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‘We are still here’: a day in the life of 12 Afghan women

In the five years since the Taliban’s return to power, the walls have been closing in on the women and girls of Afghanistan. A dozen women and girls have, at great risk to their safety, documented their lives for the world to see

The Guardian - UK

Five years of Taliban rule: Afghanistan’s government builds ties without recognition

Taliban authorities engage with many nations despite lacking formal international recognition. Regional countries pragmatically interact with Kabul, prioritizing economic and security ties. Foreign investment remains scarce due to limited official recognition and investor wariness. Some nations restrict further ties until human rights reforms are implemented by the Taliban. The political…

The Economic Times

Torment of Afghan fathers as daughters deprived of education

KABUL - Father after father Agence France-Presse ( AFP ) spoke to in Afghanistan about the education ban that stops their daughters going beyond primary school choked up in despair.

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Asylum Seeker Already Jailed for Child Grooming Raped 13-Year-Old After Posing as Teen on Snapchat

Abdul Khan was jailed for 9½ years after raping a 13-year-old he met by posing as a teenager on Snapchat. He faces automatic deportation to Afghanistan.

International Business Times UK

Afghanistan earn direct qualification for 2027 ODI World Cup with win over Ireland in 3rd ODI

Afghanistan achieved direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup. They defeated Ireland by three wickets in the final ODI match. Afghanistan's bowlers restricted Ireland to a modest total of 206 runs. Rashid Khan's unbeaten 37 guided Afghanistan to victory in their chase. This marks Afghanistan's fourth appearance in the…

The Economic Times

Asylum seeker who posed as teen on Snapchat to groom and rape 13-year-old girl is jailed

Abdul Khan is facing deportation to Afghanistan once he has served two thirds of his term

The Independent UK

IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Where to Watch Ireland vs Afghanistan match

Ireland vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Afghanistan take on Ireland in the third ODI of the five-match series on August 10, 2026. Here’s the IRE vs AFG match time, live streaming details, TV telecast information and where Indian viewers can watch the game online.

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Russia to India via train? Moscow floats ambitious railway route, says link "should be explored"

India-Russia Rail Link: Russia is investigating innovative overland rail routes to connect with India, seeking to lessen reliance on maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz. This proposed rail corridor, traversing nations like Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, could provide a viable alternative to conventional shipping methods. Currently, this…

The Economic Times

Afghanistan's gold rush upends lives and landscapes

SHIWA MINE, Afghanistan - In Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province, dozens of excavators operate day and night to extract gold from the mountains where villagers and their livestock once roamed.

Bangkok Post

Afghanistan’s gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmland

Gold mining operations in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province are causing significant environmental degradation. Villagers report polluted rivers and loss of farmland due to extensive excavation. Thousands of miners are working in the Shiwa area, extracting gold for investors nationwide. The Taliban authorities have expanded the mining sector to boost state revenue.…

The Economic Times

UK admits Afghans awaiting relocation to Britain are at risk from Taliban – but still won’t help them flee

Exclusive: The UK admits those who helped British forces face fear of retribution, Taliban surveillance, and door-to-door searches – but still won’t help them escape

The Independent UK

IRE vs AFG 2nd ODI 2026: When and where to watch Ireland vs Afghanistan match, check probable playing 11, head-to-head, squads and live streaming details

Ireland vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Live Streaming: As the second ODI unfolds on August 7, 2026, at Bready Cricket Club, Ireland and Afghanistan are set to clash, both eager to claim their inaugural victory after the first match was abandoned. Ireland rides high on the momentum from a recent T20…

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‘Her face was beaten in’: how Taliban rule ushered in a new era of women being killed

An investigation into 231 femicide cases highlights the dire situation in Afghanistan, where men are empowered to murder and face no punishment while the state covers up their crimes

The Guardian - UK

Ireland risk ECB ire by agreeing to play five matches against Afghanistan

Ireland’s decision to stage a full one-day international series for their men’s team against Afghanistan this summer could cost them lucrative future fixtures against England

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Afghanistan's child deaths are rising as food distributions face cuts, UN says

Child malnutrition has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan’s provinces, according to the U.N. World Food Program

The Economic Times

Afghanistan's malnutrition crisis 'spinning out of control': UN

Child malnutrition reaches critical levels in Afghanistan as aid is drastically cut. Many acutely malnourished children are being turned away without any assistance. Conflict and forced returns also contribute to the worsening nutrition crisis. The World Food Programme lacks sufficient funds to help all those in need. This situation threatens…

The Economic Times

India says Pakistan 'insecure' over growing ties with Afghanistan

India criticized Pakistan's remarks regarding Afghanistan engagement, citing insecurity and frustration. New Delhi asserted its positive trajectory of ties with Kabul continues to grow. Preparations for the upcoming BRICS summit are underway, with invitations extended to nations. India reiterated its position on the Indus Waters Treaty's suspension. The agreement remains…

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Man, 26, held over death of British woman found in suitcase is Christian aid worker and champion boxer

Sharif Ahmadzai, who fled from Afghanistan as a teenager, is said to have admitted dumping the body of Elisabeth-Jane Ross in an abandoned building in Athens

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'How do you explain US, China?' Former India envoy counters Pakistan army's 'kaafir' remark

Former Indian ambassador to Iran Dinkar P Srivastava has questioned Asim Munir-led Pakistan's military over its recent remarks invoking religious references while commenting on India-Afghanistan ties. He asked how Islamabad reconciles those statements with its own long-standing partnerships with the United States and China.

The Guardian - UK

After five brutal years of Taliban rule, Afghan women and girls need our help – and I have a plan

Even in the face of appalling repression, girls yearn to fulfil their educational potential. We must set up a global fund to help them, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

The Times of India

'Do not befriend Kaafirs': Pakistani general levels terror allegations against India

Pakistan's military spokesperson made controversial remarks about non-believers and the faithful. He also accused India of using websites and social media for terrorism. Chaudhry alleged that Afghanistan's Taliban regime uses terrorism for its economy and diplomacy. These statements were made during a briefing on counter-terrorism operations. The briefing also covered…

The Times of India

'Double standards': Pakistan rejects UN report on civilian casualties in Afghanistan strikes

Pakistan’s military has rejected a UN report documenting hundreds of civilian casualties from cross-border fighting with Afghanistan, saying its forces targeted only Pakistani Taliban hideouts and other militant infrastructure and carried out the strikes in self-defence.

The Guardian - UK

Decades on from the US’s disastrous campaign in Afghanistan, Trump is making all the same mistakes

The president has blundered into a ‘forever war’ with Iran he can’t win, but refuses to end. Such hubris has a long history, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Independent UK

Under Taliban, barring Afghan girls from school takes an emotional toll — and a community one, too

The education ban on girls in Afghanistan has a personal cost, as evidenced by one young woman's suicide when she was taken out of school

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Khaled Hosseini: 'A man who has no conscience, no goodness, does not suffer' and why guilt is the starting point for redemption

The Kite Runner, published in 2003, was one of the greatest works of Afghan-American novelist Khaled Hosseini. It tells the story of Amir and Hassan against the backdrop of an unstable Afghanistan. In the novel, Rahim Khan, the moral guide and father figure to Amir says the quote: A man…

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