that India stopped helping it.

Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2023

Women Leaders Are Fighting The Global Hunger Crisis In Ways You Won't Expect

Women entrepreneurs are using their skills to end famine and acute food insecurity in the countries most affected by climate extremes.

International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2023

Taliban could be convinced to open girls’ schools, says Afghanistan ex-education minister

Global governments should engage with the Taliban because some in the regime support reversing the ban, says Rangina Hamidi

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023

Afghanistan football head involved in match-fixing, former players claim

Several former Afghanistan players have claimed the president of the country’s FA ordered them to fix two matches during a men’s tournament in Malaysia

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023

India's envoy to U.S. Sandhu visits Gurudwara in New York, Khalistan supporters heckle him

Amb. Sandhu offered prayers at Long Island gurudwara, received warm welcome from Sikh community. A few Khalistani supporters heckled him but were escorted out. He highlighted India-U.S. partnership, spoke of historical linkages between Sikh Gurus, Sikhs and Afghanistan.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

CAA final draft likely to be ready by March 30, 2024: Union Minister Ajay Mishra

Union Minister Ajay Mishra claims CAA draft ready by Mar '21; BJP MP Santanu Thakur by his side. CAA to grant citizenship to persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh & Pakistan. TMC MP Santanu Sen says BJP's false claims becoming clear to Matuas, will be rejected in '21 polls.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Afghan special forces soldier who risked her life working with British abandoned by UK

Exclusive: Soldier who fought with us against Taliban forced into hiding because UK won’t give her sanctuary – as British veterans demand we repay our debt of honour

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023

Charity’s call for Scots to support appeal helping quake survivors in Afghanistan

A SCOTTISH charity set up by refugees is helping to support 500 people made homeless by the devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan last month.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2023

India vs Pakistan in U-19 Asia Cup on December 10

MUMBAI: The Under-19 teams of arch-rivals India and Pakistan will clash on December 10 in a league match of the Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai, which will host all the matches at the ICC Academy grounds, and one semifinal and the final at the Dubai International Stadium. The India Under-19…

The Times of India · Nov 25, 2023