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World Bank Approves $300 Mn In New Funding For Afghanistan

The World Bank's executive board has approved $300 million in new funds for Afghanistan, which it will deploy outside the control of the Taliban authorities, the development lender confirmed Thursday.

International Business Times

Why has China recognised Taliban’s envoy to Beijing?

Beijing’s move is being seen as a shot in the arm for the Taliban as it struggles for global recognition amid sanctions.

Al Jazeera

Meghan Markle visits Welcome Project, supporting women resettled from Afghanistan

Meghan Markle visited the Southern California Welcome Project, a key program of the Archewell Foundation, supporting women-led programming for recently res...

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Concerns raised alleged war criminals escaped overseas

A Senate hearing has been told Australian soldiers being investigated for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan have gone overseas.

AAP

'One interpretation': Roberts-Smith judge queries death

A judge overseeing a defamation appeal by Ben Roberts-Smith has asked how else an elderly Afghan man could have been killed unless by unlawful execution.

AAP

Trump's Alleged Defiance and Deceit Distinguish His Handling of Secrets From Biden's

Unlike Biden's conduct, Special Counsel Robert Hur notes, the document-related charges against Trump feature "serious aggravating facts."

Reason

Charith Asalanka's unbeaten 97 powers Sri Lanka to 308 in second Afghanistan ODI

NEW DELHI: Four half-centuries helped Sri Lanka to a total of 308 for six after they opted to bat first in the second one-day international against Afghanistan in Kandy on Sunday.

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Pathum Nissanka's record double ton propels Sri Lanka to victory in series opener against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka emerged victorious by 42 runs against Afghanistan in the first match of their three-game one-day international series in a gripping encounter at Pallekele, spurred by an exceptional double century from Pathum Nissanka.

The Times of India

Pathum Nissanka becomes first Sri Lankan to hit double century in ODIs

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sri Lankan cricketer to score an ODI double century. His remarkable innings powered the hosts to an imposing total of 381 against Afghanistan in the series opener in Pallekele on Friday.

The Times of India

Biden 'wilfully' retained classified documents but will not face criminal charges

The Justice department report suggested a reason for not charging him was that he was ‘elderly with a poor memory’

Evening Standard

Biden defends his memory in surprise speech after special counsel report

President says ‘my memory is fine’ after report on classified documents case calls him ‘elderly man with poor memory’

The Guardian - US

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 10 wickets in one-off Test

Sri Lanka clinched a comfortable 10-wicket victory on Monday in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Colombo.

The Times of India

As Pakistan gets ready for elections, why is there so much violence in Balochistan?

Balochistan, Pakistan's largest yet least populous province, is witnessing a surge in militant activity as the nation prepares for its general elections on February 8. The region, known for its rich natural resources and strategic importance, particularly in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has become a focal point of…

The Times of India

Flawed logic in Roberts-Smith findings, barrister says

Findings that Ben Roberts-Smith was involved in war crimes were based on implausible evidence, speculation and illogical leaps, an appeals court has heard.

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One-off Test: Afghanistan fightback reduces Sri Lanka's lead to 42

NEW DELHI: Ibrahim Zadran cracked a maiden Test ton as Afghanistan produced a superb fight on Day 3 of the one-off Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, ending at 199 for one in their second innings on Sunday.

The Times of India

After Afghanistan, BCCI likely to help Nepal teams get game exposure and training in India

NEW DELHI: Having been a pillar of support for Afghanistan cricket for close to a decade now, the BCCI is set to extend infrastructure and exposure-related assistance to Nepal's talented players with the aim to maintain a robust cricketing eco-system in the South Asian region.

The Times of India

One-off Test: Sri Lanka take opening day honours against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka shared a quick 80-run stand after an all-round bowling show as Sri Lanka took opening day honours against Afghanistan in the one-off Test in Colombo on Friday.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva says aggression key to halt Test slide

NEW DELHI: Newly appointed captain Dhananjaya de Silva emphasized the need for increased on-field aggression to revive Sri Lanka's Test cricket prowess, ahead of their upcoming one-off red-ball match against Afghanistan.

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Roll Call

Afghanistan withdrawal caused ‘doom loop’ for caseworkers, report says - Roll Call

Calls for help flooded congressional offices during that period in 2021, according to a new report from POPVOX Foundation.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka trial Test reset in Afghanistan tour

Colombo Sri Lanka's new Test captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, aims to revive their struggling Test fortunes against Afghanistan.

The Guardian - UK

Afghanistan cricket exile Ekil Latifi: ‘We were scared they were going to kill us’

The team that had to flee after the return of the Taliban is pushing hard for a return to international cricket

International Business Times

China Quietly Expanding Influence In Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and economic links -- and Kabul is happy for the attention.

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House panel examines retribution against Afghan allies left behind

Learn about the dire consequences of the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan, including the mistreatment of Afghan allies and the moral impact on vetera...

The Guardian - UK

‘They need their parents’: Afghans in UK tell of pain of family separation

Young people evacuated from Kabul during west’s withdrawal in 2021 remain apart from parents who could not leave

The Times of India

Recovering Rashid Khan to miss Afghanistan's first-ever Sri Lanka Test

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's premier spinner Rashid Khan will be absent from the squad for their historic first-ever Test against Sri Lanka next month, as confirmed by selectors in Kabul on Monday. This decision stems from Rashid's ongoing recovery from a recent back surgery.

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