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The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

The U.S. and Iran Are Exchanging Nuclear Concessions for Economic Relief. That's Compromise, Not Surrender.

Hawks don’t understand what diplomacy is: Both sides give something up and both sides get something in return.

Reason

The Afghan family who are safe at last and full of hope, thanks to an Australia Pauline Hanson will never know

In International Refugee Week, two speeches paint starkly different visions of the country

The Guardian - AU

‘Women and girls left vulnerable to abuse’: UN calls for Taliban's new marriage decree to be reversed

UN experts voice grave concerns over a new Taliban decree on spousal separation in Afghanistan. The ruling, issued in April 2026, is feared to legitimize child marriage and hinder women escaping abusive relationships. Provisions are seen as discriminatory, potentially impacting religious minorities and leaving girls vulnerable to harm for years…

The Times of India

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Opportunity knocks for Jaiswal, Rahul in India's final ODI against Afghanistan

India aims for significant scores from KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the final ODI against Afghanistan. Jaiswal seeks a big knock to secure his top-order spot amidst competition. Rahul faces a shift in batting position due to team combination changes. Harshit Rana joins the squad, potentially replacing Arshdeep Singh.…

The Economic Times

Harshit Rana added to India squad for third ODI against Afghanistan

Pacer Harshit Rana has joined the India squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan. He completed his rehabilitation from a knee injury. Rana suffered a ligament strain in his right knee earlier. He underwent surgery in February. India has already sealed the series 2-0. Rana links up with the squad…

The Economic Times

Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan

President Donald Trump has given the Medal of Award to three veterans, honoring acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan

The Independent UK

Taliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices

Directive aimed at government workers, but reports of wider implementation spark warnings of future Afghanistan-wide prohibition

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Gill & Kishan ton up, power India to Afghan series win

Centuries for captain Shubman Gill and ishan Kishan have set up India's huge 170-run win over Afghanistan to seal victory in their ODI series.

AAP

Taliban’s new diktat: No smartphones for Afghan government employees

Government employees across Afghanistan began powering down their smartphones on Wednesday following an order attributed to Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.

The Times of India

Afghan government staff told to abandon smartphones or face prison sentence

How widely the rule is being implemented across Afghanistan and the scale of its impact were not entirely clear.

Euronews

Who is Prince Yadav? Once banned by BCCI, pacer who dismissed Virat Kohli makes debut in India vs Afghanistan Lucknow ODI

Fast bowler Prince Yadav has earned his maiden international cap for India. This debut comes after a significant setback in 2019 when he received a two-year ban from the BCCI for age-fudging. Yadav's journey saw him focus on fitness during his suspension. He later impressed in domestic cricket and the…

The Economic Times

IND vs AFG Live Streaming: When and where to watch 2nd ODI in Lucknow as India look to continue winning run

India vs Afghanistan Playing 11: India aims to extend their winning streak against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow on June 17, following a seven-wicket victory in the rain-affected first match. The pitch at Ekana Stadium is expected to favor spinners, with hot and humid conditions predicted for the…

The Economic Times

IND A vs AFG A live streaming, playing 11, prediction, pitch and weather report for India A vs Afghanistan A Sri Lanka tri-series match

IND A vs AFG A Live Streaming, Playing 11 Prediction: India A needs a victory against Afghanistan A in the Sri Lanka A-Team Tri-Series 2026. This crucial Match 5 is a virtual knockout for Tilak Varma's team. After two close defeats, India A must perform well in all departments to…

The Economic Times

Russian teenager fined £100 for social media post insulting Taliban, report says

Court rules comment amounts to incitement of ethnic hatred

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UN calls on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to reverse crackdown on women

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their crackdown on women

AAP

CRIK:Gill's 84 leads India to ODI triumph over Afghanistan

India have struck first in their three-match ODI series with Afghanistan, captain Shubman Gill hitting an unbeaten 84 in a rain-hit seven-wicket victory.

AAP

Gill's 84 leads India to ODI triumph over Afghanistan

India have struck first in their three-match ODI series with Afghanistan, captain Shubman Gill hitting an unbeaten 84 in a rain-hit seven-wicket victory.

The Economic Times

Shubman Gill leads India to seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in rain-hit opener

India secured a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first ODI. Pacer Gurnoor Brar impressed on debut. Captain Shubman Gill played a stellar unbeaten knock. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a century for Afghanistan. The match was reduced to 25 overs per side due to rain. This win marks the start of…

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Shubman Gill becomes fastest Indian, 2nd fastest overall to 3,000 ODI runs in India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI

Indian captain Shubman Gill achieved a significant milestone on Saturday. He became the fastest Indian to reach 3,000 One Day International runs. Gill accomplished this feat in the first ODI against Afghanistan. He also scored a half-century during the match. Debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar impressed with their bowling.…

The Economic Times

Rahmanullah Gurbaz credits Gambhir's inputs for rapid century against India in 1st ODI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a brilliant 102 against India. He credited Gautam Gambhir for his technical advice. Gurbaz received guidance from Gambhir after a previous match. He applied the advice during his innings. Gurbaz's century was a significant contribution for Afghanistan. The team was bowled out for 194. Debutant Indian bowlers…

The Guardian - US

Kidnapped US journalist faces Taliban captor in court as 42-year sentence caps long saga

Haji Najibullah imprisoned for role in capture of David Rohde, New York Times journalist held for months in 2008

The Guardian - UK

‘We can’t give up on Afghans’: Lyse Doucet on the remarkable ‘people’s history’ that won her the Women’s prize

The BBC’s chief international correspondent was awarded the prestigious nonfiction prize for The Finest Hotel in Kabul – which she hopes will bring more attention to the Taliban’s draconian treatment of women

The Independent UK

MSF says one of its staff was among women detained in Afghanistan for violating dress code rules

Doctors Without Borders has said that one of its paramedic was among women arrested in Afghanistan for alleged dress code violations

International Business Times UK

UN Confirms Child Killed After Taliban Open Fire on Rare Women's Rights Rally

A child was killed in Herat, Afghanistan, as Taliban forces fired on protesters demanding the release of women arrested for hijab violations. The crackdown highlights ongoing repression under Taliban rule.

The Conversation

Women’s prize for non-fiction winner, The Finest Hotel in Kabul, gives voice to the people of Afghanistan

The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People’s History of Afghanistan is about an institution tasked with the job of housing strangers – Kabul’s Intercontinental Hotel. Through this hotel, which sits high on a hill, and the people within it, seasoned BBC journalist and current foreign affairs editor, Lyse Doucet, attempts…

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