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25 years after 9/11, al Qaeda remains a threat – even as Washington looks away

A quarter of a century after the deadliest terrorist attacks in US history, al Qaeda’s various branches have moved away from the global jihad advocated by Osama bin Laden, focusing instead on regional insurgencies. Their actions continue to destabilise swathes of the world, from the Sahel to Afghanistan, neglected by…

France 24

A quarter century after 9/11: 25 ways America's darkest day changed the world

Twenty-five years ago America saw the darkest chapter in its history and the world hasn't been the same since.

The Times of India

Before 9/11, US knew Bin Laden was a threat. India-Pakistan tensions were the bigger worry

9/11 has been one of the most horrifying incidents of terrorism to happen on American soil. It claimed 2,977 victims not even accounting for the collective trauma it resulted in.

The Times of India

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After 9/11, I lived through Australia’s long war in Afghanistan. There are lessons the world must learn

For Australians, Afghanistan became the country where a generation of soldiers served their longest war. For Afghans, it became a country where another generation struggled to build a new life

The Guardian - AU

Osama bin Laden shook the world on 9/11. Today it is clear how his wider plans failed

The al-Qaida leader envisaged an economically battered US withdrawing from the Middle East – and a global Muslim uprising. Then the tide turned, says Jason Burke, the Guardian’s international security correspondent

The Guardian - UK

Fit-again Washington slogs it out, Bumrah to join training on Friday

Washington Sundar trained hard as the Indian team awaits Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Reddy for the Afghanistan series. Only ten players trained due to other assignments and the scorching Delhi heat. Pace bowling coach Morne Morkel is absent due to a work visa renewal process. The BCCI plans to remove…

The Economic Times

Yash Thakur replaces Harshit Rana in India's squads for Afghanistan T20Is, Asian Games

Yash Thakur is stepping in for the injured Harshit Rana in the Indian squads for the upcoming Afghanistan series and Asian Games. Rana's injury occurred during a recent match simulation. Thakur, who has made his T20I debut recently, has an impressive domestic track record.

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‘Peaceful’ Sweden once sought nuclear weapons. That legacy still shapes defence planning

For decades, Sweden has fostered a self-image as something of a world record-holder for peace, celebrating more than two centuries since it was last at war. But this record involves some creative accounting. The narrative, for example, excludes Sweden’s participation in modern-day military operations in Afghanistan and Libya.

The Conversation

9/11 unleashed two decades of war. Now Putin is exploiting the damage

IN DEPTH: The horror of the attacks 25 years ago and their aftermath has seen the Cold War replaced by endless conflict between competing cultures and religions, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

‘One day the Taliban will need women to be educated’: three sisters on being forced back to Afghanistan

Shallah, Fatimah and Maahi are among hundreds of thousands of Afghan women and girls deported from Iran and Pakistan in the past year to a life of severe restrictions

The Guardian - UK

Taliban denies Masood Azhar is in Afghanistan, rejects Pakistan's repeated claims

The Taliban regime has denied Masood Azhar's presence in Afghanistan. Pakistan claims Azhar fled to Afghanistan while facing FATF pressure. India seeks Azhar for multiple terror attacks, including the Parliament strike. Pakistan was previously on the FATF grey list for terror financing deficiencies. Azhar was convicted in absentia by Pakistan…

The Economic Times

Guyana Took In Six Deportees Under a Deal Its Own Opposition Didn't Expect: Georgetown's Pact With Washington

Guyana took in six deportees with no criminal record under a new US pact its opposition had to fight to see. Here's what's in it.

Latin Times

The Pentagon has 50,000 troops still stationed across the Middle East. Officials are now reportedly considering cuts to U.S. forces in the region

Presidents have tried to pivot away from the Middle East for 25 years

We Got This Covered

India vs Afghanistan T20I: Sony Pictures Networks bags TV rights for three-match series

Sony Sports Network has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the upcoming India-Afghanistan T20I series. The three-match series will commence on September 13 at the Arun Jaitley stadium. India's squad is led by Shreyas Iyer, while Afghanistan is captained by Ibrahim Zadran. Afghanistan's strong spin attack features Rashid Khan and experienced…

The Economic Times

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The Conversation

9/11 anniversary: democracy was not doomed to fail in Afghanistan – the US did not live up to its promises

After the signing of the Munich agreement in 1938 that allowed Nazi Germany to annex part of Czechoslovakia, Winston Churchill spoke of the fate of that country in a powerful speech in the House of Commons:

The Conversation

The failure to stop 9/11 was a catastrophe. But even bigger mistakes were made in its aftermath

The September 11 2001 terrorist attacks were unlike anything the world had seen before.

The Economic Times

Challenging to join India T20 squad after 5 days of Duleep, but it's our job to adapt: Tilak, Kishan

Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan face a tough transition from domestic cricket. They must adapt quickly to the T20I format for the Afghanistan series. Both players emphasized their professional duty to adjust without making excuses. They believe two days of practice will be sufficient for preparation. The team will rely…

Euronews

Ladies Only: Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed takes on Taliban with European tour

Aryana Sayeed, one of Afghanistan’s biggest pop stars, is kicking off a women-only European tour, using her platform to bring Afghan women together and speak out for women’s rights.

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The Independent UK

The women and babies dying because of Trump’s aid cuts in Afghanistan: ‘100 per cent preventable’

SPECIAL REPORT: At least 161 deaths have been linked to the disruption that followed US aid cuts by new research, Liz Cookman reports. Half of them were women who died during pregnancy or childbirth, and 30 were newborn or foetal deaths

The Guardian - UK

Save the Children aid for 1.5 million in need wiped out by Iran war oil shock

Charity says extra delivery costs equivalent to 47 health clinics in Afghanistan operating for six months

The Independent UK

Judge lacked authority to void Bowe Bergdahl’s desertion conviction, appeals court rules

Bergdahl, then a 23-year-old soldier, was stationed near Afghanistan's Paktika Province in June 2009 when he walked off his post without permission

The Economic Times

Love for Tests is in my blood: India's T20 vice-captain Tilak eyes traditional format initiation

Tilak Varma scored unbeaten knocks for South Zone in the Duleep Trophy. He expressed his strong desire to play Test cricket for India. Varma stated his strength lies in red ball cricket despite white ball format appearances. He hopes to play the Duleep Trophy final before joining the Afghanistan series.…

Euronews

US and Sri Lankan agents bust Pakistan drug network and seize €18m of meth, police say

Sri Lanka's Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told parliament that most of the illegal drugs originated in Afghanistan and Pakistan and were being smuggled into the island by sea.

The Economic Times

India, Afghanistan agree follow-up measures to boost trade, customs, connectivity

India and Afghanistan have agreed on follow-up measures to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation, including enhanced customs and data-sharing cooperation, improved trade connectivity and regulatory coordination in pharmaceuticals and agriculture, the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday.

The Economic Times

Afghanistan vs India T20I Series 2026: Full schedule, squads, dates, timings, venue and key players to watch

In September 2026, India will welcome Afghanistan for an exciting three-match T20I series, all set to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Kicking off on September 13 and wrapping up on September 17, both teams have announced their rosters. It's imperative for players to secure fitness…

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