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Afghanistan stuns Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup thriller

Afghanistan pulled off a stunning victory against Sri Lanka in a rain-affected T20 World Cup group stage thriller. Get the full match report, key highlights, and analysis from this major upset.

Beazley defends War Memorial's ban on Roberts-Smith book prize

Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.

Afghanistan stun Bangladesh in T20 World Cup thriller

A stunning bowling performance from Afghanistan's Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq secures a dramatic 8-run victory over Bangladesh, shaking up the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final race.

Trump's Factually Flawed Myanmar-Taliban Claim Sparks Fury

Former US President Donald Trump faces widespread condemnation after falsely claiming he warned Myanmar's military junta about a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan during an Illinois rally speech.

Trump: I'd Force Taliban to Surrender Kabul in 24 Hours

Ex-President Donald Trump declares he would have compelled the Taliban to surrender Kabul within a day, issuing a stark critique of Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal strategy and its chaotic aftermath.

SAS Faces High Court Over Alleged Afghanistan Killings Cover-Up

A landmark High Court case accuses the Ministry of Defence of a 'wall of silence' over alleged unlawful killings by SAS soldiers in Afghanistan. The families demand justice and a full public inquiry.

Taliban's Female Aid Worker Ban Hinders Quake Relief

A major earthquake in Afghanistan has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with the Taliban's prohibition on women aid workers critically obstructing UN and NGO efforts to deliver vital assistance to the most vulnerable survivors.

War Memorial defers prize over Ben Roberts-Smith book award

The Australian War Memorial has deferred its $20,000 military history prize after its judging panel selected a book about disgraced soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, sparking intense public and institutional backlash.

EU pushes controversial Afghan deportation plan

Exclusive: European Union officials in Brussels are pushing for the deportation of failed Afghan asylum seekers back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, sparking a major humanitarian and ethical debate.

Afghan Women Refugees: Football's Healing Power

Exclusive: Afghan women refugees reveal how football transformed their lives, providing purpose and community after fleeing Taliban rule. Their inspiring journey from trauma to triumph.

Afghan Women's Cricket Team Defies Taliban in Exile

In a powerful act of defiance, the Afghan women's cricket team continues to train in exile, using sport as a symbol of hope and resistance against oppression. Discover their remarkable journey.

AFG vs HK: Live T20 World Cup Score & Updates

Catch all the live action as Afghanistan takes on Hong Kong in a crucial T20 World Cup 2024 group stage clash. Get live score updates, key moments, and analysis from this must-win match.

UK Evacuates Citizens from Conflict Zones in Major Airlift

Exclusive: The Home Office launches emergency flights from India and Afghanistan, while negotiating safe passage for Britons trapped in Sudan's escalating civil war.

PAK vs AFG LIVE: World Cup Survival Battle Underway

Live coverage from the T20 World Cup as fierce rivals Pakistan and Afghanistan face off in a must-win match for both teams' Super 8s qualification hopes. Get over-by-over updates and analysis.

Farage: Women fear UK asylum more than Taliban

Nigel Farage faces a political firestorm after suggesting women in Afghanistan have 'less to fear' from the Taliban than from the UK's asylum process, drawing condemnation from rivals and charities.

Farage: Taliban Has 'More Moral Authority' Than UK Government

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces a major backlash after controversially stating the Taliban has 'more moral authority' on immigration than the British government, drawing condemnation from across the political spectrum.

China's Xi Jinping accepts Taliban ambassador in major shift

In a major shift, China's President Xi Jinping formally accepts credentials from the Taliban's ambassador, challenging the West's stance on Afghanistan's isolated regime.

Foreign Tourists Stoned in Afghanistan Attack

Three foreign tourists were violently attacked by a group of men in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. The assailants pelted their car with rocks in a shocking incident that raises serious safety concerns for visitors.

Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble

Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake and relentless aftershocks have devastated western Afghanistan, killing more than 2,400 people and flattening entire villages in one of the deadliest seismic events in the country's recent history.

05/09/2025 03:35

A devastating third earthquake has hit western Afghanistan, compounding a humanitarian catastrophe as rescue teams struggle to reach remote villages. The death toll is feared to be in the thousands.

04/09/2025 18:02

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, just days after a previous quake devastated the same region. The death toll has soared past 2,000, with rescue efforts hampered by remote terrain and damaged infrastructure.

04/09/2025 16:24

The Taliban government has dramatically revised the death toll from a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, with thousands feared dead and villages completely destroyed. International aid faces significant logistical and political challenges.

04/09/2025 12:34

Afghanistan vs UAE LIVE: T20 World Cup Qualifier Stream

Catch all the live action as Afghanistan takes on the UAE in a crucial T20 World Cup qualifier. Get live stream details, team news, and key player insights for this must-win encounter.

A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, claiming over 2,200 lives and flattening entire villages. Rescue efforts continue amidst rubble and aftershocks.

04/09/2025 10:25

Afghan Health Minister flees Taliban for UK refuge

Exclusive: Afghanistan's Health Minister, Qalandar Ebad, has fled the country after the Taliban rejected his resignation, seeking refuge in the UK and exposing the ongoing turmoil within the regime.

MoD Afghan Relocation Schemes Failed Thousands, Watchdog Finds

A damning National Audit Office report reveals the Ministry of Defence's Afghan relocation schemes were plagued by delays, opaque decision-making, and a failure to assist thousands who supported UK forces.

Watchdogs condemn MOD's secret £7bn Afghan airlift spending

Spending watchdogs deliver a blistering condemnation of the Ministry of Defence's secretive and chaotic £7 billion Afghan airlift, exposed by the Daily Mail, which was approved without taxpayer knowledge or Parliamentary scrutiny.

Teen's solo journey through Taliban-controlled Afghanistan

An 18-year-old American teenager defies global travel warnings to embark on a remarkable solo adventure across Afghanistan, capturing extraordinary encounters and challenging perceptions.

Afghanistan Quake Death Toll Hits 900 - Taliban Pleads for Aid

A devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 900 people, with the Taliban government issuing a rare appeal for international assistance as rescue efforts continue.