Afghanistan

Who’s in, who’s out: A look at the Cricket World Cup squads
A mix of fresh faces and established icons make up the line-ups of the eight Cricket World Cup squads announced so far.
Published On 24 Sep 2023
OPINION,
Developing Afghanistan’s mines will uplift Afghans
Recently signed contracts will help the country tackle unemployment, underdevelopment and currency issues.
opinion by Abdullah Azzam
Published On 23 Sep 2023
Photos: The ‘silent bravery’ of Afghanistan’s healthcare workers
Afghan health professionals – thousands of female among them – are defying daily challenges to provide critical care.
Published On 19 Sep 2023
Key Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossing reopens after nine days
Torkham crossing was closed after forces from both sides exchanged fire, stranding travellers and trucks.
Published On 15 Sep 2023

Beijing did not indicate whether Wednesday’s appointment signalled any wider steps such as formal recognition.

Taliban rejects Pakistani claims of indiscriminate firing at Torkham border crossing, as travellers remain stranded.

Pakistan accuses Taliban gov’t of ‘indiscriminate firing’ at the key Torkham border crossing, closed for nearly a week.

The outlawed TTP group claims responsibility for the attack in Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Gun battle erupts between Pakistani and Afghan forces, shutting busiest trade crossing between the South Asian nations.

Watchdogs slam Taliban for blocking women from boarding a flight to study in Dubai and from visiting a national park.

The UN mission documents 800 cases of serious rights violations despite amnesty; Taliban dismisses the report.

In remote Nuristan province, some mine to support their families after losing their jobs when the Taliban took power.

Millions of Afghans who have left their country since 2021 remain stuck in limbo as they seek to reach Western nations.

Women’s rights activist Mahbouba Seraj confronts Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid in Al Jazeera documentary.

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