The Latest Breaking News from Taliban

ICC called upon to ban Afghanistan

Human Rights Watch has called on the ICC to ban Afghanistan from international cricket in the wake of Cricket Australia's stance on the Taliban-led country.

AAP · Jan 16, 2023

Prince Harry’s frostbite has taken the heat off the Tories

As our health service collapses, the government have taken cover – behind the Duke of Sussex’s penis

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2023

The Fight of His Life review: Joe Biden, White House winner

Chris Whipple’s assured account of the president’s first two years in power after beating Trump is fascinating and timely

The Guardian - US · Jan 15, 2023

UN Security Council members urge Taliban to void bans on women

Eleven members of the UNSC call on the group to reverse restrictive policies on women’s and girls’ education and work.

Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2023

Afghan Rulers Urged to Reverse Ban on Women Aid Workers

A strong majority of the UN Security Council urged Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers Friday to immediately reverse all “oppressive” restrictions on girls and women including the latest ban on women working for aid organizations which is exacerbating the already critical humanitarian crisis in the country. The joint statement from 11 of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 14, 2023

Afghan soldier jailed in Texas for crossing border should receive presidential pardon, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says

The Houston Democrat said she has sent a letter to the White House asking the Biden administration to ensure Abdul Wasi Safi starts his life in America without a criminal record.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 13, 2023

U.S. calls for U.N. to urge Taliban to reverse bans on women

The United States on Friday pushed the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resolution calling on the Taliban-led authorities in Afghanistan to reverse bans on women working for aid groups or attending universities and high school, diplomats said.

Reuters · Jan 13, 2023

Afghan rulers urged to reverse ban on women aid workers

The vast majority of U.N. Security Council members are urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately reverse all “oppressive” restrictions on girls and women

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

Afghans condemn Australia’s boycott of men’s cricket team

Afghan cricketers lead the chorus of criticism against Australia’s decision to cancel a cricket series due in March.

Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2023

New film 'RRR', a roaring success for Indian cinema

In this week's show, our reporters head to Pakistan's Swat Valley. Following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, violence by extremists has skyrocketed in the border area. Next, we see how Indonesia is moving its capital from Jakarta. We investigate the ecological impact of building a new city in the rainforests…

France 24 · Jan 13, 2023