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Zimbabwe produced a remarkable batting display to secure a draw against Afghanistan in the first Test in Sharjah, with Craig Ervine and Wessly Madhevere scoring unbeaten centuries on the final day. Resuming the fifth and final day at 164/3, Zimbabwe finished on 523/5 in their second innings, following their…
He also called for restrictions on US arms sales to Israel, alleging that some American-supplied weapons were being used in actions involving what he described as genocide and apartheid.
Afghanistan’s Under-18 futsal team missed out on a place in the gold medal match at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Portugal in the semi-finals on Monday. Portugal took the lead through Joao Carvalho, who capitalised on a goalkeeping error by Afghanistan’s Ahmad Esmaeili to score…
Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team secured a convincing 106-run victory over Sri Lanka in the ACC Under-19s Asia Cup in Oman on Monday, recording their third consecutive win in the tournament. Asked to bat first after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field, Afghanistan scored 275 runs in 49.5 overs. Subhan…
The summit provides an important platform for vulnerable countries, including Afghanistan, to highlight climate-related challenges and seek greater international cooperation and support.
She called for these initiatives to be scaled up, saying a key objective of the energy gathering was to identify ways to expand and build on successful projects already underway.
Iran defended a proposal on Monday to restart peace talks in as few as two days as the most reasonable offer on the table, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called some of Iran's conditions "outrageous and ridiculous".
According to the OIC Kabul Mission, the meeting took place at their office in Kabul on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
The decisions have been forwarded to the office of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate for final approval.
The documents include 20 laws, 77 decrees, 30 orders, eight guidelines, six procedures, three codes, two charters, one regulation, one directive and one legal framework.
Rabab said the United Nations intends to expand its cooperation with Afghanistan in several areas, alongside coordinating humanitarian assistance.
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Afghanistan will face Portugal in the semi-finals on Monday at 3:30 p.m. Afghanistan time.
Around 901 square kilometres of land across Afghanistan is contaminated with unexploded ordnance, posing a continuing threat to civilians, particularly children, Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority said. Mohammad Yousuf Hammad, spokesperson for the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority…
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Afghanistan produced a determined batting performance on the fourth day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Sharjah on Sunday, with captain Rahmat Shah and Zia-ur-Rehman setting a new national record for the highest eighth-wicket partnership in Test cricket. Resuming their innings 102 runs behind Zimbabwe with…
Afghanistan opened their AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over hosts Myanmar on Sunday. Mohammad Fahim Hammas scored a hat-trick, while Taib Qaderi also found the net to secure all three points for Afghanistan in their opening Group A match. Qaderi broke the deadlock in the…
Meanwhile, Shir Ahmad Haqqani, Minister of Information and Culture, highlighted the important role of media organisations in reporting the negative impacts of climate change.
Meanwhile, Yarqin Malikov, Chairman of the Uzbekistan Exporters Association, said trade relations between the two countries had expanded significantly.
He said those who returned could live in the country with dignity but warned that anyone continuing armed activities would face the country’s security forces.
He stressed that international assistance to Afghanistan should continue despite ongoing political and human rights concerns.
The ministry said the strikes hit homes in the town of Bani Hushaysh, a Houthi stronghold east of Sanaa, and that most of those killed were women and children.
Both sides agreed to follow up on the issues raised, improve coordination between relevant economic institutions and work towards removing barriers to trade.
Earlier on Saturday, Tasnim news agency said two missiles struck Qeshm Island with no official information on possible damage.
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Toofan Herat secured a 2–0 victory over Arman FC in the 77th match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan in Kabul. The match was played on Saturday at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium, with both teams competing for a positive result. Toofan Herat opened the scoring in the first half…
Afghanistan finished the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at 402 for 7 after 125 overs, remaining 102 runs behind Zimbabwe’s first-innings total of 504 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 504 in 134.3 overs in their first innings, setting a challenging target for…
Astronomers have discovered a white dwarf star surrounded by two distinct rings of planetary debris, offering new insights into what may happen to planetary systems, including our own, when their host stars reach the end of their lives. The star, identified as J1328−1450, is located about 1,600 light-years from Earth…
A senior United Nations official has warned that Afghanistan’s deepening humanitarian crisis could have consequences beyond the country’s borders, potentially affecting regional security, stability and migration routes. Bruno Lemarquis, the UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and…
Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Malaysia in their second match of the Asia Cup on Saturday, recording their second consecutive win in the tournament. After winning the toss, Afghanistan elected to bowl and dismissed Malaysia for just 42 runs in 22.3 overs. Noor Ali Niazi…
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says it is reviewing reports that the Trump administration plans to deport Afghans through Pakistan, adding that it is consulting relevant stakeholders to find a mutually acceptable way forward. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks at a press conference on…
Pakistan-based Bank Alfalah has completed its exit from Afghanistan after 20 years of operations, transferring its local banking business to Ghaznfar Bank, the lender said in a notice to shareholders on Friday. The bank said the transaction was completed on November 5 after the signing of final agreements, approval…
Abdul Haq Wasiq, head of Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI), has said that Daesh uses social media platforms, including Telegram and TikTok, to communicate, secure financial resources and promote ideological diversion. Wasiq made the remarks at the First SCO Plus Expert Dialogue on Security Issues…
Trade in goods and services between the United Kingdom and Afghanistan declined by 16.7 percent to £70 million in the 12 months to the end of June 2026, according to the latest figures published by the UK Department for Business and Trade. The department’s trade and investment factsheet, released on November 6, shows…
Pakistan's courtship of Trump, capped by its mediation in the Iran war, earned it a close relationship with his administration. That access has yet to deliver clear economic gains, and congressional scrutiny of Islamabad's dealings with Trump's inner circle now threatens the rewards its leaders hoped would follow.
Abu Muslim Farah continued their impressive run in the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan with a commanding 3-0 victory over Omar Zawak. The match took place on Friday at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium. Both sides struggled to find the breakthrough in the first half, heading into the…
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior Affairs says Sirajuddin Haqqani attended a graduation ceremony for more than 400 students of Noor-ul-Madaris Madrasa in Ghazni province. The ministry said graduates from various departments of the madrasa received their graduation certificates at the ceremony. According to the…
Afghanistan ended the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at 113 for 1 after 35 overs, remaining 391 runs behind Zimbabwe’s first-innings total at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday Zimbabwe, who resumed Day Two at 326 for 5, continued their strong batting performance and posted an imposing total of 504 runs…
Iran has sent the United States a nuclear proposal via Qatar, to be discussed only after Washington meets Tehran’s seven demands, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Thursday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the US was reviewing the proposal but declined to provide further details…
India has made it mandatory for Afghan Hindus and Sikhs who entered the country without valid travel documents to obtain visas to continue their stay. The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs amended the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025, through a notification issued on Wednesday, The Hindu reported…
In the first half of 2026, more than two-thirds of refugee returns were to countries highly exposed to climate hazards, placing them at risk of renewed displacement, the report said.
Afghanistan has the potential to generate up to 220 gigawatts of electricity from solar energy, yet it spends more than $280 million annually on electricity imports, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says. In a post on social media platform X on Thursday, UNDP said tapping into the country’s solar energy…
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Zimbabwe produced a strong batting display to reach 326/5 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test against Afghanistan at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Veteran batter Brendan Taylor led the visitors’ charge with an impressive 131, while captain Brian Bennett remained unbeaten on 71 after Zimbabwe won the…
His election to the US Senate is a landmark moment for Muslim representation. But the ambitious Michigan Democrat could also be a political figure to watch in the years ahead.
Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team opened its ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 113-run victory over Bangladesh. Bowlers Amir Hamza, Noor Ali Niazai and Samiullah Mubariz led Afghanistan’s bowling attack, taking three wickets each to help secure the win.
The report, titled Afghanistan Education Situation 2026, warns that the country’s education system is struggling to meet growing demand amid population growth, recurring emergencies, insufficient investment and the large-scale return of Afghan migrants from Pakistan and Iran.
In an Instagram post, Ronaldo said he would “hand back the number 7 shirt” following the international break.
The White House has issued a defiant message following a crushing performance by Republicans in the US midterm elections, declaring that Donald Trump remains president despite significant gains by the Democrats. In a post on X on Wednesday, the White House shared an image of Trump bearing the words: “TRUMP IS STILL…
The result leaves Afghanistan with three points from two matches in Group A, following an impressive 5-0 victory over Panama in their opening fixture.
The comments came after US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war with Iran and rising petrol prices had contributed to the Republicans’ poor election performance.
Saudi Arabia and Syria signed a cooperation agreement between the two countries’ defense ministries on Wednesday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group continues its missile and drone attacks on the kingdom. The agreement was signed during a visit by Syrian President Ahmed…
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s US Senate race, defeating former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, according to US television networks. “Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed declared at his victory celebration in Detroit, where hundreds of supporters gathered…
In a report, the organization highlighted efforts to improve maternal health, combat malnutrition and create economic opportunities for vulnerable women.
The Democrat's gains extended to the House of Representatives, where the party overturned Republican advantages in several states, including Iowa, Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas.
The ambassador further discussed the organization's initiatives and activities aimed at supporting Afghanistan across different sectors.
The lawmakers urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to intervene.
Uzbekistan and Pakistan have also set an ambitious target of increasing annual bilateral trade to $2 billion within five years.
The IEA previously attended COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2024. Observer status allows delegates to participate in discussions but does not grant them formal negotiating or decision-making powers.
Both sides highlighted the importance of closer cooperation between the Afghan and Russian private sectors.
The Moscow Format brings together Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, India and Central Asian countries to discuss political, security and economic developments concerning Afghanistan.
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Arman FC will face Toofan Herat in their next fixture on November 7, while Sarsabz Yashlar are scheduled to take on Sorkh Poshan Khafi on the same day.
A 13-member delegation of Afghan traders and industrialists has departed for Iran to strengthen trade and economic ties between the two countries. The delegation is visiting Iran at the official invitation of the Iran-Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and in coordination with the Afghanistan-Iran Joint Chamber of…
France is holding technical discussions with Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan authorities to facilitate the return of Afghan nationals living in the country without legal immigration status, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has confirmed. Speaking before the French parliament on Monday, Nunez said Paris was…
A coordination meeting on economic cooperation between Afghanistan and the Russian Federation was held in Kabul under the chairmanship of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs said that the…
An Indian tourist was killed and a New Zealand national injured after two helicopters collided while attempting to land in Nepal’s Everest region on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred on a snowy landing site in Solukhumbu district when helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty struck each other…
“The 47-year-old Indian tourist died on the spot,” Nabin Raja Budhathoki, head of Solukhumbu District Police, told AFP.
The meeting aimed to improve coordination between Afghanistan's institutions and international partners, ensuring future development assistance reflects the country's environmental needs.
The competition, originally scheduled for January 7 to February 5, 2027, will now take place from December 23, 2027, to January 21, 2028, subject to approval by FIFA.
Rights organisations say the policy risks exposing vulnerable people to persecution and undermining international refugee protections.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei announced the plan during his weekly press briefing on Monday, November 2.
On Monday, Trump said Iran wants to make a deal to end the war and that such an agreement "could happen." He did not immediately provide details.
Another official said the strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets.
Under the Dakar 2026 men's futsal format, eight teams are divided into two groups of four, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout stage.
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They have won 96 of their 191 matches in the ODI format with an impressive win-loss ratio of 1.09.
Afghanistan’s pine nut exports increased by 69 percent in the first seven months of the current solar year 1405 compared with the same period last year, reaching $72 million, the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) says. According to chamber officials, the value of pine nut exports stood at $42…
Suhail, inspired by one of the brightest stars in the night sky and deeply rooted in Gulf heritage, has been unveiled as the official mascot of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, which will be held in Doha, Qatar. The announcement comes less than a year before the start of the tournament, the flagship competition
The first half of the fifth season is scheduled to begin on December 7 and run until December 31. The second half of the competition will start on January 10 and continue until February 6, 2027.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has expressed serious concern over reports that the United States plans to transfer some Afghan migrants to Pakistan, urging Washington to act responsibly and cautiously. In a statement, the ministry said it had received reports that the US intends…
US President Donald Trump has claimed that he could have won the war in Afghanistan within three weeks, criticising previous American presidents for failing to pursue victory during the country’s longest military conflict. Speaking at a midterm election campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday, Trump said successive…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says journalists around the world continue to pay a heavy price for telling the truth, calling for justice and accountability for crimes committed against media workers. In a message marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on November 2…
If Republicans lose control of Congress, Trump said he expects he could issue vetoes for "a month or two" before reaching compromises with Democrats.
The result marked Afghanistan's 22nd win in their 24 T20I matches against Zimababwe and their second-biggest victory in the format in terms of balls remaining.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who expressed Washington’s willingness to play a constructive role in reducing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Mullah Abdul Wasi, director general of the Office of the Prime Minister, also attended the ceremony.
Afghanistan will now be aiming for a third successive victory to finish the series on a high, while Zimbabwe will be hoping to avoid a whitewash and claim a consolation win.
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The migrants were rescued on Saturday after their rubber boat, which had no functioning engine, was found drifting off the Dutch coast.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is planning to deport Afghan migrants detained in the United States to Afghanistan through Pakistan, The Associated Press reported on Sunday citing court documents. Court documents show that the US plans to begin deporting Afghans from Louisiana to Pakistan as early as…
Afghanistan won the 2026 Hong Kong International Sixes title after defeating Australia by four wickets in the final on Sunday. Batting first after winning the toss, Australia scored 115 runs in their six overs, with Max Bryant leading the innings with 44 runs. Afghanistan chased down the target in 5.1 overs, finishing…
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Saturday the North Korean state-sponsored unit known as TraderTraitor was responsible for the attack.