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The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

CA 'proud' of Afghanistan stance after ICC criticism

Outgoing ICC chairman Greg Barclay has sprayed Cricket Australia for refusing to play Afghanistan in bilateral series, but not in world cups.

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Taliban Reportedly Bans Women from Becoming Midwives, Shutting Down Last Remaining Educational Opportunity

Women in Afghanistan learning to become nurses and midwives have been told not to return to classes by the Taliban government.

Latin Times

Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi appeal for restoration of women's access to education in Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan cricketers Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi on Wednesday made a heartfelt appeal to the Taliban government, urging them to reconsider a significant decision and voicing their support for girls and women in the country. Spinner Rashid shared a lengthy post on social media, expressing concern over the…

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EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls

The European Union has condemned the Taliban for violating human rights and women’s access to education after media reports that the Taliban’s leader has ordered private and public institutions to stop providing medical courses for women and girls in Afghanistan

The Independent UK

‘How can we wait like this?’ Desperate plea of Afghan heroes in hiding as UK delays rescue

Investigation: They fought shoulder-to-shoulder with British troops in UK-run units in Afghanistan. Now these highly trained commandos are reduced to living in shacks, surviving on bread and scavenged food as the UK drags its heels despite promises to relocate them to safety. Holly Bancroft, May Bulman, Fahim Abed and Jessica…

The Independent UK

EU Condemns Taliban For Restricting Women's Medical Education In Afghanistan

The European Union strongly condemns Taliban for halting women's medical education in Afghanistan, calling it a severe violation of human rights.

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Taliban bans women from training as midwives

‘This will lead to women and girls dying,’ expert warns after latest crackdown by the Taliban

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Afghan Training Centres Say Women To Be Barred From Health Studies

Senior employees at several institutions offering nursing and midwifery courses in Afghanistan on Tuesday said women would be barred from classes, following an edict by the Taliban supreme leader.

International Business Times

Senate Confirms Lt. Gen. Donahue To Lead US Army Forces

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, known for Kabul withdrawal photo, confirmed to lead US Army forces in Europe and Africa after Senate approval.

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OPINION - Joe Biden’s act of hubris has made the autocratic Donald Trump appear authentic

Goodbye, Joe Biden, and thanks for nothing. History’s verdict will not be kind. His one-term presidency failed almost immediately with the chaotic retreat from Afghanistan and has culminated in a blanket pardon for his criminal son, Hunter. This blatant act of favouritism will have opened the door for Donald Trump…

Evening Standard

A third of Afghanistan’s population faces hunger as harsh winter starts to bite

Nearly 24 million people are in dire need of food or cash assistance to avoid slipping into poverty and food insecurity, aid groups say

The Independent UK

Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across Afghanistan's capital: Luxury housing

Peace is driving up property prices in Kabul and fueling the luxury market

The Independent UK

US Army General Promoted To Four-Star Officer

Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue promoted to four-star officer after key role in US Afghanistan withdrawal. Senate confirms his appointment as commander of US Army E...

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A 2nd ceasefire is reached between warring Shiites and Sunni Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest

Pakistani officials say authorities with help from community leaders brokered a second ceasefire between warring minority Shiites and Sunni Muslims in a troubled northwestern region bordering Afghanistan following a deadly sectarian violence that left dozens of people dead

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Mumbai Indians' latest recruit Allah Ghazanfar plays 4 matches in just 3 days

NEW DELHI: Allah Ghazanfar, an 18-year-old Afghan cricketer, is quickly emerging as one of his country’s brightest prospects. The young spinner, often compared to compatriots Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, recently landed a lucrative IPL 2025 contract with the Mumbai Indians. The franchise acquired him for a whopping Rs 4.80…

The Guardian - US

‘The taste of our home’: inside an Afghan restaurant in Arizona run by former refugees

As neighbors face an uncertain political future, the city’s only Afghan restaurant provides a sense of community – and ‘a bit of happiness’

The Times of India

Exclusive | How he switched to mystery spin, recently rattled India A... : All about MI's new recruit Allah Ghazanfar

NEW DELHI: It has been just over a month since India A had to suffer a crushing defeat in the semi-final of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 at the hands of Afghanistan A, the eventual winner of the tournament.

The Independent UK

Putin courts closer ties with the Taliban in pursuit of new allies

Searching to ease its isolation on the international stage, Russia is now turning to the Taliban with an offer to remove its ‘terrorist’ status

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Malala Yousafzai's new documentary advocates for Afghan women

"Bread and Roses" follows women in Afghanistan after the Taliban's takeover in 2021.

International Business Times

Pentagon Confirms Senate 'Hold' On Biden's Promotion Of 3-Star General

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan, has been nominated to lead the Army in Europe and Africa.

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Republican Senator Blocks Promotion Of General Over Afghanistan Withdrawal

Republican Senator blocks promotion of Lt. Gen. Donahue after Afghanistan withdrawal. Trump and Vance seek accountability for chaotic end of 20-year war.

The Times of India

Noor Ahmad gets a pay hike of 3233% as CSK buy him for Rs 10 crore at IPL mega auction 2025

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings secured Afghanistan's young talent Noor Ahmad for Rs 10 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday, .

The Guardian - US

Trump Pentagon pick attacks UN and Nato and urges US to ignore Geneva conventions

Revealed: Pete Hegseth writes scathingly of key institutions and says ‘If you love America, you should love Israel’

The Guardian - US

Republican blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Markwayne Mullin stalls promotion of Lt Gen Christopher Donahue, photographed as last US soldier to leave

The Independent UK

At least 10 people killed in Afghanistan as gunman opens fire at Sufi shrine

Gunman reportedly opened fire on Sufis participating in weekly ritual at local shrine

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