Afghanistan Cricket and Rights
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Members of Afghanistan's women's cricket team, who fled the Taliban, are touring England for recognition, with one player stating, 'It's about all the girls in Afghanistan.' Meanwhile, India swept a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring a century in the final match. An Afghan activist criticized the U.S. for losing interest in Afghanistan and ignoring human rights.
Pakistan shifts from U.S.-Iran mediator to escalating conflict with Afghanistan
- Pakistan launched a significant offensive against Afghanistan just days after mediating a U.S.-Iran understanding, marking a shift from regional diplomacy to immediate conflict. - The Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan provinces reportedly killed at least 28 civilians, according to the UN, and were aimed at alleged Pakistani Taliban factions. - This escalation follows weeks of Pakistan's intensive d…
Afghanistan gets hit by a third earthquake in days as the Hindu Kush shakes again
- A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Jurm, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, marking the third seismic event in the region within days. - The earthquake occurred at a significant depth, potentially reducing s…
Half of Afghanistan's Population to Live in Cities by 2060: UN-Habitat
- The UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) predicts half of Afghanistan's population will live in cities by 2060. - Many Afghan cities are unprepared for this rapid urbanization, according to U…
Pakistan launches strikes in Afghanistan amid rising cross-border tensions
- Pakistan launched Operation Ghazb Lil Haq targeting Afghanistan after a TTP faction attacked a Karachi headquarters, killing three paramilitary troops. - Pakistan expected border stability after the…
44 dead, countless limbs lost. Now, another attempt is made to save the Afghanistan inquiry
- Researchers are attempting to salvage a long-awaited independent inquiry into Denmark's 20 years of war in Afghanistan. - The study, ongoing since 2021, faces new problems after a former defense min…
Iran and Afghanistan deepen economic ties amid isolation
- Trade volume between Iran and Afghanistan has reached $2.7 billion, with projections to hit $10 billion in three years. - This economic growth signifies a closer relationship between the two nations…