The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Cricket World Cup points table explained: Why India are not on top despite massive win over Afghanistan

India have won two back-to-back games and have a superior net run rate – but are still not on top

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

‘We’re so fearful’: Pakistan rounds up Afghan refugees for deportation

Rewards offered for turning in ‘illegal Afghans’ as refugees pay price for tensions between Pakistani government and Taliban

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023

Shubman Gill could return to top of India order against Pakistan

Gill sat out India’s wins over Australia and Afghanistan after being laid low by a bout of dengue fever.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Cricket World Cup 2023: England offered chance to repair the damage with Afghanistan win

Australia’s crisis could help England recover from their own poor start

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023

Herat hospital at breaking point as earthquake victims keep coming

Casualties from levelled villages in Afghanistan’s quake-stricken province look for help from a health system already stretched too thin

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

AP Week in Pictures: Global | Oct. 6 - 12, 2023

People searched for victims after an earthquake killed and injured thousands in Afghanistan’s Herat province, supporters of Israel embraced near the Israeli Consulate in New York during a demonstration in the wake of a deadly attack by Hamas, and people prayed for rain during a drought near the Incachaca dam…

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Hopefully, India will win World Cup under Rohit Sharma's captaincy: Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh hopes India will win 2023 World Cup at home under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. After a duck in the opening game, Rohit made a comeback with a ton against Afghanistan, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI centuries.

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

‘It was special and thank you’: Hardik Pandya after winning against Afghanistan on his 30th birthday

Hardik Pandya celebrated his 30th birthday with teammates after India's eight-wicket win against Afghanistan in the ninth ODI World Cup match. BCCI shared a glimpse of the celebration on X. Pandya thanked everyone for the birthday wishes and said it was special to play on his birthday.

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

Afghanistan earthquake: Over 90% of people killed were women and children, says UN

Women and children were more likely to have been at home when the quake struck in the morning, said a UN spokesperson

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023

Pakistan's pagan Kalash tribe targeted by Taliban

North-western Pakistan, near the border with Afghanistan, is home to a secluded tribe: the Kalash people. The pagan tribe are Pakistan's last polytheistic community, who have avoided mass Islamisation. But lately they have become the target of attacks from the Pakistani Taliban, who are now based in Afghanistan. Our correspondents…

France 24 · Oct 12, 2023