Poland criticises Germany’s “unacceptable” nighttime return of Afghan migrant over border

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Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban regime. Will China follow?

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Where to watch Afghanistan National T20 Cup 2025 in India?

Afghanistan has emerged as one of the most improved white-ball teams over the past decade, and their recent run to the T20 World Cup semi-final in 2024 was a testament to that. Their domestic white-ball cricket structure has been instrumental in...

Ministry of Defence to pay £1.6m compensation for Afghan data breach

Ministers have agreed to pay £1.6 million in compensation after a data breach exposed the personal information of Afghan nationals seeking to flee the Taliban takeover. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has already been fined £350,000 over the breach,...

Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government

Afghanistan's Taliban government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a “brave decision”. However, Afghan women activists condemned the decision, saying that recognising the Taliban...

Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan as Germany halts entry programme

BERLIN/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -In a cramped guesthouse in Pakistan's capital, 25-year-old Kimia spends her days sketching women — dancing, playing, resisting —in a notebook that holds what's left of her hopes. A visual artist and women's rights...

30 terrorists infiltrating Pakistan from Afghanistan killed in clash: military

ISLAMABAD, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani security forces killed 30 terrorists attempting to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan over the past two nights, the military said in a statement on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations...

‘Afghanistan is not just about the Taliban’: Refugee artists in Delhi use music to preserve their culture

As Afghanistan sees a surprising uptick in tourism despite years of conflict, thousands of miles away in New Delhi, it is the ache of displacement and “desire for homeland” that unites Afghan refugees. On World Refugee Day, June 21, this shared...

India partners with Afghanistan for launching terrorism, 30 terrorists killed while infiltrating into Pakistan from Afghanistan

Monitoring Desk: Once again, a large group of terrorists (officially called Fitna al Khwarij) was killed while trying to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the general area of Hassan Khel, North Waziristan District. According to...

Refugee artists in Delhi use music to heal

As Afghanistan sees a surprising uptick in tourism despite years of conflict, thousands of miles away in New Delhi, it is the ache of displacement and “desire for homeland” that unites Afghan refugees. On World Refugee Day, June 21, this shared...

Hillsdale vet Greg Whalen reflects on Afghanistan withdrawal with music

Russia officially recognises the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Russia has officially recognised the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Thursday, raising hopes amid efforts by Kabul to rebuild the war torn country after decades of bloody Western occupation. Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry also confirmed the...

IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2025: Jonathan Trott Says Shubman Gill’s Strategy and Body Language on Day 1 Show Traits of a World-Class Player

Mumbai, July 3: India captain Shubman Gill's clearly thought-out strategy and body language on the opening day of the second Test against England are traits of a world-class player with a bright future, says former cricketer Jonathan Trott. Gill...

Russia Becomes First nation to Formally Recognise Taliban Regime in Kabul

12Russia has become the first country to formally recognise Taliban rule in Afghanistan, marking a significant geopolitical shift likely to reverberate across diplomatic capitals from Washington to Delhi. The announcement came during a meeting on...

Rumsfeld Discusses NATO, Afghanistan With Spain’s Defense Minister

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 10.22.2006 Courtesy Story The United States and Spain have an important bilateral relationship, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said here today after a meeting with his Spanish counterpart. Rumsfeld and Spanish...

Weekly Address Expands Coalition Reach in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 12.30.2004 Courtesy Story Provincial reconstruction teams in Afghanistan have enjoyed great success interacting with the Afghan people. And while face-to-face contact accomplishes much, the PRT here, among others, uses...

Pak security forces kill 30 terrorists trying to infiltrate from Afghanistan

At least 30 terrorists were killed by Pakistan’s security forces while attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan into North Waziristan. The military praised its intelligence and troops, urging Afghanistan to stop its territory from being used for...

Why Russia's Embrace Of Taliban Could Corner India In A Strategic Trap

New Delhi: In Moscow, a quiet move has shaken old certainties. Russia became the first major world power to formally recognise the Taliban regime in Afghanistan – a decision that could redraw the lines of diplomacy in South and Central Asia. It...

30 India-Backed Militants Killed While Attempting Infiltration From Afghan Border: ISPR

(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) Security forces have killed 30 India-sponsored militants attempting to infiltrate Pakistan through the Pak-Afghan border, the military's media wing said on Tuesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations...

30 Indian-sponsored terrorists killed as infiltration attempt at Pak-Afghan border foiled

RAWALPINDI – Security forces have killed all 30 Indian-sponsored terrorists foiling their attempt to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border in general area Hassan Khel, North Waziristan. ISPR said the movement of a large group of...