The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Former soldier who went from ‘war hero to drug addict’ now runs global fitness business

It was not until Sean Willers overdosed in July 2021 and spent all of his money on alcohol and drugs in one night that he turned his life around

Wales Online · Jan 13, 2023

'Human rights are not politics': Cricket Australia chief defends withdrawal decision

NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Nick Hockley on Friday defended the Australian men's team's decision to withdraw from one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan. CA took the unilateral decision on Thursday over women's rights issue but faced sharp criticism for the withdrawal.

The Times of India · Jan 13, 2023

Australian government praises national cricket team boycott of Afghanistan matches

The decision by Cricket Australia, based on ‘unacceptable’ treatment of women and girls by the Taliban, has been labelled ‘pathetic’ by the Afghan Cricket Board

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan issues Big Bash League quit threat as Australia cancel ODI series in protest

Afghanistan superstar Rashid Khan says he will “strongly consider his future” in the Big Bash League as the row over Australia’s withdrawal from the two countries’ ODI series intensifies.

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023

Rashid Khan threatens to quit Big Bash after Australia cancel series with Afghanistan

The Afghanistan T20 captain has said he will ‘strongly consider his future’ playing for Adelaide Strikers in the BBL

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Australia pull out of Afghanistan series over Taliban restrictions on women and girls

Australia have opted to withdraw from their series against Afghanistan, set to be held in the UAE, over the Talibans restrictions on women and girls

Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023

Australia cancel Afghanistan ODI series over Taliban restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights

Australia have pulled out of a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s restrictions on education for girls in the country.

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023

Australia cancel Afghanistan tour due to Taliban restrictions on women’s rights

Women and girls in Afghanistan are banned from playing sport or attending middle and high school and university

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Kabul Attack That Killed 5

The ISIS group claimed responsibility Thursday for a deadly bombing that killed at least five people near the Foreign Ministry in the Afghan capital the previous day. The bombing was the second major attack in Kabul in 2023 and drew condemnation from the international community. The extremist group said in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023

Australia pulls out of Afghanistan cricket series

Australia has pulled out of its upcoming men’s one-day international cricket series against Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023