The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Powerful earthquake kills more than 100 people in western Afghanistan

The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue after the magnitude 6.3 earthquake.

Al Jazeera · Oct 8, 2023

Two 6.3-magnitude earthquakes kill dozens and injure many more in western Afghanistan

The Taliban say a strong earthquake with several aftershocks has dozens in western Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Over 2,000 feared dead after powerful earthquakes hit Afghanistan

Images shared by Afghan journalists showed at least one village reduced to rubble after a series of quakes flattened stone and mudbrick homes in the country's west.

WEKU · Oct 7, 2023

India bag historic gold in men's cricket at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: India secured a historic victory in the men's cricket competition at the Asian Games, clinching the gold medal in their debut appearance. The triumph, however, came in an anti-climactic fashion as rain disrupted the final match against Afghanistan, forcing it to be abandoned.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games cricket | Indian men clinch gold without having to bat

India were crowned Asian Games men’s cricket champions on their first attempt and without needing to bat on October 7 in an anti-climatic finish, consigning Afghanistan to a third consecutive silver.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

UN warns Pakistan that forcibly deporting Afghans could lead to severe human rights violations

The United Nations is warning that forcibly deporting Afghans from Pakistan could lead to severe human rights violations

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Mehidy, Shakib and Shanto help Bangladesh make short work of Afghanistan

Match report of the ICC World Cup game between Bangladesh and Afghanistan at Dharamsala on October 7, 2023

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

India make short work of Bangladesh

Young guns Tilak Varma (55 n.o, 26b, 2x4, 6x6 1/5) and spinner Sai Kishore (3/12) shone as India routed Bangladesh by nine wickets with 64 balls to spare to storm into the Asiad men's cricket final on Friday. In Saturday's title contest, India will take on Afghanistan, who stunned Pakistan…

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

Confident Afghanistan meets inconsistent Bangladesh in World Cup

At Dharamshala, the captains of Afghanistan and Bangladesh will kickstart their World Cup campaigns. Afghanistan's batting has improved, with the inclusion of Naveen-ul-Haq to perk up the seam bowling. Bangladesh's build-up has been turbulent, with the omission of Tamim Iqbal a major talking point. Shakib Al Hasan will be key,…

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023

Pakistan says its planned deportation of 1.7 million Afghan migrants will be 'phased and orderly'

Pakistan says its recently announced plans to deport all illegal immigrants, including 1_7 million Afghans, will be implemented in a “phased and orderly manner.”

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023