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In Afghanistan, families are forced to sell children to survive. Trump’s USAID cuts will be devastating

The dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is a serious blow to the soft power of the United States and disastrous for many poor countries where it helps provide humanitarian, health and educational services.

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Teams, schedule, venues, tickets, how to follow

Al Jazeera’s lowdown on cricket’s elite ODI tournament as holders Pakistan host their first ICC event in 29 years.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2025

Away with Mikey Robins: ‘My most stressful trip? I did two weeks in Afghanistan hosting music shows for the troops’

In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about travel, the comedian reveals details of a fishy childhood vacation – and the holiday mistake he’s destined to keep repeating

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025

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Mumbai Indians sign Mujeeb Ur Rahman in place of Allah Ghazanfar

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman was signed by the five-time champion Mumbai Indians on Sunday to replace Allah Ghazanfar, who has been sidelined for the IPL 2025 due to an injury.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2025

Susan Egelstaff: Boycotts aren't always the answer, but it's what England should do

Sporting boycotts are rarely something I advocate for but in drastic cases, such as England's upcoming match against Afghanistan, a boycott is the…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2025

‘Please don’t do this’: Afghan families in Pakistan caught in crackdown

More than 2 million Afghans in Pakistan could face a new deportation wave as Islamabad issues tough new rules.

Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2025

Warwickshire mother facing jail over plan to join terror group in Afghanistan

Farishta Jami researched weapons and one-way flights to Kabul and wanted to join a branch of the so-called Islamic State.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule: Matches, start time, India vs Pakistan

All you need to know about the groups, format, fixtures, match start times and venues for the tournament.

Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2025

Scottish student helps preserve legacy of Afghanistan's female artists from Taliban

A SCOTTISH university student has collected more than 150 art pieces to preserve the legacy of Afghanistan’s female artists.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 11, 2025

Government remains behind ECB’s decision to fulfil Afghanistan fixture

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, feels a boycott would be “counterproductive”.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Hearts of Iron 4's new DLC lets you cast off the Brits as India, cast off the Brits as Iraq, resist the Brits as Iran, or ignore the Brits as Afghanistan

Someone needs to do something about these Brits.

PC Gamer · Feb 10, 2025

5 of the Worst USAID Scandals in History

The agency's low points, from working with child sex abusers to enabling drug trafficking

Reason · Feb 10, 2025

Archive project aims to protect the legacy of Afghanistan’s female artists

Artistic expression by female artists has been severely restricted by the Taliban since it regained control of the country in 2021.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Afghan Allies Stranded Amid Trump's Refugee Program Halt

Afghan allies who supported the U.S. military face uncertainty and challenges due to program halts, highlighting the urgent need for a solution.

They helped the US fight the Taliban. Now Trump has left these Afghans stranded

Many are now stranded in Albania, Pakistan and Qatar

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

Taliban tell Trump they want to reset relationship with US – but don’t expect to get Humvees back

Taliban denies wanting to make a deal with Trump administration on leftover military aid

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

Turkey ends Afghan diplomats' mission, paving way for Taliban to appoint their own team

Turkey has terminated the mission of Afghan diplomats who were appointed by Afghanistan's former pro-Western government

The Times of India · Feb 7, 2025

England to play Afghanistan in Champions Trophy despite boycott calls from politicians

England have confirmed they will face Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy match scheduled for February 26 in Lahore, despite British politicians urging for a boycott.

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

England will not boycott Afghanistan game despite Taliban ‘gender apartheid’

ECB chair Richard Thompson condemned ‘oppression of women and girls’ in Afghanistan but insisted a ‘unilateral boycott’ was not the right policy

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025

England to face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy despite calls for boycott

More than 160 MPs and peers had called for a boycott in response to the Taliban’s actions since returning to power

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

England make decision on Afghanistan clash at Champions Trophy after calls for boycott

The ECB have confirmed that the tournament fixture will go ahead despite calls for England to boycott over the Taliban’s treatment of women

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Taliban suspends Afghanistan's only radio station run by women

Kabul-based Radio Begum was educating Afghan women on health, psychology, and spiritual programmes

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

We cannot cheer on Afghanistan’s cricket team when Afghan women are being silenced

With Afghanistan set to play England in a tournament, we are calling for a boycott of a team that sportswashes the Taliban’s brutal campaign of misogyny

Radio France Internationale · Feb 5, 2025

Global aid in chaos as Trump proposes to slash funds and dismantle USAID

Three weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency of the United States, the global aid sector is in disarray as Washington reviews its foreign aid policy to ensure it aligns with the America First agenda. Funds have been frozen or slashed while the USAID agency is being dismantled.

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

Trump tells journalist he can't understand her 'beautiful accent’

Donald Trump told a journalist from Afghanistan he could not understand her “beautiful accent” when she asked him a question at his joint press conference with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, 4 February.

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