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Amnesty International asks Pakistan to keep hosting Afghans as their expulsion may put them at risk

Amnesty International is urging Pakistan to maintain its support for Afghan refugees by enabling them to live with dignity and be free from the fear of deportation to Afghanistan where they face persecution by the Taliban

The Independent UK

Hero Afghan pilot ‘trapped’ in Home Office hotel and facing homelessness as government drags heels

Air force lieutenant who fled the Taliban to UK in small boat facing imminent homelessness if he cannot find anywhere to stay

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup 2023 | India, a favourite, will look to recreate the 2011 magic; Australia, England, South Africa strong contenders

Cricket's showpiece event, the World Cup, kicks off in Ahmedabad, India, with defending champion England and 2019 runner-up New Zealand vying for glory. Stars like Stokes, Williamson, Kohli, Sharma, Ashwin, Warner, Smith and Root will have their last WC dance. India is the sole host and fav to lift the…

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Final result, schedule, how to watch, venues and odds as Australia win

Pat Cummins' side stun hosts with emphatic final victory

Evening Standard

Afghanistan warm up in style with big win against Sri Lanka

Afghanistan sounded a warning to other teams in the upcoming ODI World Cup as they notched up an easy and rare victory over Sri Lanka in their final warm-up game at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Ajay Jadeja appointed as Afghanistan cricket team mentor for World Cup

Afghanistan played their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup warm-up match against Sri Lanka in Guwahati on Tuesday and they will start their World Cup campaign on October 7 in Dharamshala facing Bangladesh.

The Hindu

The shutdown of the Afghan embassy

Afghan embassy in Delhi closes, consulates remain open. India not recognising Taliban, but engaging with them in multilateral initiatives. India sending humanitarian aid, goods to Afghanistan through other countries. Taliban urging India to support its economic revitalisation. Embassy closure indicative of informal relationship between India and Afghanistan.

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Pakistan announces big crackdown on migrants in the country illegally, including 1.7 million Afghans

Pakistan’s government has announced a major crackdown on migrants in the country illegally, saying it would expel them starting next month

The Independent UK

Lindsey Graham warns Trump that ‘pulling the plug’ on Ukraine aid would be ‘10 times worse than Afghanistan’

‘Putin will keep going. You missed all of World War II if you missed how this movie ends,’ the South Carolina Republican said

The Independent UK

Pakistan launches anti-polio vaccine drive targeting 44M children amid tight security

Pakistan has launched its second nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year Monday in an effort to inoculate 44 million children under the age of 5

The Independent UK

He survived Afghanistan under the Taliban. In Washington, he was shot dead

Nasrat Ahmadyar worked with US forces in his home country. He was killed while driving for Lyft in July

The Guardian - US

Afghanistan closes embassy in India citing lack of diplomatic support

The move comes due to lack of support from India and increasingly challenging conditions to operate, the embassy says.

Al Jazeera

Morning Digest | Afghanistan Embassy in India to cease operation from today; Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Afghanistan Embassy in India announces decision to cease operations from October 1

Afghanistan Embassy in India announces closure of operations from Oct 1, citing lack of support from host govt, failure to meet expectations & reduction in personnel & resources. Regrets decision, citing historic ties & long-standing partnership with India.

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Kazan meet makes no headway on equal rights in Afghanistan

At Moscow Format, India representatives discuss equal rights for all Afghans; Taliban Foreign Minister calls for economic support, political recognition. Participants urge US to unblock Afghan assets, reject return of US/NATO forces. India grapples with Afghan Embassy closure in Delhi.

Al Jazeera

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixtures and full match schedule

Cricket World Cup takes place in India from October 5 to November 19 – here are the fixtures, kickoff times and venues.

The Guardian - UK

Twin suicide attacks underline the depth of Pakistan’s crisis

Escalating violence comes at a time when the economy is in tatters and the caretaker government powerless

The Independent UK

UK shame as Pakistani police storm hotel and arrest Afghans promised sanctuary in Britain

Exclusive: British High Commission were forced to intervene to secure release of UK-bound Afghans – as ex-Army boss accuses government of ignoring allies

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ICC World Cup preview | Afghanistan’s primary goal will be to improve its poor record

The primary goal of the Afghanistan at the 2023 ICC World Cup would be to correct its poor record with a few upsets. This will not be an easy task, given the side’s poor recent results.

The Times of India

ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Teams, best finishes, prize money, format, venue wise schedule, full squads and more

The 2023 edition of the ICC ODI World Cup is now around the corner. This will be the 13th edition overall of the showpiece event and the first time ever that the tournament will be held solely in India.

The Hindu

Afghanistan embassy announces shutdown citing lack of MEA support

Afghan Embassy to India forced to close due to lack of resources from Taliban regime. MEA received unsigned Note Verbal asking for assistance, visas for 3,000 students, safe custody of deposits, exit permits for diplomats and families, and recognition of Afghan tricolour. MEA examining authenticity of Note Verbal due to…

The Independent UK

GOP senators sharply question Pentagon nominee about Biden administration's foreign policies

A Senate hearing on the nomination of the official to be the Pentagon’s top policy adviser was dominated by Republicans expressing their frustrations with the Biden administration’s foreign policies

The Hindu

South Africa takes on Afghanistan in World Cup warm-up match

Thiruvananthapuram welcomes cricket fans for four warm-up matches, with the biggest attraction being India vs Netherlands on Oct 3. Rain is expected, but plenty of cricket should be possible. Fans are eager to witness the matches at the Greenfield Stadium.

Evening Standard

‘They are birds in a cage’: the Afghan girls fleeing to Europe in hope of education

At a makeshift school in a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos, Afghan girls embrace the learning denied to them by the Taliban — and dare to dream of a new future

The Hindu

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hints at retirement after 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

Shakib Al Hasan plans to retire from Tests after World Cup, T20Is after 2024 T20 World Cup and ODI's after 2025 Champions Trophy. He resigned as captain after Asia Cup and doesn't think his captaincy adds value. Wants to just bowl, field and bat, enjoy game and perform for Bangladesh.…

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