The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Secretary Blinken Disappointed With Subpoena Threat From House Chairman

Secretary of State Blinken faces subpoena from House Foreign Affairs Chairman McCaul over Afghanistan withdrawal investigation and ongoing tensions.

Top News · Sep 24, 2024

Meryl Streep: ‘A squirrel has more rights than a girl in Afghanistan’

Speaking with Afghan activists the actor condemned the Taliban’s draconian restrictions on women and called on the UN to protect and restore their rights

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024

House Republicans to Sanction Third Biden Official As Blinken No-Shows Afghanistan Hearing

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was impeached in February and Attorney General Merrick Garland was held in contempt in June. None of the cases moved forward

Latin Times · Sep 24, 2024

The Taliban suspends polio vaccine campaign in Afghanistan – here’s the likely impact

The Taliban recently announced that they are suspending its polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan. The announcement was made shortly before the campaign was due to start.

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2024

Pakistani Taliban deny attacking convoy of foreign ambassadors in restive northwest

The Pakistani Taliban have denied involvement in a bombing attack on a police convoy that was escorting foreign ambassadors in the country’s restive northwest

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024

The pressing case for a new emergency visa to help people fleeing Gaza and other conflicts

Recent conflicts in Afghanistan, Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza have displaced large numbers of people. In each case, Australia’s humanitarian response has been different. Some people have been able to acquire a visa and travel to Australia relatively easily; others have been stuck.

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2024

South Africa clinch consolation win against Afghanistan in third ODI

South Africa secured a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third ODI in Sharjah, avoiding a series whitewash on Sunday.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2024

Afghanistan create history with thumping win, secure first ODI series victory over South Africa

Afghanistan secured their first one-day international (ODI) series win against South Africa on Friday with a massive 177-run victory, their biggest winning margin by runs in 50-over internationals. The Afghans had won the first ODI of the three-match series by six wickets.

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2024

Afghanistan seal historic cricket series win against South Africa

Afghanistan’s cricketers seal their three-match ODI series against South Africa with a 177-run victory in Sharjah.

Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2024

State Department Accuses House Republicans Over Afghanistan Hearing

House Republicans subpoena Secretary of State Blinken for testimony on Afghanistan withdrawal amidst scheduling conflicts and blame game over botched end t...

Top News · Sep 20, 2024