Afghanistan
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Afghanistan Cricket Mourns Passing of Fast Bowling Icon Shapoor Zadran
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died at 38 following a battle with HLH, leaving a legacy as a foundational figure in the nation’s cricket rise.
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India Opts to Bowl in Rain-Shortened ODI Opener Against Afghanistan
Inclement weather in Dharamshala forced a four-hour delay and a reduction to 25 overs per side in the first-ever bilateral ODI series between India and Afghanistan.
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Gurnoor Brar Makes ODI Debut for India Against Afghanistan
Young pace prospect Gurnoor Brar earned his first ODI cap for India during the series opener against Afghanistan in Dharamsala on June 13, 2026.
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Decorated Soldier’s Bail Stirs War Crime Debate in Australia
Former Australian SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, charged with war crimes, has been granted bail, sparking debate about justice, accountability, and parallels with Armenia’s own challenges.
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Ben Roberts-Smith charged with murder in war crimes case
Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been arrested and charged with five counts of murder related to alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.
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Allah Ghazanfar Debuts for MI in IPL 2026 Opener
Afghan mystery spinner Allah Ghazanfar has made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against KKR, signaling a tactical shift for the franchise at Wankhede Stadium.
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U.S. Academic Dennis Coyle Released by Taliban After 14 Months
U.S. academic Dennis Coyle has been released from detention in Afghanistan following a family-led appeal and international mediation.
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Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Deadly Hospital Strike
Afghanistan claims Pakistan airstrike on a drug user hospital in Kabul killed at least 400 people. Pakistan denies targeting civilian sites, stating strikes hit military installations.
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Kabul Hospital Strike Deepens Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict
A major air strike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation hospital has left hundreds dead, as Afghanistan and Pakistan trade accusations amid a spiraling border conflict.
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Pakistan Denies Bombing Kabul Drug Rehab Hospital Amid Reports of Mass Casualties
Pakistani forces have denied bombing a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, where witnesses reported over 400 casualties. Emergency crews are battling fires and conducting rescue operations.
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Pakistan-Afghan Border Strikes Escalate Tensions
Pakistan launched airstrikes along the Afghan border, claiming 70 militants killed in retaliation for recent attacks. Afghanistan condemned the strikes.
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Aaron George Nears Century as India Eyes U19 World Cup Final Berth
India’s U19 team dominated Afghanistan in the World Cup semi-final, with Aaron George scoring 95 and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasting 68 in a commanding chase of 310.
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US Vaccine Schedule Sparks Debate Amid Global Polio Eradication Push
In a significant policy shift, the CDC revised its universal childhood vaccine schedule, sparking a major conflict with pediatricians, even as global efforts intensify to eradicate polio in endemic regions and overcome vaccine challenges.
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Transatlantic Fury Mounts Over Trump’s NATO Comments, Apology Demands Echo Across Europe
U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks questioning NATO allies’ contributions in Afghanistan have sparked widespread anger across Europe, with leaders, veterans, and public figures demanding an apology for what they call an insult to fallen soldiers.
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Allies’ Sacrifice: UK Minister Al Carns Rebuts Trump’s Afghanistan Claims
Armed Forces Minister Al Carns and a chorus of veterans have sharply criticized Donald Trump’s assertion that NATO allies shied away from the frontlines in Afghanistan, highlighting the profound sacrifices made by international forces.