The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

A significant milestone for the sport as Major League Cricket begins in U.S.

Washington Cricket set to hit milestone with launch of Major League Cricket in US. Texas Super Kings face Los Angeles Knight Riders at Dallas on July 14. Six teams, 18 games, 7,200 seat stadium, highest international standards. Teams owned by Indian Americans, 4 best teams compete in playoffs and final.…

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan ready to face Bangladesh in T20Is

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan emphasised the importance of maintaining their momentum following their ODI series victory against Bangladesh.

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2023

From thousands of miles away, an Army veteran and ‘big brother’ fights to keep a promise in aftermath of war

The pleading text messages would come at all hours of the day and night from Kabul, Afghanistan.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 13, 2023

3rd ODI: Liton Das, Shoriful Islam help Bangladesh avoid Afghanistan whitewash

NEW DELHI: In the third and final one-day international on Tuesday in Chittagong, Bangladesh overcame Afghanistan by seven wickets to escape a series sweep. Liton Das top-scored with 53 not out.

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2023

US aid policies undermined success of Afghanistan mission, says watchdog chief

Poor oversight, lack of understanding and weak collaboration between allies contributed to ease of Taliban takeover, conclude US and UK aid bodies at London conference

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023

Australian war hero appeals court decision that blamed him for unlawful killings in Afghanistan

Australia’s most decorated living war veteran has lodged an appeal against a civil court ruling that blamed him for the unlawful killings of four Afghans

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Brothers plead guilty to terror offences after filling out IS application forms

The pair had bought clothing and equipment in order to travel to Afghanistan to join a regional branch of Islamic State.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Ben Roberts-Smith to appeal after defamation case was dismissed by federal court

Ex-soldier lost case against three newspapers in June with trial judge finding they had proven on the balance of probabilities that Roberts-Smith murdered unarmed civilians in Afghanistan

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023

Amputee war hero skydives into his wedding with friends - and breaks a world record

Army veteran Chris Parkes, who lost a leg while serving in Afghanistan, parachuted into the grounds of a castle in Hexham along with his groomsmen for his wedding

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023

Edinburgh students who 'lost everything' fleeing Afghanistan celebrate graduation

A group of students from Afghanistan who came to Edinburgh Napier University following the evacuation of their home country have spoken of their pride at graduation.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 10, 2023