The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Afghanistan stun Australia to shake up race to T20 World Cup semi-finals

Australia lost despite bowler Pat Cummins taking his second hat-trick in successive games

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2024

Afghanistan beat Australia by 21 runs, open race to semis at T20 World Cup

Afghanistan beat Australia for the first time in history and boost their chances of qualifying for the semifinals.

Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2024

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan's first ever win over Australia keeps them alive

Fast bowler Gulbadin Naib's career-best figures along with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran's opening partnership of 118 runs scripted one of the most memorable days in Afghanistan's cricket history as the Asian entertainers registered their first ever victory over Australia across formats to stay alive in the race to semifinals…

The Times of India · Jun 23, 2024

Glenn Maxwell's knock still causing Afghan nightmares

The last time Glenn Maxwell faced Afghanistan he came up with a batting masterclass for the ages, and it's still hounding Australia's latest World Cup rivals.

AAP · Jun 22, 2024

UN envoy defends failure to include Afghan women in upcoming meeting with the Taliban in Qatar

The United Nations' top official in Afghanistan is defending the failure to include Afghan women in the upcoming first meeting between the Taliban and envoys from 22 countries

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024

T20 World Cup: India vs Bangladesh may turn out to be a battle of spinners

BRIDGETOWN: There’s no time to rest. India had just finished a comprehensive win against Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval on Thursday, but even before they could catch their breath, Rohit Sharma’s boys were on the road again. It’s going to be like this till the end of the World Cup.…

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2024

No Afghan 'Reintegration' Without Progress On Rights: UN

Restrictions on women's rights continue to prevent Afghanistan's "reintegration" into the international community, a senior UN official said Friday, noting the Taliban's participation in upcoming talks in Doha is not legitimization of the isolated government.

International Business Times · Jun 21, 2024

She stood up to the Taliban as a leading TV presenter. Now they’ve come for her family

After an online clip of her challenging the Taliban went viral, Shabnam and two siblings fled to the UK. She tells Holly Bancroft how her older sister and parents were left behind

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

Shutting Afghan women out of key UN conference to appease Taliban ‘a betrayal’

Group allegedly demanding Afghan participation in Doha meeting this month be limited to men and that women’s rights be excluded from the agenda

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2024

MoD accused of burying admission that UK special forces had power over Afghan sanctuary claims

Potential war crimes by members of UK special forces in Afghanistan are currently under investigation

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024