3+ week, 5+ hour ago (90+ words) Amu: Buzkashi, Afghanistan's traditional and fiercely contested national sport, returned to the spotlight this week as more than 450 riders " known as chapandazan " competed in tournaments across five northern and western provinces, including Badakhshan, Herat, Kunduz, Jawzjan, and Baghlan. Click here to read more (external link). More Sports News Afghanistan women's volleyball teamRead More... Afghanistan women's volleyball team falls to Tajikistan in Islamic Solidarity Games Cricket: Bangladesh U19 clinch final ODI to tie series 2-2 against Afghanistan Muay Thai: Afghanistan's Shahin Defeats Iranian Opponent in Bangkok Bout...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago (94+ words) India Today: With speculation about the health of jailed Imran Khan refusing to die down, his aide and ex-minister Fawad Chaudhry has offered key insights on what might be behind the rumours and why the Pakistani government was not releasing any photos of the former Prime Minister. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Chaudhry,Read More... In an exclusive interview with India Today, Chaudhry, who served as Information Minister in the Imran Khan government, said the speculation on the PTI chief was part of a broader misinformation crossfire between Afghanistan and Pakistan...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (70+ words) Amu: Afghanistan continued their strong form at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 tournament, securing a commanding 49-run win over South Africa to mark their second consecutive victory. This latest victory puts Afghanistan in a strong position in the group stage, having already beaten Nepal earlier in the day. They will now look to carry theirRead More... Afghanistan to host West Indies for three-match T20I series in January 2026...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago (487+ words) By RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal and RFE/RL's Radio Azadi The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has vowed a "necessary response" after air strikes it alleged were carried out by Pakistan killed at least 10 people " nine of whom were children " just inside the country's eastern border region. The Taliban's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid,wroteon X on November 25 that nine children, including five boys and four girls, and one woman were killed in the strike on the house of a local civilian in the Afghan city of Khost. Four more civilians were injured in another air raid in Kunar Province. "The air strikes carried out last night by Pakistani forces in Afghanistan's Paktika, Khost, and Kunar provinces constitute a direct assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty," Mujahid wrote. "The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns this violation and reiterates that defending its airspace, territory, and people…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (143+ words) Amu: In a statement on Thursday, the ministry said that 565 Afghan citizens had been freed, including 517 from various detention centers across Pakistan and 48 from prisons in Iraq. The statement did not specify the reasons for their detention, referring to them only as "migrants." However, in previous cases, Pakistani authorities have cited lackRead More... Amu: In a statement on Thursday, the ministry said that 565 Afghan citizens had been freed, including 517 from various detention centers across Pakistan and 48 from prisons in Iraq The statement did not specify the reasons for their detention, referring to them only as "migrants." However, in previous cases, Pakistani authorities have cited lack of legal residency documents as the primary reason for arresting Afghan nationals Taliban said the detainees had spent between two and nine months in custody before being released and returned to Afghanistan...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (77+ words) News Line Magazine: This means that if Pakistan decides to throw its weight and experience behind the opposition, it could transform the fortunes of both Massoud's NRF and Zia's Afghan Freedom Front overnight. Their attacks would no doubt become more sophisticated and sustained. And with the right backing " not just a plush office inRead More... Abdullah Khenjani, head of the NRF's political committee, told New Lines that the group remains cautious about engaging with Pakistan...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago (117+ words) 8am: Several shopkeepers in Mina Bazaar in the city of Fayzabad, the center of Badakhshan province, say the Taliban, after renovating their shops, are now reselling them back to them at exorbitant prices. These shopkeepers add that they purchased their shops years ago and hold official ownership documents, but the Taliban-run municipality in Fayzabad doesRead More... 8am: Several shopkeepers in Mina Bazaar in the city of Fayzabad, the center of Badakhshan province, say the Taliban, after renovating their shops, are now reselling them back to them at exorbitant prices These shopkeepers add that they purchased their shops years ago and hold official ownership documents, but the Taliban-run municipality in Fayzabad does not recognize these documents...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (118+ words) Amu: As temperatures begin to drop, survivors of the August earthquake in eastern Afghanistan say they have yet to receive critical aid and continue to live in precarious conditions, raising fears of further suffering during the winter months. Despite repeated appeals, residents say that neither the Taliban authorities nor humanitarian organizations have provided the necessaryRead More... Amu: As temperatures begin to drop, survivors of the August earthquake in eastern Afghanistan say they have yet to receive critical aid and continue to live in precarious conditions, raising fears of further suffering during the winter months Despite repeated appeals, residents say that neither the Taliban authorities nor humanitarian organizations have provided the necessary support to rebuild homes or offer employment...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (216+ words) Afghanistan International: As the world marks World Television Day on, the Taliban's leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, continues efforts to curb visual media in Afghanistan. Television broadcasting in Afghanistan began in 1978 with the establishment of National Radio and Television under the Soviet-backed government, an institution now fully controlled by the Taliban. Over the past four years,Read More... Afghanistan International: As the world marks World Television Day on, the Taliban's leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, continues efforts to curb visual media in Afghanistan Television broadcasting in Afghanistan began in 1978 with the establishment of National Radio and Television under the Soviet-backed government, an institution now fully controlled by the Taliban Over the past four years, the Taliban, acting on Akhundzada's orders, have sought to restrict or eliminate visual media The group's "Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice" law bans the broadcast of images of…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (69+ words) Khaama: The World Health Organization has warned of a growing measles outbreak in Afghanistan, urging parents to urgently vaccinate children under five nationwide. WHO noted that malnutrition and limited access to healthcare have worsened the outbreak, leaving many children vulnerable to preventable diseases like measles. Click here to read more (external link). More on AfghanRead More... More on Afghan Children UNICEF warns of severe malnutrition crisis among Afghan children...