Afghan government staff told to abandon smartphones or face prison sentence How widely the rule is being implemented across Afghanistan and the scale of its impact were not entirely clear. Euronews · Jun 17
Who is Prince Yadav? Once banned by BCCI, pacer who dismissed Virat Kohli makes debut in India vs Afghanistan Lucknow ODI Fast bowler Prince Yadav has earned his maiden international cap for India. This debut comes after a significant setback in 2019 when he received a two-year ban from the BCCI for age-fudging. Yadav's journey saw him focus on fitness during his suspension. He later impressed in domestic cricket and the… The Economic Times · Jun 17
IND vs AFG Live Streaming: When and where to watch 2nd ODI in Lucknow as India look to continue winning run India vs Afghanistan Playing 11: India aims to extend their winning streak against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow on June 17, following a seven-wicket victory in the rain-affected first match. The pitch at Ekana Stadium is expected to favor spinners, with hot and humid conditions predicted for the… The Economic Times · Jun 17
IND A vs AFG A live streaming, playing 11, prediction, pitch and weather report for India A vs Afghanistan A Sri Lanka tri-series match IND A vs AFG A Live Streaming, Playing 11 Prediction: India A needs a victory against Afghanistan A in the Sri Lanka A-Team Tri-Series 2026. This crucial Match 5 is a virtual knockout for Tilak Varma's team. After two close defeats, India A must perform well in all departments to… The Economic Times · Jun 17
Russian teenager fined £100 for social media post insulting Taliban, report says Court rules comment amounts to incitement of ethnic hatred The Independent UK · Jun 16
UN calls on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to reverse crackdown on women The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their crackdown on women The Independent UK · Jun 15
CRIK:Gill's 84 leads India to ODI triumph over Afghanistan India have struck first in their three-match ODI series with Afghanistan, captain Shubman Gill hitting an unbeaten 84 in a rain-hit seven-wicket victory. AAP · Jun 13
Gill's 84 leads India to ODI triumph over Afghanistan India have struck first in their three-match ODI series with Afghanistan, captain Shubman Gill hitting an unbeaten 84 in a rain-hit seven-wicket victory. AAP · Jun 13
Shubman Gill leads India to seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in rain-hit opener India secured a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first ODI. Pacer Gurnoor Brar impressed on debut. Captain Shubman Gill played a stellar unbeaten knock. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a century for Afghanistan. The match was reduced to 25 overs per side due to rain. This win marks the start of… The Economic Times · Jun 13
Shubman Gill becomes fastest Indian, 2nd fastest overall to 3,000 ODI runs in India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Indian captain Shubman Gill achieved a significant milestone on Saturday. He became the fastest Indian to reach 3,000 One Day International runs. Gill accomplished this feat in the first ODI against Afghanistan. He also scored a half-century during the match. Debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar impressed with their bowling.… The Economic Times · Jun 13
Rahmanullah Gurbaz credits Gambhir's inputs for rapid century against India in 1st ODI Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a brilliant 102 against India. He credited Gautam Gambhir for his technical advice. Gurbaz received guidance from Gambhir after a previous match. He applied the advice during his innings. Gurbaz's century was a significant contribution for Afghanistan. The team was bowled out for 194. Debutant Indian bowlers… The Economic Times · Jun 13
Kidnapped US journalist faces Taliban captor in court as 42-year sentence caps long saga Haji Najibullah imprisoned for role in capture of David Rohde, New York Times journalist held for months in 2008 The Guardian - US · Jun 13
‘We can’t give up on Afghans’: Lyse Doucet on the remarkable ‘people’s history’ that won her the Women’s prize The BBC’s chief international correspondent was awarded the prestigious nonfiction prize for The Finest Hotel in Kabul – which she hopes will bring more attention to the Taliban’s draconian treatment of women The Guardian - UK · Jun 12
MSF says one of its staff was among women detained in Afghanistan for violating dress code rules Doctors Without Borders has said that one of its paramedic was among women arrested in Afghanistan for alleged dress code violations The Independent UK · Jun 12
International Business Times UK · Jun 12 UN Confirms Child Killed After Taliban Open Fire on Rare Women's Rights Rally A child was killed in Herat, Afghanistan, as Taliban forces fired on protesters demanding the release of women arrested for hijab violations. The crackdown highlights ongoing repression under Taliban rule.
The Conversation · Jun 12 Women’s prize for non-fiction winner, The Finest Hotel in Kabul, gives voice to the people of Afghanistan The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People’s History of Afghanistan is about an institution tasked with the job of housing strangers – Kabul’s Intercontinental Hotel. Through this hotel, which sits high on a hill, and the people within it, seasoned BBC journalist and current foreign affairs editor, Lyse Doucet, attempts…
France 24 · Jun 12 Escaping Kabul: The secret operation to exfiltrate the Afghan women's cycling team Nearly five years ago, the Taliban seized control of Kabul and imposed Sharia law in Afghanistan. The women's cycling team, which was due to take part in international competitions, found itself more threatened than ever before. An unprecedented plan was put in place to smuggle the professional cyclists out of…
The Independent UK · Jun 12 Who is Dan Jarvis, the ‘steely-eyed messenger of death’ taking on the Ministry of Defence? The former Parachute Regiment officer has been deployed to Sierra Leone, Iraq and Afghanistan
Bangkok Post · Jun 12 Taliban arrest 30 women for violating hijab rules in Afghanistan KABUL — Authorities in Afghanistan's western city of Herat arrested at least 30 women, accusing them of violating dress rules imposed by the Taliban government, the United Nations (UN) agency for women's rights said, but added that some were later released.
Evening Standard · Jun 11 Two debut authors win Women’s Prize 2026 for fiction and non-fiction Two debut books, one about Afghanistan and another an epistolatory novel about the life of a 73-year old woman, have won the 2026 Women’s Prize.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11 Women’s prize: Virginia Evans wins for fiction and Lyse Doucet takes award for nonfiction Evans’s The Correspondent and the BBC journalist’s ‘people’s history’ of modern Afghanistan, The Finest Hotel in Kabul, win £30,000 prizes
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11 Cassette tapes were the voice notes of my youth, bringing tales from the diaspora to our living room A Melbourne exhibition summons memories of my family gathering to listen to stories from distant relatives
International Business Times UK · Jun 11 Sold for Survival: Afghans Are Selling Their Child Daughters for $3,200 as Famine Hits Majority of Population In Afghanistan, families are selling young daughters for survival as famine and economic collapse worsen. Aid cuts and unemployment worsen the crisis, affecting millions under Taliban rule.
The Times of India · Jun 11 How poplars, pistachios, and micro-forests are helping Afghanistan bring back lost forests For decades, Afghanistan's environmental story was dominated by war, deforestation, and shrinking forests. From the pistachio woodlands of Badghis to the poplar-lined valleys of the northeast, millions of trees disappeared as conflict, fuel shortages, illegal logging, and poverty reshaped the country's landscapes. Researchers estimate that around 50 per cent of…
The Independent UK · Jun 11 Afghan women describe ‘straight hell’ of new Taliban crackdown on what they can wear IN FOCUS: Taliban officials are stopping Afghan women in markets and on the streets for not wearing gloves, socks and veils to fully cover up their bodies – and shooting protesters who object. Arpan Rai reports