Top international news developments of the day Here are the top international news developments of the day The Times of India · Jan 12, 2023
Rashid Khan threatens to quit Big Bash after Australia cancel series with Afghanistan The Afghanistan T20 captain has said he will ‘strongly consider his future’ playing for Adelaide Strikers in the BBL The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023
International response to Ukraine ‘exposes double standards’ of most EU nations, says Human Rights Watch HRW also praises response to crisis by calling it ‘a moment of hope’ The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023
Australia pull out of Afghanistan series over Taliban restrictions on women and girls Australia have opted to withdraw from their series against Afghanistan, set to be held in the UAE, over the Talibans restrictions on women and girls Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023
Oil, human rights, security: Here's what's in store for U.S.-Gulf relations in 2023 Visiting Saudi Arabia last summer, President Biden tried to reassure Arab leaders of U.S. commitment to the region's security. But Gulf nations aren't necessarily rushing to side with Washington. WEKU · Jan 12, 2023
Australia cancel Afghanistan ODI series over Taliban restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights Australia have pulled out of a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s restrictions on education for girls in the country. Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023
Australia cancel Afghanistan tour due to Taliban restrictions on women’s rights Women and girls in Afghanistan are banned from playing sport or attending middle and high school and university The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Kabul Attack That Killed 5 The ISIS group claimed responsibility Thursday for a deadly bombing that killed at least five people near the Foreign Ministry in the Afghan capital the previous day. The bombing was the second major attack in Kabul in 2023 and drew condemnation from the international community. The extremist group said in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023
Australia pulls out of Afghanistan cricket series Australia has pulled out of its upcoming men’s one-day international cricket series against Afghanistan The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023
PM signs security treaty ‘commitment’ with PNG – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023
Cricket Australia cancels men’s one-day internationals against Afghanistan due to concern over women’s rights Matches scheduled for March in UAE scrapped following talks with Australian government The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023
Taliban ban on women workers hits vital aid for Afghans Aid workers say the Taliban's ban on women working for non-governmental organizations is already starting to hurt the massive humanitarian campaign that is keeping Afghanistan alive The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023
Cricket Australia withdraws from men's ODI series with Afghanistan due to Taliban curbing women's participation in sport Cricket Australia says it will continue to engage with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in anticipation of improved conditions for women and girls in the country. ABC News · Jan 12, 2023
‘I was alone. Abandoned. With only a hundred million in the bank’ – Spare, digested by John Crace Prince Harry’s memoir is the UK’s fastest-selling nonfiction book ever. Too busy to read it? All the love, rancour, drugs and petty fights are here The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023 Cracks in authoritarian regimes offer hope in a dark year, says Human Rights Watch Watchdog praises protests in China and Iran and international response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in annual report on the state of human rights
ABC News · Jan 11, 2023 Suicide blast kills at least 20 outside Afghan Foreign Ministry in Kabul At least 20 people have died and more than 40 wounded in a suicide attack outside the country's Foreign Ministry in Kabul, a Taliban official says.
Wales Online · Jan 11, 2023 Taliban hails construction of first 'supercar' powered by Toyota Corolla engine The Mada 9 is a prototype sports car that has been praised by the Taliban as an 'honour' for Afghanistan, as the ruling group continues to face fierce criticism for its oppressive policies towards women
Los Angeles Times · Jan 11, 2023 Prince Harry disappoints fans who lined up to see him interviewed on 'The Late Show' Fans braved cold temperatures in New York City this week to be in the "Late Show" audience during a live taping of Prince Harry's interview with Stephen Colbert.
WEKU · Jan 11, 2023 Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack that killed 5 people The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for a deadly bombing that killed at least five people near the foreign ministry in the Afghan capital the previous day.
France 24 · Jan 11, 2023 Pakistani Taliban's reign of terror returns to Swat Valley Following the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, the Pakistani Taliban (Tehrik-i-Taliban, or TTP) have retaken their positions in areas along the border. With the return of Taliban fighters, the picturesque Swat Valley has once again descended into violence and fear. Targeted killings and kidnappings are now a daily occurrence,…
Wales Online · Jan 11, 2023 What Prince Harry actually wrote about killing 25 Taliban fighters in full The Duke of Sussex has accused people who said he "boasted" about his kill count of lying
Daily Mirror · Jan 11, 2023 Kabul explosion: Dozens dead after terrorist suicide bombing at Taliban building More than 36 died when the suicide vehicle-born improvised explosive device (SVBIED) exploded outside Kabul's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was hosting the Chinese ambassador and delegation
Reuters · Jan 11, 2023 Explosion outside Afghan foreign ministry in Kabul causes casualties An explosion occurred outside the foreign affairs ministry in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Wednesday, causing casualties, a police official said.
Daily Mirror · Jan 11, 2023 Taliban unveils its SUPERCAR powered by a Toyota Corolla engine in 'honour' for nation The aggressive and sleek-looking Mada 9 sports car protoype - which is fitted with a Toyota Corolla engine - has finally been unveiled after 30 engineers spent five years designing it in Kabul, Afghanistan
Chronicle Live · Jan 11, 2023 This Morning's Holly Willoughby urges co-stars 'not to ruin' show amid Prince Harry spat This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby had a request for Matthew Wright and Nick Ferrari as they appeared on the show